Guild Wars 2

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I play a ranger and thief in WvW. All in all, I like my ranger more (especially post-culling). The ranger is far more versatile overall. I think they need a bit more AoE options, as it stands Barrage is really it, but they’re great if built right and in the hands of someone who learns to use on well. I solo camps with mine with minimal effort. They’re also great for group support.

Only thing though, their escapability is rather poor, even with a passive +25% run speed utility skill. They tend to get overrun if the need to retreat arises. So pick your fights well, and you better be dedicated to finishing them, because you ain’t getting out one way or another outside of survival or in a pine box.

escapability depends entirely on your build. If you got a GS or sword, escaping is not that much of a problem, if you don’t, that’s the tradeoff for having more ranged options.

True, though in my experience you can’t have a half decent damage build and yet be able to flee the scene all at once. It’s one or the other. Can’t have cake and eat it too in this case. Personally, I’d rather spec for battle and put my trust in my combat abilites than roll with a kooky build that will only help me run away 2/3 of the time.

GS Shortbow can have cake and eat all of it :>

I like my lv 80 engineer in WvW. Very survivable, able to deal OK damage in a group, maybe not the “best”, but still fun! I use a toolbelt heavy spec, with PVT gear, and ot of escapes and blocks and dodges.

I play my level 20 Ranger in WvW as well, still pretty squishy due to crappy armor, but so far pretty fun actually. Only tested my power armor, but plan on going knights and bow heavy spec once I gain some levels.

Other than that I have had a blast with my lv 80 ele in WvW, my lv 80 guardian is also up to speed in WvW with her AH build. My level 80 mesmer is still untested in WvW, but I guess her berserker ranged damage spec is good in a zerg.

Overall, many options, but my biggest recommendation is to go with what seems more fun, not what has best dps (unless the two match for you).