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...ding if the enemy team has a more bunker comp or if you dont find yourself team fighting much. ''If there is something on the enemy team that will grant a lot of protection this is ideally what you would want to

...re build. The objective of this build is to take down your enemies in team fights and +1's via the Grenade Kit. * {{Skill|Elixir C}} against a team composition focused on condition damage. '''

| description = Brief guide for new players who want to learn what roles builds can fill in PvP and how ...kes it easier to perform well, but also helps with picking the right [[PvP Builds|pvp build]] for your intended playstyle later on.

...t foes with stability by landing {{Skill|Steal}}, and gank targets in team fights. ...most powerful tool in a thief's kit and should not be wasted! Do not start fights with steal, keep it for the right moment (mainly to interupt important skil

Core S/D Thief is an evasion and boon removal focused builds with high mobility and decent damage, also available for F2P players. ...t foes with stability by landing {{Skill|Steal}}, and gank targets in team fights.

...on to the next one - in short, its role is map control. One of the harder builds to play. ...great for getting decaps or cutting down on time you spend roaming between fights.

...damage, potent group CC and can provide utility to the team. Suitable for fights of any size but primarily focuses on 1v1s. ...urst damage, better survivability. Could be useful for dueling other Power builds or surviving outnumbered.

...se its main focus isn't to heal, rez or cleanse but to shut down the enemy team through CC and mitigate their damage via {{Tooltip|Weakness}} spam from {{T * This build is intended to be in team fights sharing auras, CC'ing the enemy team, dealing damage, and doing some healing on the side.

...focusing on burst damage and +1ing fights. One of the hardest Elementalist builds to play. ...e build in case you're having trouble avoiding conditions, or if the enemy team is overloaded with them.

*Stack AoE {{Tooltip|Stealth}} for your team before fights using the {{Skill|Black Powder}} + {{Skill|Cluster Bomb}} combo. ..., quickly ending the fight and then move on), provide AoE stealth for your team, interrupt foes with stability by landing {{Skill|Steal}}, and gank targets

Usable by F2P players as well, but be warned that power shatter builds are generally unforgiving to play - although they are rewarding and satisfy ...s}} improves your survivability by decreasing the damage they deal to your team.

...to briefly go toe-to-toe with their opponents while jumping in and out of fights as they see fit. ...e {{Trait|Escapist's Fortitude}} if you're having trouble facing condition builds.

...ar option. On the other hand time doesn't favor you when facing tanky Cele builds, so sometimes your best option is to go all in with the traps and hope for ...|Relic of the Defender}} - defensive option that could be useful in longer fights, providing plenty of extra healing thanks to the many {{Tooltip|Aegis}} sou

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...Arrow}} to move between capture points. Your job is to roam the map and +1 fights by bursting down targets who have no cleansing / no cooldowns left. * {{Skill|Steal}} is going to be used more freely here compared to other builds as it's not an interrupt in this build. Steal applies various cover conditi

...Arrow}} to move between capture points. Your job is to roam the map and +1 fights by bursting down targets who have no cleansing / no cooldowns left. * {{Skill|Swipe}} is going to be used more freely here compared to other builds as it's not an interrupt in this build. Steal applies various cover conditi

You can swap out the sword/shield combo for a staff when taking havoc-size fights, where {{Skill|Surge of the Mists}} is very powerful against downed enemies * {{Trait|Fiendish Tenacity}} works best against builds with heavy condition pressure but no boon removal.

...usand Needles}} - great AoE condition burst (and a chance to contribute to fights you're not even present in, due to its range). ...eal Area}} - great area denial tool for securing kills and isolating enemy team members.

...that adds another {{Tooltip|Stealth}} access to the build. Lets you reset fights or heal yourself back up a bit, even has combo potential with {{Skill|Snea * {{Skill|Steal}} is going to be used more freely here compared to other builds as it's not an interrupt in this build. Steal applies various cover conditi

...one from the main set. If you have no intention to stack Bloodlust before fights then you don't need the 2nd set! It's not mandatory. ...iery Rush}} are excellent movement skills that can help you disengage from fights if your defensive CDs ran ou, or if you need to chase after someone.

...{{Skill|Infiltrator's Return}}) or {{Skill|Steal}}. This is one of the few builds where stealing is part of your burst rotation therefore can be used more fr ...ll|Cluster Bomb}} being a spammable blast finisher has high value for your team when it comes to blasting fields for {{Tooltip|Stealth}} or healing (althou

...last slot, offering significantly higher healing to help you out in longer fights in exchange for having less initiative to spend. ...most powerful tool in a thief's kit and should not be wasted! Do not start fights with steal, keep it for the right moment (mainly to interupt important skil

...e {{Trait|Escapist's Fortitude}} if you're having trouble facing condition builds. ...most powerful tool in a thief's kit and should not be wasted! Do not start fights with steal, keep it for the right moment (mainly to interupt important skil

...ven survival tools of its own, plus it provides an alternative when facing builds with projectile-denial against which Axe simply doesn't work. ...most powerful tool in a thief's kit and should not be wasted! Do not start fights with steal, keep it for the right moment (mainly to interupt important skil

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...ven survival tools of its own, plus it provides an alternative when facing builds with projectile-denial against which Axe simply doesn't work. ...most powerful tool in a thief's kit and should not be wasted! Do not start fights with steal, keep it for the right moment (mainly to interupt important skil

Dagger/Pistol Thief is one of the oldest and most infamous roaming builds in WvW history. Nearly unlimited {{Tooltip|Stealth}} access combined with { ...most powerful tool in a thief's kit and should not be wasted! Do not start fights with steal, keep it for the right moment (mainly to interupt important skil

...ake it easier for you to rotate around the map, especially if you and your team don't have a high {{Tooltip|Swiftness}} uptime. It could also help you kite ...y providing barrier, cleansing and boons to allies while keeping the enemy team pressured through condition damage, CC and boon corruption.

...ccess with them may vary based on personal skill, experience, ratings, and team comps. Even some specs seen as lower tier could be capable of pushing high ...nsidered in Nightmare and Shattered Observatory, and the efficacy of condi builds is only considered in Sunqua Peak and Silent Surf.

...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 tanky PvP Scourge build made to support the team while keeping enemies pressured via constant CC and boon removal. Usually s ...he pulsing {{Tooltip|Blind}} and {{Tooltip|Chill}} takes pressure off your team. Currently the most popular choice.

...y, relying mainly on its mobility tools and careful positioning to survive fights. ...eely. For example place them at an entrance or under yourself to help your team spot {{Tooltip|Stealth}}ed enemy movements or force a dodge at the start of

...ge. Dagger Storm is especially useful if you expect the enemy team to have builds with {{Tooltip|Revealed}} access like {{Skill|"Sic 'Em!"}} Soulbeasts or {{ *Start fights with {{Skill|Deadeye's Mark}} to begin passively building Malice.

...Tooltip|Stability}} sharing, which makes Staff unique amongst Elementalist builds. ...hrough support, and these allies must peel for you in return (if the enemy team gets to focus you without allies counterpressuring them you'll probably end

...r Untamed is a formidable dueliest that can even pull its weight in larger fights when played right. ...e used just before leaving spawn to grant AoE {{Tooltip|Swiftness}} to the team through {{Trait|Resounding Timbre}}. In combat, to get the most out of the

'''Earth''' works best against power damage builds while against comps with heavy condition pressure you might want to trade i ...hrough support, and these allies must peel for you in return (if the enemy team gets to focus you without allies counterpressuring them you'll probably end

* {{Skill|"For Great Justice!"}} - instant damage boost for you and your team, also acts as a second healing skill because of various trait synergies wit ...it'd be impossible to use skills like {{Skill|Rush}} for disengaging from fights. For more general tips check out our [[Guide:Tips_for_Settings|settings gui

...ip|Quickness}} could help you deliver burst damage while also buffing your team. {{Relic|Relic of the Sunless}} is often used with this elite for even stro ...ed Focus}}. RF is a great skill to use if you're being focues by the enemy team and you don't have any CDs left. Just keep in mind that this skill makes yo

...} for an AoE {{Tooltip|Stun}} that could halt the rez attempt of the enemy team. ...you can teleport out of harm's way all the way to the highground or leave fights altogether.

...tter in 1v1s but above that the loss of rez power could sometimes cost you fights. * When you can't count on your team to assist with a kill, {{Skill|Signet of Humility}}'s more about securing a

* '''Role:''' roam the map and +1 fights, aim to overwhelm enemies with your burst damage before moving on. '''Stack {{Tooltip|Swiftness}} for your team before the game starts!'''

...particular upgrades, but feel free to use the sidebar to jump to suggested builds if you prefer. Throughout the guide you'll see mastery names accompanied by ...teries it can be one of the best upgrades for new players to support their team.

...It's especially important in '''WvW''' for sustaining through large-scale fights, and is usually called out in chat (i.e. "Water on tag"). ...ers, like '''Guardian''' and '''Engineer''', can use them to support their team.

...urst build, created primarily to roam between capture points looking to +1 fights and teamfight. The build's a pure glass cannon with high damage and very lo *{{Skill|Phase Traversal}} is great for initiating fights from range and immediately starting off with {{Tooltip|Quickness}} coupled

...n Slashes consistently, which might be difficult against better players or builds with lots of mobility skills/CC/evade frames. ...g but could make the build too sluggish to chase enemies or disengage from fights.

...xplanation of how to set up a squad for an encounter and provide some good builds for new players. | description = Raid fundamentals, roles, group requirements, and team composition

* {{Skill|Phase Traversal}} is great for initiating fights from range and immediately starting off with {{Tooltip|Quickness}} coupled ...y Dwarf Stance}} is great for mitigating damage for both yourself and your team.

...er_Roamer|Radiance version]] but offers slightly better sustain for longer fights. ...ed Focus}}. RF is a great skill to use if you're being focues by the enemy team and you don't have any CDs left. Just keep in mind that this skill makes yo

* {{Skill|Mending}} - a tech option against condition builds, offers better cleansing in exchange for lower healing. Might want to consi ...s good in just about any situation from securing kills to disengaging from fights.

...cale <span style="color:#00ff00">'''PvP'''</span> be it duels, outnumbered fights or intercepting respawning enemies who are trying to make their way back to ==Builds And Gear==

* {{Rune|Orr}} boosts damage and helps vs. condition builds. ...dditionally, the build is capable of surprisingly high sustained damage in fights (mostly condition damage). Lastly, it is incredibly forgiving and easy to p

* This builds has low active defenses * Start fights on '''Greatsword''' use at least your {{Skill|Arcing Slice}} combo before s

* Start fights with {{Skill|Deadeye's Mark}} to begin passively building Malice. ...stealth stacking. It's a combo field which can be utilized by you or your team. After dropping SC at your feet, either cancel kneeling and use {{Skill|Dea

...ven survival tools of its own, plus it provides an alternative when facing builds with projectile-denial against which Axe simply doesn't work. ...most powerful tool in a thief's kit and should not be wasted! Do not start fights with steal, keep it for the right moment (mainly to interupt important skil

...a problem. They also heavily rely on their top tier mobility to get out of fights and reset if they're starting to lose, much like a Thief. ...ed Focus}}. RF is a great skill to use if you're being focues by the enemy team and you don't have any CDs left. Just keep in mind that this skill makes yo

...enting Assault}} works best in 1v1s, where the damage isn't split. In team fights it's mainly used for the evasion. * {{Skill|Phase Traversal}} is great for initiating fights from range and immediately starting off with {{Tooltip|Quickness}} coupled

...l|Symbol of Blades}}, and provides a teleport on a low cooldown, useful on fights like Matthias where you move around a lot. ...nockback, {{tooltip|immobilize}}, and {{Skill|Ring of Warding}}, useful on fights like Samarog where pushing/CC is required. The auto chain also drops a symb

...sonal DPS to provide group healing and condition cleanse. In high pressure fights {{Skill|Well of Eternity}} can maintain {{Rune|Superior Rune of the Scholar ...of Precognition}} provides {{tooltip|Aegis}} to your subgroup, useful for fights like Deimos CM.

...nt source of AoE projectile reflection could be invaluable against certain builds (but also useless against others). ...you're struggling against conditions or want to soften up targets for your team to pressure.

...sure to run an optimal [[Raid_Builds|build]] from our list of recommended builds for this encounter.</div> All three fights through the menagerie can be soloed, though the third menagerie is signific

As with all mesmer builds, it has access to plentiful utility should it be required, such as {{Skill| * {{Skill|Well of Precognition}} provides aegis to your subgroup, useful for fights like Deimos CM.

''Condition builds should use their standard sigils and enhancements.'' ...set their position onto the boss platform itself. You can then portal your team up to you, or start the boss encounter and /gg to unlock the checkpoint nex