Guild Wars 2

Hello guys, I’m Kogam from Anvil Rock world, I recently bought Guild Wars 2 and got a guardian up to 22 and a mesmer up to 21. That means I’m noob, yeah. :v

I want to make a character that fits my style (that doesn’t means I disliked them, I just want to try something new, or maybe learn them). Guild Wars 2 wiki and in game information wasn’t enough, as I want information about play-style and late game information, I know basically what they do (necromancer summons the dead and those things).

I grouped my questions in this topic. Feel free to answer one if you feel you are confident to talk about that class/question. I grouped my questions in this topic.

General:

1. So, how much races influences in the character? Do I need to choose a race that fits better for my class/build?
2. I’ve heard all classes can self heal, DPS and so, that means there are no roles in the game?
3. Charm, dignity and ferocity influences in something?
4. Basic attacks (1) from classes that are supposed to do damage from spells, like elementalists and necromancers, do the same damage as classes that are supposed to do damage with basic attacks?

Classes:

• Elementalist
  Ok, all I know is that it’s a good class for AoE, they basically can control the fighting field with their spells, there are something called combos. So they do good damage but they are squishy, right? How they are late game? Is it hard?

• Warrior
  They can do DPS and tank, right? If yes, their tank can compare to guardian tank? Maybe they are a heavy DPS? Something tanky/DPS at the same time? :P

• Guardian
  Ok, so guardian involves tank/support/DPS/mage? They are good for soloing aswell?

• Engineer
  It’s a class I really liked and I wanted to make, I tried one but I was really bad at it, I had no damage at all. But I know it’s a class that have potential. Weapon kits can compare to normal weapons in terms of strenght? Would you use bomb kit if there are rifles/double pistols? Maybe weapon kits are a matter of

• Ranger
  I tried one aswell and she was ok. I really liked the bleeding from shortbow so I focused on condition. What is the best weapon? Or it comes more to my like?

• Necromancer
  Another class I liked, their damage is based on summons? Conditions? On description says they can heal others, they can be support? Also, someone said to me that they are the best PvE class in terms of damage/survival, is this right?

• Thief
  Is thief the best DPS class such as they are in other games? I really liked the traps frmo ranger/thief, I can make a build focusing on them or it would be weak?

• Mesmer
  I have got one to Lvl 21, as I said, but I don’t understand much about it. Their damage is based on what? Shattering illusions? Is that what makes them a scholar? Because I use a lot of basic attack to be a scholar. Their basic attack does damage as good as melee classes? How I can use spells like Blink and Portal Entre? I’ve seen many of their abilities give their allies boons and their enemies conditions, so their damage is based on condition? Their spells doesn’t do damage, but they are still rated as a scholar/mage, I wanted to know about this, because for me they seem more like a adventurer.

Sorry if I made a mistake. My english is kinda bad. But anyways, I hope you guys can answers some questions. Thanks! ^-^’

PS: if you are from Anvil Rock, I wanted to have some friends because I know no one and it sucks playing alone (deh feels) i-i i-i

1. Choose a race and gender that you like to look at from behind. Otherwise, it doesn’t make much difference. The norn have snowleopard form which is in my opinion the best of the racial elites skills.

2. All classes have self heals, dps etc., but some are better than others. Ele’s and guardians do really well as healing support, but I think it only really matters in wvw. All classes do well in pve.

3. If there is any effect from charm, ferocity or dignity, I have not noticed it.

4. They all do damage. If the enemy stands still for it then warriors do a little more with 100 blades. I don’t know if it is a significant difference though.

I recommend playing all the classes, at least until you find some that appeal to you. I play a staff ele in wvw that is a lot of fun, but on that toon I only have 17% map completion because I prefer guardian for pve.

Find a good guild that does the things you enjoy. Don’t be shy about asking for help with something in game.

Now is a good time for you to get into wvw if that interests you, because AR is rebuilding. Ask in Lions Arch if there are any wvw guilds that would show you the ropes if you are interested.

Neko Dudley
I see. Thanks for answering, general questions are gone. I just need answers to those classes questions now. As I said, in general, I know what those classes do.

Also, I don’t know much about WvW besides that it’s (as the name says) a server vs server big battle.

What do you mean by AR is rebuilding? e-e

Elementalist
Yes, they’re the squishiest class of all, but they’re very versatile and if played very well, deadly and fun as hell. I don’t know what you refer as lategame, but the entire game is built around Level 80, so I don’t think the term ‘Lategame’ is usable in this game at all.

Warrior
Warrior on built on zerker stats have really high DPS with Greatsword and Double Axe, but if you’re not good at dodging or generally a little bit aware of what’s going on, you’ll die with that build.
They can also be build to bunker and can reach the highest health pool in the game of over 35k, but in PvE people won’t like you that much if you’re a bunker warrior, if you mind that. I wouldn’t, people suck anyways.
And the condi build can also be chosen with double sword, but since condi builds aren’t very good at the moment, I wouldn’t recommend it.

Guardian
Guardians are very strong and easy to play, they can be build on multiple ways to either support, dps or straight up take hits to the face and do very well at all of that, you can’t do much wrong with picking this class, but it isn’t exactly exciting to play

Engineer
As an engineer the best way to go is using weapon kits, especially the grenade kit is very strong, but also very damaging to your fingers and your mouse. They’re fun to play in my opinion, but are in a weird spot at the moment. But for PvE you can do what you want anyways, and nobody would mind you being an engineer.

Ranger
Rangers are like warriors with stronger bows, they’re easy to play and you can’t do much wrong, but not as effective as other classes unless you choose the right build and know how to play it. If you don’t follow such builds, you can choose what you want as a weapon.

Necromancer
The Necro is the only class a condi build is really really good on aslong as nobody else in the party has one. If played correctly and well, you can stay alive in most situations your partners die.

thief
Thief has the highest burst DPS but really hard to play on berzerker builds, I’d not recommend those. They have a lot of blinds with Dagger/Pistol, if you’re skilled you can solo most veterans without getting damage. In PvP and WvW aspects they’re also the strongest of all classes, and the most annoying.

Mesmer
In the early levels mesmers are a pain to play, but once you can finish a decent shatter build, your illusions will do a lot of damage. Illusions like the Berserker(Greatsword) or the duelist(offhand pistol) do constant amounts of damage and they have a lot of support abilities like Mass stealth, the portal and AoE quickness that groups enjoy to have.

Justdeifyme
Thanks! That is what I wanted to know. An overall summary of all classes. You really helped me. I got interested in elementalist, necromancer and thief. I might try an elementalist.

Justdeifyme.9387:

health pool of over 35k

Might I just provide a exact number for this, as 41k with Sentinel armor and food and stat bonus.

Kogam.4752:

Neko Dudley
I see. Thanks for answering, general questions are gone. I just need answers to those classes questions now. As I said, in general, I know what those classes do.

Also, I don’t know much about WvW besides that it’s (as the name says) a server vs server big battle.

What do you mean by AR is rebuilding? e-e

A few months ago, AR lost some big wvw guilds followed by others when the leagues were announced. Someone on AR could tell you more about it than I could. Since then, AR has been outnumbered in most maps most of the time. The people who stayed on AR have been trying to recruit new players to help get them back to where they were.

here is their recruitment thread:
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/wuv/recruitment/Come-join-mANVIL-ROCK

and their community website:
http://www.anvilrockserver.com