Guild Wars 2

I’ve searched but can’t find an answer to this that really applies to me… I want a class of each of the three armor types… Have a warrior that I love (but need some time away for her) and a ranger that’s just ‘mehhh’ to me… So for the light armor I really can’t decide. I keep making new toons and taking the toon to around level 15 then delete and try another. What I want to focus on is PVE and dungeons, haven’t really gotten into PVP yet. So I’m looking for a light armor class that is fun to play in PVE and dungeons and actually brings something to the group. I’ve tried all three and can only say that I can’t pick… Like I said, want a good light armor class to enjoy PVE and dungeons and be beneficial to a group plus able to solo if I don’t have the time or desire to group at the moment.

Sorry for another ‘what class should I play thread’ but I’d like some feedback for others out here as to which light armor class is enjoyable and desirable in PVE

If you want, I could show you those 2 classes, or all classes and how they work.
All you have to do is visit my Server as a guest.

My server is “Borlis Pass” and im playing right now. lol

A mesmer is almost always more of a welcome sight in a dungeon group than a necro.

Mesmers are considered more powerful, but don’t look down on a necro either. Necromancers can take more damage and are quite versatile if done right. They are a bit harder to play, though.

So men’s ers hare easily more powerful but necros can dish it out if played right? How much more of a challenge is it to play a necro compared to a mesmer and how would you rate the enjoyment of playing each class?

I’ve not yet gotten my mes to 80 yet (neither is my main), so I am not entirely sure. I highly enjoy playing both classes. I think the necro is probably more difficult to play right and the necro can dish out high damage if traited and geared for it (definitely higher than a mesmer).

The challenge with mesmers is managing the clones/phantasms and knowing when and where to shatter. With necromancers you need to keep track of your life force know when to pop in and out of it for maximum effect.

As for enjoyment? I enjoy both pretty equally. Mesmer’s attacks do look prettier, though. ^.^

There is a reason why the current meta dungeon build is 4 heavies and a mesmer.

Hint: it’s not that necros are better.

Awesome.6120:

There is a reason why the current meta dungeon build is 4 heavies and a mesmer.

Hint: it’s not that necros are better.

That is because mesmers have time warp. It is just to speed up the warriors damage. Yes, mesmers have good utility, but that does not mean that necros (or any other class for that matter) are not still highly useful.

It’s not just timewarp. It’s also stacking might with signet of inspiration and feedback and veil and portal….

Necros are cool and all but they’re just not on the same level for dungeons.

Necros can be a balanced part of a team if played right, as can any class.

If you are judging all parties against a warrior/mesmer group then all others will always fall short.

SynfulChaot.3169:

Necros can be a balanced part of a team if played right, as can any class.

If you are judging all parties against a warrior/mesmer group then all others will always fall short.

I’ve yet to come across that kind of a group. While it is certainly one to dream of running with some day, I’d prefer to run with my necromancer because professions within groups tends to vary. A lot. I can support those classes a lot better with the necromancer (I find; it may be different for others) just by running into melee combat, laying down Well of Darkness (AoE blind) and switching into Plague Form to add even MORE blinds onto that.

ok im a lvl80 mesmer ive been playing a mesmer since the first open beta ive clocked in 1000 hours now. mesmer are extreamly versitile class. and whats great about mesmers is the fact that we have so many good utility like feedback null feild portal and so on. mesmers to me are extreamly powerful and can even take off aggro from your allies if needed. but i will say this a necro is not a bad choice eathor because of the health pool and their forms they can bring.

but the biggest question to you OriginalSki is what do you like to do?
Conditions=necro
versitility=Ele
control/destraction=mesmer
its up to you lol