Guild Wars 2

Hey, have been playing the game since launch and im yet to find the class I want to stick with through to level 80. Ideally im looking for a class that gives a viable range option at least and is pretty enjoyable to play. Heres the classes ive tried, contemplating over..
Warrior – I like its weapon options however I feel this class is overplayed currently and may look to get a little boring and repetitive later on.
Guardian – This class seems fun however I haven’t been able to find the damage to compare with other classes apart from running a glass cannon build, the lack of range is also something driving me away.
Ranger – I currently have a 5x ranger however is quite boring now and im also over the whole pet concept.
Thief – I didn’t really enjoy the playstyle of this class and couldn’t really play it very well resulting in a few deaths early on.
Elementalist – I like the idea of this class however being so squishy and currently not great at this class yet is making gameplay a bit hard.
Necromancer – Was fun however im not sure if I like the playstyle of this class.
Ill also add that im more focused on PvE rather than PvP Thanks

I’ve had the same problem since launch and I have luckily found my class, Thief.

From what I understand, it sounds as if you’re seeing the classes very narrowly. Look for builds of what you think each class has problems with, and you might get a better understanding of how you can make up for the weaknesses of particular builds — and see more clearly your options. It also helps to browse each of the class sub-forums.

Engineer is quite fun . Not many weapon choices but kits and turrets more than make up for it

It seems you’re VERY damage-oriented. Personally, I find great joy in
helping others out ^^. There’s nothing like seeing explosions and flashes
in the distance and you run closer, only to see an ally at very low health
fighting something. Then you rush in, roll and then shield them.

as a Guardian, i face the opposite problem – i like alts but i can’t seem to bring myself to play the others. hopefully i can provide some insight as well : ))

can’t speak for glass cannon builds, but built for crit, along with a good mix of toughness/vitality, i like to think that i am quite survivable, while being able to dish out good dmg when need to. i play a crit focused hammer build and have seen up to crits of 3k in PvE. haven’t noticed enough in WvW. so perhaps Guards may not be able to DPS as much as other classes do, but paired with a huge array of CC and support (self and group) skills, it’s a very versatile and able class.

in terms of range, we definitely can’t be on par with eles or rangers, etc, but we’re not entirely useless. it might take getting used to but the scepter with shield or focus (or even torch) can be a very strong combo actually. i’ve taken enemies out in WvW just using scepter/shield. does wonders in dungeon when i need a bit of breathing room from melee. tbh, i haven’t really ofund a HUGE place for it in PvE, but versus dragons and other bosses, it can be very strong #2 Smite is pretty awesome and crits a lot for me. good use cause many enemies in PvE don’t know how to move out of the way. #3 is pretty much insta-immobilize which i can’t complain about : ))) you also have various skills, such as Wall of Reflection for dealing against other ranged users.

for me, i didn’t REALLY start truly having fun with my Guardian until level 30. and it’s kept me all the way to 80 and i just want to keep playing him. hopefully this adds a bit of insight : ))

take a look at some videos online or browse the class specific forums and look up on different builds and playstyles to see which class / weapon sets / skills / builds appeal to you. good luck! and hope you make your way to 80 with a character you’ll love

Thanks for the replies guys, you are right, I am pretty damage orientated past experiences in games have left me wanting to help others however I don’t want to sacrifice my damage if to do so.
Engineer has never really appealed to me, im not really too interested in the guns/kits playstyle.