Guild Wars 2

After play the Revenant a good bit during the Beta Test Weekend and trying the Shiro Legend and the Weapon swap, I’ve gotten back into the idea of what my Revenant should be when HoT comes out. After playing around with all the races, I’ve come at a cross roads of who to pick: Human, Asura, Sylvari. My thoughts on each one (looking more into Lore and some race benefits):

- Human: This was my first choice. Originally, I was going to create a Revenant who was the great decedent of my two main in Guild Wars: My Dervish and Assassin. Since both characters fought/meet all of the Legends of the Revenant, I thought it would work best as the next member of my original character’s family line (more going towards the Canthan decent).

- Sylvari: Since Heart of Thorns focuses on the Sylvari and Mordremoth, It could be interesting to see a Sylvari channeling legends of the past to help fight their creator. Also, something I notice in the Beta story, Sylvari hear Mordremoth when the Mordrem Court call for his aid. This made me wonder what I would miss if I didn’t play as them from Mordremoth himself (tried the scene between a few characters only hear the voice aka Mordremoth only when playing as a Sylvari).

- Asura: Out of all the races, Asura are my favorite due to their lore and a few other things. Revenant Asura feel like they are always moving around to me when in combat. With everyone ppl say about Asura, It was fun to roam around as one. As for lore, they feel less connected to me as a Revenant but still have enough to be one due to how they manipulate the mist. Compared to the other two, being an Asura Revenant is more combat then lore to me. (If you have a good reason why Revenant Asura fits their lore better, I’d enjoy reading it).

I like to plan things ahead when I can and that is why I made this post. I’ve always had a problem deciding on things so I’d like to hear your guys thoughts. I want to focus on one character at this time so that why I don’t make all three. Also the reason I didn’t like Charr or Norn is because:

- Charr: I have a Guardian so I’m good on a heavy armored class and I’m in the thought of any Charr Revenant I make will have me say “O its Rytlock”.

- Norn: I’m just not a fan of their lore and how they feel when roaming around. They feel too slow to me.

This will give me time to get the name, look, and a few other things done for my character before Heart of Thorns comes out. Thanks guys, hope you all are enjoying the Beta Weekend!

Even though many complain about this class, even though at this time its pretty weapon, I see potential for this class. With that said, the class isn’t finished yet with Shiro and Glint Legends not out and a few other weapons not available to the class. With the two times I’ve played this class, I wanted to step aside from all the hate and other things to consider ideas for the future for the class (aka possible ideas that might be later impended into the class).

If you have any, please share. As for me, these are just some thoughts I’ve had while both playing and thinking about the Revenant:

6th Legend: Legacy
- The Idea: With all classes getting specialization, including the Revenant, I can see a possible 6th Legend coming to the class based on the original classes of Guild Wars 1. The Legacy Legend channels your ancestor, using their wisdom and skills to aid you in battle.

-How could it work: At this time, I don’t have set skills for the Legend but how it could possible work. Each skill your character learns could be based on an ability that was used in Guild Wars 1 but a little more updated to match Guild Wars 2 skills. While some skills have be brought over to Guild Wars 2, classes skills like the Dervish and Ritualist can be modified to work better for the Revenant.

Example: An Elitle Skill based on the Dervish: Avatar of the Six, allows the Revenant to channel ancient arts to become an avatar of one of the gods. Based on current equiped weapon, the Revenant will be become that god for a short period/energy is depleted with a unqiue passive based on what god they become. (example: Staff = Dwayna, Supportive bonus).

- Extra Details: Some will point out that this Legend couldn’t work since, using the example above, the other races don’t believe in the Six Gods because of their own ways. How I see the Legacy Legend works is, your characters ancestor saw these happening. They saw Dervish becoming the gods, the deadly techniques of the Assassin, the brute force of a Warrior. They are sharing their knowledge to you and will let you use it in how you see it should be used. Also, depending on race, the images for the Legacy Icon and channels will change with both a male and female voice/image showing when speaking for you. For Sylvari, the Pale Tree will take this place.

Weapon ideas:
- Scepter: With Hammer having a 1200 range, Revenants need something a little lower and a second option for range (possible 600-900 range). Could focus more on single target damage then CC as the Hammer.
- Short Bow: See above
- Focus: Good for defensive build/support build. Got this idea from possible Shield skills for Revenant I saw a while ago.

Thats just a few things for me, If I have anymore I’ll post mine but I’d like to hear everyone else.

The only bug I got was during the Wyvern battle, my game crashed. It’s still in beta so i understand small problems like this occurring here.

Just my thoughts:
- Revenant is fun. I found myself using Dwarf form more then Demon in the wyvern battle and Demon form in the open field. Both seem to work well. The energy bar seems fair except Dwarf #9, felt is drained a little too quickly.

- I couldn’t seem the get the mushroom mastery to work on the mushrooms. Might be me not equipping it right but I thought I’d mention.

- Frame rate seemed fine on my end even with all the things going on in this small area.

I’m going to try thief later for the beta and see how that goes. So far I’m enjoying myself.

I got an invite! To everyone else who got one, can’t wait to see you there!

I just tried asura with greatsword and it was ok. I love the race but it did set well with me. I’m consider now trying something else.

LucosTheDutch.4819:

Don’t make an asura. You’d do your Sunrise a disservice, because of greatswords being reduced to toothpicks on asuras.

Make a big toon, such a a tall human, a norn or a charr, for maximum showiness with your Sunrise!

I’m thinking about either going human, sylvari, or charr. Norn warrior/guardian feels way to over done for me and I’d like to try something different (edit note: may come back to norn but want to try others first). Also it seems warrior and guardian are tied on suggested class. Thanks for your help so far guys!

I believe I’ll be making an Asura, currently deciding on what class though. Also I’m going to take Iocoman’s idea and I’m going to change my Sylvari to match it better to the GS. Thank you all for your help.

Taxidriver.2043:

too many ppl running around with one already, wait for new legendary weapon, as race go with Norn bigger weapon and bigger effect.

I know that there are going to be new Legendaries but currently I’d like to have Sunrise. Most likely go for one of the new Legendaries later but currently my goal is Sunrise.

Zera Allimatti.2541:

Why not all of them? Once you unlock the skin by creating it and binding it to your account, ALL of your characters can use the skin.

True, I do plan to use it on my Ranger but I’d like to just have another character for now. Have two empty slots left and one is going to a Revenant.

Hi, I made this post because I’m currently working on my legendary, Sunrise, but I can’t decide what class/race I want to put it on. I’ve tried looking at multiple different forum post but couldn’t decide from them. So I’m seeking advice here and hopefully figure out something that I’ll enjoy when my Sunrise is done (currently working on Gift of Fortune and getting Dawn). Currently these are my characters I have:

- (lvl80) Human Thief
- (lvl80) Asura Ele
- (lvl44) Sylvari Ranger
- (lvl12) Norn Engi

While I do have a Ranger I could use for the Legendary, I wanted to make another character that could use Sunrise. Now, I know race doesn’t matter much in terms of combat except the racial skills but instead it’s class that matters, I like to have my characters be lore friendly (except the Engi but besides him) and I do enjoy certain animations/statements that come from certain combos.

Also, in terms of what I plan to do with the character, I’d like to use it for mostly jump puzzles, World Bosses, and WvW. I occasionally do Dungeons and I’ve just started getting into Fractals but these are most likely side things I’d like to do with the character.

If you have a suggestion, please post it below. All suggestions/advice are welcome and if you have a pic of your character with Sunrise, show off your hard work I’d love to see them. Thank you very much for your time.

Side note: I do know about the wardrobe, this is more of what character will main it.

Thank you, and ya this is helping me understand Warrior a little better! I understand some of the importance of the other weapons. Also that guild about the different foods will deferentially help me when I’m on WVW. Thank you again, going to try out some new build with this guide!

I’ve been for awhile trying to find what kind of warrior I should use. For the most part, I’m ok in PVE but whenever I’m in WVW I get destroyed when I’m alone (aka 1 v any number of players). I wanted to look for maybe a new build that might help me do better both in PVE and WVW.

This is my current build:

Armor: Full Berserker armor (all parts ascended except the chest piece) with Superior Scholar runes

Weapons: Greatsword/Longbow

Back item: (Ascended) +56 Power, +17 Precision, +18 Vitality, +35 Ferocity

Accessory: Two Opal Orichalcum Earring with a Exquisite Opal Jewel

Amulet: Soldier’s Amulet (forgot to attach something to it)

Rings: Two Opal Orichalcum Ring with a Exquisite Opal Jewel

Traits: 6/4/2/0/2
- Strength: III, IX, XI
- Arms: V, X,
- Defense: VI
- Discipline: III

Current Skills: Mending, Signet of Might, Balanced Stance, Endure Pain, Signet of Rage

With this short summery of my current build, I want to improve from it. I’d like to keep the berserkers ascended armor but willing to change everything else ( I do have a berserkers ascended back peice if needed to switch). I find I do better with a Sword (haven’t tried axe yet) then a Greatsword. If someone can point me into the right direction, I’d really appreciate it.

Wanted to thank you again Midget! Using this as my steam image and it looks great!

I like it! maybe add a little smiling grin. Other then That I really like it

Here is a few pics of my asura, it was night and the only good lighting i could find was over in Divinity’s Reach. If you need better ones I can wait till day to take them.

Additional Notes: It’s hard to get a full face close up of her so I tried my best for that. If you need to get an idea of height, she a small bit talker then Zojja’s model.

Midget.6150:

Close call Kaito, it’s a Warrior though!

Glad to hear that you like my painting and that’s one lovely Asura you have there!

As for the request maybe I could do something like that, I honestly haven’t thought someone would ask for it! However it’s quite time consuming and sometimes very difficult task so I’m not sure if I can take up such requests (as the spring terms is already starting, work etc.).

I will think about it a bit more (since I haven’t thought about something like a schedule for these portraits, I was just gonna do them when I feel like it), but I’d say it could work

No problem and I can understand. Just thought I ask. If you do plan to do this later, send me a message in game and we can discuss maybe a price. Thank you for responding

Hey I like what you made! Would you be willing to make something like your first image for my Ele Asura? She has full T3 Asura Light armor with the colors Starry Night, Gold, and Chocolate.

Also nice Guardian Norn (shot in the dark if its a Guardian)