Guild Wars 2

Hello.
Since the new expansion reveal trailer many of my friends decided to come back and I would also like to start playing GW2 again.
But I would like to ask one question first, if that’s no problem
I only have a lv80 ranger and I’ve spent some time already checking all changes, opinions and builds. Unfortunatelly I’ve read a lot of negative comments about status of the ranger and I was thinking about creating new character. My mind is on thief with pistols or engineer with rifle – will it be a good choice versatility and group-utility wise?

Main hand pistol thief is a rare sight, mainly because it’s outshone by the thief’s other main hand weapons. This is likely to change with the Daredevil spec.

Thieves bring utility in the form of group stealth, as well as a spammable blast finisher (shortbow 2). Engineers can also bring stealth (look up a tutorial on how to do the stealth stacking rotation) and a long lasting fire field for might stacking. Both professions are solid choices. Engineer is more technical, while thief is more straightforward.

Personally, as much as I like both professions, the ranger is my first love, and my main.

Yep Ranger is my main. Have lvl 80 mes,guardian and warrior also. But I always return to my main. Many Ranger haters giving negative comments. I would think that is because there are many who just don’t know how to play a ranger and because of lack of ability, creates the hate. Specially those many many rangers that don’t have a clue when to use knockback and ruin everyones’ AOE, As well as not being able to manage their pet.
Keep your Ranger, but try out a few other professions, especially if you want to play lots of dungeons.

Thief with pistols: not gonna happen IMO. They removed Ricochet from the game, and now Pistol is used mainly for condi pvp builds (Pistol/Dagger).

Engineer: much too many keys for me, too much clicking. It’s not for me, but give it a try.

Ranger is a good choice, there a lot of Ranger players but the good ones are rare (IMO).

To check all the skills go to the mists and try all the weapons on golems.
To get a clearer picture of the state of the class check the class forums.

Have fun!

Ranger hate is just ignorance and past experience. I don’t know, bear bow seem to had traumatised a lot of people lol. In reality, ranger is a good profession since september 2014. It’s not the best, but it’s pretty kitten good profession.

Pls don’t play Pistol Thief. Jesus.

Rifle Engineer is pretty good as a power grenadier.

I run a four rangers. They are viable in PVE, WvW. The Silverwastes are a great testing zone for builds. Welcome back to TYRIA.

Rangers are amazing. Most of the forum discussion revolves around meta zerk hype and nearly unattainable optimal scenarios. 3 of the top 5 players I know main a ranger, and are often the last ones standing. Seriously, they can do anything.

Pistol thieves are so broken. It will be fun to level with one until the first time you fight more than one mob at once.

Engineer will have you juggling your keyboard, but it is very worth it.

Zvierzu.7918:

Hello.
Since the new expansion reveal trailer many of my friends decided to come back and I would also like to start playing GW2 again.
But I would like to ask one question first, if that’s no problem
I only have a lv80 ranger and I’ve spent some time already checking all changes, opinions and builds. Unfortunatelly I’ve read a lot of negative comments about status of the ranger and I was thinking about creating new character. My mind is on thief with pistols or engineer with rifle – will it be a good choice versatility and group-utility wise?

Login and make up your own mind about the state of the Ranger (and any other aspect of the game). Don’t go looking to the forums for a balanced opinion on anything. Not to say you shouldn’t be visiting them and contributing where and when you can, but a lot more people seem to come to the forums to complain about one thing or another (regardless of merit) than the alternative. So that’s just what you’ll see.