Symbolic Core Avenger[pDPS]

The purpose of writing this guide is to provide an ultra low intensity method to play PvE Core Guardian while easily hitting the 70% benchmark with minimal effort. This is a Core Guardian variant which provides more selfless support. This build is low cognition, low physical complexity but has somewhat repetitive (spamming virtues) requirement due to its dependency on resolution uptime. It remains a very strong contender (and sometimes superior to DH) and provides an alternative to players without access to Dragonhunter.

The utilities do not require specific timing and do not interrupt the auto attack nature of the build. This build requires only one weapon to deal damage to near competitive levels with no requirement of a weapon swap: Hammer!

Gearing and Consumables

Equipment

Weapon Swap

Weapon swap is optional, all the available options will massively reduce DPS and lock you out of hammer, they should be prioritised based on utility requirements.

1. Bow - Bow provides a ranged option for bosses with melee DPS downtime.
2. Scepter/Focus - Provides a decent immobilise option with some ranged DPS.

Optimised Loadout GW2Skills Link

Food

•  Cilantro Lime Sous-Vide Steak OR
•  Plate of Spicy Moa Wings

Utility

•  Superior Sharpening Stone(Power)

Build

Power DPS

[&DQEqOhA+LjU4AQAA/gAAAEYBAAA2AQAAcRIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=]

Rotation and Utilities

DPS Rotation

1. Opening - Banish (Hammer 4)
2. Spread out virtues (F1, F2, F3) use to maintain resolution uptime
3. Use Signet of Judgment on cooldown.

Crowd Control rotation

1. You have decent CC by just using Banish (Hammer 4) and Zealot's Embrace (Hammer 3).
2. You can use Bane Signet for a strong CC but resulting in a DPS loss.

Sustainability

1. Your autos generate perma-protection and your symbols heal you.
2. Virtue of Courage provides aegis and a stun break.
3. Use "Stand Your Ground!" for a group stun break and multiple stacks of stability.