The Guardian is widely known as one of the more potent professions to play in Guild Wars 2. In PvP, this doesn't change much, and with the right build plus a bit of know-how, you'll be obliterating opponents before they know what even hits them.
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The Guardian - specifically the Willbender elite specialization is an absolute force of nature on the battlefield. If you're new to PvP game modes or want to play a profession that's at or near the top of the meta, then this is the choice for you.
You may or not be aware of the four basic roles in PvP. To briefly provide some context for you, we'll list these here, in no particular order:
The Guardian can be played and built for multiple roles. They have great support builds, but we're going to be focusing on the damage-dealing side of things here. The Guardian is an excellent choice for all game modes, as they have viable builds for large-scale and small-scale battles.
The Guardian focuses on using support magic to either augment themselves or their allies. In PvP, you're going to want to focus on becoming the most lethal instrument of destruction you can be. Guardians are a dangerous opponent, but they aren't the most durable fighters.
As a Guardian, your sustain comes from reactive defense or using utility skills to mitigate damage. This means that while Guardians are certainly powerful, they are not necessarily indestructible.
You're going to have to work closely with your support to keep your pain train running. Guardians aren't the best roamers, as unexpected ambushes can quickly spell your doom.
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