Guardian PvE | Dungeon Greatsword, Mace/Torch | Damage Guardian Build (04/09) - DnT
Table of Contents
Summary
Credits DnT
I. Weapons and Skills
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- Vengeful Strike½Strike your foe again.Damage: 296Range: 130
- Wrathful Strike½Attack with a final, powerful strike that applies might for each foe you strike.Damage: 443Might: 5 sRange: 130
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- 0Vulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 sRetaliation: 5 s
- 0Vulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 sRetaliation: 5 s
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- 0Vulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 sRetaliation: 5 s
- 0Vulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 sRetaliation: 5 s
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- 0Vulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 sRetaliation: 5 s
- 0Vulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 sRetaliation: 5 s
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- Pull¾Pull your foes to you.Leash Range: 600Range: 900
- 0Vulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 sRetaliation: 5 s
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- 0Vulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 sRetaliation: 5 s
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- 0Vulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 sRetaliation: 5 s
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- 0Vulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 sRetaliation: 5 s
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- 0Vulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 sRetaliation: 5 s
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- 0Vulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 sRetaliation: 5 s
Weapon and Skill Details
Heal
* Shelter - Main heal since using blocks is the best way to survive as a dps guard
* Signet of Resolve - Use when you need a big heal and blocks aren't important. Good for map completion.
* Litany of Wrath - Use to get retaliation if needed when a heal isn't needed at the start of a fight
Utilities
* Retreat - Use for running, kiting, boss fights, and just overall content if you have a free slot for a block
* Wall of Reflection - Use when there are projectiles
* Shield of the Avenger - Use when there are a lot of projectiles along with Wall of Reflection. Use along with retreat for Aegis spam as well.
* Bane Signet - Use if you have a free slot for extra dps as zerker
* Purging Flames - Use for condition removal or to blast for might stacking before bosses if you have a free slot. Staple for condi as well.
* Stand Your Ground - Use if knockback, stun, daze, etc are an issue
* Hallowed Ground - Use if knockback, stun, daze, etc are a big issue
* Save Yourselves – Situational good for power of the virtuous damage, fury, swiftness, and stun break
* Sanctuary - Use when you need to keep enemies out of an objective
* Judge's Intervention – Use for condi if you have a 2nd free slot
* Signet of Wrath – Use for condi if you have a 3rd free slot
* Merciful Intervention - Useful mobility skill for running objects in dungeons (orb in Arah 3/4 and blood in Arah 1)
Elite
* “Feel My Wrath!” - When you don't need blocks
* Renewed Focus -When you need blocks
* Signet of Courage – Niche skill. Should be able to burst stuff down with “Feel My Wrath!” instead.
Virtues
* Virtue of Justice – Spam on trash for blinds and with Retribution. Keep it passive for boss fights until the end with Radiant Fire on. Never hit F1 as condi
* Virtue of Resolve – Spam with Retribution. Use to remove conditions with Absolute Resolution traited or if team is low
* Virtue of Courage - Spam with Retribution. Use to alternate blocks at boss fights or at los spots and to give stability with Indomitable Courage
Traits
Zeal
- Zealot’s SpeedCreate a symbol of wrath when you are struck while below the health threshold.
- Wrathful SpiritAegis grants 3 seconds of retaliation when it ends.
- Fiery WrathDamage against burning foes is increased by 7%.
- Zealous ScepterWhile wielding a scepter, gain 10 seconds of might when your justice passive effect triggers.
- Symbolic ExposureSymbols apply 3 seconds vulnerability to foes on each hit.
- Binding JeopardyImmobilizing or blinding a foe also applies 3 seconds of vulnerability to them.
- Zealous BladeGreatsword attacks deal 5% increased damage and heal the guardian. Greatsword skills have a 20% reduced recharge.
- Kindled ZealGain condition damage based on 10% your power attribute.
- Symbolic PowerSymbols have 10% increased damage and have a 33% chance to burn enemies for 1 second.
- Expeditious SpiritSpirit weapons burn foes for 3 seconds when they hit with an attack. Spirit weapon summon and command skills have a 20% reduced recharge.
- Shattered AegisWhen aegis you applied blocks an attack, it damages nearby foes.
- Symbolic AvengerYou deal more damage to enemies standing in your symbols.
Radiance
- Justice is BlindWhen activating Virtue of Justice, nearby foes are blinded
- Inner FireGain fury for 8 seconds when you strike a foe that has 3 or more stacks of burning. This effect has a 10 second cooldown.
- Right-Hand StrengthCritical hit chance with one-handed weapons is increased by 15%. Sword abilities have 20% reduced recharge.
- Healer’s RetributionGain retaliation for 5 seconds when using a heal skill.
- Renewed JusticeVirtue of Justice is renewed when you kill a foe.
- Wrath of JusticeStriking an enemy with justice’s active effect triggers signet of wrath’s active ability.
- Radiant FireGain zealot’s flame when you critically hit an enemy. Burning duration to enemies is increased. Torch abilities recharge 20% faster.
- RetributionGain 10% increased damage while under the effects of retaliation.
- Radiant PowerAttacks against burning foes have a 10% increased chance to critically hit.
- Amplified WrathBurning damage is increased by 15%. Blocking an attack burns the attacker for 2 seconds. This effect has a 1 second internal cooldown.
- Perfect InscriptionsGain light aura for 3 seconds when activating a signet. Signets recharge 20% faster and have 20% increased passive effects.
- Radiant RetaliationRetaliation damage scales from condition damage instead of power.
Virtues
- Inspired VirtueVirtues apply the following boons to allies when activated: Justice: 3 stacks of might for 5 seconds. Resolve: 5 seconds of regeneration. Courage: 5 seconds of protection.
- Unscathed ContenderDeal 20% more damage while under the effects of aegis.
- Retaliatory SubconsciousGain 3 seconds of retaliation and 4 seconds of aegis when stunned, dazed, knocked back, pulled, knocked down, sunk, floated, launched, taunted or inflicted with fear.
- Master of ConsecrationsConsecrations last 20% longer and have 20% reduced recharge.
- Virtue of RetributionGain retaliation for 3 seconds when you activate a virtue. Retaliation you applies lasts 25% longer.
- Supreme JusticeVirtue of Justice causes burning with 3 strikes instead of 5. When activating virtue of justice, burning duration is increased by 1 second.
- Absolute ResolutionActivating virtue of resolve removes 3 conditions from nearby allies. Virtue of Resolve’s passive effect is stronger.
- Glacial HeartCritical hits with hammer chill enemies for 3 seconds. Hammer abilities have 20% reduced recharge.
- Power of the VirtuousDeal 1% extra damage for each boon you have. Virtues recharge 15% faster.
- Permeating WrathVirtue of Justice’s passive effect no longer only burns your target, but also burns the area around your target each time it activates.
- Battle PresenceNearby allies gain virtue of resolve’s passive effect.
- Indomitable CourageActivating virtue of courage breaks stun and grants 3 stacks of stability for 4 seconds to affected allies. Virtue of courage’s passive effect triggers every 30 seconds, down from 40.
Trait Details
- Zeal - Fiery Wrath, Zealous Blade, Symbolic Avenger
- Radiance - Right-hand strength, Radiant Fire or Retribution (Good with save yourselves for short boss battles or if you grab ice bow), Amplified Wrath
- Virtues - Unscathed Contender or Master of Consecrations (When Needed), Supreme Justice or Absolute Resolution (When needed), Permeating Wrath (Solo) or Battle Presence (Group) or Indomitable Courage (When Needed)
III. Stat Specifics & Effects
Primary Stats
- Health 11645 (+0)
- Vitality 1000 (+0)
- Armor 2271 (+0)
- Toughness 1000 (+0)
- Attack 4050 (+1895)
- Power 2837 (+1837)
- Critical Hit 61% (+61%)
- Precision 2060 (+1060)
Secondary Stats
- Agony Resistance 85 (+85)
- Critical Damage 75% (+75%)
- Damage 1213 (+5%)
- Defense 1271 (+0)
- Experience from Kills 20% (+20%)
- Ferocity 1130 (+1130)
Boons
Conditions
Control
Fields & Finishers
IV. Food, Armor, Trinkets & Upgrade Items
Food Nourishment
Power: 100
Ferocity: 70
Experience from Kills: 10%
- (1hr)
- Power: 100
- Ferocity: 70
- Experience from Kills: 10%
Utility Nourishment
Gain precision equal to 6% of your toughness
Gain precision equal to 4% of your vitality
Experience from Kills: 10%
- (30min)
- Gain precision equal to 6% of your toughness
- Gain precision equal to 4% of your vitality
- Experience from Kills: 10%
Armor & Runes
- Defense: 127
- Power: 63
- Precision: 45
- Ferocity: 45
- Power: 25
- Ferocity: 35
- Power: 50
- Ferocity: 65
- Power: 100
- +10% damage while health is above 90%.
- Agony Resistance: 5
- Defense: 127
- Power: 47
- Precision: 34
- Ferocity: 34
- Power: 25
- Ferocity: 35
- Power: 50
- Ferocity: 65
- Power: 100
- +10% damage while health is above 90%.
- Agony Resistance: 5
- Defense: 381
- Power: 141
- Precision: 101
- Ferocity: 101
- Power: 25
- Ferocity: 35
- Power: 50
- Ferocity: 65
- Power: 100
- +10% damage while health is above 90%.
- Agony Resistance: 5
- Defense: 191
- Power: 47
- Precision: 34
- Ferocity: 34
- Power: 25
- Ferocity: 35
- Power: 50
- Ferocity: 65
- Power: 100
- +10% damage while health is above 90%.
- Agony Resistance: 5
- Defense: 254
- Power: 94
- Precision: 67
- Ferocity: 67
- Power: 25
- Ferocity: 35
- Power: 50
- Ferocity: 65
- Power: 100
- +10% damage while health is above 90%.
- Agony Resistance: 5
- Defense: 191
- Power: 47
- Precision: 34
- Ferocity: 34
- Power: 25
- Ferocity: 35
- Power: 50
- Ferocity: 65
- Power: 100
- +10% damage while health is above 90%.
- Agony Resistance: 5
Armor Stat Totals
- Defense 1271
- Power 614
- Ferocity 415
- Precision 315
- Agony Resistance 30
Rune Bonuses
Superior Rune of the Scholar- Power: 25
- Ferocity: 35
- Power: 50
- Ferocity: 65
- Power: 100
- +10% damage while health is above 90%.
Accessories & Jewels
- Agony Resistance: 5
- Agony Resistance: 5
- Agony Resistance: 5
- Agony Resistance: 5
- Agony Resistance: 5
- Agony Resistance: 5
Accessory Totals
- Power:692
- Precision:466
- Ferocity:466
- Agony Resistance:45
Weapon Set Sigils
- Weapon Strength: 1045-1155
- Power: 251
- Precision: 179
- Ferocity: 179
- Weapon Strength: -
- Agony Resistance: 5
- Agony Resistance: 5
Weapon Set I
Sigil of Superior Force+5% damage.
- Weapon Strength: 940-1060
- Power: 125
- Precision: 90
- Ferocity: 90
- Weapon Strength: 828-972
- Power: 125
- Precision: 90
- Ferocity: 90
- Agony Resistance: 5
- Agony Resistance: 5
Weapon Set II
Sigil of Superior Force+5% damage.
Sigil of Superior Fire50% chance to cause flame blast on critical hit causing AoE damage. (This effect cannot trigger more than once every 5s)
- Weapon Strength: 905-1000
- Power: 120
- Precision: 85
- Ferocity: 85
- Weapon Strength: 905-1000
- Power: 120
- Precision: 85
- Ferocity: 85
Water Weapon I
Water Weapon II
Upgrade Item Details
Runes
* Scholar - Zerker
* Flame Legion - Budget choice for Zerker
* Balthazar – Condi
Sigils (Multiple sets is optimal)
* Night + Force
* Slaying + Force or Night
* Daytime – Force + Air
* Alternative Daytime – 2H Force + Accuracy and 1H Force + Smoldering
* Condi – Use bursting instead of lesser sigil above for GS and Mace but not Scepter
Consumables
Food
* Bowl of Seaweed Salad - Most optimal zerker food if you like to dance and for record runs
* Koi Cake, Bowl of Sweet and Spicy Beans, Rare Veggie Pizza – If using Radiant Fire
* Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup - If not using Radiant Fire
* Plate of Truffle Steak - Without Radiance
* Fried Golden Dumplings - Scepter solo
* Super Veggie Pizza – Cheap alternative if using Radiant Fire
* Birthday Blaster - Free decent alternative if not using Radiant Fire
* Dragon's Breath Bun - Cheap alternative and optimal for some content
Utility
* Slaying Potions - The best choice if the mobs are all the same type
* Toxic Sharpening Stones – Zerker
* Toxic Focusing Crystal – Condi
* Skale Venom - Useful for high level Fractals if Slaying Potion does not apply
V. Basic Gameplay
Main Skill Rotation
GS + Mace/Torch = Focus5(Use and swap out before fight) -> Mace2 -> Torch4 (Trait Proc) -> Torch4 -> swap -> GS2 -> GS4 -> GS5 -> GS3 -> GS Chain -> GS Chain -> GS2-> swap -> Torch4 (Trait Proc) -> Mace2 -> Torch4 -> Mace Chain -> Mace Chain -> Mace2 -> Mace Autos -> Torch4 (Trait Proc) -> Torch4 -> swap and repeat gs and mace combo. Wait for Torch4 Proc before swaps. You might not get in the Torch4 proc after swapping from GS to Mace.
VI. DPS Charts
http://imgur.com/a/ncGxx
VII. How Am I Supposed to Survive
- Blind Spam - Virtue of Justice Spam, Leap of Faith, Ray of Judgement
- Block Rotations - Virtue of Courage, Retreat, Shelter, Shield of Wrath, Renewed Focus, Shield of the Avenger, Protector's Strike
- Projectile Defense - Wall of Reflection, Shield of the Avenger, Sanctuary (if need be)
- Crowd Control - Binding Blades for grouping mobs to kill quicker, Line of Warding or Ring of Warding when luring to a LoS spot to keep them interrupted while you attack freely and blind them from behind the line/ring
- Dodge - You have some vigor from Vigorous Precision if you choose to bring it
- Condition Removal - Purging Flames, Absolute Resolution, Ray of Judgement, and Whirls in light fields, Cleansing Flame
- Perma Protection if you run hammer
- DPS - Stuff will die faster than you! Rallying off good dps is usually better than reviving.