Guild Wars 2

Getting back into the game after a long break and trying to decide which to play. I’m torn between all of them since they are all unique, so let’s crowdsource the answer!

I’ve played Necro and Ele through the HoT maps and in high level fractals, but I’ve never played Mesmer before.

Necro:

- I love condi (but it’s not a dealbreaker if play something without condi)
– A lot of fun in PVP
– Great for soloing stuff since I usually run by myself
– Feels more sluggish in comparison to the others
– Limited support/utility compared to ele/mesm

Ele:

- Feels more “mobile”
– Enjoy having some support/utility capabilities even though I’m zerker staff
– Very strong in PVP with a good balance of damage/survivabilty
– Dislike that I’m so squishy (b/c zerker) in HoT maps…die much more frequently than on necro and have to pick my battles

Mesm:

- Still working on leveling it, so only “80” experience is in SPVP
– Dislike the chronobunker meta…I may just not have the hang of it yet, but it feels like I do zero damage, and although it’s incredibly tanky I think the ele makes a more useful bunker with a funner playstyle (can kill stuff when needed instead of waiting for a +1)
– No idea how they hold up in PVE for solo HoT content and in fractals/raids. I know they are great for party dps but how is their personal dps?
– LOVE all the utility they have
– seem very mobile

I only have 2 pieces of ascended gear that dropped from fractal chests and they are celestial atm (swapping stats after I pick who gets them). But I have a full set of ascended berserker rings/amulet/accessoriesx2) . And almost all of the same pieces for Rabid.

Prefer sticking with a Light Profession because I’m already heavily invested in Damask bolt crafting from before I quit. I could sell the damask and buy for another class though so its not a HUGE deal. Somewhat interested in Ranger, since that and mesmer are the only professions I have never played.

HALP ME PLOX!

TYIA

I vote Necromancer so you can be a Reaper. They don’t feel as mobile as Ele or Chronomancer (I used Runes of the Traveler on mine just so I’d not be running in tar) but they are so awesome fun and tanky and chilling.. This is a PvE viewpoint as I don’t PvP. Also note I don’t run zerker so you might feel more squishy than I do.

The damask bolts are needed for all the armor, I’m pretty sure, so don’t let that be your only deciding factor.

Oh, did not that know that about damask =o. That’s good lol

http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Ascended_armor

Scroll down about half way to see your “shopping list.” Just past that is a per-piece breakdown.

Blooperz.6145:

Getting back into the game after a long break and trying to decide which to play. I’m torn between all of them since they are all unique, so let’s crowdsource the answer!

I’ve played Necro and Ele through the HoT maps and in high level fractals, but I’ve never played Mesmer before.

Necro:

- I love condi (but it’s not a dealbreaker if play something without condi)
– A lot of fun in PVP
– Great for soloing stuff since I usually run by myself
– Feels more sluggish in comparison to the others
– Limited support/utility compared to ele/mesm

Ele:

- Feels more “mobile”
– Enjoy having some support/utility capabilities even though I’m zerker staff
– Very strong in PVP with a good balance of damage/survivabilty
– Dislike that I’m so squishy (b/c zerker) in HoT maps…die much more frequently than on necro and have to pick my battles

Mesm:

- Still working on leveling it, so only “80” experience is in SPVP
– Dislike the chronobunker meta…I may just not have the hang of it yet, but it feels like I do zero damage, and although it’s incredibly tanky I think the ele makes a more useful bunker with a funner playstyle (can kill stuff when needed instead of waiting for a +1)
– No idea how they hold up in PVE for solo HoT content and in fractals/raids. I know they are great for party dps but how is their personal dps?
– LOVE all the utility they have
– seem very mobile

I only have 2 pieces of ascended gear that dropped from fractal chests and they are celestial atm (swapping stats after I pick who gets them). But I have a full set of ascended berserker rings/amulet/accessoriesx2) . And almost all of the same pieces for Rabid.

Prefer sticking with a Light Profession because I’m already heavily invested in Damask bolt crafting from before I quit. I could sell the damask and buy for another class though so its not a HUGE deal. Somewhat interested in Ranger, since that and mesmer are the only professions I have never played.

HALP ME PLOX!

TYIA

Mesmer has one of the lowest personal dps and is regarded as one of the worst classes for open world pve due to low dps and low mobility, but it is one of the best (if not the best) class for group pve.

Chronomancer has pretty kitten good mobility though. 25% movement speed without any sacrifice at all.