Zhaid Zhem.6508

I like the build of @"Knox.8962" But I'll wait a longer view before change a ascended gear for that

Or something with Rune of altruism, scepter and "Empowering might" http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vVAQRAre7ensADFBjNCDmBBEEhlHCDLAMc+A7zz8ZANr9MfyAA-jBCBQB1UJIzUGIWleYV9HCpfgiPBAAt/AAOJAkCwEhRA-e I'm pretty sure we can rise 20-25 might for melee group and perma fury (+quickness etc)

It works good with a second guard (with same build and GS) or a chrono. You might even take Zeal instead of Virtues.

In open world there are more easy (and still effective) builds rather than spamming f1 and symbol+leap finisher; that's true.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vVAQJAnfnsABNDhFBDWCBEEhF/BzKAUBqTZJhKUGa/i2RHpA-jxhAQBRTPA0OBAA4BAAj9HqpSwqp+z1U+BA-e

Pull all mobs, put purging flames and use symbols or whirl to proc "permeating wrath" or just spam skills of tome of justice, and watch them burn. Axe is good for one or two targets, but i'm playing with scepter or even hammer for symbol spam and it's quite good.

Don't know if i'll try this in group content, still think DH is a better choice.

+ i'm not sure mantra of flames is a better option than Purging flames (with trait)

With some Healing power it could be a good sustain in fractals http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vVAQNAS5ensADFBjFCBuCBEEhl4Bb/lWT7pVBgtU9CrHkE2CA-jRRXABRp+zT6GmS5H0KBBY/BRBEYA-e

The healing skill gives every 12 secondes : quickness + aegis ( Quickness + heal) + the heal of the runes. Combinated with 5-4 of the tome of resolve...

The hammer gives a lil sustain (you'll stack 2 symbols with quickness) and perma protection.

I'd like a comeback of guardhammers party, spamming AA and "feel my wrath". That was really fun how we smahed fractals 50.

Edit : http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vVAQNAS5ensADFBjNCDmCBEEhlHCbfemPDoYBgGwHI7EMfyAA-jhRXABCr8T0nAobIalgAs/gsq/s7FBQUA+F-e

It might allow 4 dps 1guard in fractals instead of chrono/druid.

Heal per second : (symbol) 230 + (passive f2) 230 + (perma regeneration) 330.

(Aegis) 1440 + (runes of water) 2080 + (dodge)1600 ( a lot more with percent outgoing healing and Imbued Haste)

perma protection

perma quickness

+15% endurance regen for the allies

condition removal

some mights

some fury

With the specialisation Virtues you gain retaliation when activating f1-f2-f3 + increased duration. You can use Runes of Leadership for boon duration.

Spam f1 you get retaliation + light aura + the greatsword's symbol, it's enough in open world.

In group content, another guard or a chrono should increase the duration until f1 is off

Edit: the elite skill of the firebrand specialisation give you ~5s of retaliation every 12/15 sec, but the f1 tome is a bit tormented to use with "renewed justice".

So condi Renegade is spamming 2-3-5 and up the favor ?

Well that's better than spamming AA on shortbow for sure.

PVE content, actually playing with my Warrior gear : viperin, some zerk trinkets, berserker runes, sigils of force and bursting. I'm waiting for changes before orientate to full condition, or not.

Edit : I don't play Renegade, in _waiting for changes before orientate to full condition, or not. _

Why no runes and sigil of Strength or Hoelbrak ? What the point of playing PS, only spamming AA to share 5~6 mights ?

The idea is interesting for WvW contents, but your gear is not relevant

DH is easier for Open World content (and fractals). F2 and F3 are quick and strong survival skills, and DPS rotation is quite intuitive.

FB ; tomes and mantras need some anticipation and attentiveness to stay alive and DPS.

I wonder if runes of Water and the trait Protector's Impact work with the mantra, but if yes it could be a really good support and heal in fractals.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?vVAQFASnsADFBjNCDuDBEEhF+BbXI9kmJD9DwCAzgiAA-jVQXAAw+DiCwvA-w

Mantra of solace = Heal (#6 runes) +aegis( will give heal)+ Symbol of Protection (will give heal and prot) ; and the F3 will heal too.

The new Gear Marshall could be ok; given that Precision won't be really useful in the Seraph gear.