Guild Wars 2

Hey guys. I just started getting back into GW2, and I was wondering about what class I should use. What are people’s thoughts on the best healer? Since the removal of the holy three, what class fits the healer role or what class is a good support class? Thanks!

Guardian’s provide great support, but the aggro system in this game is too random to actually keep bosses focused on you. Therefore there aren’t really any tanks in this game for PvE content. Instead support classes are all about pushing as much damage while sacrificing as little support as you can. In short the best support you can provide are party wide buffs to increase DPS and damage mitigation. Guardians are great at the latter, due to a lot of access to blinds, condition removal, reflects and aegis’ when it’s available.

Whatever class you choose, go full berserker stats and learn to dodge.
That’s Anets design.

There are no healers in this game and trying to pigeonhole yourself as just a healer will be nothing short of frustrating for you and the group you’re with. You will have to bring a lot more to the table, instead of standing at the back trying to play a healer.

For me, the closest thing that ‘feels’ like a healer is a staff elementalist, specced in the water trait line.