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=Elementalist Builds= ...oth in the open world and in instanced content such as fractals, raids and strikes.

...asses.}}__NOTOC__Open World builds for Guild Wars 2. A wide variety of GW2 builds and guides for all classes. <div class="alert alert-success" style="margin-top: 15px;">Section builds are up to date for the {{Last updated|PvE}} patch.</div>

...that have disabilities that may prevent them from playing higher intensity builds, though they are here for any player who wishes to play them. LI builds function quite well on their own and are created to be equivalent to our Ge

Core S/D Thief is an evasion and boon removal focused builds with high mobility and decent damage, also available for F2P players. {{Specialization|Critical Strikes|bot|mid|top}}

...Tooltip|Vigor}} uptime at the expense of healing, but {{Trait|Invigorating Strikes}} already provides a high uptime of this boon. ...healing reduction could make it easier for you to kill other high sustain builds.

{{Specialization|Critical Strikes|top|mid|top}} Taking '''Deadly Arts''' instead of '''Critical Strikes''' is also a viable option:

...e {{Trait|Escapist's Fortitude}} if you're having trouble facing condition builds. '''Critical Strikes''' over '''Deadly Arts''' - this version of the build trades some utility s

...getting a sufficient amount of {{Tooltip|Vigor}} from {{Trait|Invigorating Strikes}} then {{Trait|Arcane Restoration}} could be taken for more healing. ...it|Arcane Restoration}} on Arcane and definitely pick {{Trait|Invigorating Strikes}} on Weaver.-->

{{Specialization|Critical Strikes|bot|mid|top}} ...ll|Siphon}} (Specter's version of {{Skill|Steal}}) and spending Initiative builds Shadow Force.

...on to the next one - in short, its role is map control. One of the harder builds to play. '''Critical Strikes''' over '''Deadly Arts.''' This version of the build trades some survivabil

...sure to run an optimal [[Raid_Builds|build]] from our list of recommended builds for this encounter.</div> ...ds for defeating the Minister of Morale quickly, it is preferable to bring builds that are strong in the first part of the strike.

{{Specialization|Critical Strikes|top|mid|top}} ...oviding extra damage. With this you could also consider replacing Critical Strikes with Shadow Arts for better initiative regen and sustain, but at that point

{{Specialization|Critical Strikes|bot|mid|mid}} ==Related Builds==

...r build for WvW roaming. Significantly more durable than most other Reaper builds without sacrificing too much damage, and the boon corruption from Curses tr ...ling reduction from {{Tooltip|Poison}} could help you wear down tanky Cele builds.

{{Specialization|Critical Strikes|bot|mid|top}} * This builds has high active defenses

...oth in the open world and in instanced content such as fractals, raids and strikes.

...instantly apply the {{Tooltip|Poison}} from the Doom sigil when this sigil strikes an enemy, but the proc has melee range so sometimes it could go to waste if ...ight King provides a decent damage boost. Could be hard to utilize against builds with a lot of {{Tooltip|Stability}} however.

{{Specialization|Critical Strikes|bot|mid|top}} * This builds has high active defenses

...Skill|Swoop}} or any other skill before the chain. Hilt Bash procs Opening Strikes and makes your next attack a guaranteed critical strike, so it's possible t ...the build. It can be spammed from a safe distance, does decent damage and builds some {{Tooltip|Might}} stacks between two bursts.

...er Enfeeble for {{Tooltip|Weakness}} from {{Trait|Weakening Shroud}} which strikes foes after a small delay. If Lesser Enfeeble connects it'll immediately tra ==Related Builds==

...use and can perform multiple roles. Good for open world, story, fractals, strikes, and most raids; shouldn't be brought to raids where Toughness is a factor. ...ssible to players new to engineer that have a boost available. Specialized builds will outperform this build for their niche, but the draw of this build is e

...|Rampage}} - good CC and mobility but the damage is a bit mediocre on Cele builds. Might want to consider picking up {{Trait|Warrior's Sprint}} on Discipline ...pherified Peppercorn-Spiced Oyster Soup}} - great stats that fit Celestial builds perfectly while also providing 10% damage reduction.

...it's still worth using it in melee as you gain barrier whenever the skill strikes an enemy, but even if you don't do that the block is still very useful. ==Related Builds==

*The trait {{Trait|Invigorating Strikes}} grants a steady stream of barriers. Dodging on '''Water''' and '''Earth'' ==Related Builds==

...Resistance}} - defensive rune that helps against both condition and power builds. ...it's still worth using it in melee as you gain barrier whenever the skill strikes an enemy, but even if you don't do that the block is still very useful.

The below builds assume you have reached level 80 as an elementalist and fully unlocked the ...oth in the open world and in instanced content such as fractals, raids and strikes.

The below builds assume you have reached level 80 as an elementalist and fully unlocked the ...oth in the open world and in instanced content such as fractals, raids and strikes.

...getting a sufficient amount of {{Tooltip|Vigor}} from {{Trait|Invigorating Strikes}} then {{Trait|Arcane Restoration}} could be taken for more healing. ==Related Builds==

For similar builds using other weapons see [[Build:Deadeye - Power DPS D/D|Deadeye - Power DPS {{Specialization|Critical Strikes|Bot|Mid|Top}}

...ing damage or as healers. The nature of attunements makes all elementalist builds highly adaptable, able to change gears to weave between utility, healing an ...ain makes them more competitive. Elementalist's core (F2P, non-elite spec) builds are fairly decent as well and cover everything from dueling and ganking to

...a great skill for sticking to targets. While it doesn't hit that hard, it strikes multiple times and you could boost its damage significantly with {{Skill|En ==Related Builds==

{{Specialization|Critical Strikes|bot|mid|top}} ...ll|Siphon}} (Specter's version of {{Skill|Steal}}) and spending Initiative builds Shadow Force.

...it's still worth using it in melee as you gain barrier whenever the skill strikes an enemy, but even if you don't do that the block is still very useful. ==Related Builds==

The main downside of this build, as with most warrior builds, is the lack of ranged damage. ...n between each {{Skill|Eviscerate}}. Be mindful that {{Skill|Cyclone Axe}} strikes twice, as does your second basic attack {{Skill|Double Chop}}. This means t

...it's still worth using it in melee as you gain barrier whenever the skill strikes an enemy, but even if you don't do that the block is still very useful. ==Related Builds==

...feel free to use the signets pretty much on CD. For instance on other Ele builds using {{Skill|Signet of Restoration}}'s active would be a desperate last re * {{Skill|Water Trident}} is rather straightforward, heals when it strikes an enemy.

...mitigation and a boost to all of your stats, goes well with all Celestial builds. * {{Skill|Water Trident}} is rather straightforward, heals when it strikes an enemy.

{{Specialization|Critical Strikes|bot|mid|top}} ...e {{Trait|Escapist's Fortitude}} if you're having trouble facing condition builds.

...it's still worth using it in melee as you gain barrier whenever the skill strikes an enemy, but even if you don't do that the block is still very useful. ...ving {{Skill|Grenade Kit}} once every 9 seconds. Winning against condition builds is by no means impossible, but requires proper CD management especially cha

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* Power DPS builds predominantly use {{tooltip|Berserker stats|Berserker's}} * Condi DPS builds predominantly use {{tooltip|Viper stats|Viper's}}

{{Specialization|Critical Strikes|top|mid|top}} ...} however you can use this skill a bit more freely compared to other thief builds.

* Most Sword skills deliver multiple strikes per use, making this set ideal for stacking damage procs. Proper use of the ==Related Builds==

...sure to run an optimal [[Raid_Builds|build]] from our list of recommended builds for this encounter.</div> ...is active, though you can already apply conditions to it, giving condition builds something of an advantage. When broken, the attack AoE will invert, creatin

...emoval or may instead opt to not bother at all. You may consider condi DPS builds to minimize the impact of {{Tooltip|Protection}}. ''Condition builds should use their standard sigils.''

...sure to run an optimal [[Raid_Builds|build]] from our list of recommended builds for this encounter.</div> ...allow the creation of a portal to the platform to the north. Unlike other strikes, there are three Pylons in this area, though only one will be “active”.

...nly deals weak damage. Killing the elemental will cause two more lightning strikes (and orbs) on the platform, which enables you to continue to the next platf ===A note on builds===

...pherified Peppercorn-Spiced Oyster Soup}} - great stats that fit Celestial builds perfectly while also providing 10% damage reduction. ...Geomancy}} and {{Sigil|Superior Sigil of Doom}}. The Geomancy proc itself strikes foes around you, which is an instant trigger for the Doom sigil, meaning th

...re defense or Precision for more damage. Avoid Condition Damage, as Pre-80 builds can seldom make effective use of it outside of a few exceptions. ...o be made specific to each class. While these aren't necessarily leveling "builds", they can serve as a general guideline for traits, skills, and weapons you

'''Earth''' works best against power damage builds while against comps with heavy condition pressure you might want to trade i ** {{Skill|Shocking Aura}} CCs any target that strikes you in melee. This is one of the '''strognest defensive tools''' in your ki