Guild Wars 2

Home World: Darkhaven
Guild Name: Divided-Allegiance
Guild Website: http://www.divided-allegiance.com/vbulletin/forum.php
In-Game Contact: Zackis
Focus:PvE, PvP, WvW
Quick Notes: Multi-gaming Guild EST based, we are a medium sized group with emphasis on just enjoying the game with others of like minded individuals. We have guild upgrades in effect. most of the time several banners are running: magic find, Karma, influence. 18+ please.

Good questions, and as far as I have seen, decent answers. I have a 43 Guardian, so I can say that you can CERTAINLY bring the pain. Sword/Torch combo works well, as Does Shield/ Mace. I use my weapon combinations for many things and switching them in combat helps.

You DO have a range option Scepter works from close to medium range and can be used to kite to a degree.

Below are Some of the range options available
Key numbers with (a) are the second button press
for me these are the numbers I mean when I say close, short, medium,moderate
Close range : less than 3M
Short ramge 3-5M,
Medium range are 5-8M
Moderate 8-11M

Greatsword – medium range Jump(4) and the medium Attack(5) and a Medium Range pull (5a)option
Sword – teleport(2) and attack speed increase and Short range attack (3)
Shield – Medium range protection shield(5) decent for interrupting some mobs
Torch – Short Range AoE Attack(5) ( trying spinning right or left to blanket an area ) + and a medium range single attack(4a)
Staff – Short range 60 degree AoE Arc(1) attack + Single Medium range Target attack(2) and group target heal (2a)
Scepter – Moderate Range Attack (1)

So yes you get MUCH more range from a Warrior, but as others have said you get survivability with the Guardian.

I hope it helps.

~Zackis