Guardian sPvP | Tournament Greatsword, Mace/Focus | Team fighter Power Medi
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Summary
Tried this out the other day and it actually performed very well. I've thrown away Crit Chance/Crit Damage in favor of defense and focused purely on power and damage modifiers to supplement damage. It plays similar to the regular Meditation build except it has a lot more staying power in trade off for damage. The damage is decent but you will notice a difference between this and a build that uses a zerker amulet.
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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- 0Fury: 4 sVulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 sRetaliation: 5 s
- 0Fury: 4 sVulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 sRetaliation: 5 s
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- 0Fury: 4 sVulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 sRetaliation: 5 s
- 0Fury: 4 sVulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 sRetaliation: 5 s
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- 0Fury: 4 sVulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 sRetaliation: 5 s
- 0Fury: 4 sVulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 sRetaliation: 5 s
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- Pull¾Pull your foes to you.Leash Range: 600Range: 900
- 0Fury: 4 sVulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 sRetaliation: 5 s
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- 0Fury: 4 sVulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 sRetaliation: 5 s
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- 0Fury: 4 sVulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 sRetaliation: 5 s
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- 0Fury: 4 sVulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 sRetaliation: 5 s
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- 0Fury: 4 sVulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 sRetaliation: 5 s
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- 0Fury: 4 sVulnerability: 3 sBurning: 1 sRetaliation: 5 s
Weapon and Skill Details
Weapons are somewhat optional but greatsword is a must. I chose mace/focus as my second set because the build has enough defense to let you bunk for a while if need be.
Skills are basically standard for a Meditation guard but you could replace shelter with Litany of Wrath if you are up for taking Smiter's Boon in Valor.
Traits
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.
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.
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
Shattered Aegis works well in Zeal also especially since Symbolic Avenger is temporarily disabled due to some bugs.
III. Stat Specifics & Effects
Primary Stats
- Health 20995 (+9350)
- Vitality 1935 (+935)
- Armor 3436 (+1225)
- Toughness 2225 (+1225)
- Attack 3355 (+1255)
- Power 2200 (+1200)
- Critical Hit 4% (+4%)
- Precision 1000 (+0)
Secondary Stats
- Condition Duration (self) -25% (+-25%)
- Damage 1155 (+5%)
- Defense 1211 (+0)
- Downed Health Degeneration -33 (+-33)
- Stun Duration (self) -25% (+-25%)
Boons
Conditions
Control
Fields & Finishers
Combo
IV. Runes, Sigils, Accessories & Jewels
Armor & Runes
PvP Rune of Melandru
- Toughness: 25
- Vitality: 35
- Toughness: 50
- -10% Incoming Condition Duration; -10% Incoming Stun Duration
- Toughness: 100
- -15% Incoming Condition Duration; -15% Incoming Stun Duration
PvP Rune of Melandru
- Toughness: 25
- Vitality: 35
- Toughness: 50
- -10% Incoming Condition Duration; -10% Incoming Stun Duration
- Toughness: 100
- -15% Incoming Condition Duration; -15% Incoming Stun Duration
PvP Rune of Melandru
- Toughness: 25
- Vitality: 35
- Toughness: 50
- -10% Incoming Condition Duration; -10% Incoming Stun Duration
- Toughness: 100
- -15% Incoming Condition Duration; -15% Incoming Stun Duration
PvP Rune of Melandru
- Toughness: 25
- Vitality: 35
- Toughness: 50
- -10% Incoming Condition Duration; -10% Incoming Stun Duration
- Toughness: 100
- -15% Incoming Condition Duration; -15% Incoming Stun Duration
PvP Rune of Melandru
- Toughness: 25
- Vitality: 35
- Toughness: 50
- -10% Incoming Condition Duration; -10% Incoming Stun Duration
- Toughness: 100
- -15% Incoming Condition Duration; -15% Incoming Stun Duration
PvP Rune of Melandru
- Toughness: 25
- Vitality: 35
- Toughness: 50
- -10% Incoming Condition Duration; -10% Incoming Stun Duration
- Toughness: 100
- -15% Incoming Condition Duration; -15% Incoming Stun Duration
Rune Stat Totals
- Toughness 175
- Vitality 35
- Condition Duration (self) -25%
- Stun Duration (self) -25%
Rune Bonuses
PvP Rune of Melandru- Toughness: 25
- Vitality: 35
- Toughness: 50
- -10% Incoming Condition Duration; -10% Incoming Stun Duration
- Toughness: 100
- -15% Incoming Condition Duration; -15% Incoming Stun Duration
Accessories & Jewels
Accessory Totals
- Power:1200
- Toughness:900
- Vitality:900
Weapon Set Sigils
PvP Greatsword
- Weapon Strength: 995-1100
PvP
- Weapon Strength: -
Sigil of Superior Force
+5% damage.
Sigil of Superior Battle
You gain 2 stacks of might for 20s when you swap to this weapon while in combat.
Weapon Set I
Sigil of Superior Force+5% damage.
PvP Mace
- Weapon Strength: 895-1010
PvP Focus
- Weapon Strength: 832-883
Sigil of Superior Force
+5% damage.
Sigil of Superior Battle
You gain 2 stacks of might for 20s when you swap to this weapon while in combat.
Weapon Set II
Sigil of Superior Force+5% damage.
Sigil of Superior BattleYou gain 2 stacks of might for 20s when you swap to this weapon while in combat.
Upgrade Item Details
For the runes, I chose Melandru to reduce condition duration. If you feel like you are good enough versus conditions, Ogre or strength runes might also work for you.
Amulet is soldiers. Yes, I know but don't knock it until you try it.
Sigils are designed to increase damage without relying on critical hits.
V. Basic Gameplay
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