Guild Wars 2

Hey all,

I’m looking to re-roll a profession that allows me to do the following:

1.) tank considerable amounts of dmg

2.) good condi removal options

3.) most important – has pets that will do all the work for me (cc / dmg / etc.)

I have some experience with thieves guild and ambush but I would like a bit more power from the pets and more survivability. Phantasms seem to do great dmg with little to no effort required on the mesmer’s part. Not sure if the mes can be tanky enough though. Rangers appear to only have one or two pets but I am open to wearing ogre runes for an additional AI pet if it doesn’t compromise survivability that much. Necro minion mancers I have no knowledge of. They seem to have an entire farm of AI which I love….but not sure how great at dmg they do.

I really need all 3 options above with #3 being by far the most important. Ideally I would start a match and summon my pets… and then head downstairs to eat dinner or do whatever while my pet(s) win the game. I know the thief pets have timers so they really reduce the ability for me to walk away from the keyboard for extended periods of time. I am also open to the idea of considering turrets pets.. They are AI after all even if it is stationary…

I’m a big proponent of the philosophy that if you can delegate the work then do so. Pets seem like a natural fit into this mindset. Thank you in advance for any suggestions and advice on this matter.