Guild Wars 2

Will people accept someone who’s not in ascended gear? I only crafted the bow for my ranger, but you only get +5 stats on everything, it’s different for the classes, like engi would need ascended for the extra condition duration, but as a ranger I don’t see any benefit for this tiny difference. I’m a longbow/Gs guy. My issue is if I don’t craft these will people be so strict to not let me into raids? Thanks!

For the first and third boss, ascended gear won’t make a difference. It’s mostly about being good with the mechanic. There is a little dps check there, but it’s more about having a good build and being good with the mechanics. The 2nd boss on the other end is a big dps check and, most group will need to get as much dps as they need, making full ascended and good build a must.

That said, if someone can do a great job with Ascended Trinket/Weapons and exotic armor on 1st and 3rd boss, a Longbow/GS build Ranger is pushing it. I’m not saying it’s bad, but look at it this way.

Ranger itself isn’t one of the best profession for raid. Good, but not the best. Now you are not in the best gear since you are not full ascended. Then you are not in the best build for raid because you are using a GS. That’s a lot of reason for a pug group to not accept you. Why a pug would choose you if he can take the full ascended Herald next to you?

In a guild group that would be different because I prefer to have a friend that I know will be good and listen. Plenty of group killed boss with different composition and with profession that most pug don’t really want to invite. So even if your ranger could do a decent job, most pug group will prefer the guy next to you.

If you like your ranger. Your best choice would be Condi Ranger or Druid Healer for raid or to find a permanent squad like in a guild or something.

People prefer you to be ascended. You’ll find some groups that don’t expect to have ascended.
Personally if you aren’t up for the hurdle of ascended crafting raids might not be for you?
But yes there will be some groups who want purely Ascended Gear. As it does give a nice benefit when you finish it.

Riku.4821:

People prefer you to be ascended. You’ll find some groups that don’t expect to have ascended.
Personally if you aren’t up for the hurdle of ascended crafting raids might not be for you?
But yes there will be some groups who want purely Ascended Gear. As it does give a nice benefit when you finish it.

So you’re saying even if we pay $50 for the content, we might not even be able to play it?

It depends on the group. Some will insist on specific professions with specific builds in all ascended. I’ve seen others offering to take anyone. Guild groups especially tend to be more flexible, especially if they’re just doing it for fun.

Interestingly the game itself will let you enter alone, below level 80, without even exotics. It’s probably not possible to win that way (probably, people do complete dungeons solo and/or naked) but you’re free to try.

sephiroth.4217:

Riku.4821:

People prefer you to be ascended. You’ll find some groups that don’t expect to have ascended.
Personally if you aren’t up for the hurdle of ascended crafting raids might not be for you?
But yes there will be some groups who want purely Ascended Gear. As it does give a nice benefit when you finish it.

So you’re saying even if we pay $50 for the content, we might not even be able to play it?

Yeah. Just like when you paid 50 bucks for level 80 zones you can’t play them until you put forth the effort to level to 80 and acquire level 80 gear. or How paying 50 bucks and gaining access to fractals does not immediately allow you to not die horribly in a l30+ fractal to gear check agony.

Buying the game or expansion does not automatically grant you gear, levels, or skills you may need to conquer all content. It never has.