LOVE this format of video and I really hope you'll do more like this even for non WvW guides. The PvP matches of your other videos are incredibly informative and helpful but I really like the mini montage of how the class plays and the Matchups section is incredibly valuable! Fantastic vid! Would love to see more stuff like this.
it only really works with wvw because in pvp everything is rotation based and about tactics, not about montaging a kill when your team needs you, which is why i like to show the full context
Impressive play and video! I am concerned however that, Having only watched 3 mins of the video, all of the skills that matter are greatsword cleaves and core guardian teleports and heals. The elite spec seems to be an adjunct to the build, not the focus of
Yeah it kinda looks like just a guardian roaming just with more mobility. Though when you get the hang of f1f2f3 and if u manage to burst during those windows then virtues become very powerful.
@@Vallun When Dragonhunter first appeared you saw tons of longbow usage and traps. It was only after they started "Fixing" the Elite spec that those things dropped away. I really wish an Elite spec was "If you commit your character to it, it'll be an awesome reward" rather than "Here's some other things to add to your existing stuff" It should be Longbow = cool arrow stuff. 2 swords = cool twin blade stuff. Firebrand = cool axe stuff
@@Vallun Hmm. Well some elite specs change more drastically though. What comes to mind probably scrapper, fb, specter, weaver. Some gain alot more changes, some gain abit less changes to how the class feels.
This spec makes sense but Willbender isn't in a good place yet, compared to a lot of older strong specs across core, HoT, Pof and EoD; it gets outplayed by a lot of things because it mostly still plays just like a mediguard but with less damage. You would have won all these fights as Core Guard with a similar spec and Virtues instead of Willbender for more damage and survivability. DH would have been even easier.
Man I suck at PvP but I'm having a blast with this build. It's so good against thieves that come in and do their little 1 shot condi burst then rifle 4 blink away. You just cleanse and convert to boons then chase them down. There's like 6 different chase down abilities on this. Very cool!
i just port in, drop dmg and port out. if i win then i try to port back if not then i run awaawy simple xd.. i play with rage runes, dragon armour and some cele marauder trinkets with marauder weapons.
Pretty fun spec. I run a similar build with the same runes, power on willbender, tho I can see the need for healing power. Usually on berserker and sometimes with the willbender stunbreak, as I find it fun to evade and JI daze the enemy.
Nice WvW build, man 😃👍 Mobility is super. Have to get the hang of it...the play style. With this willbender build, the condi build are less of a problem. Practise is my next step. Thanks and keep up the good work 😊😎🥰😉
Vallun which dual sword class do you think performs better in WvW roaming (assuming they both have speed runes), Willbender, or Rev? I've been wanting to focus on a dual sword class but usually don't like guardian as much, but Revs don't have a good ranged option for those times I want to attack groups from range in WvW and get some bags lol. Guardian at least has dragonhunter for this. So I'm really leaning towards Willbender/DH for WvW here. But I'd like to know how you feel about Rev and WB for power roaming. Celestial looks fun too but I'm really looking for this style of burst-and-run. :) Thanks man!
Tyrant Momentum is garbage. I complained about how bad the minus 2s duration for Justice during beta and they still kept it. You wouldn't need to have 19k HP if you take Restorative Virtue and Phoenix Protocol and have a mix of Harrier and Marauder gears = PermaAlacrity, PermaRegen. Also if you played Spellbreaker, Reversal of Fortune is your Full Counter. You're not an Assassin without Palm Strike (Heaven's Palm) -- combo it with Sword of Justice for a good shred. Renewed Focus is really not a good skill to bring since it slows you down by locking you in casting for 3s. The only Meditation skill you really need is Contemplation of Purity. Scepter/Sword is your main weapon set in WvW -- so much immob.
How come you use your ground targeting moves without double clicking them to see the green field, then place them? Could you possibly go over or link a video that explains the proper keybinds/settings for WvW play?
it depends on the build im using, but you can go to combat/movement in general options and change ground targeting to fast or instant, if you want a better explanation on that go to my intermediate mechanics video
use speed if its too squishy, but i have a video coming out on that build sometime in the future that will be using scholar and it feels good to me but i've played it a lot
Hey Vallun, Thank you for this build. As someone whos first gw1 game was cantha and main assassin you brought me that feeling again. Thank you very much
Fun looking build! Evertried the Willbender heal? It has two uses on a short cooldown so you get more procs of "Healer's Resolution" and if you use it right it heals about 5k per use. The meditation heal seems very hit or miss since you can't get much value when playing defensive and waiting for CDs to come back. The meditation heal DOES fit the play style well with being so bursty though I agree!
its disgusting to see willbenders every inch of borderlands now. they are more than thieves in number and they are hanging out in small gank squads like a plauge. do you think it needs to be toned down in terms of mobility, burst, boons?
Nah, first time I'm not gonna use Vallun's build..this class is absolute crap without celestial, check this build th-cam.com/video/fLy332H2q5M/w-d-xo.html (princepain) , it's playable.
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LOVE this format of video and I really hope you'll do more like this even for non WvW guides. The PvP matches of your other videos are incredibly informative and helpful but I really like the mini montage of how the class plays and the Matchups section is incredibly valuable! Fantastic vid! Would love to see more stuff like this.
it only really works with wvw because in pvp everything is rotation based and about tactics, not about montaging a kill when your team needs you, which is why i like to show the full context
Impressive play and video! I am concerned however that, Having only watched 3 mins of the video, all of the skills that matter are greatsword cleaves and core guardian teleports and heals. The elite spec seems to be an adjunct to the build, not the focus of
Yeah it kinda looks like just a guardian roaming just with more mobility. Though when you get the hang of f1f2f3 and if u manage to burst during those windows then virtues become very powerful.
most elite specs are like that, think about it, its just a few new elements with some meta utilities and traits
@@Vallun When Dragonhunter first appeared you saw tons of longbow usage and traps. It was only after they started "Fixing" the Elite spec that those things dropped away. I really wish an Elite spec was "If you commit your character to it, it'll be an awesome reward" rather than "Here's some other things to add to your existing stuff" It should be Longbow = cool arrow stuff. 2 swords = cool twin blade stuff. Firebrand = cool axe stuff
@@nickjowett5735 so.... You want the entire game redesigned around your aesthetic tastes?
@@Vallun Hmm. Well some elite specs change more drastically though. What comes to mind probably scrapper, fb, specter, weaver. Some gain alot more changes, some gain abit less changes to how the class feels.
This spec makes sense but Willbender isn't in a good place yet, compared to a lot of older strong specs across core, HoT, Pof and EoD; it gets outplayed by a lot of things because it mostly still plays just like a mediguard but with less damage.
You would have won all these fights as Core Guard with a similar spec and Virtues instead of Willbender for more damage and survivability. DH would have been even easier.
Hey, do you think Willbender is better now? Trying to chose a new profession to play EOD. But I haven't played gw2 in a while
Man I suck at PvP but I'm having a blast with this build. It's so good against thieves that come in and do their little 1 shot condi burst then rifle 4 blink away. You just cleanse and convert to boons then chase them down. There's like 6 different chase down abilities on this. Very cool!
i just port in, drop dmg and port out. if i win then i try to port back if not then i run awaawy simple xd.. i play with rage runes, dragon armour and some cele marauder trinkets with marauder weapons.
that's what I'm waiting for, changing a spec from "not for roaming" to a pure beast. Thank you
Pretty fun spec. I run a similar build with the same runes, power on willbender, tho I can see the need for healing power. Usually on berserker and sometimes with the willbender stunbreak, as I find it fun to evade and JI daze the enemy.
used hammer with celerity alacrity and glacial blow. it was quite fun in small roaming party. just lock people down
That starting JQ brnze scout was defn NOT a bronze scout.
"Letters" has been one of my favorite songs for a long time now. Great choice on that one.
I recognize the music at 3:27 but I can't remember where it is from. Can someone tell me? :)
Nice WvW build, man 😃👍
Mobility is super. Have to get the hang of it...the play style. With this willbender build, the condi build are less of a problem. Practise is my next step. Thanks and keep up the good work 😊😎🥰😉
LOL at cele FB bang head on the keyboard. Love to play like that.
I want to like willbender bur it still needs work all the f2 skills need more range that's a good start
Needs a mega nerf asap
I don't think it needs a nerf if anything it needs a buff I can pump out the same dmg with core or dh
@@waynelovell4495 pve condi pumps
@@waynelovell4495 well it supposed to be similar not better
nice video but can we go full zerk gear ?
no, too squishy
awesome
Vallun which dual sword class do you think performs better in WvW roaming (assuming they both have speed runes), Willbender, or Rev? I've been wanting to focus on a dual sword class but usually don't like guardian as much, but Revs don't have a good ranged option for those times I want to attack groups from range in WvW and get some bags lol. Guardian at least has dragonhunter for this. So I'm really leaning towards Willbender/DH for WvW here. But I'd like to know how you feel about Rev and WB for power roaming. Celestial looks fun too but I'm really looking for this style of burst-and-run. :)
Thanks man!
play dh then its good
More like Erudite Willbender. Nice build, willbender so versatile.
can confirm, i tried to make a rev once and the game told me no and deleted it on its own
Yesss, finally a Willbender AND perfect choice of music
allways learning something new thx man :)))
I kinda like what willbender shaped up to be.
Interesting, but i got one question...25% movement speed from trait stacks w/ speed boon?
nope, that trait is designed to be redundant so that you basically are always fast
Awesome videos man, just perfect :)
i prefer ingame sound instead of a music vid. But still nice to c you can do something with this
props on the music in the montage
I’m glad I found your channel. Good stuff
Tyrant Momentum is garbage. I complained about how bad the minus 2s duration for Justice during beta and they still kept it. You wouldn't need to have 19k HP if you take Restorative Virtue and Phoenix Protocol and have a mix of Harrier and Marauder gears = PermaAlacrity, PermaRegen. Also if you played Spellbreaker, Reversal of Fortune is your Full Counter. You're not an Assassin without Palm Strike (Heaven's Palm) -- combo it with Sword of Justice for a good shred. Renewed Focus is really not a good skill to bring since it slows you down by locking you in casting for 3s. The only Meditation skill you really need is Contemplation of Purity. Scepter/Sword is your main weapon set in WvW -- so much immob.
Tyrant momentum adds 2s duration to justice, not minus FYI. It's the lethal tempo that loses duration.
@@lordgrey5223 Thank you, I stand corrected. I meant Lethal Tempo not Justice.
dude music choice on point, its definition of vibes
Look mom I'm in the vid!
Man's got some taste in music
How come you use your ground targeting moves without double clicking them to see the green field, then place them? Could you possibly go over or link a video that explains the proper keybinds/settings for WvW play?
it depends on the build im using, but you can go to combat/movement in general options and change ground targeting to fast or instant, if you want a better explanation on that go to my intermediate mechanics video
@@Vallun Thank you!
dynasty warrior enjoyer
is it power or condi?
those Turn 'n Burns are amazing
Hey Vallun, thoughts on running Dragons Stats on Dragonhunter? Along the trait lines of Radiance/Virt/DH
that would work too
@@Vallun ooo!!! with that in mind, what weapons combinations would you recommend??
OP roamer, it is insane
Final gw2 boss pov:
Loved how you used the downed but not dead enemy as bait around 8:00:}>.
Loving this build right now, thank you.
Is this or the Cele willbender better for solo roaming?
And are you still using rune of speed or did anything change there until now?
i like to use scholar now, and yes i use this build
@@Vallun Thanks for the reply! Isn't scholar too squishy?
use speed if its too squishy, but i have a video coming out on that build sometime in the future that will be using scholar and it feels good to me but i've played it a lot
Can't go wrong with that dinasty warrior theme!
Ty. Great vid
Wish willbender heals was a bit more viable, great video !
off-hand sword 4 does some really nice damage as well.
super cool
Hey Vallun, Thank you for this build. As someone whos first gw1 game was cantha and main assassin you brought me that feeling again. Thank you very much
Absolutely sickening, it piss!!!
Fun looking build! Evertried the Willbender heal? It has two uses on a short cooldown so you get more procs of "Healer's Resolution" and if you use it right it heals about 5k per use. The meditation heal seems very hit or miss since you can't get much value when playing defensive and waiting for CDs to come back. The meditation heal DOES fit the play style well with being so bursty though I agree!
Its better than healbender because of all the passives that comes into it due traits
First!
Been waiting for some Hellbender roaming ^^
that perma resolution seems fair. very balanced
its disgusting to see willbenders every inch of borderlands now. they are more than thieves in number and they are hanging out in small gank squads like a plauge. do you think it needs to be toned down in terms of mobility, burst, boons?
Nah, first time I'm not gonna use Vallun's build..this class is absolute crap without celestial, check this build th-cam.com/video/fLy332H2q5M/w-d-xo.html (princepain) , it's playable.
do you atleast get paid for marketing?