Guild Wars 2 Engineer Profession Overview | GW2PC

Engineer Profession Quick Summary
Skill Type	Tool Belt
Specials	Weapon Kits, Backpack Kits, Turrets
Traits	Inventions, Explosives, Gadgets, Turrets
Armor Type	Medium Armor
Weapons	Two-Handed: Rifle Main-Hand: Pistol Off-hand: Pistol, Shield Aquatic: Harpoon Gun
Creation Options	Choose favorite tool.

Background

The Guild Wars 2 Engineer Profession is all about technology and equipment. They specialize in using kits that expand their skill choices, from special Elixirs to grenades and turrets, you’re always well-equipped but must master them to be efficient in the battlefield. With mastery of equipment, Engineers have a special Tool Belt that enhances all utility skills. As an Engineer, you must be ready to switch kits on the fly and scout the battlefield to prepare your explosive skills.

Weapons

Three possible weapon sets are possible for the Engineer. Engineers are limited to one weapon set in combat due to the ability to switch skills using backpacks and weapon kits.

SLOT	WEAPON	DESCRIPTION	# OF SKILLS
Main-Hand	Pistol	Add poison or blind	3
Off-Hand	Pistol	Flamethrower, status spray shot	2
	Shield	Protection from ranged attacks and spells	2
Two-Handed	Rifle	Long range, immobilize, knock back	5
Aquatic	Harpoon Gun	Control enemies	5
Weapon Kit		Equips as utility skill	10
Backpack Kit		Equips healing and utility skills	13*
Turrets		One active turret	5

* Denotes incomplete information

Skills

The Engineer’s skill set depends on the type of kit equipped. These kits provide special weapons and backpacks to replace current weapon skills. Additionally, a special Tool Belt ability activates and gives equipped utility and healing skills a secondary skill.

Weapon Kits – Equips a new weapon in the engineer’s hand through utility skills.

Backpack Kits – Equips a backpack that replaces the engineer’s current weapon skills with special advanced skills.

Turrets – These are immobile allied devices that can help defend and control and area. When deployed, the skill in the current slot is replaced with an overcharged version.

Traits

Inventions – General character enhancements such as power, precision, and vitality.

Explosives – Enhances effectiveness and deployment of explosives.

Gadgets – Enhances effectiveness and deployment of gadgets.

Turrets – Enhances effectiveness and deployment of turrets.

Specials – Engineer specials are based on the type of kit equipped.

Tool Belt – Enhances the effectiveness and functionality of the Engineer’s utility and heal skills by having access to a secondary skill bar with special skills.

Backpack Kit
	Bomb Satchel - Equips a satchel that lets you set bombs.
	Bomb	Set a timed charge that damages foes when it explodes.
	Fire Bomb	Set a timed charge that sets fire to nearby foes when it explodes.
	Concussion Bomb	Set a timed charge that dazes foes when it explodes.
	Smoke Bomb	Blinds foes with a smoke cloud.
	Glue Bomb	Immobilizes foes in sticky glue.
	Grenade Kit - Equip a kit that gives you grenade skills.
	Grenade	Throws a grenade that explodes on impact.
	Shrapnel Grenade	Throws a grenade that explodes into a shrapnel, causing bleeding.
	Flash Grenade	Throws a grenade that explodes in a blinding flash.
	Freeze Grenade	Chills foes.
	Poison Grenade	Throws a grenade that explodes into poison.
	Med Kit - Equips a kit that gives you healing skills.
	Drop Bandage	Drops bandages for your allies.
	Mine Kit - Equips a kit that gives you skills to set mines.
	Throw Mine	Throw an explosive mine.
	Tool Kit - Equips a kit that gives you utility skills.
Weapon Kit
	Elixir Gun - Balanced weapon between support and damage to shoot various elixirs at allies and enemies.
	Elixir Dart	Fire a dart that makes your foe weak or vulnerable.
	Elixir F	Fire concentrated Elixir F that bounces between targets, crippling foes and applying swiftness to allies.
	Elixir Spray	Spray elixir fumes in a cone pattern poisoning enemies and removing conditions from allies.
	Acid Bomb	Leap back, blasting the ground with acid that damages foes that touch it.
	Super Elixir	Shoot an elixir orb that heals allies on impact and creates a healing area.
	Flamethrower - Equips a flamethrower that focuses on heavy-damage, short-range, and AOE skills.
	Flame Jet	Spray fire in a cone pattern while on the move.
	Flame Blast	Fire a napalm ball that rolls through foes and explodes.
	Air Blast	Knock back foes and projectiles with a hot air blast.
	Napalm	Burn and blind foes with a wall of napalm in front of you.
	Backdraft	Pull foes to you in a fiery backdraft.
Turrets - Only one turret may be active at one time. Additionally grants a Tool Belt skill to improve the turret's effectiveness.
	Flame Turret	N/A
	Healing Turret	Deploy a healing turret that heals you on deploy. Applies regeneration to Allies.
	Net Turret	N/A
	Rifle Turret	Build a rifle turret that shoots at foes.
	Thumper Turret	Create a thumper turret that damages all nearby foes.

Combat Styles (GW2PC Discussion/Speculation – Subject To Change)

 
Flame Bomber
Your objective is to scout out the battlefield and analyze the enemy positions then place a turret and any bombs.

 
First Aid Burn
Your objective is to provide buff support to your party and inflict conditions on your enemies.

Guild Wars 1 Vs 2 Differences

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Thoughts

While the Guild Wars 2 Engineer Profession is a completely new profession for Guild Wars 2, it doesn’t add or change any core mechanics of the game, instead it utilizes a simple kit mechanic that categorizes your abilities. The Tool Belt special ability gives the Engineer some extra juice and allows you to maximize your potential by switching between kits. I would say that the Engineer is best as mid-range fighter with its flamethrower, bombs, grenades, and turrets, ensuring that you’ll always have the advantage of the battlefield.

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