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Analysis of the new relics from Visions of Eternity in Guild Wars 2
This video provides a detailed analysis of the new relics introduced with the Visions of Eternity patch in Guild Wars 2. It explains how each relic works, its potential use cases, and its strengths and weaknesses, helping players choose the most suitable relic for their playstyle and builds.
1. New Relics: Availability and Acquisition in Guild Wars 2
- ✅ The new relics are available from existing relic vendors in the Visions of Eternity maps.
- ✅ They can also be obtained through PvP and World vs. World reward tracks.
- ✅ The recommended method is to obtain them via the Quickplay Frequent Achievement.
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1. New Relics: Availability and Acquisition in Guild Wars 2
- ✅ The new relics are available from existing relic vendors in the Visions of Eternity maps.
- ✅ They can also be obtained through PvP and World vs. World reward tracks.
- ✅ The recommended method is to obtain them via the Quickplay Frequent Achievement.
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2. Relic of the Alliance: Analysis and Potential Builds for Signet Users
- ✅ Reduces the recharge time of all other signet skills when a signet skill is used.
- ✅ The reduction is 1.5 seconds in both PvP and PvE.
- ⚠️ Useful for classes like Warrior, Elementalist, Necromancer, and Mechanist who use signets.
- ⚠️ Guardian and Revenant are less suitable as they use few or no signets.
- ⚠️ The relic is more of a niche choice, as other relics like the reward relic may be more valuable in competitive modes.
- ⚠️ The passive nature of signets and the desire not to use them constantly limit the relic's usefulness.
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3. Relic of the Coral Heart: A Critical Assessment of its Effectiveness
- ❌ After using a healing skill, you temporarily deal damage to nearby enemies when hit.
- ❌ Has a cooldown of 20 seconds.
- ❌ The damage dealt is low (300-200, depending on the game mode).
- ❌ The relic's usefulness is considered low as it is passive and does not offer significant added value.
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4. Relic of the Mists: Strategic Advantages and Limitations in Combat
- ✅ After dodging in combat, the next incoming hit will always be a glancing blow.
- ✅ Glancing blows deal 50% of the base damage and 75-80% of the opponent's critical damage.
- ✅ Very strong in competitive modes.
- ⚠️ It is less useful in PvE as opponents typically do not land critical hits.
- ⚠️ Builds that dodge frequently can benefit from this relic.
- ⚠️ The value of the relic is random as the next incoming hit can either be a hard attack or something insignificant.
- ✅ Can be stacked, with each stack lasting 5 seconds.
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5. Relic of the Forest Dweller: Analysis of CC Abilities and Practical Use
- ❌ After using an elite skill, bubbles are shot at nearby enemies.
- ❌ Enemies hit by the bubbles are trapped and float for a short time.
- ❌ Has a cooldown of 30 seconds.
- ❌ The float time is 3 seconds in PvE and 1.5 seconds in PvP and WvW.
- ❌ The relic's usefulness is considered low as it is not worth the relic slot.
- ❌ May be useful for support builds in PvE that want to deal more CC damage.
- ❌ In competitive modes, it can be used to land burst combos, but the long cooldown limits its usefulness.
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6. Relic of the Nautical Beast: Evaluation of Healing Potential and Strategic Application
- ✅ Creates a tidal wave that damages enemies and heals allies when a water field is successfully combined with a leap finisher.
- ✅ Has no internal cooldown.
- ✅ Multiple leap finishers in a water field can trigger the relic multiple times.
- ✅ Provides a decent amount of healing for allies standing in the wave.
- ⚠️ The wave has a direction, which can make it difficult to land it in the chaos of combos.
- ⚠️ Requires a lot of setup and may not be as valuable as a pure healing increase.
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7. Relic of the Shackles: Tactical Advantages Against Stealth Classes in Competitive Modes
- ✅ Shackles opponents when they are immobilized.
- ✅ Deals damage to opponents who are still within range of the shackle when it expires.
- ✅ Has an internal cooldown of 10 seconds per opponent in PvE and 15 seconds per opponent in PvP and WvW.
- ✅ Very strong against Thieves, Mesmers, or Rangers.
- ✅ Opponents are revealed as long as the shackle is active.
- ✅ Inflicts stun when the shackle is broken.
- ⚠️ The relic's usefulness is situational and depends on whether you are fighting opponents who want to move out of range or stealth.
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8. Final Thoughts on the New Relics in Guild Wars 2
- ✅ The new relics are interesting, but not as strong as in previous patches.
- ✅ Not everything has to be overpowered.