Thank you for the detailed guide. A lot of videos show the build, weapons, and gear, but rarely discuss using the skills, how they synergize, and the types of scenarios best to use them in. As a first time Firebrand player and complete newbie to WvW this is a godsend. Thank you!
Not having a mace is a big no no because u want to apply as much aegis as possible to block enemy bursts not only for yourself but for allies too + u apply protection to reduce the dmg even further. Also if there is a Tempest in the group i would say Signet of Mercy is a waste of utility slot because i would rather have Firebrand with Sanctuary, Condi remove Mantra or reflect barier than with Ress for one person when there is Tempest with a Glyph that is 20x better than Signet of Mercy. Also having good boon duration is more important than good heals on firebrand because you are there to apply aegis and stability as a first thing so consider boon duration sigils to max out the stability and protection duration.
@@iBaraban depends, because every boon removal has dif order of boon removals so that means some will strip stability as one of the first ones and some as one of the last boons so yeah boon duration is important
@@jon091201 blocking lets say 10k dmg of Arc Divider and by that many times saving your teammates is imo worth more than a pull with a long cooldown. Also protection is many times removed during the fight so having another source for ur whole party is more than good.
With the poor amount of healing we do, isn't it better to go wanderer instead of minstrel ? We would still have shit dmg but a much better survivability, especially theses day with thoses vindi heal jumping and bubbling around
I'd take the "risk" to overheal allies instead of boosting my damage from 10k to 20k: our weaponsets are just bad for damage, and even with wanderer you will have a very low crit chance (like 25 with fury) and even if you crit, you have 0 ferocity. Imo just stick with minstrel.
Stand your ground is one of the best skills in the game for WvW, and as a firebrand your role is mostly to provide stability, so it's mandatory to have it. There are other classes which can give permanent protection and regeneration
as much as i enjoy your video descriptions the boon blob gvg are boring smaller engagements are alot more enjoyable and having 40 wearing monks and minstrels is not really that fun.
Thank you for the detailed guide. A lot of videos show the build, weapons, and gear, but rarely discuss using the skills, how they synergize, and the types of scenarios best to use them in. As a first time Firebrand player and complete newbie to WvW this is a godsend. Thank you!
That's the goal i want to achieve with my guides, thank you for your comment !
this should be mandatory watch for fb in wvw this was perfect well done 100% agree. (3000hr fb main)
Truly appreciate the guide, thank you friend!
Real Nice explanation and great vid ,Now trying to learn FB
Thank you! I've been away for a few years and returned two weeks ago. This has been so helpful!
Welcome back!
Not having a mace is a big no no because u want to apply as much aegis as possible to block enemy bursts not only for yourself but for allies too + u apply protection to reduce the dmg even further. Also if there is a Tempest in the group i would say Signet of Mercy is a waste of utility slot because i would rather have Firebrand with Sanctuary, Condi remove Mantra or reflect barier than with Ress for one person when there is Tempest with a Glyph that is 20x better than Signet of Mercy. Also having good boon duration is more important than good heals on firebrand because you are there to apply aegis and stability as a first thing so consider boon duration sigils to max out the stability and protection duration.
Does boon duration really matter in wvw when boons are getting removed all the time?
You don't need mace. With traits you can have a 93% prot uptime. Pulls are higher value in that case when you can give aegis with mantra and shield.
@@iBaraban depends, because every boon removal has dif order of boon removals so that means some will strip stability as one of the first ones and some as one of the last boons so yeah boon duration is important
@@jon091201 blocking lets say 10k dmg of Arc Divider and by that many times saving your teammates is imo worth more than a pull with a long cooldown. Also protection is many times removed during the fight so having another source for ur whole party is more than good.
I dont use Axe in Zerg. Mace is the best option it saved our teams so many times.
Thanks for the guide
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Wow thank you! And welcome back to the game
thanks! Build updated and tested. Very good indeed
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thanks for the explanation! interesting take on using axe instead of mace.
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28:30 you were too clear, now I play this build as a pro, no learning curve anymore.
With the poor amount of healing we do, isn't it better to go wanderer instead of minstrel ? We would still have shit dmg but a much better survivability, especially theses day with thoses vindi heal jumping and bubbling around
I'd take the "risk" to overheal allies instead of boosting my damage from 10k to 20k: our weaponsets are just bad for damage, and even with wanderer you will have a very low crit chance (like 25 with fury) and even if you crit, you have 0 ferocity. Imo just stick with minstrel.
Why do you use stand your grand shout instead of hold the line? I feel like those conditions are bit more usefull, wdyt?
Stand your ground is one of the best skills in the game for WvW, and as a firebrand your role is mostly to provide stability, so it's mandatory to have it. There are other classes which can give permanent protection and regeneration
can we use relic of resistance in place flock?
@@dopractitioner not really, the resistance is only applied to yourself
@@metallonegw2283 really didnt know it, waste of such a good relic
@@dopractitioner indeed :(
Does Stoic Demeanor proc when all of the targets have stability?
Im 99% sure it does, however it's kinda messy in fights to check if every enemy has stability or not
as much as i enjoy your video descriptions the boon blob gvg are boring smaller engagements are alot more enjoyable and having 40 wearing monks and minstrels is not really that fun.
wait what?
Sometimes , it can be true. The meta is very tanky right now, every damage was nerfed
fights are still a few pushes max... and the experience and loot is exponential lol