GW2. WvW Build. Celestial Vindicator Roaming Build. Vindicator. Revenant World vs World.
Last Update: September 2023
Shortbow Variant
Overview
With Weapon Master Vindicator can make use of Shortbow allowing a similar playstyle to Renegade.
This build extends boons with dodging very often to stack and maintain high sustain from powerful boons like Vigor, Resistance and Protection.
Use Shiro Stance to engage with unblockable from Phase Traversal and follow with either Scorchrazor or Sevenshot. Alliance stance offers pretty much everything you need, like stunbreakers, mobility, stability, cleanse, evade and resistance. Using Battle Dance is very important as your main source of resistance which will negate the Immobilize condition. Use Greatsword for utility movement, block and to cleave faster.
Always swap between the two alliance stances before going into Shiro regardless of whether you need those skills because it will heal you and give regeneration. Use all your energy before changing legends to make use of Charged Mists trait.
Survival requires a good rotation of dodges and movement skills in the Stances, so use dodges while in Shiro/Luxon and the Battle Dance in Kurzick stance to fill the gaps between your attacks. When kiting use the ports/evade from Shiro and Alliance stances to reposition.
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
| Greatsword Celestial |
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| Item | Stat |
|---|---|
| Amulet Celestial | |
| Ring Celestial | |
| Ring Celestial | |
| Accessory Celestial | |
| Accessory Celestial | |
| Backpiece Celestial |
Relic
Consumables
Infusions
| Optional x18 |
Alternatives
- Rune: if cannot get Leadership
- Relic: for extra damage instead Vigor
Skills
| Shortbow | Heal / Utility / Elite |
| Greatsword | |
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Alternatives
- Legend: instead of Shiro for more team support
- Legend: instead of Shiro for more condition
- Legend: instead of Shiro for more team support
Traits
Build Template
Chat Code: (copy/paste into in-game chat)
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Mace/Axe Variant
Overview
The Celestial Vindicator is a revenant roaming build that extends boons with dodging very often to stack and maintain high sustain from powerful boons like Resistance and Protection, then locks its enemies down with plenty of Chill which simultaneously gives out Torment.
Start in Luxon Stance and precast a Spear of Archemorus then engage with Nomad’s Advance or Axe 4, Grant yourself stability with Reaver’s Rage and then dodge to start generating all of your boons. Swap to Mallyx and cast Embrace the Darkness while on your enemies. If they try to escape, Call to Anguish to leap at them and land your Greatsword 2/3 or Mace 2/3 while they are pulled. Always swap between the two alliance stances before going into Mallyx regardless of whether you need those skills because it will heal you and give regeneration. Against boon heavy classes, spam Banish Enchantment, and against mobile classes be sure to cast Spear of Archemorus.
Survival requires a good rotation of dodges and movement skills in the Stances, so use dodges while in Mallyx and the Battle Dance in Kurzick stance to fill the gaps between your attacks. When kiting use the leaps in Mallyx and Alliance stances to reposition.
Equipment
| Item | Stat | Rune / Sigil |
|---|---|---|
| Helm Celestial | ||
| Shoulders Celestial | ||
| Coat Celestial | ||
| Gloves Celestial | ||
| Leggings Celestial | ||
| Boots Celestial |
Primary Weapon Set
| Mace Celestial | ||
| Axe Celestial |
Secondary Weapon Set
| Greatsword Celestial |
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| Item | Stat |
|---|---|
| Amulet Celestial | |
| Ring Celestial | |
| Ring Celestial | |
| Accessory Celestial | |
| Accessory Celestial | |
| Backpiece Celestial |
Relic
Consumables
Infusions
| Optional x18 |
Skills
| Mace / Axe | Heal / Utility / Elite |
| Greatsword | |
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Traits
Build Template
Chat Code: (copy/paste into in-game chat)
[&DQkONgwrRS7cEdwR1BHUESsSKxIGEgYSyhHKEQQHAwIGEisS1BEGEisS1BE=]Gameplay
Credit to Vallun for the video.
Enjoyed the build video! Would it be advantageous to swap out some of the celestial pieces for say marauder, berserker or even dragon stats? I do like the condi idea but when it comes to greatsword play I love seeing the big juicy crits similarly to Reaper greatsword! I also absolutely love the Spear of Archemorus! It’s such a unique ability and can crit for really decent damage. I’m wanting to get into this class a lot more so all the advice would be helpful. Thank you for all the work you put into your builds!
If you want a marauder playstyle then this build is not how to get it. In short, use shiro alliance with invo devastation/retri and gs staff with the dmg dodge. I will eventually get around to that build
Are Durability runes fine as an alternative for this build? Or Fireworks is just really better?
You can but you become too bunker, can work anyway just less damage, and take Rapid Flow for swiftness
Will Tormenting runes work for this build? Also, are there any adjustments after the chill removal on Imperial Impact?