Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire – Best Elementalist Tempest Build

By Jonathan Leack

The Tempest is one of the new elite specializations added in Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire. Considered one of the more interesting new additions, it’s a popular option among players that will likely become one of the highest DPS classes.

You may be wondering how to build out your Tempest. There is one particular build that is currently performing incredibly well in beta that we recommend. The skill setup is as follows:

Fire Attunement

  • Fireball
  • Lava Font
  • Flame Burst
  • Burning Retreat
  • Meteor Shower
  • Glyph of Elemental Harmony
  • Firestorm
  • Conjure Frost Bow
  • Signet of Fire
  • Conjure Fiery Greatsword

Water Attunement

  • Water Blast
  • Ice Spike
  • Geyser
  • Frozen Ground
  • Healing Rain
  • Glyph of Elemental Harmony
  • Ice Storm
  • Conjure Frost Bow
  • Signet of Fire
  • Conjure Fiery Greatsword

Air Attunement

  • Chain Lightning
  • Lightning Surge
  • Gust
  • Windborne Speed
  • Static Field
  • Glyph of Elemental Harmony
  • Lightning Storm
  • Conjure Frost Bow
  • Signet of Fire
  • Conjure Fiery Greatsword

Earth Attunement

  • Stoning
  • Eruption
  • Magnetic Aura
  • Unsteady Ground
  • Shock Wave
  • Glyph of Elemental Harmony
  • Sandstorm
  • Conjure Frost Bow
  • Signet of Fire
  • Conjure Fiery Greatsword
Jonathan Leack
Jonathan Leack

Although Jonathan Leack began covering the gaming industry in 2009, his earliest roots date back to 2004 when he wrote his first of many reviews to come. Equipped with a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and several information technology certifications, he provides a unique perspective that is technological and business conscious. Having acquired the role of Executive Editor in 2016, his mission is to make GameRevolution a gaming site that thoughtfully considers the consumer perspective, and has a knowledgeable presence of PC gaming, console, hardware, and eSports coverage.

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