Guardian PvE | Dungeon Greatsword, Scepter/Torch | Damage Core Power Guard
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Summary
Core Guardian Build for Gw2 Core accounts and free, this build is design for Fractals and all end-game content that the core game allows you to do.
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
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.
III. Stat Specifics & Effects
Primary Stats
- Health 11645 (+0)
- Vitality 1000 (+0)
- Armor 2271 (+0)
- Toughness 1000 (+0)
- Attack 4180 (+2025)
- Power 2967 (+1967)
- Critical Hit 50% (+50%)
- Precision 1960 (+960)
Secondary Stats
- Agony Resistance 30 (+30)
- Critical Damage 75% (+75%)
- Damage 1213 (+5%)
- Defense 1271 (+0)
- Experience from Kills 20% (+20%)
- Ferocity 1130 (+1130)
Boons
Conditions
Control
Fields & Finishers
Combo
IV. Food, Armor, Trinkets & Upgrade Items
Food Nourishment
Bowl of Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup
Duration: 1hr
Power: 100
Ferocity: 70
Experience from Kills: 10%
Power: 100
Ferocity: 70
Experience from Kills: 10%
- (1hr)
- Power: 100
- Ferocity: 70
- Experience from Kills: 10%
Utility Nourishment
Superior Sharpening Stone
Duration: 30min
Gain power equal to 6% of your toughness
Gain power equal to 4% of your vitality
Experience from Kills: 10%
Gain power equal to 6% of your toughness
Gain power equal to 4% of your vitality
Experience from Kills: 10%
- (30min)
- Gain power equal to 6% of your toughness
- Gain power equal to 4% of your vitality
- Experience from Kills: 10%
Armor & Runes
Zojja's Visor
- Defense: 127
- Power: 63
- Precision: 45
- Ferocity: 45
Superior Rune of the Scholar
- Power: 25
- Ferocity: 35
- Power: 50
- Ferocity: 65
- Power: 100
- +10% damage while health is above 90%.
Zojja's Pauldrons
- Defense: 127
- Power: 47
- Precision: 34
- Ferocity: 34
Superior Rune of the Scholar
- Power: 25
- Ferocity: 35
- Power: 50
- Ferocity: 65
- Power: 100
- +10% damage while health is above 90%.
Zojja's Breastplate
- Defense: 381
- Power: 141
- Precision: 101
- Ferocity: 101
Superior Rune of the Scholar
- Power: 25
- Ferocity: 35
- Power: 50
- Ferocity: 65
- Power: 100
- +10% damage while health is above 90%.
Zojja's Warfists
- Defense: 191
- Power: 47
- Precision: 34
- Ferocity: 34
Superior Rune of the Scholar
- Power: 25
- Ferocity: 35
- Power: 50
- Ferocity: 65
- Power: 100
- +10% damage while health is above 90%.
Zojja's Tassets
- Defense: 254
- Power: 94
- Precision: 67
- Ferocity: 67
Superior Rune of the Scholar
- Power: 25
- Ferocity: 35
- Power: 50
- Ferocity: 65
- Power: 100
- +10% damage while health is above 90%.
Zojja's Greaves
- Defense: 191
- Power: 47
- Precision: 34
- Ferocity: 34
Superior Rune of the Scholar
- Power: 25
- Ferocity: 35
- Power: 50
- Ferocity: 65
- Power: 100
- +10% damage while health is above 90%.
Armor Stat Totals
- Defense 1271
- Power 614
- Ferocity 415
- Precision 315
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
Versatile Mighty InfusionOmni Infusion
- Power: 5
- Agony Resistance: 5
(Infused)
Versatile Mighty InfusionOmni Infusion
- Power: 5
- Agony Resistance: 5
(Infused)
Versatile Mighty InfusionOmni Infusion
- Power: 5
- Agony Resistance: 5
(Infused)
Versatile Mighty InfusionOmni Infusion
- Power: 5
- Agony Resistance: 5
Versatile Mighty InfusionOmni Infusion
- Power: 5
- Agony Resistance: 5
Versatile Mighty InfusionOmni Infusion
- Power: 5
- Agony Resistance: 5
Accessory Totals
- Power:722
- Precision:466
- Ferocity:466
- Agony Resistance:30
Weapon Set Sigils
Zojja's Claymore
- Weapon Strength: 1045-1155
- Power: 251
- Precision: 179
- Ferocity: 179
- Weapon Strength: -
Sigil of Superior Force
+5% damage.
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)
Weapon Set I
Sigil of Superior Force+5% damage.
Zojja's Wand
- Weapon Strength: 940-1060
- Power: 125
- Precision: 90
- Ferocity: 90
Zojja's Brazier
- Weapon Strength: 828-972
- Power: 125
- Precision: 90
- Ferocity: 90
Sigil of Superior Force
+5% damage.
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)
Weapon Set II
Sigil of Superior Force+5% damage.
Sigil of Superior Air50% chance to cause a lightning strike on a critical hit. (This effect cannot trigger more than once every 3 seconds)
Zojja's Impaler
- Weapon Strength: 950-1050
- Power: 125
- Precision: 90
- Ferocity: 90
Zojja's Trident
- Weapon Strength: 950-1050
- Power: 125
- Precision: 90
- Ferocity: 90
Sigil of Superior Force
+5% damage.
Sigil of Superior Force
+5% damage.
Water Weapon I
Sigil of Superior Force+5% damage.
Water Weapon II
Sigil of Superior Force+5% damage.
V. Basic Gameplay
Main Skill Rotation
That's Pretty much the all rotation just repeat that when your cooldowns allows you. Try to use your healing skill when you not have ret on you. and use Stand your ground as much as possible but keep it free if u know that u will need a stun break or stab.