Guild Wars 2

I’d look for 2 professions that…
can offer a good variety of combo fields & finishers.
can offer a difference in range.
use different armor types.

IE – a Guardian and an Engineer: Engineer fights at range, throws out combo fields, Guardian is fighting at melee range (inside combo fields) and uses blast & whirl finishers. Guardian has boons & shouts to aid his buddy, Engi uses elixirs and med packs to aid his. Plus, they have different armor types which makes sharing drops easy.

gek.6041:

Side note: Why did Anet implement such system anyway? I can understand Account Bounded items but Soulbinded are just too far..

Soulbound items are nothing new to MMORPGs.

This is to control the in-game market by creating a risk:reward situation. If you could buy an exotic for 10g and use it for a month and then get tired of it and resell it on the market for no loss, exotics would lose a bit of their desireability, uniqueness, status, etc.

NevirSayDie.6235:

Wuffles.5319:

Seras.5702:

So basically everyone would bring Turret Kit. Drop all turrets, swap to other weapons, continue as usual. That’s way OP. Imagine if you could drop all 5 turrets and then still have access to your guns and 2 other utilities.

It’s not OP, we’re already so underpowered. Cmon.

Actually I agree, without overcharges, blast finishers or knockback on detonation (which I’m sure would have to be removed) you would basically have a kit with four weak damage adds.

Isn’t this basically part of the elite Supply Drop? A few turrets with no overcharge?

Penguin.5197:

Seras.5702:

I’m Batman.

No superpowers, just the know-how and means.

I would say batman would be part engie/warrior. Even without his gadgets he still knows how to fight. I think we are more like iron man, without tech we are screwed.

I’ll give you that one.

I just wanted to type “I’m Batman” and hear the gravelly voice in my head.

Sporadicus.1028:

I think we should keep the blind, make it a bigger radius, and lower the CD.

^ this exactly. I like the aoe blind, but the range is just awful. I don’t see the sense in having an aoe grapple on the same weapon bar as an aoe push-back. 1 or the other.

I’m Batman.

No superpowers, just the know-how and means.

So basically everyone would bring Turret Kit. Drop all turrets, swap to other weapons, continue as usual. That’s way OP. Imagine if you could drop all 5 turrets and then still have access to your guns and 2 other utilities.

Only reason I took it is cuz it’s a fairly easy craft to level 1-400 for XP.

Thanks everyone. General concensus is Supply Crate is the best, Elixir X is quite good but situational, and the golems are…fair. And golem suit is crap.

If you want to strip Supply Drop of turrets and make it truly supplies, then I think it needs to drop an Elixir Gun & Flamethrower that allies can pick up & equip a la ele’s conjured weapons. Maybe even a Tool Kit. It’d be a great group elite.

….Course, it’d be a waste for solo Engis.

Nope, ya need the turrets. Gotta have something that benefits a group & solo play.

Just about to hit lvl 30 and get my first elite skill. But I’ve read that Engi elites are kinda lame. Are the the Asuran elites better or worth using over the Engi elites?

I started stacking some Toughness on my gear. Never had to stack vit or tough so early with other classes, which is why I started this thread in the first place.

Which is more beneficial to Eng at <80? Vit or Tough?

gimmethegepgun.1284:

Moddo.7105:

Creld.8702:

I vote bacon form. Turn into delicious bacon that your enemies can’t bear to kill.

If you turned into bacon in front of me be prepared to be slapped on some toast with tomatoes and lettuce then Eaten all up. Even Vegetarians love bacon:) So life expectancy of bacon is a ton lower than anything else.

Which is still a higher life expectancy than Tornado.

LOL

But I do agree. We steal other spells already (Elixir U). Can’t our elite be unique?

Sylvari Engis are the weirdest imo. Haven’t seen one yet.

I think male Norn look goofy in light armor so any male Norn ele, mes, or necro (tho I see a lot of Norn male necro actually) looks weird. Can’t see a Norn boasting of his epic battles whilst donning a dress (robe!).

Asura warriors are weird lore-wise but honestly look great. Their attack animations are awesome too, watching a tiny guy whirling around in the air weilding a butter knife (ahem, greatsword).

I tried Engi early on and just couldn’t get into it.

Fast forward 6 months and I just rolled an Engi (lvl 20) and am having a blast. I think I needed to get familiar with GW2’s combat style and the nuances of damage avoidance/mitigation, etc. Now, the Engi offers a really fun and variable profession, instead of a headache with too many hobo sacks to choose from.

athuria.2751:

… But I would totally love getting a hammer to compliment my rifle in a power build though).

We are engineers after all. A hammer is a natural tool to have access to. I want a hammer.

personal aside: I want The Juggernaut in my toolbox at home

FT toolbelt for more burns
Pistol #2 for poison (from afar)
Pistol #3 for blind/confusion (as you close distance)
Pistol #4 for big damage and burn (up close)
swap to FT (throw in #5 blind if you need to)
FT #2 for big damage
Rocket Kick for big damage and burn
Rocket Boots for escape
Pistol #5 for kite
….let em burn down

While it’d be nice to hit 5 targets instead of 3, narrowing the cone would probably just make it even harder to hit your target. As it is, the kitten thing misses moving targets enough to annoy the crap outa me.

Sororita.3465:

I do get annoyed how easy some other classes are, i nearly have every stat combination possible at the exotic gear level and no matter what build/specialization i try it seems other classes can do it easier and better.

I get that feeling but think of it this way: Is there another class that do all of those things better by themselves? I mean, sure Guardian can boon stack better, and Warrior can straight-dps better, and Necro can condition stack better (debateable), and Mesmer can confuse better (both the debuff & just in general), and Ranger can shoot-n-scoot better…but that’s what they do best, that’s their forte.

The fact that Engi can do it all is what shines. That we can build for power, or condition, or group buff, or mobility, etc makes us a versatile & fun class. Sure, Warrior can out dps us, but can he stack conditions at all or be as mobile? No. Our strength is our ability to fit any niche. We might not have the biggest weapon, but we sure as hell have more.

Whether you agree with it or not, the simple reason is because of our access to weapon kits. If we equip 4 kits (6-9) we effectively have access to 5 weapons bars + 4 toolbelt skills. That’s more weapon sets that even elementalist. Of course, if you’re comparing those 2 you could say “yea, but ele’s ge to have access to their 6-8 utility skills in addition to attunement swapping.” True, but we make up for not having our 6-8 utilities by having our F1-F4 toolbelt. Same exact thing, only we get 1 more weapon set. I’d say we come out on top.

Now, we could also equip no kits. In which case, yes, it does suck a little. But our trade off is that we get our 6-8 utilities (like everyone else) but then 4 more utility skills (F1-F4) as well. “But Guardian has virtues!” Only 3 and they don’t synergize with their various builds as well as our chosen toolbelt skills. “Rangers have pets with 4 skills and they’re changeable!” True, but we don’t have to rely on the pet’s AI, inability to hit moving targets 100% of the time, and we don’t lose 40% of our damage output if our pet dies.

Weapon swapping would be sweet, but we’re not hindered because we can’t do it.

Haven’t gotten Tool Kit yet. Unlocked Elixir Gun cuz it seemed more fun and honestly, don’t know how to use Tool Kit. I hear great things about it but at a first glance nothing really stood out to me. Clarify?

Hmm…Didn’t even think of those. Lotsa great trait and skill synergy with Engi. I’m actually not used to this level of variety & useful traits. Despite the complaints on the forums about Engi, I gotta say, it’s refreshing (and a bit daunting) to have so many useful utilities, weapons, and traits. Going P/P doesn’t mean I’m pigeonholed into 1-2 builds. This is gonna take time, thought, and experimentation.

Thiefz.3695:

If I want to survive, I go P/S instead of P/P. The 4th option for shield is a knockback AND a missile defense. The 5th option is a block ( and you can get multiple blocks on it plus a stun) which will help you negate attacks. I also added toughness to assist with the damage I was getting…

I’ve considered this, but I haven’t done it cuz Pistol #4 just deals so much damage and I figure Glue Shot helps me kite (tho it doesn’t last very long does it?). Wish I could swap weapon sets between P/P & P/S for melee vs. ranged foes

Thiefz.3695:

Good luck.

Thanks.

1. reduce/remove knockdown from Rocket Boots escape.
2. make Glue Shot last longer
3. lower Gadget CDs
4. make Grenade #1 auto-target and path like arrows
5. move endurance regen trait lower in tree

Zoogy Chaos.8062:

I just want an elite skill that produces a mountable Mech >.>

Got me an Asuran Engi so….I got one o’ those.

I play 95% PvE and am coming from a Ranger main. I’m used to having access to a +run speed signet and massive endurance regen. So kiting and dodging are a piece of cake with Ranger. Not so for my little Engi. So…

What is the best way to increase my survivability whilst leveling? I can deal tons of damage, no sweat. But I’d like to gather up multiple mobs without having to pop heals all the time. How do I avoid/mitigate damage as an Engi??

note: I am running P/P with Elixir Gun, Flamethrower, and Elixir B (lvl 20 atm)

I run P/P and hate the ground-targeting for the grenade kit. FT is my joy. In PvE it’s fun to just burn down a group, aoe blind, then continue burning. I usually open with some P/P action until the mobs are in range, swap to FT and let em have it. True, you don’t get the utility you do with Grenades, but between my other skills and toolbelt, I’m fine.

This game is for me. Fun-centric play is better than gear-centric play. I don’t want to feel obligated to grind the same dungeon every day just for +5power. I want to enjoy leveling alts (which I do frequently) and playing through PvE maps without taking a hit on the challenge, fun, or drops (thanks auto-scaling!). I like 8 professions that each feel very different. I like being able to PvP at any level and hot-join matches as a casual PvPer. I like access to dungeons at multiple levels, not just max. I like no gear treadmill or dps-calculators for people who like to brandish their kitten. I like being able to join multiple guilds (personal friends, large active guild, PvP oriented, etc). I’m not saying I don’t have some complaints; what game is 100% perfect for anyone? But this game is for me.

Yea, do not miss that at all. Worst thing in GW1 was the map scraping for the title. My friend did it for Prophecies and got nothing but a title while i played the game and got drops (and had fun!). Like it waaay better now.

In my experience the only profession that is effective with a Scepter is a condition necro.

Situational for Guardian.
Every other weapon is better for Mesmer.
Ele…I have no experience with but all the chatter I read is for D/D or staff

I agree. My brand new Sylvari male mesmer (light armor) even looks weird in his armor, like he suddenly decided to sport an adult diaper (dumpy butt). I’m only level 9 so I might reroll as female. Male Sylvari have definite armor issues.

rynkusu.2035:

They honestly just need to improve upon the Maguuma Jungles, like the areas they had in Guild Wars 1. The one thing you get enough of is plains, even the Shiverpeaks feel like they don’t enough, but that’s just my opinion.

Maguuma jungle in GW1 was just paths thru a dense jungle, but the paths weren’t dense, just narrow with falling spiders. I like the GW2 jungles better. Dynamic terrain, windy vines you can run on, swamps and ponds and jungle oh my! I like it. Caledon is one of the most visually appealing places in GW2.

I like the idea a hide/unhide toggle for hobosacks.

Actually, I think it’s the only viable option since if we got customization options we’d likely get QQ from other professions about how unfair it is that we can uber-customize our toons (and probably from other engies too for having one more piece to work/pay for to customize).

That’s why I rolled Asura

Cero.5132:

On topic: Did you guys know, that engi was supposedly intended to be a third heavy armor class?

Yes. And I’ve read several times that players feel that Eng were designed for heavy armor, changed to medium, and then never retooled for it.

Having just started Eng I haven’t yet delved into the profession enough to weigh in on the subject, but it’s an interesting one.

Alts. You can roll a brand new toon for that, it’ll be super quick.

Yea this was a pain in the butt for me too. Died so many times in the courtyard. Even with Ranger pet-swapping & QZ rezzing I was able to get about 1-2 NPCs rezzed before I was focused and had to kite away. And then the NPCs would drop almost instantly. They were no help. Took me forever, but somehow I was eventually able to win, getting lucky and rezzing enough NPCs to keep the never-ending risen off me long enough to rez more NPCs and eventually down the Vets.

Choices are really only between Ranger and Engineer.

Ranger is very effective both melee and at range. Their survivability revolves around evasion (much like Guardian’s revolves around boons). Literal soldier similarity: commands a subordinate (pet), potential army (racial summon + hyena F2).

Engineer was designed as a mid-range fighter, but with no spells. It’s all gadgets and kits and elixirs. Literal soldier similarity: uses guns & artillery.

Asura: more interesting stories. much better racial abilities.

Human: females look better in armor. much better looking weapons (bigger).

Your weapons are going to be much smaller and less impressive as an Asuran. As a human Guardian your weapons like GS & hammer will look imposing.

Armor wise, if you’re thinking of having a sexy female toon, it won’t be Asuran. They’re pint-sized and often adorable. But never sexy. Human female mesmer will rock some skimpy light armor better than female Asuran. If you’re planning on both being male then you’re fine either way.

My vote: Human Guardian & Asuran Mesmer

Warrior. It’s the universally accepted easiest class to play and deal lotsa damage with. Can use lots of weapons (including longbow).

Entangle is quite nice now. Scales with stats and has a pretty large aoe zone. I use Entangle almost exclusively for those “o crap” moments.

RaO isn’t bad, straight damage boost for me since I only really PvE. I can see the stability being more useful in PvP. I use it underwater all the time of course.

Elite Spirit is clunky and undependable. He never comes out to play.

As a Ranger I’ll sometimes bring out my Sylvari hound elite. Gives me a small army with Hyena F2.

Yea I noticed that too. Thought I was going crazy because it’s an obvious change to a mechanic that was once publically changed and now has been stealthily re-changed. I’m happier with this now, but it makes me wonder what other stealth changes they make when they say “down for routine maintenance only.”

female – #1
male – #3 & #7

Pedra.4381:

wefal.8426:

Why Asura haven’t conducted experiment on other races? And I’m not talking about researching, but on invasive experiments like the first meeting between Asura to Sylvari.

Who said we’ve not?

Where do you think Quaggan and Char backpacks come from?

LOL nice…

+1 vote for Quojo the Necro. Reminds me of Voodoo and Ouija Boards

Fits the rules, but sounds like an asuran horse. 5/10 sry

Flixx Gatebuster (female engineer) i gotta give all my toons last names. they have a mama & dada out there somewhere!!

GrandmaFunk.3052:

mantis.6459:

Playing a game just to “have fun” and pass the time is not my idea of a good game.

you could’ve simply posted that, it explains everything about your position.

this isn’t the kind of game you’re looking for. I’m sorry if you feel you’ve been “tricked” into buying it.

better luck with your next purchase.

^Pretty much what he said. It’s a game, so the overriding reason you’re playing it is to have fun. That’s what games are for. You’re talking about what motivation is there for you in-game to continue making it fun. And that is all personal preference. Unfortunately for you, Anet’s idea and yours aren’t the same. But you’re in luck. kitten near every other MMORPG out there has got what you want: endless gear grinds, and progression, and stat increases, and bigger numbers, and things to grow your kitten.

Good luck.

Gelltor.3015:

I don’t know,I like the longbow atm anyway,the long range=more damage is a concept I like.

Me too. Unfortunately, as it stands now it’s more akin to “less damage the closer you are” as opposed to “more damage the farther you are.” Does that make sense lol?

What I mean is that instead of being rewarded for dealing damage at long range, we’re penalized for shooting at close range. The damage output inside of the farthest tier is too low. I like the idea, forcing us to use LB as a true ranged weapon. But it falls flat in execution. Hence why I think a chain would work better. Maintain the LB slow rate of fire but give it an attack chain that could include the distance:damage aspect in 1 chain-link.

Lightening is the only field type that is available to a single profession (ele). Dark can only be done by thieves and necros. Other than that, all other combo fields have at least 3 professions that can lay them down. And engineer has access to more field types than probably any other profession (even ele).

…having said that, I’d love an electrical mine combo field. Seems to make a lot of sense for engineers.

I always thought that your underwater and land skillbars were completely independent of each other. Never noticed a swapping of skills. Go underwater, set your bar just like you would on land. Next time you dive in your bar will be the same as it was when u set it underwater.

They’re 2 completely independent bars.