Guild Wars 2

I’m coming back from a long Gw2 break and I’m not sure what’s viable atm. I’d prefer to use 1 character for PvE, PvP, WvW and Raids… That’s why I want some advice, especially for Raids because I heard they’re tough.

I can’t really decide between:

- Guardian / DH
- Necro / Reaper
- Warrior / Berserker

I like to use power builds btw, but I could try some condi builds too if some of them are viable

A key piece of advice when you’re enjoying your spec that’s unfavored by others: don’t listen to others jeering about your spec.

It may not be “meta” but if what you’re doing is getting the job done, stick with it. I do like greatsword on the Reaper, and it’s nice for the crowd control and the free burst attack vs. near-dead mobs — but I personally use dagger/focus for basically anything else, as it erases boons on targets, and for stronger mobs I’ll unleash the reaper shroud to help with the damages.

The only major benefits with reaper spec is “bleed when you chill” and the shouts, but if you run your trait lines right, you’ll be very effective with reaper’s shroud.

I’m in a distress myself and also like one that’s supporty but deals some damage and cc aswell.

Although I can’t even help myself (lol) I think you’ll really like Guardian/DH. The class has so many skills to negate damage/heal/Buff etc. that it’s practically unstoppable.

And also one of the few classes which has more weapon sets that are actually good atm, all exceept mayby longbow since the nerf.

Need great dammage? Use scepter/torch
Need to be supportive and bulky in a team? Use Mace/shield and mayby even a staff
Want to get close and personal? Use sword/focus (Focus is better then shield solo, but I like shield more just because it fits guard well imo) and Greatsword for much leaps/blinds/deflects.

Necro feels dull after a while and warrior just is plain afk playing.

Hope this helps somehow.

I think you might really enjoy playing as an elementalist if you give it a fair try. They can be incredibly durable, supportive and deal great AOE damage with the right gear and traits. It takes some getting used to, but once you get the hang of your attunements it is really great. ^^

Ele is my main so I’m a little biased though lol.

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I think you might really enjoy playing as an elementalist if you give it a fair try. They can be incredibly durable, supportive and deal great AOE damage with the right gear and traits. It takes some getting used to, but once you get the hang of your attunements it is really great. ^^

Ele is my main so I’m a little biased though lol.

Yeah but D/F is just so hard to find a rotation in, and in PvE I never know when to switch from AA lightning to fire, or even when to use my earth attunement. Don’t have any clue about rotations lol.

Staff I like because it’s more simplistic, but always hear it’s not that good in 1v1 so kinda reluctant about that.

Doubting between Ele or Mesmer, only thing keeping me from playing Mesmer is the stories of how hard it is, but I really like the aesthetics and the playstyle with a secondary staff. Also I’m more the supportive kind of guy, so Mesmer, Ele and Guardian are my three struggles haha Druide also looks cool, but ranger longbow/GS seems boring to level all the way to 80. DD looks cool and like the ‘Monk witth a Bo’ style, but also afraid it’ll get boring when you get used to the playstyle. ^^

Anyway Guardian is what you’re looking for though, it’s one of the most versatile professions in the game afaik.

I’m a bit late, but thanks for the answers guys!

I do like Guardian/Dragon Hunter, but I die a lot faster compared to my Reaper. Especially when I try to solo some of the harder mobs from HoT for example. And I feel like my Reaper has way higher DPS too compared to Guardian/Dragon Hunter. Yet I see everyone bashing on power Reapers, so I guess I’m wrong lol…

What I probably should’ve added too is that I’m almost done completing Sunrise, so I want to take advantage of my shiny greatsword!

I’ve always liked the Warrior/Berserker… very fun in open world PvE. Keep in mind that the class has been nerfed and is sub-optimal in raids, fractals and sPvP.

Condi ranger has the highest ranger DPS, and involves neither LB or GS. As another option.

Play them all. I would think unless some things change with meta builds having 1 toon for all game modes might not be the best way to go. Try them all, have fun, experiment. Welcome back!

Altermaven made a good point. As long as you get the job done you should stick with it. I think I will do some tests on my Warrior and Necro. Guardian is too squishy for me atm, even with a lot of healing abilities.

Thanks again for some of your answers, I appreciate it.