Zhaitan

Saw a warrior pretty much solo tank Lupicus other night using a shield and a sword. I am wondering if anyone has a warrior build w/ a sword shield setup that is tanky as hell with very high survivability.

The warrior told me he was using full knight's setup. I forgot about traits or he probably did not share the information.

Anyone wants to contribute? Thanks.

One Long Term Goal vs. Multiple Short Term Goals: What keeps you attached to a game like GW2?

While playing GW2 for last 7 months and remembering what kept me playing GW1 for 7 years, this thought always intrigues me. What keeps me attached to a game? What motivates me to log on regularly and play it?

Is it the challenge of a long term goal like a legendary skin that requires a lot of items and gold or is it the desire to complete toons with easily attainable pretty things while learning how to bring the best out of any class in a given situation?

I do not want to discuss anything particular in OP as it generally sets the tone of the thread. I'd like to keep it generic so there is a discussion without OP bias. I'd love to know your thoughts and, if you don't mind, your age group (for example, 10-15, 16-20, 21-25 etc.)

I am almost 41 now. What I enjoyed 25 years ago, probably does not keep me entertained anymore. So, I believe, age also has a great deal of relevancy in this topic. But, please share whatever you'd like to share.

I think GW2 is missing a very important feature from GW1. That is a Trait Template similar to GW1's Skill Template.

Also, I still don't see the purpose of retraining traits and the associated fees. I do not believe it is an effective gold sink. I also do not see how it impacts game-play positively. It's more of a nuisance as I'd like to switch my traits based on the fighting situation. I may choose to go from greatsword to sword/focus or to sword/shield in a dungeon or to face certain mobs. Now, I will have to teleport to a town, patiently wait thru infinite loading sequence, go to the npc, pay a small fee, and then allocate the trait points manually while my teammates wait for me patiently in the dungeon. Is this an effective process?

Why can't I simply load trait template when i am out of combat, switch my weapons and continue? If it's a gold sink, why not just let me pay an equivalent fee every time I load trait template that reallocates trait points?

What do you guys think?

DISCLAIMER: Not my original build. There are many builds like this one. I use this one. This build is inspired by the following:

1. Hammer Build & Gameplay Guide by Brutaly: https://forum-en.gui...ealing-gameplay
2. Lyssa Build by Venyarth: http://www.guildwars...er-w-great-dps/
3. Anchor Guardian Build by Strife: http://www.guildwars...guardian-build/

I have played Venyarth's and Strife's setup for months very successfully. They have all around great synergized builds.

Attributes Overview:
Power   -   1898
Precision -   1879
Toughness   -  1650
Critical Damage -  83%
Critical Chance  - 55%
Armor - 2861
Health    - 14565

Traits:
Radiance 15 to get Renewed Justice (Virtue of Justice is renewed when you kill a foe) that helps with Justice is Blind (When activating Virtue of Justice, nearby foes are blinded)

IV - Inner Fire (When you are set on fire, you gain fury)

* I switch to II (Signet mastery) in dungeon runs to synergize with Signet of Resolve. I chose Inner Fire primarily for WvW where I get burnt by almost every single red target <lol>


Valor 30

V -  Purity (Lose a condition every 10 seconds)
VI - Retributive Armor (5% of toughness is given as a bonus to precision)
XI - Altruistic Healing (Applying a boon to allies heals you)

* I have tried I (Meditation Mastery) instead of V (Purity) but, I don't know if I can live without V.


Honor 20
II - Superior Aria (Shouts recharge 20% faster)
IX - Two-Handed Mastery (Two-handed weapon skills recharge 20% faster)

* I switch out II for III (Writ of Exaltation - Symbols are larger) while I use hammer  generally.

*Two minor traits in Honor Line are probably the most important traits for a guard
- Vigorous Precision (Gain 5 seconds of vigor when you deliver a critical hit. This effect can only trigger once every 5 seconds)
- Selfless Daring (The end of your dodge roll heals nearby allies)


Virtues 5 to get Inspired Virtue (Virtues now also apply the following boons: Justice: might, Resolve: regeneration, Courage: protection)


Skills:
Heal - Shelter (PvP), Signet of Resolve (PvE) *Switch Radiance Traits
Utility - Judge's Intervention, Contemplation of Purity, Save Yourselves (PvP) and Hold the Line, Stand Your Ground, Save Yourselves (PvE)

* I use untraited Wall of Reflection, Shield of the Avenger, and Hallowed Ground depending on situation.

Elite - Renewed Focus (Always in PvP). In PvE, sometimes, I use Tome of Courage for mass heals. In such situations, I pre-switch to the healing set and pop Bowl of Saffron-Mango Ice Cream.

Armor:
Helm - Soldier
Shoulders - Soldier
Coat - Soldier
Gloves - Knight
Leggings - Soldier
Boots - Knight

* I have a few other armor sets at my disposal as well. 1 Full Knight's set w/ Lyssa, 1 Full Soldier's set w/ Lyssa, 1 Vit/Heal/Prec set w/ Boon Duration increase setup (Monk-fire-water), 1 Berserker set w/ 2x Monk and 4x Ruby Orbs.

Rune(s):
6x Superior Rune of Lyssa

* Lyssa is a clear choice for me. I have Critical Chance at 55% with this setup. With almost nonstop Fury during heavy action in WvW, I am sitting at 75% Crit chance with 83% Crit Dmg. Fun times. Lyssa pops Boons that synergize with AH. It also increases condition duration by 10%. And I played Lyssa setup, thanks to Venyarth, for so long that made me very conmfortable to go with it.

Sigil(s):

Sigil of Accuracy

Accuracy is all-around great sigil that gives 5% increased crit chance. Strength/Battle are good choices as well. Energy/Hydromancy are great too. I use Hydromancy on staff when I run GS/Staff setup. It is important to have a weapon set with sigil of perception and sigil of bloodlust. I sacrifice many wolves to charge up my guardian w/ +250 percision to take me 85%+ crit chance w/ Fury.

Trinkets:
Amulet - Berkserker/Berkserker
Rings - Berkserker/Berkserker
Earrings - Cavalier/Cavalier ( *I am working to get the ascended version currently)
Back - Berserker/Berkserker

Consumables:
- Quality Maintenance Oil ( I am cheap!)
- Bowl of Orian Truffle and Meat Stew or Plates of Lemongrass Poultry in PvP. Omnomberry bar is probably the only food for most of GW2 PvE Content. Sometimes, I use Plate of Truffle Steak for harder content.

* Many times in PvP, I am at low health and +200 power from Lemongrass Poultry is very valuable.

Weapon(s):
I use GS and Hammer mostly and this build is geared towards that. I use GS/Staff also w/ this build. However, I have all the guardian weapons and multiple scepters and staves. Sword/Shield, Sword/Focus, Mace/Shield, Scepter/Focus, Mace/Torch, etc. are also very viable options for different builds. I recommend getting all the weapons as each has it's own usefulness.

Build (GS/Hammer):
http://gw2buildcraft...w.13.12.18.1i|e


Alternate Builds:

Build (GS/Staff/Hammer):
http://gw2buildcraft...w.13.12.18.1i|e

Build (Sword/Mace/Focus):
http://gw2buildcraft...w.18.13.12.1i|e

I loved some of the jump puzzles in this game. My favorite one so far is Scavenger’s Chasm. However, I am grossly disappointed after spending quite a while completing this and receiving 7 blue items and 3 green medallions netting exactly 12.7 silvers.

What is your favorite jump puzzle and what kind of rewards you have received and how do you like the rewards?