Guild Wars 2

Hello folks,

Like many other GW2 players out there, I played GW2 solidly when it was released, I leveled to 80 quickly and got a full map completion and then proceeded to quit due to the lack of endgame (at least I thought so)

I’m probably going to begin playing again, I crave the awesome graphics and unique playstyle however I am hesitating a little because I feel like I’m going to be overwhelmed with stuff I need to do (I say need because I usually want to have like.. everything..)

Basically what I want to know is what do I need to do? What shall I get on with? I’m not entirely sure If I should just hop onto my 80 Elementalist and try to continue where I left off, or if I should level up another character and remind myself of how to play. I’m sure a lot has changed.

Lets assume I play my Elementalist

What are they like in PvE at the moment?
What is PvE even like?
What can I now do in PvE?

What I really want is a list of stuff I can do to catch up with those of you that never stopped playing.

Thanks very much for any replies.

Ele is one of the best classes for dungeon running,
what you should work on now is getting ascended gear.

What spec etc should I be as Elemental? Or does it not matter much these days?

I remember back before I quit, Dagger/dagger was the best spec, is that still the case in PvE?

Currently I have a staff and I’ve put my traits into fire, I’m pretty much just staying in Fire Attunement killing stuff but I have no idea if that’s right or not for when I get into dungeons. Don’t want to be the guy slowing everyone else down.

I’m pretty sure staff is definitely used on ele now for dungeons, I’m not sure what else.

and is Fire more affective than Air, Water or Earth or do I need a combination of a few?

Thanks I really appreciate the help

From what I have seen, all are used, but I don’t play an ele so can’t say for sure

All the elements will give a few different effects (depending on your weapon) but broadly speaking:

• Fire is DPS
• Water is healing
• Air is control (knockback, knockdown, speed boosts etc.)
• Earth is defensive

In PvE you’ll probably use fire most often, but it’s a good idea to be aware of what your other skills can do so you can switch to them as needed.

I suggest browsing the ele forum for some tips. Welcome back, just in time for season 2 of LS

I’m not running dugeons that often anymore (on my ele) , I am more of a WvW ele, but if I am not mistaken the ele meta in dungeons is FireField spammer (full zerker) and dropping Ice Bows and Fire greatswords

Ele is awesome across the board right now. If you want a long term goal for PvE on your ele, do what WoodenPotatoes did. Get “stat capped”. Basically get your full set of ascended armor, get a Bifrost, dual Incinerators, and The Minstrel.

Otherwise roll some alts and spice up your life!