Guild Wars 2

So, I’ve been playing for… however long ago September was, and I’ve only got one 80 – a Warrior. Now, I’ve been trying to decide what my second 80 will be, but I just can’t seem to stick with a profession. I’ve played every profession to at least ten, some to around 60.

So Far

Engineer – 68, Thief – 53, Guardian – 65, Mesmer – 35, Ranger – 70, Necro – 12, Ele – 21 and Warrior – 80

(I don’t have all these characters, but those are the levels roughly that I’ve gotten each profession to)

Now, could anyone recommend a profession to me? I’ll write a blurb about what I like in a profession (resisting the urge to call it a class, so hard).

What do I like in a class? (I caved)

Well, I like to be quick, nimble and moving all over the place. I like a class that doesn’t stand in one spot and cast the same thing over and over, I want to be literally facerolling on my keyboard to keep up with all the buttons I need to press. A class that’s not rotational, but rather dynamic and reactive – responding to what happens in the world, rather than going through 1>2>3>2>3>1>2>3>… so on. I like to be able to place effects all over the place, and controlling other people through pulls, pushes and other tricks. Also, the ability to control projectiles would be nice, so reflections and blocks, that sort of thing. I don’t really care much about defensive abilities, I just want to be able to dish out a lot of damage, in a little amount of time. I can defend myself through my control abilities I talked about.

I do love melee, but I suppose I could live without it. I like fast attacks, even if they’re not doing a lot of damage. So that it feels like I’m really fighting, rather than watching some carefully choreographed dance.

Anyway, thanks for reading my rant, and thank you for any suggestions!

If you do choose to suggest a class, please rant about why that class is amazing, I’m trying to convince myself to play a class! xD

Kunshu.5281:

… I like to be able to place effects all over the place, and controlling other people through pulls, pushes and other tricks. Also, the ability to control projectiles would be nice, so reflections and blocks, that sort of thing. I don’t really care much about defensive abilities, I just want to be able to dish out a lot of damage, in a little amount of time. I can defend myself through my control abilities I talked about.

I read this and immediately a class came into my mind: Jedi Sentinel wielding dual Lightsabers! Really!

I’ve never played any Star Wars game, aside from a racing game on the N64. So I have no idea what you’re talking about.

A sword/axe or sword/dagger Ranger with traps could be what you’re looking for. Sword skills offer quite a lot of mobility, while off-hand axe provides the Reflect skill (Whirling Defense) you’re looking for. Greatsword also provides some nice damage (and animations) while still retaining mobility. Put down traps before entering combat and lure enemies into them, and your choice of pet can make for some varied tactics too. (Use a Bear or Drake pet as a linebacker, a Wolf for snares/fear, or a Spider/Devourer for ranged support.)

I read this and immediately thought: dual dagger Elementalist.
You get 4 elements to play with, you get CC in the form of chill, cripple, knock back, knock down, leap attacks, always be in close range with the enemy and with the low armour you’ll have to stay on the move to keep yourself alive.

Milennin.4825:

I read this and immediately thought: dual dagger Elementalist.
You get 4 elements to play with, you get CC in the form of chill, cripple, knock back, knock down, leap attacks, always be in close range with the enemy and with the low armour you’ll have to stay on the move to keep yourself alive.

I second D/D Elementalist- It sounds exactly like what you are looking for.

Morrigan.2809:

Milennin.4825:

I read this and immediately thought: dual dagger Elementalist.
You get 4 elements to play with, you get CC in the form of chill, cripple, knock back, knock down, leap attacks, always be in close range with the enemy and with the low armour you’ll have to stay on the move to keep yourself alive.

I second D/D Elementalist- It sounds exactly like what you are looking for.

Make that three! It will be tough on the lower levels, but it has exactly what you are looking for in endgame.

I’ve never played a D/D Elementalist (though I will eventually), but Mesmer might fit the bill too. A lot of the utility and control skills you listed made me think of them. The way I play my Mesmer is very calculating, waiting for those perfect moments to pull off a life-saving Blink or throwing up a Feedback bubble right when the enemy unleashes a rapid-firing ranged attack. Their combat mobility is amazing. There have been a lot of situations in dungeons (particularly AC) where my party members have relied on me to keep dozens of mobs distracted while they complete the objective.

The damage isn’t amazing (though there’s great burst potential), but good enough where it doesn’t go unnoticed when I run dungeons with my buddies.

I’ve seen D/D Ele’s in action though, and definitely wouldn’t disagree with the above posts. But just thought I’d throw in my two cents.

Kunshu.5281:

Well, I like to be quick, nimble and moving all over the place.

I like a class that doesn’t stand in one spot and cast the same thing over and over

I like to be able to place effects all over the place, and controlling other people through pulls, pushes and other tricks.

Also, the ability to control projectiles would be nice, so reflections and blocks, that sort of thing.

I just want to be able to dish out a lot of damage, in a little amount of time.

I do love melee, but I suppose I could live without it. I like fast attacks, even if they’re not doing a lot of damage. So that it feels like I’m really fighting, rather than watching some carefully choreographed dance.

Mesmer.

Mesmer can be melee or range. I run GS and Sword/Focus (Sword Focus is melee, GS is range). Mesmer focus can pull, greatsword can push. Mesmers do not stand in one spot, always need to move. (I feel like this goes for all classes though). Mesmer sword/gs attacks can be fast (especially with timewarp). Mesmer feedback is great for reflecting projectiles back.

I agree on the D/D elementalist.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVK7Teeo7sA

One thing you can do to try it out is roll a toon, jump into the Heart of the Mists where you will be boosted to 80 with all the traits/abilities/gear, etc. and practice around with the target dummies or jump into a hot match or sPvP game to see how it plays. Good way to save some leveling time just to find out if you like it.

Haha, I watched that video – that guy is ridiculous. xD I just may have to stick with my Ele now. :P

Elementalist.

15 char

Mesmer or Elementalist.

Some people suggested Mesmer and my main is a mesmer so I can agree that it is an awesome class.
You have five slots try both ele and mesmer- with as many weapon combo’s as you can to find what works best for you.
I run my Mesmer with GS/Staff btw and she can survive anything, while melting faces
I would love to be good as a D/D ele but I just plain suck, while my husband rocks!

Morrigan.2809:

Some people suggested Mesmer and my main is a mesmer so I can agree that it is an awesome class.
You have five slots try both ele and mesmer- with as many weapon combo’s as you can to find what works best for you.
I run my Mesmer with GS/Staff btw and she can survive anything, while melting faces
I would love to be good as a D/D ele but I just plain suck, while my husband rocks!

can second this post, inf act is pretty much my whole situation too (except i don’t have a husband, nor wife (am a guy though myself) :P)