Guild Wars 2

So I started back at launch and quickly dropped the game due to other commitments, since then things have got back to a level where I can really get stuck into the game but im having a bit of a dilemma.

I cant seem to find or stick with a class that I really like, I typically play the rogue class in other games but ventured into everything this time to see if I would enjoy it.

I got an engineer to 54 but am becoming increasingly frustrated by buggy abilities, lackluster damage and the fact that even though im playing engineer I never really EVER feel like one with all the armour models, everything seems geared towards thiefs in terms of aesthetics. So im willing to put him on the side for now if I can find something else that I can really enjoy, but cant seem to stick with a class after I have all the weapon skills I just get bored.

I typically enjoying being the guy that brings the pain not always with big numbers but they do look nice! But also has the odd tool to help me out in a sticky situation, im not asking to be OP just not wanting to get squished as soon as anything looks at me.

Would also like to venture and be productive in all aspects of the game but if I was to rate importance it would have to be PvE, WvW and then PvP.

If it helps I played a Samurai, Monk, Warrior and Archer in FFXI and a Rogue in WoW and RIFT.

Many thanks for any assisstance!

Why don’t you play as a thief, then? They have been made to catter to the rogue players from WoW.

I was thinking the same thing as Erasculio. You mention that you enjoy the Rogue class pretty much, so why not play a Thief?

They are sort of squishy, but they are big damage dealers. They don’t work off a combo system like they do in Rift and WoW and they don’t have permanent stealth either, but they play almost the same.

I’d go for a guardian, they are very versatile and allot more interesting then people think, i lvled both a guardian and engineer to 80, and i understand the engi pain, guardian is the master of getting out of sticky situations, and does also do far more damage then you’d expect.

Thief would be my suggestion too, however the Thief is extremely squishy but you can dispatch an unsuspecting player in less than a few seconds if you’re prepared. Otherwise you’ll have superior burst damage to most other people but less sustainability in both damage and survivability in a fair fight. You usually have some option to get away too depending on your choice of utility skills and primary weapon.

If you do not want to play a Thief but want to focus on melee damage still with more survivability then a Warrior would be good. You’ll still have a good amount of burst with more sustainability, plus access to blocks and short duration immunity if you so choose.

What did you like about rogue? As many others have said thief is closest to rogue. However, a mesmer might also be what you’re looking for with damange and having that ‘odd’ tool.

You might like a Power Necro. Check out the video in this thread:
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/professions/necromancer/WvW-Power-Necro-Video/1212438

Thanks for the replies.

I tried thief but found in dungeons and I was basically spamming blind after blind just to stay up (perhaps I just need practice or things have changed slightly now?) and REALLY dislike the shortbow and that seemed kind of required for everything? Im willing to give it another go if things have changed and player perception is better.

Hadnt thought of necromancer so I will probably give that a quick playthrough see if I like it.

Tried mesmer and found it well its hard to put my finger on it the whole mechanic of clones and shattering them seemed cool but something just seems off about it and didnt quite click with me, its a shame because I really liked the concept of the class.

Thanks again for the replies, I really want to enjoy this game and I seem to like everything about it apart from sticking to a single class lol