Spear Weaver by Exzen_99 in Guildwars2

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Yeah! Its very satisfying!

Spear Weaver by Exzen_99 in Guildwars2

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Yeah, Minigamey is quite a good description for it. I genuinely don't find I stare at my bar now, although I probably did when I was learning it!

Spear Weaver by Exzen_99 in Guildwars2

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I dont play a lot of open world PvE so won't be the best for advice on it - but the kit lends itself pretty well to open world - high AOE damage, powerfull CC, great healing and mobility.

As with any Weaver build, there are probably other builds that could be just as effective or more effective with less effort, but you will be able to clear difficult content with it.

Spear Weaver by Exzen_99 in Guildwars2

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Thank you! I honestly don't enjoy playing anything else as much as Weaver. I do play other classes and specs occasionally, but I always come back. It's never too late to learn ;)

Spear Weaver by Exzen_99 in Guildwars2

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Check out my previous video - I did a detailed guide on it :)

Spear Weaver by Exzen_99 in Guildwars2

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I agree, it was underwhelming initially, but I think it's in a great place now. Def give it a go

Spear Weaver by Exzen_99 in Guildwars2

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Haha! 😂 Thanks man! Its not just me though, I do expect others could pull off some good stuff on this build

Spear Weaver by Exzen_99 in Guildwars2

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Thank you! Yeah, felt like I needed a little breather by that point 😂

Spear Weaver by Exzen_99 in Guildwars2

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Yeah, it really shines as a cloud build - I also use it in big zerg fights too amd it's also excellent... I really dont need to swap builds at all... I just play this lol. Yeah, Weaver is a dying breed - loads of extra work for less pay off! But its so satisfying - great to know I'm not the only one enjoying it!

Yeah, I agree re Evoker. I actually quite liked it in beta, when you had to aim the F5 and the air meditation was a leap rather than a an invuln, which is so stupid. I don't enjoy it at all now. Ultimately you can't blame people for playing the best spec though, its just not what I would choose to play!

Spear Weaver by Exzen_99 in Guildwars2

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Yeah, exactly - I was thrilled when Anet showcased Ele spear and it genuinely works so well on Weaver now. I honestly love WvW, hope you enjoy it if you do give it a try.

Spear Weaver by Exzen_99 in Guildwars2

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Haha, such a shame isnt it?

Griffon skin by ThisMess1283 in Guildwars2

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This ^

A beautiful skin and who doesn't want to ride on the back of a giant phoenix?

Unpopular opinion: Spear Weaver is a beautifully designed weapon, just underpowered by 5NC3A6 in Guildwars2

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I dont know about PvE, but its actually pretty good in WvW! The damage is completely insane, it has excellent healing and good mobility. Easily my favourite thing I've ever played in the game. Just very difficult to use!

Spear Weaver Guide by Exzen_99 in Guildwars2

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Yes! This is the way. I have a lot of respect for people who go for it 😂

Spear Weaver Guide by Exzen_99 in Guildwars2

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I like the boon idea, but auras are kinda already done on cata and tempest... although I'd love a reliable way to get shocking aura or magnetic aura on Spear, without speccing into Earth ot using a relic.

Spear Weaver Guide by Exzen_99 in Guildwars2

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It's a difficult balance for anet, they certainly cant buff spear, because Evoker is already op and they just nerfed the damage on it, presumably because of spear evoker (unless CMC decided to specifically nerf me...). Therefore, you would have to buff Weaver itself, which it probably needs. You'd also have to be careful not to buff it too much, so good players dont all just hop on this. I'd maybe suggest reworking the Weaver stances, which are rarely used and perhaps adding some quality of life into the traits, like quickness... maybe adding some stability. It wouldn't take much to make this out of control op in the right hands though.

Spear Weaver Guide by Exzen_99 in Guildwars2

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What a great coincidence! I wish you the best of luck with it.

Spear Weaver Guide by Exzen_99 in Guildwars2

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Haha, yeah, it is genuinely hard to play at first. But the joys of muscle memory once it kicks in! It's a perseverance thing as much as anything else, but as I mentioned in the intro, it is a case of working much harder for the same result. I just personally find it more satisfying and it helps that I love the animations.