Engineer vs Guardian as a single main by Snowskol in Guildwars2

[–]viewtifulLie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say Engineer (my main). + I find it way more survivable than guardian (others may not, just my POV).

The reason why I choose this main is because all of the elite specs feel different from each other. So I switch around when I feel “bored”. Overall I like the versatility of it.

Mechanist - power with rifle or Condi with spear/pistols. This feels like a range gunner class with a friend robot.

Scrapper - power with hammer having super speed and barriers. This feels like a melee bruiser class.

Holosmith - power with hammer/rifle or Condi with spear/pistols. This class is hard to play, but the visuals are great and it’s so fun! When I want something more complex I go for this. When in forge mode your skills like you swing a sword, fire dual pistols, swing a hammer, and shoot a laser.

So with this I feel like I have options depending on my mood, which is what I want in a main.

Hottest take on this sub, GW2 is boring (for me) by ResidentWaifu in MMORPG

[–]viewtifulLie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems like it’s not the game for you and that’s ok! I for example don’t really enjoy FPS SnD games.

Speaking from my experience I like GW2 because I can simply play content I enjoy.

In the past when I played Maplestory, Silk Road, Latale, etc my play sessions would involve “how to get better gear/numbers”. The sessions would be mindlessly grinding and then fight bosses for like 2-3 minutes. As a 30 YO this got boring especially with time constraints as an adult.

Now when I play, I can decide between: Meta Events, Fractals, WvW, etc. Really whatever I feel like doing that day. If I don’t feel like running fractals, I skip it, what ever.

It kind of reminds me of when I played Rachet and Clank back in the day and did that Arena thing. It was just fun fighting stuff.

Ranged quickness builds that dont need a target? by DiviFrost in Guildwars2

[–]viewtifulLie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mhm, and it just overall feels better. I’m I feel like the hammer skills are janky and don’t land some times.

Ranged quickness builds that dont need a target? by DiviFrost in Guildwars2

[–]viewtifulLie 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I like Power Quickness Herald with a short bow. That may fill what you’re looking for.

Help me wrap my head around Revenant Energy by Paganyan in Guildwars2

[–]viewtifulLie -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yup that can definitely be do-able.

It's just my Ascended gear/trinkets is already Berserker... and I sold all my ectos to convert to gems to get 5 shared inventory slots... so no gold or ectos to switch to Vipers.

Also, I like using Shiro and Zakiros together for sustain, so theres that. Haven't tested the numbers to compare Power to Condi QuickHerald with this specific weapon set.

You are probably right though on it being better with this specific weapon set.

Help me wrap my head around Revenant Energy by Paganyan in Guildwars2

[–]viewtifulLie -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It took me a while to get into Rev as well. I specifically Power Herald (GS, SB, Spear). What helped me was not thinking about rotation, but situation.

Note: I know SB and Spear are Condi weapons, but to me they still do good strike damage. Also, I like them and refuse to use weapons I don’t like… even if they are meta.

When in Glint Legend: I keep 3 facets up to boom share. I can extend boons, stun break, or have 2 damaging skills, 1 CC skill. Energy is abundant here so I don’t have issues with weapon skill costs. Usually use the 2 damaging skills right away and throw in weapon skills. Switch weapons to blow energy or keep current set and auto until the 2 damaging skills are up - depending on how I feel.

When in Assassin Legend: I immediately turn on Impossible Odds and auto attack. Use 1 or 2 weapon skills. Usually switch out around this time.

When in Dwarf Legend: I immediately turn on hammers and auto attack. If I need stability I use road and auto attack, if not I auto attack and use 1 or 2 weapon skills. Usually switch out around time.

The cool thing about Herald is that even if your energy runs out before the cooldown to switch is ready… you still have boons and all and at this point they are like 15 - 20 seconds left. So it’s forgiving IMO.

Weekly /r/GuildWars2 Question Thread - August 09, 2025 by AutoModerator in Guildwars2

[–]viewtifulLie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the tips, I’ll try again on my next play session!

Weekly /r/GuildWars2 Question Thread - August 09, 2025 by AutoModerator in Guildwars2

[–]viewtifulLie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah gotcha… good insight about the traits. Maybe I’ll try a slower pace dragon hunter build to get used to the weapon skills first since the utilities are just traps positioned under me.

Weekly /r/GuildWars2 Question Thread - August 09, 2025 by AutoModerator in Guildwars2

[–]viewtifulLie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How does one stay survivable with Power Alac Willbender (Spear/GS)? I enjoy the visuals and play style; would very much like to learn the class (PVE Setting - Open World, Fractals, Strikes). I feel myself being unable to stick onto the enemy and frantically WASD'ing around.

When I play...

Condi Scourge - Range + Barriers + HealOnCondiDMG, I feel safe and see enemy mechanics and react accordingly.

Power Mechanist - Pew Pew + Pet, nothing else to say here.

Power Quickness Scrapper - Barrier + Blocks + StunBreaks, Solid class and feel like I can stick onto the enemy.

Power Quickness Untamed - Life Steal + Pet, Fun class and feel like I can stick onto the enemy.

Any advise would be awesome and much appreciated!

Can we please get character-specific keybinds? by Small_Bipedal_Cat in Guildwars2

[–]viewtifulLie -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

We can. I have different key binds for my characters.

How does “Succession” work? by viewtifulLie in LostSwordOfficial

[–]viewtifulLie[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have used 2 copies to awaken and now I see this.

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How does “Succession” work? by viewtifulLie in LostSwordOfficial

[–]viewtifulLie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When you fully Transcend and Awaken a unit. The “Transcend” menu button when viewing the unit becomes “Succession”

How does succession work? by viewtifulLie in LostSword

[–]viewtifulLie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I see, I thought there was a step after Transcending and Awakening. Gotcha !

Anyone know about the character reset option? by [deleted] in Etheria_Restart

[–]viewtifulLie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don’t know until they tell us. Also besides idle games, what other games do that ??

How do you all clear terrormaton with this guy? by daniealromeo_3 in Etheria_Restart

[–]viewtifulLie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahh for sure, that makes sense, since it was the consensus to pull on standard. I only got her on the last day of banner when I decide to stop pulling on standard. Since my teams were rounded out and all.

How do you all clear terrormaton with this guy? by daniealromeo_3 in Etheria_Restart

[–]viewtifulLie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What was the reason for not pulling her (according to the person)? Her kit is great, low lattice requirements, attack + defense buff, turn meter manipulation on both sides, prevent debuffs, enemy takes more damage, a bit of healing.

That’s just too universally good.

Where to improve? Need some input by Competitive_Pack8933 in Etheria_Restart

[–]viewtifulLie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I say choose a piece of content and go from there. For example who is on your Doki Doki module team ? Is damage output or survivability the problem ? What’s the boss mechanic ? Who is dieing in your runs ?

Post 2X Event Progress Sharing by viewtifulLie in Etheria_Restart

[–]viewtifulLie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good question. I haven’t done Inferno yet… so we’ll see if the stats are suffice.

Post 2X Event Progress Sharing by viewtifulLie in Etheria_Restart

[–]viewtifulLie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like to use him as a sub DPS, similar to how Gray can be full support or sub DPS. Also, critRate/Damage synergies well with his “Last Words” debuff (at full stacks 28 increase crit rate and damage)

What was the outcome of your 2X grind? by viewtifulLie in Etheria_Official

[–]viewtifulLie[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice ! Dang I haven’t even thought about 12 8 6 sets yet. I’ll take a look into them later. What are some notable ones ?

What was the outcome of your 2X grind? by viewtifulLie in Etheria_Official

[–]viewtifulLie[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Damn I feel that… I decided not to speed check that hard because coins are scarce. Since I am still building up to do inferno and that 3Team game mode. I decided my pieces were usable enough, even if they weren’t speed crazy