Guild Wars 2

Hey guys,
been playing gw2 for awhile now (since near launch) but have played it on and off, i have an 80 guard which im happy with but i want to try new proffessions. Ive made characters but dont commit and delete them without getting into them. So i think its time to properly commit and level a new character. I want to have really good range and mobility and be good and not kitten. I liked the hunter from WoW and i also love AoE damage… Or just loads of numbers lighting up the screen as i own everyone in sight. I dont want to pwn w/o trying im a medium skilled player n play pvp, WvW and not much else but woulnt mind going into fractals. All suggestions are appreciated an if you could do a rundown on pros cons of the proffession. Thanks loads

Nomad

For AoE and tons of numbers an Elementalist comes to mind first. Specifically using a staff. Staff eles are very useful in all areas of the game: Dungeons, Fractals, WvW. They do however have a higher than average learning curve to achieve maximum effectiveness.

A second choice would be a Wellomancer (necromancer with wells). Lots of AoE and a good person to have in a zerg. However they are less effective in Dungeons/Fractals than a good Ele. (in my opinion of course)

Sean.8274:

For AoE and tons of numbers an Elementalist comes to mind first. Specifically using a staff. Staff eles are very useful in all areas of the game: Dungeons, Fractals, WvW. They do however have a higher than average learning curve to achieve maximum effectiveness.

A second choice would be a Wellomancer (necromancer with wells). Lots of AoE and a good person to have in a zerg. However they are less effective in Dungeons/Fractals than a good Ele. (in my opinion of course)

Hey, thanks for posting an answer,
I heard necro wellomancers dont do that well due to the wells being a utilitie spot so having large cd and people just walk out of them as they arent that big, staff ele seems really interesting, i also hear that their d/d has alot of mobility and if played well survivability which is another thing i like. Only problem i have with picking ele is that im a clicker (hangs head in shame n leaves the room) and ele has alot of keyboard hopping so would my habit be a problem?? Also what race is best for ele?
Ty loads
Nomad

Now this is my own opinion but you asked so I will deliver. You stated that you want to “make a toon with damage and mobility”, then I shall point in to the ranger side of town. Now do not listen to what most people say about the ranger. If you can learn two things and get them down solid you will excel at ranger. These two things are you MUST LEARN TO KITE PERIOD, there is no way around it. The last thing is dependent on if you go lb or sb you may have to memorize timings(for sb with its conditional damage). Now other people will say " hey do you use a sword", well i personally do not as I am barely ever in melee range. Now I can’t say for pve but for pvp I do very good. I am using a variant of bearbow(without the bear) and in both pve and pvp i basically dominate. well that is my input and oh one last thing, your a click then take my advice and drop $100 bucks on a naga razer, you will never click again lol.

crystlviper.8523:

Now this is my own opinion but you asked so I will deliver. You stated that you want to “make a toon with damage and mobility”, then I shall point in to the ranger side of town. Now do not listen to what most people say about the ranger. If you can learn two things and get them down solid you will excel at ranger. These two things are you MUST LEARN TO KITE PERIOD, there is no way around it. The last thing is dependent on if you go lb or sb you may have to memorize timings(for sb with its conditional damage). Now other people will say " hey do you use a sword", well i personally do not as I am barely ever in melee range. Now I can’t say for pve but for pvp I do very good. I am using a variant of bearbow(without the bear) and in both pve and pvp i basically dominate. well that is my input and oh one last thing, your a click then take my advice and drop $100 bucks on a naga razer, you will never click again lol.

Ranger was the other class that looked promising especially because i like hunters from WoW, im competent at kiting but not that good as a guardian i dont really need to kite, i think i will make an ele and ranger and see which i like more and buy a
Naga which ive been meaning to for awhile
Ty for your answer
Nomad