Guild Wars 2

Hi. I have played GW2 a bit back then, but I never really got into the game that much. I want to try coming back and play a somewhat tanky class but can do fine on his own for solo play. Are there any recommendations? I’m aiming towards Warrior, but I heard that a Thief can tank with his blinds and invis? What about Guardian as well? Are there other professions that I should consider as well?

every class can solo pve

Necros are pretty great tanks.

Everything can be tanky, everything can be solo friendly in the right hands. For me theif was definitely not a high survivor but others it was a cake walk. For me mesmer was a dream to level from the start and was one of the smoothest rides I had, other find it “impossible till high levels”. Everyone has their own style of play sorry to say you need to find yours.

You might try a Ranger. Your pet will tank for you, and it’s fun collecting pets. Getting one that lives in a place ‘you don’t belong, yet’ is a diverting, self-inflicted challenge.

The longbow is the ranged weapon you want when doing events, otherwise you run from skirmish to skirmish trying to use your skills only to have the fight end just as you get there, thanks to others that do have ranged weapons. And events, really, are the way to level without grinding solo mobs. This is why I can’t get anywhere with a Warrior, as for solo play, you really need some kind of ranged weapon.

For true berserking bliss, try the sword / dagger combo. The anims are amazing, and if you keep your armor up to date you’ll be jumping into heavy frays, wiping out 4 and 5 mobs at a time.

But yeh, it’s up to your style, as they all can do it with the right tactics. Just try a few and see what feels best.