Guild Wars 2

Quick Question: Which class do think has the best capability of ranged and melee combat.

- Meaning they can attack from afar, but also hack it up when mobs get close.

I am guessing – Ranger.

You?

I’d have to say Warrior actually. Mobs tend not to stay at range long, and the warrior can take a beating where the Ranger can not.

Personally, the better question is, what classes can’t hack it in both areas?

Guardian, for their lack of ranged aptitude.
Elementalists can’t really mix the two on the fly. Staff does excellent ranged, D/D does excellent melee, but they don’t cross over all that well.
Mesmers can attack in melee, but they’re rarely tough enough to sit around and get smacked on, which makes kiting a priority.

And even those professions have some capacity in the area they lack. Guardians can do ranged stuff, they just aren’t proficient at it. Pretty much every other class can hold their own in both areas, so long as they have the appropriate weapons equipped.

Thanks for the input. Much appreciated.

I am enjoying the greatsword on my ranger right now… hopefully it will last … lol

I would say warrior would be your best bet but ranger is good too especially with pet and dodge. Mob is usually dead before or if he reaches you and you change to melee especially if your pet holds agro.
Personally I like to have both ranged and melee too.
Thief also has this capability with short bow plus daggers.
Ranger, warrior and theif are my favorite chars.

I would say a Mesmer is the best.

Don´t count out the Necro´s Staff after a properly executed combo!

I think Warriors are the best at both worlds. Sometimes, I play my warrior exclusively at range for a change of pace and because I can do it well enough.

I hear GS Rangers are pretty OP too, but I am old school and feel that a Ranger should be played…at range.