See, That’s the problem… If you read the written guide you would know the answer regarding that!
I DONT recommend copy & paste someone elses build online since it’s really bad anyways. To many people judge a profession based on online builds and that’s an issue when it comes to learning your profession and playing the way you want. Since really, you are only playing the way other players want instead which is wrong.
Follow these Steps:
1. First, choose weapons that works for your playstyle on the profession you like.
2. Next, Choose Traits to build your characters playstyle. Do NOT choose Traits for stat-bonuses…
3. Choose Armor/upgrades for Stats you need to balance out your playstyle so you can do well in both damage/survivability.
4. Test run it at (Heart of the Mists) and kill Svanir to see if that’s what you want. If so, you can work on getting that build and style of playing by lvling up during PvE, if not, keep experimenting to see what you like since (Heart of the Mists) is Free.
Watch my 2nd Video on “Combat Demos”. That’s “Svanir” I’m fighting located in
(Heart of the Mists). You can test out your builds on him and see how effective they are and how well you can fight. It helps to know what your style is during the test runs.
I Highly recommend you Quit GW2 before you realize the game wasn’t built for your kind.
Honestly, if you do NOT enjoy GW2 now, you won’t enjoy it at lvl80.
The point of leveling is to unlock new areas to explore for the contents you enjoy.
Either play the game and have fun or quit. But do NOT Grind your way up.
Grinding is NOT playing
Grinding is Rushing
Play the game if you are having fun…. seriously… That’s what games are for! -_-
This game’s combat system doesn’t have Tanks/Support/Healers/DPS/Tanks roles of any kind. By choosing a role, you are gimping yourself and your potentials of combat.
I highly recommend you both to check out this Video to learn how the Combat System and mechanics function within GW2:
Next, I recomend you to watch this Video to get an idea of how each Profession plays in Combat. You may also use this as a (Guide) to choosing which Combat styles you might be into trying out when selecting a Profession to meet your needs:
Also when you are done watching those videos above, I recommend you to read this Written (Guide) below to get a better details on how Combat works as well as choosing Armor/Traits/Weapons:
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/game/players/GW2-Combat-system-101-Guide/first
Also please do Comment on my written (Guide) to keep it bumped up for more new players to check out!
Good luck and have fun in GW2! =)
1UP
I’d love this amazing content to stay permanent because it’s extremely fun!
Thank you ArenaNet!
Well, I’m a huge fan of Super Adventure Box and when I get home in about 2-3 hours from now, I’ll be doing it with some of my friends like I usually do.
You are more than welcome to join us if you like.
I am from NA Server (Borlis Pass)
And my friends and I use (Skype) for voice chatting.
If you don’t use skype, you’ll miss out 99% of our conversations while playing. We dont type unfortunately so if you are okie with that, join us and lets have some fun =)
Before I read this, I honestly thought there were only select positions you could play like WoW, but apparently i was completely wrong. All classes can use all types of heals, damage, and control (cc). I would’ve just looked up a character guide but i know how to create my own personalized traits according to what i enjoy in my character. Thanks for the Help
unfortunately, that’s how lots of people still think.
I’m glad this guide helps clear things up =)
I use an Xbox360 controller =P
Much easier in my opinion.
Wow, thanks everyone! I have been reading the stickies and looking through all of your materials. I really haven’t been this excited to play a game since WoW, so I want to take advantage of everything it has to offer.
Don’t be too excited! lol
Playing this game like WoW might ruin it for you.
You got a lot to digest and get used to for PvE and PvP.
My advice is to Not play this game like an MMO but as a single player RPG in an MMO environment where u can play with ur friends and guilds.
Think of it like skyrim in a way. =)
Omg I love this!!!
Will they stay forever and become it’s own content?
Yes please!
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Yes I have a mic!
I’m using school computer to post so I cannot add you right now.
However you can add me.
My Skype Username: DreamyAbaddon
Again I’ll be on at around 5pm PST (California) time zone.
I am a vet GW2 player!
I’m willing to help and play with ya ingame if you want.
I play all 8 professions so I’d be happy to teach ya all you want.
I’ll be ingame at 5:00pm PST (California) Time zone. See you ingame when I’m on! =)
Any and ALL professions are valid for good solos and team play.
It depends on how good the player is applying the 3 basic combat mechanics.
Damage/Control/Support.
Check this Video out to get an idea of how ALL 8 Professions plays in combat. Hopefully this will help you choose the type of profession that suites your play style in combat
Also I would check this video out below to get an idea of how the Combat system and mechanics function. Hopefully this will help you look out as well when it comes to choosing skills and applying them for combat:
Good luck! =)
I highly recommend New Players to check out this video which teaches
How GW2’s Combat system and mechanics function:
Next I highly recommend you check this video to get an idea of how
All 8 Professions fight in Combat. You may also use this video as a (Guide) to help you see what fighting styles you may like to try out:
Once you watched those 2 videos above, I would recommend you to read the
Written (Guide) to learn how Combat/Armor/Traits/Weapons work in better details:
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/game/players/GW2-Combat-system-101-Guide/first
^-^ Those info should pretty much get you started in the right direction when picking and choosing professions, armor, traits, and Combat overall. Good luck and I hope you have fun!
Cheers!
Thanks for the videos! They really helped a lot!.
What is the current meta for this game?
Current meta?
Sorry I don’t quite understand what you mean by that.
Can you elaborate?
If you are New to the game. I highly recommend you watch this Video to learn how GW2’s Combat system and mechanics functions:
Next I recommend you watch this video to get an idea of how ALL 8 Professions play in Combat. You may use this as a (Guide) in choosing what style you are into:
Once you finish those 2 videos and you are intrested in how Combat/Armor/Traits system functions in better details, check out my Written (Guide) for more information to get more in depth.
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/game/players/GW2-Combat-system-101-Guide/first
I hope all these help ya out! ^-^ And Good luck!
You should also check this video out which should also help you into choosing a profession. It doesnt show you Elementalsit or Ranger but it teaches you how the Combat mechanics function so when you ever do decide to choose a Profession, you know what they can do based on how the Combat system works:
Good luck!
Edit: Here is a full detail on GW2 Combat/Armor/Traits (Guide) as well if you wish to read and check out:
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/game/players/GW2-Combat-system-101-Guide/first
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Pretty much ALL Professions are 100% useful and valuable. Though it depends on the player and how good they are in playing those professions.
The best Profession is the Profession you enjoy the most and the Profession you play best in.
Check this video out to get an Idea of how ALL 8 Professions fight in combat.
You can use this as a (Guide) to see what fighting styles you are into:
Good luck in choosing a Profession that suites you style! =D
ALL professions are 100% useful in everything you do. It’s how you play them that determines their usefulness.
The Best Profession is the Profession you enjoy the most and the profession you play best in!
If you are new to the game, I highly recommend you check this video out to learn how GW2’s Combat mechanics function:
NEXT, you want to watch this video to get an idea of how each Professions fight in combat. You can use this as a (Guide) to help you decide which professions you like trying next based on your style of playing:
Once you finish watching the 2 videos above, you can also check out my written (Guide) which explains in full details on how Armor/Traits/Combat system works if you like here:
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/game/players/GW2-Combat-system-101-Guide/first
I hope this helps you find the profession you are looking for =)
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The purpose to play the game is because it’s fun…
[…]
However, if you are one of those who just grind stuff, this game has nothing to offer to keep you interested because it’s NOT that kind of game.
I agree with the having fun part (game is fun, just play, to have fun). About the grinding, there is plenty of it:
- Grind for coins
- Grind materials
- Grind badges (for armor, accessories, etc.) of all types [dungeons, over and over]
- Grind laurels (for armor, accessories, etc.) [dailies, etc.]
- Grind events, over and over (for karma, loot, etc)If you are into grinding, this game is just for you as well. It has a bit of everything, for everyone.
When I say “There are no grinding” I mean every content you do for fun, rewards you for it.
What you listed above are just reward types you get from contents you play. And you can play any contents you like and still be rewarded.
(Example:)
You are NOT grinding when you are just exploring and gathering materials when you see them. It’s part of exploring and it helps you be able to craft or sell stuff during the journey. (Part of the game)
You are NOT grinding when you are doing different dungeons with your friends that you enjoy. This will also give you rewards.
You are NOT grinding if you get to choose your dailies because they are
(Content you like to play for the day) which you can change up and get rewarded for them.
You are NOT grinding if you are exploring the Open World PvE and enjoying events as they happen with friends or even solo. You get rewarded for it just by participating and having fun during the journey. Exploring different places while events change it up is what makes events fun in my opinion.
Of course there is MORE… etc
But my point is, you DONT have to grind.
Grinding isn’t playing…
Grinding is Rushing…
Just play the game and enjoy the contents you love and you will get rewarded for it!
I was using combos and putting down conditions, never could get a decent damage burst over 1000 damage total. Couldn’t withstand damage either.
Got bored of being weak, and a liability, and deleted it at lvl 72. A total waste of my time.
Just because you can’t play a class doesn’t mean it’s weak…
You are not a true PvP player if you want an Open World PvP server.
A True PvP player wants to play PVP Competitivly agaisnt other players with Skills involved. They like to PvP and challenge really good players in matches and such.
Open World PvP has no true purpose other than to gank and grief others while PvE.
Welcome to GW2!
The Ultimate MMO Co-op RPG game
&
Competitive MMO RPG game!
Ranger is FAR easier to play.
3×80s, and I still cannot play Elementalists because they are frustratingly weak.
Elementalist are extremely powerful if played right.
Watch the video above and see for yourself.
But Yes, Ranger is easy to play, also one of the most overpowered DPS wise if used right.
But that’s just my opinion. Just give them a try and see which you like the most.
No Classes are good or bad.
The Best classes are the ones you like the most and play the best at.
Check this video out on all 8 Professions doing combat to get an idea how they play. You can use this as a guide to see which style of combat you find most interested in trying out:
This guy is probably the best tutor I have ever had. Just four hours ago I was an awful Necro who kited everything and had no idea how to use certain abilities, now I am a decent thief who actually knows how to use her abilities in a fight.
You REALLY need to balance damage, control and support out. If you don’t balance those things out you are doing everyone and yourself a disservice. Its like an elementalist never switching out of the water element and calling themselves a “support”. When in fact you’re not supporting anyone by doing that, you’re leaving others to burn. By mastering balancing damage, control, and support everyone in a team brings everything to the table. There does not need to be a trinity in a group when you have the potential within all of you to embody every aspect of that trinity. By mastering these you also help yourself in solo play. I mean think about it, when have you ever seen people who focus directly on one aspect of the trinity succeed in solo play?
The key to this game is balancing damage, control, and support. All professions are designed to do them all. Great guide, and amazing teacher. +1
I’m really glad this guide is helping you improve in a lot of areas in Combat.
=) Keep up the good work, You’ll keep getting better overtime just by practicing.
You are a very skillful Necromancer btw. I cannot wait to see how your thief will turn out after more training and leveling!
P.S: Thanks for the support =P
I only support this if we are allowed to get married to more than 1 person…
That way it’s Not cheating if I sleep with another wife.
=)
YES!! I Want Legendary Kits!
Flamethrower, Elexir Gun, omg yes!
Some say it is a legend, other say they have actually been there! For those who dare, I call it WvWvW
Very nice and polite way to say it mate, I would’ve said:
we don’t need open world pvp crap in gw2, play WvW like a man or gtfo, or what you can’t take it when you can’t just gank and grief the people questing for pve purposes.Dete ike, konoyaro, do aho.
man this is soo true. lol
What he said!
I would like to see more Cats….
Cats please!
What I mean is More Charrs and less Mice and Plants…. =)
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The Main Reason I believe you CANNOT check other people’s stats is because you really don’t need to…
(For Example)
Player (A) and Player (B) are both playing Warrior Classes, However, they both have different playstyles. This means they will both be looking for different (Traits), which as a result, they will both have different NEEDS when looking for Armor/Stats.
If Player (A) has Traits that give him tons of Power+Condition dmg, then why does he need more Armor/stats for what he already doesn’t lack?
Maybe Player (A) lacks Vitality and Toughness since he didnt choose (Traits) that give him those stat-bonuses. Which in that case, Player (A) who is playing warrior is most likely going after those stats for his armor.
Meanwhile.
Player (B) Lacks Power+Condition dmg, But has traits that covers him for Vitaility & Toughness. This means Player (B) will be more interested going after Power+Condition dmg Armor/stats to help him during combat.
So in theory:
Player (A) or Player (B) checking each other’s stats WONT help them in any way or form since both players have different NEEDS based on the traits and playstyle they have.
=) You can check out my (Guide) for more details on Combat/Armor/Traits/Weapons if you like Here:
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/game/players/GW2-Combat-system-101-Guide/first
Good luck
To be honest, We dont quite know 100% about how Agro works so just consider it a “Random factor”.
I dont know if you havn’t noticed but: There are No Tanks in this game.
So most likely Shared aggro. You want to coordinate "Control’ and “Support” with your team while contributing “Damage”. All professions are self-effeciant and do well in combat.
SO I wouldnt worry much about it. ArenaNet is tinkering with agro a lot so no one knows 100% how or where it goes. Again, consider it as “Random Shared Agro” as a factor for now and you’ll be fine.
Are you new to the game?
Ive never looked at it this way tbh
alrighty thanks! ill start an alt maybe or something
Also you can always game with me and my friends anytime you wish!
We also do lots of Training in combat for pvP and other crap.
You are welcome to join us! I’m ingame now =D
The purpose to play the game is because it’s fun…
Why did you level up to lvl80 in the first place? Did you enjoy the events and contents you where doing? If so then continue that and also try new professions out. Do what you like, what’s considered fun to you ingame.
However, if you are one of those who just grind stuff, this game has nothing to offer to keep you interested because it’s NOT that kind of game.
Get on and play the game for fun, do what u enjoy because the Endgame starts at level 1 and continues beyond.
Ranger just has so many problems, Anet just nerfed them, and I doubt they would do an entire overhaul on them. Which is what they need.
Check your ingame mail or whispers. lol
I’ll help you now and your friend if you want…
I’m sure I can help you and him out. =) Whisper me ingame and I’ll see what I can do.
Because there are No Tanks, No Healers, No DPS roles,
All professions can 100% Solo and do well in Group plays as long as the player understand how the 3 Combat mechanics functions.
Here is a Video to give you an idea how all 8 Professions would fight like:
Also you can check out this Next Video on how Damage/Control/Support combat mechanics functions during combat:
LMAO WHAT!?
Ranger happens to be one of the highest DPS profession in game.
It’s almost unfair.
My Ranger has good Support, Great Control, and fantastic DAMAGE…
If anything, Ranger needs to have it’s Damage Nerfed badly.
I just Dont use auto-attk…. -__-
If you are having a hard time figuring out which Professions you might be interested in, check out this video for some nice Combat examples on all 8 professions:
You may also check this (Guide) out on the Link Below:
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/game/players/GW2-Combat-system-101-Guide/first
Have fun! =)
I highly recommend you watch this video if you are new to GW2.
This video will show you the basics of how the Combat system functions:
This Next video will give you an idea of how ALL 8 Professions do combat.
You can use this as a guide to see which profession you might be interested to try out:
Once you finish those video
If you like, you may read the Written (Guide) for more details regarding Combat/Armor/Traits, etc here:
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/game/players/GW2-Combat-system-101-Guide/first
^-^ Good luck!
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Please NO! I like this game in 3rd person thank you.
And how exactly is having the (Option) to play in first person view going to stop you playing in 3rd person? O.o silly…
I Agreed =D
Would be fun for sure
I dont think there is a way to do that yet.
A believe ArenaNet did mention they will add it eventually though…
To be honest, I’m not 100% sure if it will help you during combat. I’m sure it’s helpful for Jumping puzzles though =)
Thanks for the video links, they were interesting. Yep thats my problem, i consider myself to be more than capable on my thief, but finding a group is much harder than it seems for other classes. sighs
The reason why is because many players still play GW2 with the same mindset of WoW or games with the Tank/Healer/DPS roles in mind which is a problem in GW2 since those roles dont exist.
Also, I wouldn’t do PUG dungoens with people who claim to be Support or DPS roles since they are purposly handicapping themselves in other aspects of fights. I do however, highly recommend you party up with friends from guild you are good at playing with and learn how to coordinate with good friends in any team given situation, but avoid PUGs if you can. Problem with playing with Random players is the fact that you’ll be dealing with majority and majority still dont know how to play this game or take advantage of this game’s combat.
It’s one thing to know the dungoens well, but it’s Another thing to actually know how the combat works and becoming an asset to a team.
For my runs, I generally avoid playing with Guardians, Warriors, and sometimes Elementalist due to the fact that players tend to go back to old school mindset and make themselves handicapped in party play.
If you found my 2 videos helpful, why dont you check out my Written (Guide) which explains it in better details? A friend of mine also posted Combo Fields and finishers u might be interested to look into:
https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/game/players/GW2-Combat-system-101-Guide/first
I hope all this helps. =)
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They are both equal. Its nice to have both but if you have to pick one, any would be fine as long as it helps you in survivability =)
Well, to get you started,
I highly recommend you check this video out to learn and understand how the Combat mechanics and core basics work. Be sure to watch the entire video, as for it will help:
Following after that, I recommend you check out this next video to get an “Idea” of how all professions play in combat. You can also use this video as a guide to help you pick and try out your first class to see if you enjoy it or not:
I hope this helps! Whisper me or PM me if you have any questions.
As of right now im at school but I will return home in 3hours so if you wish to meet up with me ingame, you are more than welcome to! =)
That’s the problem, ALL professions are 100% useful and valuable.
The issue isn’t that some professions are better than others for group or solo plays, the issue is there are too many bad players, and ignorant players who think that this game still follows the old formula of other mmorpgs combat system with Roles such as “Tanks/Healers/DPS”.
This video will give you an idea of how each professions play and their values in combat:
Another Video I highly recommend you check out that will show you exactly how the combat system works in such a way where playing all professions are useful.
I hope these videos will help you understand the basic core mechanics of the combat system and realize that it’s Not the professions but the player playing them.
You also should Note: Even if you are a great player, you’ll be teaming up with people who are really poor at playing and might blame you for their stupid mistakes that gets them killed in the first place… Just avoid those types of players if you can and play with friends.
I hope I was able to help you ingame on choosing professions.
=) Keep practicing on each one and see which professions will likely suite your playstyle.
Goodluck and let me know if u have any questions ingame so I can help ya out!
I started playing when the game was first released but haven’t touched it in a few months. I am going to start playing again but I want to focus on one profession for all areas of the game, WvW, sPvP, PvE, and questing.
Out of Warriors, Elementalists, Thiefs, Guardians, and Engineers, which profession is useful and wanted by guilds in all aspects of the game?
Whisper me ingame and I’ll help you with choosing professions.
I play all 8 professions. =)
First of all, NOBODY should tell you HOW to play your profession.
Except your party.
Being flexible, knowing which traits and utilities you can swap to cover different roles is KEY to group play, and you’re a selfish being if you refuse to comply because you don’t want to.
Now there is a limit to that of course, no one should ask you to go buy specific gear (unless you’re doing speedruns) to be effective, and probably the line should be drawn of asking for a trait respec (meaning it’s a heavy request, you might or might not comply).Remember that your freedom of enjoyment ends where someone else’s start. Sure, you can sometime lie, or refuse to bring specific weapons/utilities and get away with it, but thats basically being a duche to your team.
Being nice, flexible, talkative and available to bring or discuss what your team needs is what a GOOD teammate does.
This is 100% incorrect.
You choose Traits/Weapons/Utilities based on what works for you as a player.
It’s NOT someone’s job to babysit you for your lack of skills.
Everyone is self-effeciant in combat and the way the combat works is -
You and your team should coordinate “Control” and “Support” each other while contributing “Damage”. aka Damage/Control/Support
There are No roles. These are basic combat Mechanics which all professions have and must use to stay self-effeciant. You are no good to the team if you end up dying.
I’ve done enough dungeons to know how players who try to focus on a role, end up making me and some of my friends doing all the work since they lack of “Control” or “Support” or “Damage” (depending on what “role” they claim they play)
I do not mislead a player thinking there is a specific way to play or a specific role to fill. If you end up dying, it’s your fault and not your teams. If the group ends up failing, it’s the entire teams fault and not just yours.
You become an asset to the team if you are the one not dying.