GW2. Best Open World Build. Celestial Druid Open World. Ranger PvE.
Last Update: September 2024
- Boon for group events: Alacrity
(Optional)
Versatility makes the Celestial Druid Open World build great for rangers who want to handle many PvE situations. It can still do damage by itself with the conditions of Shortbow and sustain of Wilderness Survival while also having the option to support allies with Celestial Avatar abilities and Staff when you want to play with friends or in larger battles.
Swap between Shortbow and Dagger/Warhorn depending on whether you need range or melee.
Shortbow: 2 > 4 > 5 > 111
Dagger/Warhorn: 4 > 3 > 2 > 5
Try to flank enemies by standing behind or to their side when dealing damage with the shortbow, as it will improve the skill effects. Prioritize using Shortbow 2/4 for the most damage, and then keep yourself and pet alive by entering Celestial Avatar F5.
You can only enter Celestial Avatar when you have gained enough Astral Force, which you gain by damaging enemies and healing allies.When in Celestial Avatar, use the 2 skill as often as possible underneath you as it has no animation and can continually cleanse conditions on you or blind enemies. Also use the traps while enemies are immobilized by the 5 skill to ensure they take every tick of damage.
Celestial Avatar: 2 + 3 > (4 = Heal, 5 = Damage) > 2 + 111 > 2 + 3
Equipment
| Item | Stat | Rune / Sigil |
|---|---|---|
| Helm Celestial | ||
| Shoulders Celestial | ||
| Coat Celestial | ||
| Gloves Celestial | ||
| Leggings Celestial | ||
| Boots Celestial |
Primary Weapon Set
| Shortbow Celestial |
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Secondary Weapon Set
| Dagger Celestial | ||
| Warhorn Celestial |
| Item | Stat |
|---|---|
| Amulet Celestial | |
| Ring Celestial | |
| Ring Celestial | |
| Accessory Celestial | |
| Accessory Celestial | |
| Backpiece Celestial |
Relic
Consumables
Infusions
| Optional x18 |
Alternatives
- Jade Bot Core: for extra vitality
- Food: cheap option
Skills
| Siege Turtle / Jacaranda / CA | |
| Shortbow | Heal / Utility / Elite |
| Dagger / Warhorn | Celestial Avatar |
Traits
Alternatives
- Druid: to provide Alacrity to allies in larger events
Build Template
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Credit to Lord Hizen for the video.
I LOVE this build, It is so much fun!
I admittedly do not have all the right gear but I can do *MOST* content solo.
I find I barely use Staff as im no good with it and the Avatar is barely used unless in Meta events to provide minor healing.
I use Runes of the Trapper (requiring 400 in crafting (leather/heavy armour craft/ light armour craft) to get some pressure off me as it provides invis upon laying traps.
Interesting build – I started with minion harbinger and compared to this ranger/druid, necro is really an easy mode. Thanks for your effort, your guides are very detailed and also a lot of fun! 🙂