Guild Wars 2

Which Class does the most Ranged DPS, though? And which is best for PvP?

Why not? I play as a Guardian and most of the time I am on melee weapons (greatsword most of the time), and it works just fine. I only use the scepter when sieging forts in WvW to hit people on the walls.

But about your question, probably the Elementalist, I am not sure because I have not played other professions so far.

For spvp? guess what…Warriors and Thieves, ofc melee

I don’t think elementalis is the best ranged dmg class, as far as I know ele is meant to be played as melee for dmg and ranged (staff) for support.

On what ground do you support that melee classes are not viable? I smell an unhappy troll.
Each profession has their own strengths and weaknesses so there is no ‘best’.

Mitissa.1532:

I smell an unhappy troll.

LOL, this.

Mitissa.1532:

On what ground do you support that melee classes are not viable? I smell an unhappy troll.
Each profession has their own strengths and weaknesses so there is no ‘best’.

I don’t think you know what trolling means

At any rate, Melee is clearly not viable in this game due to the awkward combat, clunky and awkward movement, the fact that Melee dies instantly in any large battle, if you dare go into melee range, the fact that every Class have move-casting… etc. the list goes on, don’t be stupid

And let’s not forget PvE, where Melee has to waste valuable uptime dodging everything, and God forbid you run out of endurance, cause when that happens, it’s gg no re

Ranger or thief are the ones with the most ranged damage. Unload spam, rapid fire spam. Etc

Ganadorf.3460:

Mitissa.1532:

On what ground do you support that melee classes are not viable? I smell an unhappy troll.
Each profession has their own strengths and weaknesses so there is no ‘best’.

I don’t think you know what trolling means

At any rate, Melee is clearly not viable in this game due to the awkward combat, clunky and awkward movement, the fact that Melee dies instantly in any large battle, if you dare go into melee range, the fact that every Class have move-casting… etc. the list goes on, don’t be stupid

I’d love to help convince you that melee is a dangerous and effective role in this game. I’d be more than glad to talk to you at length about the various ranged options available to every class, and the tactical opportunities thereof.

But to be honest, your attitude in this thread is grossly dismissive and adversarial. I don’t know how I can offer you constructive advice and help if you’re going to dismiss half the game as inviable and impossible, and then call people stupid for showing skepticism toward your obviously exaggerated claims.

I’m fully aware of what trolling means.

After reading your response I’m convinced that you have no clue how to play melee classes so you label them as not viable.

That’s funny my Warrior does amazing ranged AoE Damage with a bow, he also does amazing single target DPS with a rifle.

Wait a warrior isn’t a ranged class is he? hmmm… I’m confused.

Eveningstar.6940:

Ganadorf.3460:

Mitissa.1532:

On what ground do you support that melee classes are not viable? I smell an unhappy troll.
Each profession has their own strengths and weaknesses so there is no ‘best’.

I don’t think you know what trolling means

At any rate, Melee is clearly not viable in this game due to the awkward combat, clunky and awkward movement, the fact that Melee dies instantly in any large battle, if you dare go into melee range, the fact that every Class have move-casting… etc. the list goes on, don’t be stupid

I’d love to help convince you that melee is a dangerous and effective role in this game. I’d be more than glad to talk to you at length about the various ranged options available to every class, and the tactical opportunities thereof.

But to be honest, your attitude in this thread is grossly dismissive and adversarial. I don’t know how I can offer you constructive advice and help if you’re going to dismiss half the game as inviable and impossible, and then call people stupid for showing skepticism toward your obviously exaggerated claims.

This, students, is the perfect response to a given situation.

NyghtProwler.9386:

That’s funny my Warrior does amazing ranged AoE Damage with a bow, he also does amazing single target DPS with a rifle.

Wait a warrior isn’t a ranged class is he? hmmm… I’m confused.

Every class is a ranged class (to a certain extent)

This thread started off with the wrong attitude and incorrect assumptions right out of the gates…

Ranger is the master of ranged, nothing beats the longbow, only the warrior riffle, btw you cant be viable in melee if you are not good at this game and have a good pc

Ok I came back to this one – just to reiterate on what I said up there with less sarcasm.

I think all classes are viable in a melee and a ranged role. I party with 2 hunters almost exclusively and one uses a greatsword and the other has been doing very well with axe and horn.

In addition – a lot of our strengths come from weapon swaps, so for me I will go from mace and horn to rifle or 2 x axe to bow to receive benefits. They do the same.

So saying some is “ranged” or “melee” is a bit limiting IMO I use lots of weapons for all types of situations and I switch often during the course of a single fight. Normally its on the first wipe.. .like AHHHH I need stuns… ok its time for Mace / Mace or Mace / Sheild.

Keep an open mind man

Sephorai.3827:

NyghtProwler.9386:

That’s funny my Warrior does amazing ranged AoE Damage with a bow, he also does amazing single target DPS with a rifle.

Wait a warrior isn’t a ranged class is he? hmmm… I’m confused.

Every class is a ranged class (to a certain extent)

My sarcasm was thick haha Im sorry

You realize that every class can ranged right? Guardians get hit the worst at ranged since their primary ranged stuff is support.