Build difficultyHard
Pros +
- High burst and cleave
- Flexible active defense
- Strong ranged or melee pressure
- Marauder equipment profile
- PvP ready
Cons −
- Heat management is mandatory
- Overheat can ruin a burst window
- Precise execution required
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Holosmith
Teamfighter
Holosmith teamfighter variation for PvP, reviewed against current community recommendations and tuned for the mode's equipment, utility, and encounter priorities.
Difficulty HardRating 5/5Mode PvP
Holosmith archiveChoose a build variation12 total builds
Competitive pressureDuelistHard difficulty · 5/5 rating
Strike damageTeamfighterHard difficulty · 5/5 ratingCurrent
Community review layerCross-checked recommendationsHardstuck
- Structured PvP uses its own amulet, rune, relic, and sigil template.
- Track enemy stun breaks and defensive cooldowns before committing the main sequence.
Power2,715Toughness1,180Vitality1,645Precision2,165Critical Chance72.52%Ferocity1,390Critical Damage242.66%Condition Damage0Healing Power0Expertise0Concentration0Boon Duration0.00%
Loadout
Gear
Power competitive equipment · Mobility runes · Control sigils. This loadout is arranged by equipment group so every stat, upgrade, and weapon set is easy to scan.
Structured PvP equipmentPvE armor stats, trinkets, infusions, food, and Jade Bot bonuses are disabled. This standardized PvP template controls the build.
Conquest focusRoaming, burst damage, interrupts, and fast rotations
Superior Rune of the Warrior (PvP)(1): +25 Vitality(2): +35 Power(3): +50 Vitality(4): +65 Power(5): +100 Vitality(6): +125 VitalitySuperior Rune of the Warrior (PvP)One PvP rune activates the complete rune bonus.
Berserker Amulet+1,000 Power+1,000 Precision+500 Ferocity+500 VitalityBerserker AmuletDetermines the majority of this build's attributes.
Relic of FireworksActivating a long-recharge weapon skill grants offensive momentum and boons.Relic of FireworksActivating a long-recharge weapon skill grants offensive momentum and boons.Primary weapon set
Sword + Pistol
Superior Sigil of AbsorptionSuperior Sigil of AbsorptionSteal a boon after interrupting an enemy.
Superior Sigil of BattleSuperior Sigil of BattleGain might when swapping to this weapon in combat.Secondary weapon set
Rifle
Superior Sigil of CleansingSuperior Sigil of CleansingRemove conditions when swapping to this weapon in combat.
Superior Sigil of EnergySuperior Sigil of EnergyGain endurance when swapping to this weapon in combat.Combat configuration
Traits & Skills
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Skill notes
Encounter setup
Place Laser Disk inside the main burst window and follow with Holosmith skill 6 when the target is stable. Keep Photon Forge available if incoming pressure would interrupt the sequence.
Hover the skill icons for complete Guild Wars 2 effect details.Selected skill reference
Photon ForgeHeal- Laser DiskUtility
- Spectrum ShieldUtility
- Holosmith skill 4Utility
- Holosmith skill 5Utility
- Holosmith skill 6Elite
Combat execution
Rotation & Field Notes
Weapon planASword + PistolBRifle
- 01SetupRead enemy defenses
Enter Photon Forge with a planned heat window and use its high-impact skills before heat becomes restrictive.
››Track stun breaks - 02CommitForce the decisive trade
Exit Forge before overheating, then rebuild cooldowns and heat through weapon pressure.
››Do not overextend - 03ResetReset and rotate
Use Spectrum Shield or a mobility tool to protect the next Forge entry rather than recovering after an overheat.
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