The absence of a dedicated “Power Tempest” build from the Snow Crows Guild Wars 2 (GW2) website signifies a shift in the metagame and the role that particular elementalist build fulfills. A Power Tempest build previously relied on maximizing direct damage output through power-based stats and traits, utilizing the Tempest’s Overload skills for burst damage. Its removal implies the build might not be as viable or competitive as other options within the current game balance.
The Snow Crows website serves as a resource for optimized raid and fractal builds within GW2. Its build recommendations are based on factors such as damage output, survivability, and utility in group content. Therefore, the decision to remove a build from their listings suggests it may have fallen out of favor due to changes in class balance, the introduction of new elite specializations, or the emergence of more effective strategies. Historical context reveals power-based elementalist builds have seen fluctuating levels of popularity based on these factors.
