Guild Wars 2

Hello I just started GW2 and having a really good time so far.

My only question is what classes are really good in pvp?

I see tons of Warrior and Guards but I don’t want to be a banwagon. So what other classes are sought after or excel in pvp? I understand theres different kinds of pvp but I mainly want to focus on WvW and Spvp.

Im leaning more to a Necro atm but im open to any class thats not going to be a " why did we bring X when we should have Y"

Also the build that is best for the current meta/leveling for the meta.

Thank You all for future replys.

Generally, just pick Warrior if the class is of interest to you. While they aren’t always the best, they’re at worst second-place. They’re simple, they don’t overly rely on utilities (so they’re free to use actually beneficial ones), they have amazing trait synergy and lots of weapon choices.

Plus they bring the most important Elite skill for WvW and PvE.

If you don’t want to bandwagon, it depends.
Do you enjoy a class where you need to work extra hard? Elementalist and Mesmer could be your think. Very very good potential (Mesmers not for WvW, although they’re not bad) but difficult to play well.
Or do you enjoy the underdog? Ranger would be more the thing for that.

How are rangers? From what I read there never needed and also bow is there worst weapon.

I find all classes except Engi, Ele, War fun. I just want to play something that’s wanted in the current meta doesn’t have to be op.

Guardian: Tanky guys that don’t die or do damage.
Thief: Niche for roaming.
Necro: Condition spread?
Mesmer: Hard to play and don’t really know what they bring to the table besides teleport?
Ranger: Read they have no viable builds for spvp or WvW .

Can anyone give me insight on roles of these class or why you bring them to different pvp settings?

I main ranger, but I don’t PvP much, mainly WvW and PvE.

In PvP, Spirit Ranger is your best bet, yes it’s no longer considered top tier by some, but it still gives considerable reward vs risk ratio. Otherwise you can give traps, BM, and even Power Ranger a try.

In WvW, Ranger is underachieving in zergs, period, but you can give this a try: http://gw2skills.net/editor/?fNAQJARTjMq0xaFLOsQ1agAha9BEAFQrbw9TsvhdBraA-TlSDwA9UiNT9nc7PEUpxhjAgATDCVGk4QAKBBprBgZOyAwMGA-w. The class is better at roaming, but even then there are several classes topping it.

In PvE, you only have one build: Frost Spirit + Spotter. Not everyone likes the sword, so those that don’t use GS.

You can try to use a Thief. In wvsw is the best roaming class. You see a ranger/ele/engi/necro/mesmer out of a zerg? You can obtain a easy kill. You don’t kill it? Hide and flee easy, then turn back and try again.
In spvp it’s a good class. Hard to play, but good. You must wait unseen until an enemy fall under 50% HP then you make your kill, hide and stomp.