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Power Vindicator

Greatsword / Spear
Guild Wars 2 Power Vindicator - Greatsword / Spear Meta build for wvw: complete guide with gear, runes, relics, traits, and rotation tips.
Published Jul 28, 2025
Updated Apr 27, 2026
Wvw - April 2026 Nuke
Expacs Required
End of Dragons Janthir Wilds
Kil wvw team
Build Template
Equipment Build Rotation
Revenant Wvw Builds
Build Difficulty
Pros +
High damage Strong bursts Lots of cleave Good mobility
Cons -
Relies on resource management Requires accurate positioning Forced movement
Gear
Item Stat

Assassin'sHelm

Marauder'sShoulders

Berserker'sCoat

Marauder'sGloves

Marauder'sLeggings

Berserker'sBoots
Item Stat

MarauderBackpiece

MarauderAccessory

MarauderAccessory

MarauderAmulet

MarauderRing

MarauderRing

Relic of the ThiefRelic
Primary Weapon Set

Marauder's GreatswordMain Hand
Secondary Weapon Set

Marauder's SpearMain Hand
Other Items

Infusionx18

Food

Utility
Traits & Skills
Skills
Skill Notes

can be taken if you prefer its playstyle over .

  • provides Stability to up to 25 players while also dealing good Damage.
  • deals good sustained Damages and grants you Damage Reduction while it is upkept.
Skill Reference Guide
Greatsword Default Keybind
Auto Attack
2
3
4 4
5
Spear Default Keybind
Auto Attack
2
3
4
5
Trait Notes

for higher Quickness uptime, at the cost of some Damage.
Rotation & Extras

Key Concepts

Power Vindicator is one of the rare specializations to have an unique Dodge mechanic.

supports our offensive playstyle by allowing us to Evade while dealing Damage and gaining various buffs like and .

This build shines using multiple tools from its kit to execute Ranged Damage, melee bursts, generate Downs, gap closes and escapes in order to disrupt enemy resustain.

Spear will help us dealing with targets we cannot reach from melee, aswell as cleaving from safer places.

Greatsword is our primary source of melee spike and burst to get the enemy players Downed and killed.

and will support the previously mentioned playstyles by bringing additional options and tools to be efficient, such as and respectively.

Dealing Damage

Alliance Stance

Always start the fight on as it will allow you to poke enemies with . Keep in mind to always be on the red side of this stance using . Only swap to the blue side in order to use the skills we are breaking down in the defense section.

Your weapon sets and stances all have different uses and can be mixed during the fight. Therefore, there is no real rotation set in stone and it is adviced to understand the use of each skill to spend your Energy wisely.

You should aim to use skills for:

  • can be used on important calls for massive Damage and a Stun. The other skills are simply not worth and you would rather use your weapon skills to pair it with this elite. Keep in mind that costs a lot of Energy.

You should aim to use skills for:

  • can be used off Cooldown for personal Quickness and strong Ranged Damage.
  • can be used if your Commander pushes through but keep in mind it is a risky skill to use as you get exposed during the cast time of the leap.

Knowing the most important skills, you should now be aware of the different combos you can do in order to maximize their synergy. Here are a few examples:
Spear Rotation

You should be on Spear in order to Range spike, but also to exhaust the enemy support tools and keep sustaining Damage with your other allies :

  • is a really strong filler skill with a good Damage for Energy ratio.
  • can be used in order to punish enemies pushing while getting an Evade frame.
  • is a really strong Pull which should be aimed to setup major bursts along with your squad.
  • is the main source of Damage of this weapon : try to aim it properly in order to hit the enemy frontline, and keep in mind using any other Spear skill will reduce the Cooldown of this one. It should be your priority to cast this spell as many times as possible.

A basic burst combo would be :
Greatsword Rotation

You should be on Greatsword to deal massive burst Damage in melee :

  • for strong melee burst. Mind the really short range.
  • for quick gap closer and strong Damage. Be aware you will end up in melee during the cast so use it carefully.
  • is your major source of burst, especially paired with the other skills. Try to cast it first so the delayed Damages will hit with your next skill. Mind that this skill can hit from a slightly higher Range than the other Greatsword skills and is therefore your safest cast.

A basic melee combo would be :

  1. Dodge
  3. if you can land safely on your target.
  5. Dodge

Using your Dodges properly during your combos is crucial as you will otherwise instantly die in the melee pressure.
Rotation Notes
  • Use your Dodge frequently in order to keep buff at all time.
  • Try to avoid swapping stance when you have a lot of Energy left : you should get used to the Energy cost of your skills in order to optimize your Energy use and not waste it.

Defense

As a Dodge centered specialization, you obviously will have to use your Dodges properly in case you are in danger. However, you still have extra tools to help yourself to survive from enemy Damage.

  • Greatsword and Spear respectively have for a short Block and for an Evade frame.

  • and allow you to Evade and leap back at a moderate cost of Energy.

  • and are your Stun Breaks to react to Crowd Controls, with one per stance.

As a last option, do not hesitate to abuse the Range of your Spear in order to avoid Damage.

Crowd Control

Skill Defiance Damage Source
180 Range Spear
1.5 Seconds
3 Seconds
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