Guardian sPvP | Fun Sword/Torch, Greatsword | Roamer Burst Guard with some burn
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Summary
This is my pvp set up for my wvw Burst Burn Guard build.
I. Weapons and Skills
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- Sword Arc½Slash your foe again.Damage: 269Range: 150
- Sword Wave½Send out a cone attack, striking up to three foes.Damage (3x): 504Range: 300
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- 0Fury: 4 sVulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 s
- 0Fury: 4 sVulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 s
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- 0Fury: 4 sVulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 s
- 0Fury: 4 sVulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 s
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- Zealot's Fire¾Throw your Zealot's Flame at the targeted foe, damaging them but increasing the skill's recharge time by 50%.Damage: 681x3Burning: 3 s (1179)Range: 1,200
- 0Fury: 4 sVulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 s
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- 0Fury: 4 sVulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 s
- 0Fury: 4 sVulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 s
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- 0Fury: 4 sVulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 s
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- 0Fury: 4 sVulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 s
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- 0Fury: 4 sVulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 s
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- 0Fury: 4 sVulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 s
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- 0Fury: 4 sVulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 s
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.
Valor
- Valorous DefenseGain aegis for 5 seconds when you are struck while below 50% health.
- Strength of the FallenLose 1 condition every 10 seconds. Health degenerates 33% more slowly while downed.
- Smiter’s BoonSmite conditions when you use a healing ability.
- Focus MasteryGain 4 seconds of protection when using a focus ability. Focus abilities have a 20% reduced recharge.
- Courageous ReturnVirtue of courage is fully recharged when you revive an ally or when you rally. This effect has a 30 second internal cooldown.
- Stalwart DefenderGain 180 additional toughness while wielding a shield. Shield abilities have 20% reduced recharge.
- Strength in NumbersNearby allies gain up to 150 bonus toughness, based on your effective level. 600 radius.
- Communal DefensesGrant 5 seconds of aegis to allies when you block an attack.
- Might of the ProtectorGain 2 stacks of might for 15 seconds when you block an attack. This ability has a 1 second internal cooldown.
- Altruistic HealingApplying a boon to allies also heals you.
- Monk’s FocusUsing a meditation skill heals you and grants 4 seconds of fury to allies in a radius. Meditation skills have 20% reduced recharge.
- Retributive ArmorGain up to 250 bonus toughness (based on effective level) when blocking an attack. Gain ferocity based on 13% of your current toughness.
III. Stat Specifics & Effects
Primary Stats
- Health 18995 (+7350)
- Vitality 1735 (+735)
- Armor 2361 (+150)
- Toughness 1150 (+150)
- Attack 3013 (+1050)
- Power 2050 (+1050)
- Critical Hit 54% (+54%)
- Precision 2050 (+1050)
Secondary Stats
- Burning Duration 20% (+20%)
- Condition Damage 205 (+205)
- Critical Damage 44% (+44%)
- Damage 963 (+0%)
- Defense 1211 (+0)
- Ferocity 660 (+660)
Boons
Conditions
Control
Fields & Finishers
Combo
IV. Runes, Sigils, Accessories & Jewels
Armor & Runes
PvP Rune of the Wurm
- Vitality: 25
- Ferocity: 35
- Vitality: 50
- Ferocity: 65
- Vitality: 100
- 7% of vitality is converted to ferocity.
PvP Rune of the Wurm
- Vitality: 25
- Ferocity: 35
- Vitality: 50
- Ferocity: 65
- Vitality: 100
- 7% of vitality is converted to ferocity.
PvP Rune of the Wurm
- Vitality: 25
- Ferocity: 35
- Vitality: 50
- Ferocity: 65
- Vitality: 100
- 7% of vitality is converted to ferocity.
PvP Rune of the Wurm
- Vitality: 25
- Ferocity: 35
- Vitality: 50
- Ferocity: 65
- Vitality: 100
- 7% of vitality is converted to ferocity.
PvP Rune of the Wurm
- Vitality: 25
- Ferocity: 35
- Vitality: 50
- Ferocity: 65
- Vitality: 100
- 7% of vitality is converted to ferocity.
PvP Rune of the Wurm
- Vitality: 25
- Ferocity: 35
- Vitality: 50
- Ferocity: 65
- Vitality: 100
- 7% of vitality is converted to ferocity.
Rune Stat Totals
- Vitality 175
- Ferocity 100
Rune Bonuses
PvP Rune of the Wurm- Vitality: 25
- Ferocity: 35
- Vitality: 50
- Ferocity: 65
- Vitality: 100
- 7% of vitality is converted to ferocity.
Accessories & Jewels
Accessory Totals
- Power:1050
- Precision:1050
- Vitality:560
- Ferocity:560
Weapon Set Sigils
PvP Sword
- Weapon Strength: 905-1000
PvP Torch
- Weapon Strength: 789-926
Sigil of Superior Air
50% chance to cause a lightning strike on a critical hit. (This effect cannot trigger more than once every 3 seconds)
Sigil of Superior Fire
50% chance to cause flame blast on critical hit causing AoE damage. (This effect cannot trigger more than once every 5s)
Weapon Set I
Sigil of Superior Air50% chance to cause a lightning strike on a critical hit. (This effect cannot trigger more than once every 3 seconds)
Sigil of Superior Fire50% chance to cause flame blast on critical hit causing AoE damage. (This effect cannot trigger more than once every 5s)
PvP Greatsword
- Weapon Strength: 995-1100
PvP
- Weapon Strength: -
Sigil of Superior Fire
50% chance to cause flame blast on critical hit causing AoE damage. (This effect cannot trigger more than once every 5s)
Sigil of Superior Hydromancy
You freeze nearby foes for 2s when you swap to this weapon while in combat. (This effect cannot trigger more than once every 9s)
Weapon Set II
Sigil of Superior Fire50% chance to cause flame blast on critical hit causing AoE damage. (This effect cannot trigger more than once every 5s)
V. Basic Gameplay
Main Skill Rotation
By the time sw3 ends Zealots flame should have proc. If the enemy is still standing after your sword/torch combos swap to gs and continue rotation.