Warrior PVE Solo Build

Dear fellow Warriors,

This last weeks I returned to GW2 to start playing again. I started a warrior (the last missing class) and have reached level 80 by today.

I still have some gold to spare and i am currently searching for a PVE Solo Build. I would like to play with Axe/Axe / GS. I am aware that websites such as metabattle offer builds. But I can’t find a build that suits my needs..

Do you guys have any builds or tips that i can work towards to?

My preferences:

• For solo content
• PVE gameplay
• Great damage
• Decent survivorbility
• I would like to play with Axe/Axe and GS.

Thanks in advance!

*sorry for my bad English.Kind regards,Nino

Well Core str/tact/disc would be great damage, and Might makes right with Mending Might would provide high sustain.

Str: Bot-Mid-MidTact:Top-Bot-Top or BotDisc: Mid-Bot-Top

Berserker is also great, swap out Tactics if you do that and roll all Top.

I have to say, hammer for PVE has got so much better since the 25% damage buff it got to skill 2. (do note you must take the hammer trait to make it worth using) I've had this skill hit from 15k-36k

@Smoosh.2718 said:I have to say, hammer for PVE has got so much better since the 25% damage buff it got to skill 2. (do note you must take the hammer trait to make it worth using) I've had this skill hit from 15k-36k

36k huh? Full raid buffs/debuffs? Generally curious there.

@Lan Deathrider.5910 said:

@Smoosh.2718 said:I have to say, hammer for PVE has got so much better since the 25% damage buff it got to skill 2. (do note you must take the hammer trait to make it worth using) I've had this skill hit from 15k-36k

That was in openworld against some scrub lord chak mob lol

@Smoosh.2718 said:

@Lan Deathrider.5910 said:

@Smoosh.2718 said:I have to say, hammer for PVE has got so much better since the 25% damage buff it got to skill 2. (do note you must take the hammer trait to make it worth using) I've had this skill hit from 15k-36k

You know what, I'm going to go hit a raid golem later and see what numbers I get.

@Lan Deathrider.5910 said:You know what, I'm going to go hit a raid golem later and see what numbers I get.

Because this was never updated I have to assume the Golem hit back

@Geoff Fey.1035 said:

@Lan Deathrider.5910 said:You know what, I'm going to go hit a raid golem later and see what numbers I get.

nah, just never got around to it lol

Although I can believe it since I'm hitting tower champions in WvW for 18k while in sentinel armor zerker trinkets.

I play a solo Berserker Dual Axe/GS build often and I am very happy with it. There are better builds out there for PvE currently but for me this one is fun and delivers tons of damage. http://gw2skills.net/editor/?PKxAEdflNwuYNMKWJOyW/tOA-zxYYhwEBZsjaUeZEYKURFYyA-e

Berserker armor with Super Rune of the Eagle (there are better choices, this one is cheap and offers great stats)Assassin Amulet, jewels and back, Soldier Rings for extra durabilitySup Sigil of Strength and Force on both weapon sets (cheaper alt to Force is Sup Sigil of Bloodlust. If you get used to the build and don't die much, it's a great way to add a solid damage boost and get yourself hitting 25-30k with Arc Divider on a consistent basis.)

The skills and traits you can see in the link above.

For Great Justice > Signet of Fury > Rush to enter battle and activate Berserk right away, while having Fury on you.Immediately hit Arc Divider > Weapon Swap > Whirling Axe.Hit Sundering Leap to extend Berserk, then Cyclone Axe, switch back to GS and hit Arc Divider again. During this you should have a minimum of 15-20 Might stacks, longer fights (more than 15 seconds) you'll be able to upkeep 20+ for the duration of the fight.

Keep up "For Great Justice", and use Signet of Rage to upkeep Fury for longer fights.

This build is designed for Burst/crit damage using Fury. Healing skills can vary by area, but for POF and HOT areas I have found Defiant Stance to work great.

Vengeful Return for PVE is solid but can be subbed for Warrior's Sprint if you feel that suits you better. Dead or Alive trait comes in handy in sustained Boss fights.

Keep a Rifle with Berserker stats for harder Bosses and swap it for Axes. Use GS for bursts and quick damage, then Rush or Whirlwind away and switch to Rifle to upkeep adrenaline and kite.

Whirlwind and Rush are great for mobility and evading damage. Not much in terms of stun breaks, condition removals or immobilization removal but I haven't found it to be much of an issue. If certain areas give you trouble, put in "Shake It Off" for Sundering Leap.

Might Makes Right can be subbed for Berserker's Power if you feel like you need more healing and endurance. Despite being nerfed, at the rate that this build can apply Might you can receive an extra 1K healing every few seconds from it.

Lastly, do some research of food items and boosters that can benefit your style of play.

Good luck! Feel free to reach out if you want some tips.

I'm looking for a Warrior Solo PVE Build with Survailability, with Axe/Axe.Usually at my build i use Marauder stats with Runes of Vampirism which gives you great survailability and they are easy to play.I cant find such thing anywhere. To be clear i care about survailability NOT damage.Someone can help?

@"Pagio.3029" said:I'm looking for a Warrior Solo PVE Build with Survailability, with Axe/Axe.Usually at my build i use Marauder stats with Runes of Vampirism which gives you great survailability and they are easy to play.I cant find such thing anywhere. To be clear i care about survailability NOT damage.Someone can help?

i use Lord Hizen's spellbreaker build wich was made to be able to solo events and even some champions like the avatar of Balthazar, the build still works and it had massive sustain trough 3.5k armor, might makes right/healing signet/rousing resilence, full counter. and still do pretty decent damage http://gw2skills.net/editor/?PKwAEdflZwOYYMLWJOWP7vcA-z1gYhgA3RNYCX0JInyIzUIiKwtDQookzyoiWA-w

I'm fairly new to the game. Only started a few months ago. I started my Warrior with Axe/Axe because wielding two axes sounds kinda cool. At some point, I stumbled on a build that I've been playing ever since. It's based around toughness and might. Quite durable and damage is satisfying. I experimented with some other builds recently but I haven't found anything I prefer yet.

I got it from this video:

@"Holy Vengeful.3615" said:I play a solo Berserker Dual Axe/GS build often and I am very happy with it. There are better builds out there for PvE currently but for me this one is fun and delivers tons of damage. http://gw2skills.net/editor/?PKxAEdflNwuYNMKWJOyW/tOA-zxYYhwEBZsjaUeZEYKURFYyA-e. . .Lastly, do some research of food items and boosters that can benefit your style of play.Good luck! Feel free to reach out if you want some tips.

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I also need help with warrior for pve. I have put a lot of time in my mesmer so my warrior is stuck without elite specs, so what build should I use, for soloing story, at Living world season 3 atm.? Also, is there a viable shield build, since I have managed to acquire Horologicus, so I would like to use it :) ?

@Esegneriante.6915 said:I also need help with warrior for pve. I have put a lot of time in my mesmer so my warrior is stuck without elite specs, so what build should I use, for soloing story, at Living world season 3 atm.? Also, is there a viable shield build, since I have managed to acquire Horologicus, so I would like to use it :) ?

Axe/Shield + GS.

Str: bot/mid/midDisc: mid/bot/top or botTactics: top/mid/mid or botorswap Tactics for Defense: top/mid/mid

Thanks a lot, and the runes?

@Esegneriante.6915 said:Thanks a lot, and the runes?

Well the stat choice and rune/sigil choices depend on where you think you are deficient.

If you can survive with full Berserker's then roll that if not then Marauders. If that does not work for you then go Knights stats or a mixture of Knights and Marauders.

For runes:BrawlersStrengthPackDolyakReaperSpellbreakerThiefEagle

Are all solid choices depending on what you need stat/survivability wise.

Well, I went with what I got and those are scholar, and it is working so far, also spent some accumulated karma on Armageddon armor, with Melandru runes. So, I'm using those until they become inefficient. Then, I will take one of your suggestions, should have a good idea what would suit me the best by then. Thanks, your advice made my playing a lot easier, since I was used to stand far far away and deal dmg with my mesmer (GS).

@Esegneriante.6915 said:Well, I went with what I got and those are scholar, and it is working so far, also spent some accumulated karma on Armageddon armor, with Melandru runes. So, I'm using those until they become inefficient. Then, I will take one of your suggestions, should have a good idea what would suit me the best by then. Thanks, your advice made my playing a lot easier, since I was used to stand far far away and deal dmg with my mesmer (GS).

Glad to be of help. Feel free to DM me if you have more questions.

Here is what i run for open world. Might share is awesome in open world and helps everyone and npcs as well. It creates a rising tide that is hard to beat.

http://gw2skills.net/editor/?PKABcel7lJwSYXMMWJOWT9LPA-zRRYWBLG9sTpORQgKgKkAtMEUzA-e

Rune of Pack and also Elite Signet helps with swiftness uptime, which also improved you 7% damage bonus from having swiftness uptime in Discipline. Rune of Stength is my second choice since the crit is lower, but it does have the 5% dmg modifier, which is a plus. Mace and shield are for break bars.

Solid setup there. Use it with might on crit food when you can.