The community gave this build a rating, making it second-tier: Good
Focused on: Direct damage
Designed for: Open World and Open World General
Difficulty: Easy
This build was last updated on August 08, 2025 and is up to date for the June 2, 2026 patch.
Overview
Power build for guardian which is F2P/Core accessible and can handle most open world content.
This build can be played while levelling, while working on acquiring elite specializations, or by free-to-play players. It leads nicely into power dragonhunter or power willbender.
Skill Bar
Weapon Variants
Always keep Greatsword Greatsword. Sword+focus can replaced by:
- Spear Spear - deals more damage and increases your
决心 uptime. Requires the expansion Janthir Wilds. - Longbow Longbow - high damage ranged option. Requires the expansion Secrets of the Obscure for Weaponmastery.
Skill Variants
决心纹章 - an easy-to-use, reliable heal.
"前进！" - defense + mobility
"守住阵线！" - defense for yourself and nearby allies
症状惩戒 - condi cleanse
反射之墙 - projectile reflection
庇护之地 - projectile hate and extreme CC; very long cooldown
Template Code
[&DQEqOxA9LjUmDwMBSAEtATYBigD+AP4AiRI3AQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA=]Specializations
Equipment
Ascended gear and stat infusions are not required; you can use exotic gear with the same stats.
Standard Equipment
This setup uses basic, easily obtained equipment that performs very well in open world and is functional in endgame PVE.
If you are gearing this character from zero, start with exotic quality gear. Search the trading post for "Devona" armor. Then search for the weapons you want to use: "Ebonblade" greatsword, "Bonetti's Rapier" sword, "Adam" focus. Upgrade to ascended gear as you progress. See also: Guide:How to Gear a Character.
- Dragon stats Dragon stats are a very minor optimisation. Full Berserker stats Berserker stats is easier to acquire and you won't notice the difference.
- Players with access to expansions should run Greatsword + Spear Spear.
- You can use
萨奇洛斯古物 to trade a minor amount of damage for sustain, 
骑兵古物 to start combat with boons, or 
耐久古物 for a little extra defense. - For defense, equip the highest tier Jade Core you can afford. Use defensive food or skills if required.
Consumables
Budget consumables are acceptable for use in open world.
DPS
Defense
Farming
- Prioritize Steak Ascended food.
生日爆破枪 / 
令人愉快的生日蛋糕大餐-
薄荷怪异莓棒
锐磨颅骨 (and variants)
Usage
Damage Basics
- Maintain 决心 as much as possible to activate Radiance Radiance traits. Most notably
正义本能. - Use
勇气美德 and 
决心美德 to maintain 
美德激励 and 决心. - Spam
正义美德 against trash enemies. It will reset thanks to 
正义复兴. Avoid this against bosses, as the passive 
燃烧 generated from this skill is more valuable due to 
光耀力量 and 
心灵之火. - Your symbols apply
易伤 every tick. 
无伤斗魂 means we want to stay high HP and maintain 
圣盾 when possible, so do your best to avoid damage.
Damage Priorities
Follow the skill priorities below. Fill gaps with auto-attacks and 
正义之剑. Generally, you want to use your symbols at least twice per weapon loop.
Defense
- 勇气美德 - blocks attacks, breaks stun
"坚守阵地！" - breaks stun
信仰之跃 - blind- 正义美德 - blind
愤怒祷词 - massive heal, but requires you to continue dealing damage
裁决光束 - cleanses one condition if it hits you