New to GW2, need some core information!
I got it already, don’t worry.
But I want some personal opinions, that’s why I’m here. I always do prefer to hear what people have to say, that are playing this game constantly.
Pretty sure it’ll be helpful for other newbies as well.
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Addendum on crafting: You might be better off avoiding it for a while. Build up a stockpile of mats (note that when you’ve collected materials in your bags, you can click the gear in the upper right of Inventory to get a “deposit” option which magically whisks them all to the materials storage section of your bank, stacking up to 250 of each. You can craft with them while leaving them in the bank, too). Crafting does give leveling xp but it can also be expensive and most crafted items sell on the TP for less than the cost of their parts. If you are willing to wait to make your own stuff you can even sell the mats to get a nice boost to your wallet. On the TP! NOT TO VENDORS. Always check the value of a thing you’re getting rid of by right clicking it and selecting Sell on Trading Post, you will see what it’s going for and there will be two figures on the right, a listing fee and a sales tax. Add those two together, subtract that from your selling price, and if it’s still more than vendor you want to TP it.
Eventually you will probably want crafting because while you can get Ascended armor and weapons by drops, that is unreliably rare. You have to be max skill in a craft to make Ascended items of the type it makes (such as Huntsman for bows, rifles, pistols). However, unlike in WoW, max gear isn’t that much better than regular gear (ie exotic, orange color, which is pretty cheap and easy to acquire by various means) unless you’re doing the hardest stuff. The margin is low enough that skill and a good build can easily counter any difference in stats.
I would go on at length about the unique and wonderful things here except it’s almost 2:30 am and I have no idea why I haven’t gone to bed yet
We’re going to devote our energies to sports, gardening, all the cultural pursuits;
in fact, we’re going to put the goons to sleep.
Meanwhile – we dig.
in fact, we’re going to put the goons to sleep.
Meanwhile – we dig.
First of all – thanks a lot for this great replies, helps a lot!
After all the time I had to think I’m stuck between Necro and Mesmer.
Obviously Mesmer has a higher learning curve, but still – I like a challenge.
What PRO/CON would you give me for those 2?
And again – THANKS A LOT GUYS! Tons of valuable informations getting by you!
Glad to see that here’s a friendly community, not common these days.
EDIT: Stuck between Mesmer, Necro, Thief and Revenant.
HALP!
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First of all – thanks a lot for this great replies, helps a lot!
After all the time I had to think I’m stuck between Necro and Mesmer.
Obviously Mesmer has a higher learning curve, but still – I like a challenge.
What PRO/CON would you give me for those 2?
And again – THANKS A LOT GUYS! Tons of valuable informations getting by you!
Glad to see that here’s a friendly community, not common these days.
EDIT: Stuck between Mesmer, Necro, Thief and Revenant.
HALP!
Biggest difference right off the top of my head is that mesmer can feel slower paced. Their illusions/clones are summoned and die on a per target basis. Unlike necromancer minions which are persistent.
Mesmer’s learn towards direct damage more easily, and necromancer’s condition damage. But with elite specializations available at lvl 80 I have no idea how that chagnes. I do not have a lvl 80 mesmer yet, and I’ve rarely play necromancer anymore.
edit: In World vs World I’ve seen both a single mesmer player or necromancer player take on a group and do very well with skill. I don’t think you can go wrong with either choice.
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