25 Comments

1. Would you say this is a harder build to play then the celestial version ?

   • In some ways yes, its harder to survive on, but i think easier to get kills on

2. I think switching the runes to superior rune of the pack is stronger for WvW, more damage and nice buffs when engaging into combat.. speed is niche and not really needed as you already have a lot of mobility from your skills.

3. now could this build be used for opend world pve content i do plan on pvping but im running currently berserker’s and struggling to stay alive

4. Would you recommend any changes if i wanted to run hammer instead of greatsword?

   • For hammer you could take Virtues for the hammer trait but with Valor should be fine too, your call

5. is the zerg willbender possible?
   what build do you recommend

6. what runes will be good except Scholar and Speed

   • Pack runes

7. Can’t see the build something with the API

8. 1 hey which relic is used?
   you don’t see any in the build.
   2 if I want to go in zerg being willbender, what do you recommend?

9. I’ve seen people playing WB with an axe now, do i use dragon on axe as well and do i need to change any stats on other armor/weapons or any traits/skills to make it work?

10. Please rate the Build http://gw2skills.net/editor/?PWABk6xzlJwAZqsP2IW8X5RXA-DWRYiBZMHf5nSdChMlAtKC6VRpxrCBIg/W0/1CA-w

    • with those weapons it looks like a 1v1 build, not great for chasing kills but otherwise its good

11. (2023-11): In the youtube video it’s a different build using the Meditation line of Utility skills. Is that one still OK to use or is the current build much better? What are the pros and cons? I’m a new player. Thanks for the great site!

    • the page will always be more updated, if you want to use less optimal setups thats always fine but for the sake of simplicity we’ll suggest the current best in our eyes

12. Should I be running from celestial catalysts with this build? It’s the only build I feel hard counters me. Fun build otherwise!

    • It’s not really a build to 1v1, you play as assassin roamer. If you want to 1v1 you need to take different weapons, check the celestial build all the weapons combinations can be adapted to power. But for 1v1 is just better to run the celestial build anyway because is more a bruiser.

13. Can I use rune of durability for this build?

    • You can but you will lose plenty damage

14. Would it be possible to use/tweak this hammer build to pve context? Especially with condi specs in mind?

    • Would like to know this too. I don’t do much WvW anymore, but I miss the old, old days of playing hammer Guard.

    • For pve open world you can check this build https://guildjen.com/power-willbender-open-world-build/ and just put a hammer on it, not the best but should be alright, but its not possible for a condition build, hammer is a power oriented weapon.

15. Is the Meditation Variant still a good Option?

    • Not really, Virtues is too overpowered.