GW2. WvW Build. Trapper Dragonhunter Roaming Build. Radiance / Valor. Guardian World vs World 2023.
Last Update: Mar 2023
Radiance Variant
Overview
This version of Dragonhunter has tons of damage in melee with traps and at range with the bow. Radiance and Virtues allows you to stack up many damage modifiers with resolution and Big Game Hunter which will trigger on use of your Spear of Justice F1.
Synergy
While normally Guardians do not have stealth, the Trapper Rune gives Dragonhunters access to it. Not only can it be used to disengage, but it can hide some of the key animations like True Shot or Spear of Justice so the enemy cannot react to them.
Playstyle
This build has the standard Test of Faith combo but with a bit more pressure and less counterplay. Place your heal trap down early for stealth and to land your Spear of Justice. After landing your Spear of Justice, use Sword 2 to get in range to put down the Procession of Blades and Test of Faith to force enemies to dodge out, then pull them back into the traps. Then push them back out of the Test of Faith with your Longbow 3 or Shield 5, and finish the combo with a Longbow 2 or Sword 3.
Equipment
Item | Stat | Rune / Sigil |
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Helm Marauder | ||
Shoulders Marauder | ||
Coat Marauder | ||
Gloves Marauder | ||
Leggings Marauder | ||
Boots Marauder |
Primary Weapon Set
Longbow Dragon |
|
Secondary Weapon Set
Sword Dragon | ||
Shield Dragon |
Item | Stat |
---|---|
Amulet Dragon | |
Ring Dragon | |
Ring Dragon | |
Accessory Dragon | |
Accessory Dragon | |
Backpiece Berserker |
Consumables
Infusions
Optional x18 |
Alternatives
- Stats: Marauder/Berserker mix if can’t get Dragon stats
- Food: for more damage
Skills
Longbow | Heal / Utility / Elite |
Sword / Shield | |
Traits
Alternatives
- Virtues: for more cleanse
Build Template
Chat Code: (copy/paste into in-game chat)
[&DQEQPy41Gzm8EgMBihJHAf4SBAEEAXgBNwGJEgAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=]
Gameplay
Radiance Hammer Variant
Though not as survivable, the Hammer and Longbow variant can put out heavy burst combos with the Hammer 2 and Longbow 2 while still having the mobility and disengage potential from the Trapper Runes. Also all CCs will give you stability due to the Heavy Light trait, and Chill enemies due to Glacial Heart. This makes the low cooldown trap Light’s Judgment great for its dazing effect.
Due to taking all traps, you have no stun break utilities, however your F3 Shield of Courage and your Elite Renewed Focus will be stun breaks due to the Virtues and Dragonhunter traits, allowing you to still have stun breaks if your stability falls off.
The stealth from traps can also be used to hide the very telegraphed animations of your Hammer and Longbow burst skills, allowing you to land them on unsuspecting enemies, or even to ensure your Spear of Justice lands so that you can pull them into your combos:
Combos:
F1 (Tether) > Light’s Judgment > Procession of Blades > Longbow 5 (on your traps) > F1 (Pull) > Longbow 2 > Hammer 2
Hammer 3 > Light’s Judgment (Superspeed into melee) > Hammer 5 > Procession of Blades > Test of Faith > Hammer 2 > F1 (Tether) > Hammer 4 > F1 (Pull) > Longbow 3 > 2
Equipment
Item | Stat | Rune / Sigil |
---|---|---|
Helm Marauder | ||
Shoulders Marauder | ||
Coat Marauder | ||
Gloves Marauder | ||
Leggings Marauder | ||
Boots Marauder |
Primary Weapon Set
Longbow Dragon |
|
Secondary Weapon Set
Hammer Dragon |
|
Item | Stat |
---|---|
Amulet Dragon | |
Ring Dragon | |
Ring Dragon | |
Accessory Dragon | |
Accessory Dragon | |
Backpiece Berserker |
Consumables
Infusions
Optional x18 |
Skills
Longbow | Heal / Utility / Elite |
Hammer | |
Alternatives
- Utility: for more cleanse and stun breaks
Traits
Alternatives
- Virtues: for more cleanse
Build Template
Chat Code: (copy/paste into in-game chat)
[&DQEuPRA/GyW8EgMBihKKAPoSLQH+EjUBNwGJEgAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=]
Valor Variant
Overview
The MediTrapper Dragonhunter is one of the best roaming builds for solo and small groups. It offers great burst damage, team utility, and CC, while keeping a decent amount of survivability and disengage.
Synergy
Severance sigil can add damage to the Test of Faith combos because of their reliance on pushes and pulls which can interrupt. Litany of Wrath should be used aggressively to gain fury and to shrug off any counter pressure.
Playstyle
Save Test of Faith, Shield of Absorption, Deflecting Shot, and Spear of Justice as these are your main combo pieces. You want to land the Spear of Justice first, then get on top of the target with sword 2 or Judges Intervention and place Test of Faith on them. If they try to run, pull them back into your Test of Faith with the tether from Spear of Justice, then Push them back out for multiple Test of Faith triggers. Follow up with True Shot.
Equipment
Item | Stat | Rune / Sigil |
---|---|---|
Helm Marauder | ||
Shoulders Marauder | ||
Coat Marauder | ||
Gloves Marauder | ||
Leggings Marauder | ||
Boots Marauder |
Primary Weapon Set
Longbow Berserker |
|
Secondary Weapon Set
Sword Berserker | ||
Shield Berserker |
Item | Stat |
---|---|
Amulet Marauder | |
Ring Marauder | |
Ring Marauder | |
Accessory Marauder | |
Accessory Marauder | |
Backpiece Marauder |
Consumables
Infusions
Optional x18 |
Alternatives
- Stats: Berserker’s or Dragon’s pieces for more damage but less critical chance
Skills
Longbow | Heal / Utility / Elite |
Sword / Shield | |
Traits
Build Template
Chat Code: (copy/paste into in-game chat)
[&DQENJi45GzomDwMBBAF4Af4SLQFHAUcBNwE3AQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=]
Gameplay
Credit to Vallun for the video.
does it make much difference if I have inverted the stats of the trinkets by the armor?
Not the optimal but it works
is this build still a strong pick?
Hi Jen, was wondering what runes in the armor to use for budget, for the valor variant of this build.. Instead of the fireworks?
Traveler runes, you need the movement speed
Hi Jen. Is there a way to buy trapper runes? Or the only way to get them is to craft them?
Btw, awesome content, it has been very helpful :). Thx!
Yes only craft
is it me or you cant choose dragon stats on the mist band ring
You cannot, but they added new “Jade” Mist trinkets that you can buy in WvW
thank you