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A build that uses {{Trait|Shattered Aegis}} to proc {{Trait|Permeating Wrath}} for damage while keeping the {{Tooltip | elite = Mantra of Liberation

| elite = Renewed Focus * {{Tooltip|Aegis}}

|elite = Mass Invisibility '''Elite specialization basics

...uch as {{Tooltip|Resistance}} on dodge and projectile reflect on {{Tooltip|Aegis}}. | elite = Tactical Reload

| elite = Mantra of Liberation * {{Tooltip|Aegis}}

| elite = Signet of Courage | elite = Signet of Courage

...ch as {{Tooltip|Resistance}} on dodge and projectile-reflects on {{Tooltip|Aegis}}<!--, even recovering some of the lost {{Tooltip|Stability}} access Blades | elite = Tactical Reload

| elite = Signet of Courage * Other Boon application {{tooltip|Might}} {{tooltip|Aegis}} {{tooltip|Regeneration}} {{tooltip|Protection}}

| elite = Mantra of Liberation * '''Mace''' for extra {{Tooltip|Protection}} and {{Tooltip|Aegis}}

| elite = Signet of Humility '''Elite specialization basics'''

| elite = Mantra of Liberation * {{Tooltip|Aegis}}

| elite = Mantra of Liberation * {{Tooltip|Aegis}}

...role of a Firebrand in WvW is boon support with an emphasis on {{gw2skill|Aegis}} and {{gw2skill|Stability}} to prevent damage/CC before they even happen. * The main reason for a Firebrand is {{gw2skill|Aegis}} and {{gw2skill|Stability}} and this is what makes them the backbone of ev

| elite = Signet of Humility '''Elite'''

| elite = Mantra of Liberation * {{Tooltip|Aegis}}

| elite = Mantra of Liberation * {{Tooltip|Aegis}}

...s, Willbender has the advantage that it can more easily maintain {{tooltip|Aegis}} than Dragonhunter and core Guardian thanks to {{skill|Crashing Courage}}, | elite = "Feel My Wrath!"

|elite = Signet of Humility * Make sure to utilize {{tooltip|Aegis}} from {{Trait|Bladeturn Refrain}}.

| elite = Signet of Humility '''Elite'''

| dragonhunter = Dragonhunter is an elite specialization for the guardian unlocked with the Heart of Thorns expansion | firebrand = Firebrand is an elite specialization for the guardian unlocked with the Path of Fire expansion.

| elite = Mass Invisibility '''Elite specialization basics'''

| elite = Head Butt ...plus applies cover conditions and offers some survivability via {{Tooltip|Aegis}} while Shattering Blow has {{Tooltip|Stability}} to cover your important c

|elite = Jaunt ...and {{tooltip|Protection}} from {{Skill|Chaos Armor}} along with {{tooltip|Aegis}} via {{Skill|Chaos Storm}} and {{Trait|Method of Madness}}.

|elite = Mantra of Liberation * {{Skill|"Advance!"}} - even more {{Tooltip|Aegis}}

|elite = Dragon's Maw * {{Skill|"Advance!"}} can be used to {{tooltip|Aegis}} big hits for your group like the knockback from Gorseval, the timed bombs

..., some {{tooltip|Stability}} and options for {{tooltip|Fury}} or {{tooltip|Aegis}}. | elite = Winds of Disenchantment

...oons including {{Tooltip|Stability}}, {{Tooltip|Protection}} and {{Tooltip|Aegis}} plus the AoE cleansing. | elite = Renewed Focus

| elite = Renewed Focus '''Elite specialization basics'''

|elite = Dragon's Maw * {{Skill|"Advance!"}} - comfort + defense; provides area {{Tooltip|Aegis}} and {{Tooltip|Swiftness}}

| elite = "Feel My Wrath!" ...{{Tooltip|Chill}}. Wait 6 seconds before using your elite again due to the elite on 24 second cooldown vs 30 second cooldown on the Relic.

...team including {{Tooltip|Stability}}, {{Tooltip|Protection}} and {{Tooltip|Aegis}}. The build also has plenty of group cleansing and raw healing, not to men | elite = Renewed Focus

| elite = Time Warp * {{Skill|Well of Precognition}} provides {{tooltip|Aegis}} and {{tooltip|Stability}} to your subgroup, useful for fights like Deimos

|elite = Mass Invisibility ...blocks from {{Skill|Illusionary Counter}}, {{Skill|Bladeturn Requiem}} and Aegis from {{Trait|Bladeturn Refrain}} to generate blades and make your {{Skill|B

| elite = Time Warp ;Elite

| elite = Mass Invisibility * {{Trait|Jagged Mind}} Slightly more damage and healing but at the cost of aegis generation.

| elite = Dragon's Maw '''Elite'''

...to do competitive damage, thus it must maintain high health and {{tooltip|Aegis}} uptime on itself for {{trait|Unscathed Contender}}. This makes Alacrity W | elite = "Feel My Wrath!"

| elite = Dragon's Maw * {{Skill|Chains of Light}} on Scepter and your elite skill {{Skill|Dragon's Maw}} are both great at keeping enemies inside your

|elite = Head Butt ...be swapped out for {{skill|Banner of Defense}} to gain access to {{tooltip|Aegis}} and Barrier.

| elite = Forest's Fortification <!--'''Elite specialization basics'''

| elite = Mantra of Liberation '''Elite specialization basics'''

...ghest DPS slots if it has allies, while also providing very high {{Tooltip|Aegis}} uptime. Most of its damage is AOE, making it one of the strongest cleave ...p to 4 allies with permanent {{Tooltip|Quickness}} and very high {{Tooltip|Aegis}} uptime.

| elite = Elite Mortar Kit ...tain {{tooltip|Alacrity}}, but it can be delayed slightly if the {{tooltip|Aegis}} is needed.

...tip|Resolution}} and very high uptimes on {{tooltip|Stability}}, {{tooltip|Aegis}} and {{tooltip|Resistance}}. | elite = Impact Strike

| elite = "Feel My Wrath!" The {{tooltip|Aegis}} from {{Skill|Mantra of Solace}} can be used to let your party ignore some

| elite = Renewed Focus ...s that aren't on CD can be (and should be) activated while channeling this elite.

|elite = Jaunt ...n}} or any signet thanks to {{Trait|Blurred Inscriptions}} gives {{tooltip|Aegis}} to nearby allies due to {{Trait|Inspiring Distortion}}.

|elite = Head Butt ...}, extends the duration of your {{Skill|Berserk}} mode and gives {{Tooltip|Aegis}}.

| elite = Time Warp ...rait|Master of Manipulation}} it can also be used to provide AoE {{tooltip|Aegis}}.

* Does not provide on-demand {{tooltip|Stability}} or {{tooltip|Aegis}}. |elite = Glyph of Elementals

| elite = Renewed Focus ...s that aren't on CD can be (and should be) activated while channeling this elite.

...high uptime on {{Tooltip|Regeneration}}, {{Tooltip|Stability}}, {{Tooltip|Aegis}}, {{Tooltip|Protection}}, and {{Tooltip|Vigor}}. It works very well both i |elite = "Feel My Wrath!"

| elite = "Strength of the Pack!" ...Alternatively, use it to quickly get rid of {{Tooltip|Blind}} or {{Tooltip|Aegis}} because it's the fastest projectile on this weapon.

| elite = Head Butt '''Elite specialization mechanics'''

|elite = "Strength of the Pack!" * {{Skill|Stone Spirit}} - {{Tooltip|Aegis}} and {{Tooltip|Protection}} generation, can be considered in group play.

| elite = Tactical Reload ...ons. At this point you might want to take {{Skill|Signet of Rage}} as your elite as {{Skill|Tactical Reload}} loses quite a bit of value without {{Skill|Com

...tip|Resolution}} and very high uptimes on {{tooltip|Stability}}, {{tooltip|Aegis}},{{tooltip|Resistance}}. This means Boon Daredevil can upkeep almost every | elite = Thieves Guild

| elite = Renewed Focus ...to add damage to melee spikes and protect your other casts with {{Tooltip|Aegis}} and {{Tooltip|Stability}}

| elite = Jaunt '''Elite specialization basics'''

| elite = Renewed Focus ...to add damage to melee spikes and protect your other casts with {{Tooltip|Aegis}} and {{Tooltip|Stability}}

| elite = Signet of Rage '''Elite specialization basics'''

...ight}} to its subgroup, as well as a low-cooldown application of {{tooltip|Aegis}}. | elite = Summon Flesh Golem

| elite = Tactical Reload '''Elite specialization basics'''

...th power Weaver and Warriors using the Discipline traitline (both core and elite specializations). :{{Tooltip|Resolution}} - Power guardian builds (and elite specializations) gain multiple benefits from having Resolution.

| elite = Signet of Rage '''Elite'''

| elite = Basilisk Venom ...o dangerous and Short bow is on CD, or if you want to get rid of {{Tooltip|Aegis}} / {{Tooltip|Blind}} before jumping in. The bouncing attacks however aren'

|elite = Elemental Celerity '''Elite specialization basics'''

| elite = Rampage '''Elite specialization basics'''

...ount of healing, and a wide range of defensive utility including {{tooltip|Aegis}}, {{tooltip|Protection}}, {{tooltip|Resistance}}, {{tooltip|Resolution}}, | elite = "Feel My Wrath!"

|elite = "Feel My Wrath!" ...Unscathed Contender}} means we want to stay high HP and maintain {{Tooltip|Aegis}} when possible, so do your best to avoid damage.

| Certain skills and the boon {{Tooltip|Aegis}} can negate the effect of an incoming attack. ...elated. In the context of builds, refers to builds which do not require an Elite Specialization (though they may still reference Expac equipment)

| elite = One Wolf Pack '''Elite specialization basics'''

| elite = Overclock Signet ...rotection}} to protect from strike damage, blocks an attack with {{Tooltip|Aegis}}, breaks stun and makes you immune to CC chains with the {{Tooltip|Stabili

| elite = "Strength of the Pack!" ...Alternatively, use it to quickly get rid of {{Tooltip|Blind}} or {{Tooltip|Aegis}} because it's the fastest projectile on this weapon.

<!--{{Tooltip|Stability}}, {{Tooltip|Blind}}, {{Tooltip|Aegis}}, invulnerability counters: {{Tooltip|Engineer}} {{Tooltip|Guardian}} {{To ! scope="col"| {{Tooltip|Stability}} / {{Tooltip|Blind}} / {{Tooltip|Aegis}} / Invuln.

| elite = Mass Invisibility ...n general. But this skill also grants {{Tooltip|Resolution}} and {{Tooltip|Aegis}} that are effectively defending yourself, and can also enable to stomp wit

| elite = Signet of Rage '''Elite specialization basics'''

| elite = Dagger Storm ...o dangerous and Short bow is on CD, or if you want to get rid of {{Tooltip|Aegis}} / {{Tooltip|Blind}} before jumping in. The bouncing attacks however aren'

|elite = Signet of Rage * {{Tooltip|Triggerguard}} and {{Tooltip|Cyclone Trigger}} grant {{Tooltip|Aegis}}.

| elite = Rampage '''Elite'''

..., 35% {{tooltip|Protection}}, ~14 {{tooltip|Might}}, options for {{tooltip|Aegis}} and a lot of condi cleanse because of {{Skill|Mantra of Lore}}. | elite = "Feel My Wrath!"

|elite = Plaguelands '''Elite'''

| elite = Signet of Rage '''Elite'''

| elite = Signet of Rage '''Elite'''

| elite = Dagger Storm ...o dangerous and Short bow is on CD, or if you want to get rid of {{Tooltip|Aegis}} / {{Tooltip|Blind}} before jumping in. The bouncing attacks however aren'

| elite = Jaunt '''Elite specialization basics'''

| elite = Renewed Focus '''Elite'''

| elite = Renewed Focus ...s that aren't on CD can be (and should be) activated while channeling this elite.

| elite = Jaunt '''Elite specialization basics'''

|elite = Plaguelands * {{Skill|Serpent Siphon}} - if you need {{Tooltip|Aegis}} to block a predictable but dangerous attack.

| elite = Jaunt '''Elite specialization basics'''

| elite = Overclock Signet ...rotection}} to protect from strike damage, blocks an attack with {{Tooltip|Aegis}}, breaks stun and makes you immune to CC chains with the {{Tooltip|Stabili

| elite = Dagger Storm ...o dangerous and Short bow is on CD, or if you want to get rid of {{Tooltip|Aegis}} / {{Tooltip|Blind}} before jumping in. The bouncing attacks however aren'

While it can technically provide {{tooltip|Aegis}} from {{skill|Deploy Jade Sphere (Earth)}}, the rigidity of its rotation m | elite = Conjure Fiery Greatsword

|elite = Spirit of Nature ...owd control. {{Tooltip|White Tiger}} is also great for providing {{Tooltip|Aegis}}. You can consider other options.

| elite = Time Warp * {{Skill|Well of Precognition}} provides {{tooltip|Aegis}} to your subgroup, useful for fights like Deimos CM.

...mes can provide high defensive utility to its subgroup including {{tooltip|Aegis}}, {{tooltip|Protection}}, {{tooltip|Resistance}}, {{tooltip|Resolution}}, | elite = Renewed Focus

| elite = Forest's Fortification '''Elite specialization basics'''

| elite = Forest's Fortification '''Elite specialization basics'''

| elite = Renewed Focus '''Elite'''

| elite = Glyph of Elementals * {{Skill|"Aftershock!"}} provides {{tooltip|Aegis}} to allies and makes your {{tooltip|Protection}} uptime near-permanent.

...st of its rotation. Also incidentally provides {{tooltip|Fury}}, {{tooltip|Aegis}} and {{tooltip|Resolution}} to party members through {{Skill|Winds of Chao | elite = Jaunt

| elite = Jaunt '''Elite specialization basics'''

|elite = Heaven's Palm * {{Skill|"Advance!"}} - provides on-demand {{Tooltip|Aegis}} and {{Tooltip|Swiftness}}. Good in zergs or when fighting enemies with pr

| elite = Dagger Storm ...o dangerous and Short bow is on CD, or if you want to get rid of {{Tooltip|Aegis}} / {{Tooltip|Blind}} before jumping in. The bouncing attacks however aren'

| elite = Elemental Celerity '''Elite specialization basics'''

|elite = Gravity Well ...of Precognition}} - very strong defensive utility that provides {{Tooltip|Aegis}} per pulse and stunbreaks on cast.

| elite = Overclock Signet ...tain {{tooltip|Alacrity}}, but it can be delayed slightly if the {{tooltip|Aegis}} is needed.

| elite = Glyph of the Stars * {{tooltip|White Tiger}} is your second source of {{tooltip|Aegis}} (with {{skill|Stone Spirit}} being the first). As this pet teleports arou

| elite = Overclock Signet ...sis Zone}} grants {{Tooltip|Protection}}, {{Tooltip|Stability}}, {{Tooltip|Aegis}}, and {{Tooltip|Alacrity}}, in addition to cleansing conditions and breaki

...Alacrity}}, leaving it free to be used to counter mechanics with {{tooltip|Aegis}} and/or {{tooltip|Stability}}. | elite = Elite Mortar Kit

* No access to group {{tooltip|Stability}} or {{tooltip|Aegis}}. | elite = Shadow Meld

| elite = Gravity Well * {{Skill|Well of Precognition}} provides aegis to your subgroup, useful for fights like Deimos CM.

...cess to utility skills allows firebrand to provide boons such as {{tooltip|Aegis}} and {{tooltip|Stability}} better than almost any other class, and their t | elite = "Feel My Wrath!"

|elite = Time Warp * {{Skill|Well of Precognition}} - Provides: {{Tooltip|Stability}}, {{Tooltip|Aegis}}

| elite = Renewed Focus # If possible, have an active {{Tooltip|Aegis}} to gain the damage bonus from{{Trait|Unscathed Contender}}.

| elite = Entangle ...ill|Stone Spirit}} provides ~50% protection uptime and on-demand {{tooltip|Aegis}}.

...into a nearby wisp that will launch you to a small platform occupied by an Elite Flux Anomaly. After killing the Flux Anomaly, another wisp will spawn anti- ...Destroying them all spawns another wisp that will take you up to fight an elite GL-XC S7L. Bringing it to 75% health will cause it to retreat and spawn a '

| elite = Renewed Focus ...{{Tooltip|Resolution}}, {{Skill|Shield of Courage}} also applies {{Tooltip|Aegis}} for extra damage via {{Trait|Unscathed Contender}} while allowing you to

===First Elite Sunspear Sandbinder=== ===Second Elite Sunspear Sandbinder===

| elite = * You can provide {{tooltip|Aegis}} by bringing a '''Shield''' in your second set.

| elite = Renewed Focus # If possible, have an active {{Tooltip|Aegis}} to gain the damage bonus from{{Trait|Unscathed Contender}}.

...hase Smash}}. Field of the Mists also deserves a mention but the {{Tooltip|Aegis}} only blocks 1 melee attack so it's still mostly used against projectiles. * The Kurzick elite skill {{Skill|Urn of Saint Viktor}} offers strong on-demand damage mitigati

...such as ~15 {{tooltip|Might}}, ~60% {{tooltip|Protection}}, and {{tooltip|Aegis}} on a low cooldown. It also regularly provides a small amount of barrier, |elite = Plaguelands

.../span> but have access to tools such as {{Tooltip|Stability}} or {{Tooltip|Aegis}} then you don't really have much of a choices, you're going to have to sto ...ll CD and they can try again in a few seconds. You don't want an important elite skill like {{Skill|"Chilled to the Bone!"}} to miss because of a {{Tooltip|

| elite = # If you don't need {{tooltip|Aegis}} in the next 10 seconds, swap to '''Staff''' once {{Skill|Blossoming Aura}

...ls on your toolbelt will change based on the Healing Skill, Utilities, and Elite Skill you choose. This is very similar to Elementalist's Attunements in som ...amage and Active Defense, especially through its ability to spam {{Tooltip|Aegis}} to block attacks. Guardian is often thought of as a defensive class by ne

|elite = Plaguelands '''Elite'''

...s under fire from eight [https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Elite_Flesh_Wurm Elite Flesh Wurms] whose attacks deal moderate to heavy damage. ...ter, the tank should pull the Soulless Horror over to one of the groups of Elite Flesh Wurms so that they can be cleaved down by the group. When the timer r