First, Welcome to a whole new world. Glad to have you here.
Tyria (GW2) is not what you are used to so, for your own enjoyment, set aside how you did things in that “other” game and approach this game with an open mind.
Second, please take your time to level up. In GW2 the journey is very entertaining and rewarding. There’s lots to do at endgame, but just as much along the way. You can always speed level alternate characters.
Third, the Elite Specializations (like Reaper) do not unlock until level 80. Prior to level 70-or-so, focusing on DPS is typical route. You can test other builds along the way, but Power, then Precision and Ferocity will likely be the combination that keep you going. Health and Armor is not so critical in PvE (you have a second Health bar after all ).
Finally, I am on NA. If there is anything you have trouble with feel free to ask in game.
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Play times are hard to coordinate with such things.
I have helped 4 small guilds cap their hall. Now that I am ready to cap mine not enough people are available at a time to get the job done.
Not complaining, but it would be nice to have a Guild Alliance feature where a number (larger than 5) can associate to do things – Guild Hall caps, Raids, Events, Missions, parties, etc.
Anyway, contact me in game if you need another body for your Hall cap.
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Thanks again for all the advice. It is really helpful and appreciated.
Lots to think about.
Now, I currently have a Cooler Master tower case and the Thermaltake CPU cooler.
The cooler dimensions are nearly the same as the CPU cooler I am planning get.
The depth of the new cooler is 159 mm (6.3 in).
I wonder whether the cooler will extend too far so the case’s side panel cannot be attached. So that side bump-out on the Corsair S3 case is appealing.
Don’t tell NewEgg, but I am just using their site/tool to collect items. I will likely shop around to find better prices. So, BrotherBelial.3094, I will head over to Amazon to see what they want for the blue LED case. Thanks for that lead.
Thanks again.
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My Asura simply bounces around any fight applying bleeds, group regens, rezzes and warhorn buffs. Doesn’r die and looks funny while helping out. Simply PvE though.
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l will second Moonlit.6421. Necro has a lot of build options. So does Ranger if you want a medium armor class.
I really like Necro, but have decided to stick to medium armor classes and currently am having the most fun on my Condition Engineer as a Silverwaste farmer. That class in that environment does require movement and dodging (that way I play it), so maybe that’s a class you want to try later after getting used to the combat system… maybe?
Anyway, welcome to the game. Anything need or question you have please ask.
Lots of good people lurk these forums and hang out in-game.
Enjoy your subscription-fee experience in GW2.
(yes, that’s a dig at WoW).
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If you are leveling in PvE, LB/GS strong, later zerker gear is just fine.
Rotate different pets for more offense(cats/birds) or defense(bears).
Personally for faster, smoother leveling I stick to a power-focus. Then at lvl 80 I change each ranger to its dedicated role (Glass cannon, condi trapper, mid-line melee, regen buffer). note: I currently have 4 lvl 80… one will become a Druid; haven’t decided which yet.
Let me know in game if I can help you along.
Good luck and Enjoy!
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I used to use the Naga, but as xarallei.4279 said, the old ones were designed for little hands. I find the G600 pretty good sizewise. The 12 buttons are easy to configure. I create a new profile for each character I am playing and switch using Logitech Gaming Software application.
FYI, I also use the Logitech G13 game pad. G13 for left hand, G600 for right hand. Just about eliminates the keyboard entirely except for messaging.
Hope you get what you need and enjoy. Good luck!
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Have you looked at/considered the engineer?
I have 4 rangers each geared and specced differently. Quite good in what they do, but fun is not the word I would apply to them.
I tried a power enginner before and set that aside, but with the June 23rd update, I tried a pistol/pistol condi engineer running almost full Sinister. I am hooked! So fun, so risky, so rewarding. So much bust damage, nice sustain damage. Loving it in SIlverwastes.
I am leveling another engineer to become my SW farmer. My current lvl 80 (asura) will become a Scrapper with his melee hammer.
Anyway, Guild Wars 2 is such an amazing game. Look and you will find whatever you are looking for.
Good luck and enjoy.
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Just want to post a Thank you to you guys.
Your advice was all right and very helpful.
Since equipping, I have done 15 puzzles in 2 days. Sometime today I am going down to Orr for those 3. Oh yea, I dusted off a human Mesmer and am using him, so… no golem. But your idea makes sense. Will equip Hounds instead of Moa!
Yes, Teaniel, the staff is no optimal. I did switch to Greatsword.
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Ele seems to be in a good position in all game modes. There seem to be a good builds that work. If you are looking for group acceptance then that might be a good route to go.
Necro, at least to me, is very good in PvE solo content; so many different builds.
However, after 3 years, I have decided to pretty much stick with the Adventurer (medium) classes. Ranger has so many build options and has so many updates, the possibilities seem endless. I have 4 atm each with a different build and purpose.
Engineer (condi p/p) is just fun! And as an Asura, hilarious.
Thief… well, if I had better reflexes and liked ganking up-levels from stealth I would play that profession more. (just kidding ).
At the end of the day, it is up to you to experiment, find what you might like, try it out. If it doesn’t suit you, move on. <— sounds like a cop out, sorry.
Good luck to you.
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With engie, I rely on Rocket boots, AED Elixir S, dodge/endurance, health and armor to bounce around teragriffs. But they can put a hurtin’ on ya.
Most mobs I can handle face-to-face, but teragriffs’ “charge” has such a wide swath dodging doesn’t get me out of the way sometimes. Gotta be able to take a big,big hit, get up, get moving, recover and return.
And forget the teragriff bounce! haah
Gonna have to give this more thought and experimentation.
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i only play zerker in pve as thief. but in bwe2 i tested condi daredevil with d/d, condi dodge and it was way easier to be alive during fights in verdant brink than with staff. but the fights took so long. i had a mix of rabid and rampager, cause there was no option for sinister.
the thing is condi thief is not “viable” in pve because you dont have access to burning, the broken condition. you just dont do enough condi damage.
so i suggest you go zerker.
Just the kind of advice I was hoping for. Thanks
I guess zerker is still the way to go then (Too bad. I do so like conditions on my engie ).
Checked my vault and have a full set of both berserker and sinister stored away. Pays to be a packrat.
Now will work on weapon sets, runes and traits. Always so much fun…. :/
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I haven’t really played thief and this topic does not apply to PvP or WvW.
But I have a sylvari thief I have been saving for general fun play in HoT.
Currently running a full sinister engineer in the Silverwaste events (VW and such). He has a great initial burst of burning and bleeds which melts most everything. After that it is dodge and move while awaiting cooldown before bursting again. With a 19-20K health pool and 2400 Armor he survives pretty well.
A thief doesn’t have those Health+Armor safeguards. Is that why I see p/p thieves running around SIlverwaste? I would rather not go the pew-pew route (save that for a ranger ).
So…
Strictly speaking about PVE in the Silverwaste and the upcoming Verdant Brink, what sort of gear (or gear mix) will excel for a thief in that environment? I think I want to stick with condition, so Sinister. Dire, Rabid, Rampager or a mix?
Sword+Dagger/Shortbow? Dagger+Pistol/Shortbow?
If you have any insight or opinion after playing against those mobs in Beta, please let’s hear it.
Thanks in advance.
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My harpoon gun has a Superior Sigil of Corruption in the second slot. Sigil of Earth in the first slot.
I have one pistol with Superior Sigil of Corruption equipped until 25 stacks are achieved.
Then equipping a pistol with a Superior Sigil of Bursting removes the stacks.
Why are the stacks removed? What might I be doing wrong?
I thought that we could retain the stacks.
Thanks in advance.
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… Sinister gear is the way to go (power, precision, condition), since even as a condi engi you have the potential to do great direct damage through grenades and bombs.
Agreed.
For Silverwastes only, Sinister is fun. Though Rabid might be cheaper/easier to get.
Currently I am using Firearms(1,1,3), Inventions(2,3,2), Alchemy(2,2,1) with full sinister p/p.
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As @lalex said, Logitech G600 is one choice. It has 12 buttons on the “thumb” side as well as the left, right and (what call the ring finger) buttons. You can set up various profiles and toggle them as needed.
I pair that mouse with the Logitech G13 game pad. So with mouse in my right hand and game pad under my left, the keyboard is eliminated except for message typing.
If you don’t go the extra hardware route, you can search the web for GW2 keybind layouts. As @Danikat explained, many PvP options are available. You will likely want to use whatever you find as a guide and re-arrange key assignments that work best for you.
THIS ISN’T MINE, and I’ll pull it if the character owner wants me too, but it was the first thing I saw that made me think the zodiac armor wasn’t too specific to go with anything else.
My Asura engineer does a flip at the end of the Rocket Boots “leap”. I find it disruptive/irritating. Anyone else?
Do other races have similar animation irritants? Are some races better/smoother?
(Thanks to ANet I have a spare character slot so I guess I could check each one, but I am feeling lazy and cheap today * shrug *).
I really like my little rat, but that animation bugs me. And I thought I’d ask while sitting here eating lunch.
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Peutrifectus,
Thank you for the kick in the butt. Have been trying to get comfortable with Rabid, but I think that the carrion would be better. Would miss the Crit chance, but it would be tolerable.
Will have to think about those traits, but am anxious to try it out.
P.S. I sorta agree that FT feels slow (one-dimensional); pistols are so much fun. Need to add a shield for those pesky rangers.
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I include that trap in most bow-based builds, especially for WvW. Gives a moment respite while switching to melee for that silly warrior that closes distance. haha
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Utility skills (Protect Me and Guard) can be useful
Rangers are fine in easy mode if that is what you want. Over time you will discover they have a myriad of builds and playstyles.
And if anyone gives you any grief, an arrow to the knee changes their tune.
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After reading posts here, this is what I am running in Silverwastes. The trinkets are not right yet and the sigils are not what I want, but this is PvE afterall. I will get the right stuff when I can afford them.
What about the Venommaster thief build. Is that no longer viable?
As engineer, remember Pistol#2 is poison.
It is very helpful on my condi-build engineer along with bleeds, burning and confusion.
Wishing I could afford a Torment sigil. heeh
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Remember that leveling to 80 only gives 400 Hero Points. 465 points are needed to finish the Core Training and Traits. So you can do some Map explore/Skill Challenges to get points and get some Ranger practice.
Then you will only have to worry about the Elite/Druid Specialization training. Is that with Hero points too? I think so.
The hardest decision is Which Race to play!!!! ARGGH!
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