GW2. WvW Build. DPS Dragonhunter WvW Zerg Build. Guardian WvW. Large Scale WvW Build.
The DPS Dragonhunter is a guardian WvW build with heavy burst damage from weapons as well as access to leaps for engaging or disengaging from the enemy. This mobility allows you a much more reactive playstyle that is versatile in WvW fights where movement is necessary.
Dragonhunters also have great utility for their team compared to other DPS classes because of the F3 Shield of Courage which can give stability to allies and block attacks for them. This allows your group to survive deep engagements against burst damage. The F1 Spear of Justice can be used to pull enemies which sacrifices their positioning and makes them an easy kill when they are without support.
Swap between Spear and Greatsword to do big damage combos while using the leap from F2 or the Greatsword 3 to engage enemies. The F2 is an Immobilize that can be used to catch players out of position even when they have stability.
Burst Combos
Melee Engage
- F2 > Procession of Blades > Spear 5 > 4 > 3 > Swap
- Test of Faith > Greatsword 4 > 2 > 3
Ranged Bomb
- F1 > Spear 5 > 4 > Sword of Justice
Whenever doing a burst, use Litany of Wrath (if equipped), or F3 to block, to ensure you can survive long enough to finish the burst.
| Item | Stat | Rune / Sigil |
|---|---|---|
| Helm Dragon | ||
| Shoulders Dragon | ||
| Coat Dragon | ||
| Gloves Dragon | ||
| Leggings Dragon | ||
| Boots Dragon |
| Greatsword Berserker |
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| Spear Berserker |
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| Item | Stat |
|---|---|
| Amulet Marauder | |
| Ring Marauder | |
| Ring Marauder | |
| Accessory Marauder | |
| Accessory Marauder | |
| Backpiece Marauder |
| Optional x18 |
Alternatives
- Weapon: Spear can be replaced with Longbow
- Sigil: instead of Energy on Spear
- Relic: for burst when using Traps (use on Zeal Variant)
| Greatsword | Heal / Utility / Elite |
| Spear | |
Alternatives
- Heal: for healing while bursting
- Utility: instead of “Stand Your Ground”
Variants
- Zeal instead of Virtues for more spike damage
Virtues Variant:
Chat Code: (copy/paste into in-game chat)
[&DQEQPi41Gy8DAQAANgEAAP4SAACKEgAANwEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=]Zeal Variant:
Chat Code: (copy/paste into in-game chat)
[&DQEqOxA+Gy8mDwAA/hIAAIoSAABIAQAANwEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=]Virtues Variant Gameplay:
Credit to SheffPlaysGames for the video.Zeal Variant Gameplay:
Credit to metallone GW2 for the video.
13 Comments
Hello, hear some questions.
1 this build still works well for wvw?
2 would this build be useful for pvp?
Hey, this build is very good for wvw large scale yes.
For small scale check this one: https://guildjen.com/power-trapper-dragonhunter-roaming-build/
And for PvP check this one: https://guildjen.com/trapper-dragonhunter-pvp-build/
Hey, isn’t there a build for willbender zerg, to play on a large scale?
Hello, can’t the hammer be changed for a long bow?
You can yes
The stat mix on the gear is not taking into account the 10% Crit Chance from Radiant Power, do you want to be independent of having your enemies be Burning?
Yes because in a zerg, enemies will permanent cleanse, but with with a bit less precision you will perform decent anyway.
can we use another weapon instead spear ?
Hammer
Hi Jen is this build good after the October patch?
Yes is up to date with spear
Hi Jen, could I use hammer instead of greatsword, and would the traits be the same. Thank you 🙂
The same just replace the weapon.