What is the best secondary profession for a Warrior PvE build?

The **Warrior/Ritualist (W/Rt)** or **Warrior/Paragon (W/Par)** are strong PvE choices, as they utilize the secondary's powerful offensive and defensive support skills to maximize the Warrior's sustained melee damage.

What is the best secondary profession for a Warrior PvP build?

The **Warrior/Monk (W/Mo)** is often considered the best PvP combination, using the Monk's protective and defensive skills to keep the Warrior alive in prolonged fights while maintaining frontline pressure.

What weapon types are generally preferred for Warrior builds?

Most high-end Warrior builds rely on the **Axe** (for fast, high damage output in the Axe Mastery line) or the **Hammer** (for devastating knockdown and control, primarily in Earth/Hammer builds).

Guild Wars Reforged Warrior Builds

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Warriors in Guild Wars Reforged bring strength, control, and momentum to every fight. They’re simple to learn but deep enough for creative players who like experimenting with weapons and secondaries. These builds mix traditional setups with new tricks suited for modern PvE play.

Frontline Crusher

A heavy-hitting brawler that uses hammer power for knockdowns and team protection.

Attributes

12 Strength
12 Hammer Mastery
3 Tactics

Skills

Devastating Hammer
Crushing Blow
Flail
“For Great Justice!”
“Save Yourselves!”
Auspicious Blow
“I Am Unstoppable!”
Resurrection Signet

How it plays
Charge in with Flail, build adrenaline fast with “For Great Justice!”, and use Devastating Hammer to drop enemies flat. Follow up with Crushing Blow for damage and cracked armor. When your adrenaline peaks, hit “Save Yourselves!” to keep your party alive.

Battle Medic

This setup turns your Warrior into a support bruiser who helps sustain the team through damage and self-healing.

Attributes

12 Strength
10 Healing Prayers
8 Tactics

Skills

Mending Touch
Lion’s Comfort
Signet of Stamina
“I Am the Strongest!”
Vigorous Spirit
Shield Bash
“Watch Yourself!”
Healing Signet

How it plays
You maintain high armor and heal between swings. Use Vigorous Spirit and Lion’s Comfort for small bursts, then recover with Healing Signet when the fight slows down. Mending Touch cleanses conditions and keeps you swinging.

Bladestorm Vanguard

Fast, reliable, and perfect for farming. This sword build focuses on critical chains and mobility.

Attributes

12 Swordsmanship
12 Strength
3 Tactics

Skills

Sever Artery
Gash
Final Thrust
Frenzy
“For Great Justice!”
Rush
“You’re All Weaklings!”
Healing Signet

How it plays
Start with Sever Artery and Gash for bleeding and deep wound, then finish with Final Thrust to burst low-health enemies. Frenzy speeds everything up, and Rush cancels it if danger hits. “For Great Justice!” keeps adrenaline flowing non-stop.

Sand Reaver

A hybrid that combines Dervish synergy with Warrior durability for powerful sweeping hits.

Attributes

12 Strength
12 Scythe Mastery
6 Earth Prayers

Skills

Radiant Scythe
Mystic Sweep
Sand Shards
“I Am Unstoppable!”
Counterattack
Ebon Escape
Faithful Intervention
Resurrection Signet

How it plays
Activate Faithful Intervention before battle, then chain Radiant Scythe and Mystic Sweep for wide AoE. Sand Shards adds steady pressure as you cut through packs. Ebon Escape lets you reposition fast when surrounded.

Adaptive Armsmaster

A multi-weapon stance setup built for players who like to change tactics mid-fight.

Attributes

12 Strength
9 Axe Mastery
9 Hammer Mastery

Skills

Sevenfold Stance
Power Attack
Protector’s Strike
Cyclone Axe
“I Am Unstoppable!”
“Fear Me!”
Splinter Weapon
Resurrection Signet

How it plays
Keep Sevenfold Stance active for boosted weapon power and switch between axe for fast AoE or hammer for stuns. Use Splinter Weapon for bonus hits and “Fear Me!” to disrupt adrenaline users. It’s flexible and fun for long missions.

Final Blurb

Warriors in Guild Wars Reforged are still the backbone of every team. They control fights, protect allies, and hit harder than anyone else. The right setup depends on your weapon of choice and how much support or crowd control you want to bring. Once you get used to timing adrenaline bursts and skill chains, every swing feels satisfying.