Guild Wars 2

Hi,

I’m struggling to decide on my ‘main’. I only like ranged combat and I want a profession that has decent survivability.

I have an Engineer, Ranger and Elementalist.

Engineer was main main but I’ve grown to dislike the profession, which of the other two would be best as my new main? Ranger or Ele?

Thanks!

Ranger is more “physical”, has pets that you command ( you switch them too ), bows, throwing axes…
Ele is magic, has only one weapon set but you have 4 atunements that you switch.
So just go with what you enjoy more.

I love my elementalist, I’d go with that. Scepter in main hand for ranged attacks, dagger in off hand for the mobs that get too close.

If you want survivability, Ranger is the way to go.

However, Ranger takes some pet management and often a lot of positioning, so if you prefer to be completely self-reliant, Elementalist only takes knowing your skills well to stay alive.

I will put my vote in for the ranger. Nice having a pet too. I love the longbow and my weapon swap, I use a sword with a Horn which gives a speed burst and a BIRD attack…BIRDS!!!!!

Ranger for survivability and solo’ing. Ultimate ranged class. I use shortbow / greatsword for about 90% of everything. Keep a longbow handy and dual axes within reach.

Pets are great too….put some points in them though or they’ll die everytime you engage.