I'm creating this for those interested in a 1-handed weapon/dps guardian build that still provides support. I run in pretty regular groups and 90% of the time as the only guardian. I lean towards DPS but still want to provide a lot of support/util to my groups.
NOTE: This build paired with an anchor guardian makes a group invinciple.
TRAITS::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Zeal 0
Radiance 30
Honor 30
NOTE: This build mixes the pure DPS build with the anchor build. The non-DPS elements would be the runes, soldier weapons and soldier armor. For more DPS, get scholar runes or ruby orbs, get at least one zerker weapon and replace the shoulders/gloves/boots with zerker.
NOTE: Never run zerk on helm/chest/leggings as the ratio is just too much of a loss...at least for a guardian.
NOTE: This build paired with an anchor guardian makes a group invinciple.
TRAITS::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Zeal 0
Radiance 30
- Justice is Blind - Blinds foes when using Virtue of Justince (F1)
[*]Renewed Justice - Allows you to spam F1 again when you take down a baddy...spam'able fire, blind and might.
[*]Radiant Power - Perma 10% damage basically. - Signets Mastery - 20% faster signets - Heal skill is a signet.
- Powerful Blades - 5% damage with sword/spear.
- Right Hand Strength - 15% critical chance with 1h weapons.
Honor 30
- Vigorous Precision - Perma vigor in battle.
[*]Selfless Daring - Small area heal on dodge.
[*]Elusive Power - 10% damage when endurance is not full. - Superior Aria - 20% faster shouts.
- Empowering Might - Nearby allies (and you) get might when you critical hit.
- Pure of Voice - Shouts turn conditions to boons.
- Inspired Virtue - Justice gives might/Resolve gives regen/Courage gives protection.
- Master of Consecrations - 20% faster consecrations and last longer.
- ! Underwater only ! - Unscathed Contender - 20% damage with aegis up.
- All ascended zerker. When it comes to critical damage, ascended jewelry and the backpiece have the best ratios. Do not waste these slots on anything but zerker.
- Sword/focus - soldier/soldier - force/accuracy - primary.
- Scepter/shield - valkyrie/valkyrie - force/accuracy - secondary.
- Staff - zerker - accuracy - situational.
- Soldier - 2x Superior Monk/2x Superior Water/2x Major Sanctuary - These runes plus your traits give you +50% boon duration.
- Signet of Resolve - Heals for over 8000 in 32 seconds.
- Elite - Renewed Focus - Invulnerability and refreshes your virtues.
- ! Fractal 40+ and Jade Maw fight only ! - Elite - Tome of Courage - Negates a portion of the agony for entire team.
- Shouts
- Hold the Line - Protection and regen.
- Retreat - Aegis and swiftness.
- Stand Your Ground - Stability and retaliation.
- Consecrations
- Wall of Reflection - Use on projectiles. Best skill ever.
- Hallowed Ground - Use in fights where stability is needed.
- Spirit Weapons
- Shield of the Avenger - Use for projectile fights only (ex. AC spider queen, fractal fire shaman).
NOTE: This build mixes the pure DPS build with the anchor build. The non-DPS elements would be the runes, soldier weapons and soldier armor. For more DPS, get scholar runes or ruby orbs, get at least one zerker weapon and replace the shoulders/gloves/boots with zerker.
NOTE: Never run zerk on helm/chest/leggings as the ratio is just too much of a loss...at least for a guardian.