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Leveling a ranger

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Would this be a good all around leveling build. By leveling I mean exploring, hearts, events, and personel story.

Would use axe/torch (aoe) + short bow (single target) . Heal: troll u , utilitys: signet of the hunt, whatever else you want, ulti: RaO or spirit.

For traits go 10 WS, 10 skirmishing, and 10 BM for the first 40 levels.

Thanks if you know something better please let me know. Only level 20 at the moment.

Ranger main

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Hey guys so I just came back after 8 months. I have not played very much at all. So I have came back now and decided to make a ranger for my main to take to 80.

First question, which race would be best for ranger. This is mainly a question on looks. Which looks better in medium armor? My favorite medium armor is the templar/rugged armor. The races I am considering are norn, human, and sylvari.

Also can anyone point me in the direction for new ranger guide/leveling guide.

And in general what do you guys think of your rangers.

Thanks

Lvling a alt

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Alright if you want to power level with crafting have about 80 gold and go to gw2crafts.net

warrior or engineer?

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I can’t decide which to level up. I mean I do like the idea of a great sword with warrior and nice plate armor. Not to mention great swords have the best skins in the game(twighlight mmmmmm).

But engineer is also very cool with all the kits and perma swiftness is straight awesome.
Bad thing is rifles and pistols do not look that great especially on asura, which not sure if I should change to human.

Which one would you guys recommend for all the modes in general: pve, pvp, and wvw.

Thanks for your input guys.

After long break what class should I pick?

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Necro and engi are really strong in the PvP meta at this time. But I think engi still lacks on PvE.

Need guidence

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Hey guys I am newish. Would like to take a class to 80 soon to see what all gw2 has to offer. Can you guys suggest a class to do this with. Will be mainly WvW small groups and some dungeon groups if I can.

Thanks for your response. Oh ya I do not like: ele, Mesmer, or ranger. And guardian seems too slow and defensive for me.

Help with engineer

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So I have been doing some testing in PvP to decide which class to take to 80 for WvW and endgame stuff. I have about 100 games on my engineer right now.

I run a 30/10/0/20/10 build with rabid ammy, P/S, healing turret, grenades, bombs, and a elixer. I just feel like i get killed without doing much damage. I use my blast finishers and shield to try to stay alive. Only thing that really helps is big ol bomb sometimes. What should I do differently?

Should I keep trying or just roll my thief, warrior, necro, or guardian to take to 80. Thanks for the feedback.

which class to 80

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So I want to take a character to 80, but I just can’t decide which to do it with. I want to experience all the gw2 has to offer, such as make a legendary ,do dungeons, WvW, and explore.

I only really have enough time to focus on one character for all of this. Which would be the best to put my time in.

Thanks

To be a Thief?

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Hey guys so I bought gw2 right when it came out. Rolled a thief, played for 2 weeks then stopped until now. But, I am getting back into the game and I am not sure if thief is the right proff.

I have never gotten a character to 80 so I really want to do that, and work on a legendary and WvW to really get in the full game. I am just not sure thief is the class to do that with. I absolutely love P/D and LOVE the shadow arts tree(every spec I take 30). Been testing them out in PvP (actually been testing all the classes in pvp).

I hear that P/D just isn’t a viable spec, and I tried D/P and S/D but it just feels like I do no damage in those specs.

So what do you think should I take my thief to 80 or should I try with a different class. I would like something that is decent in PvE also not just WvW. I like mobility, sustainability, general fun.

Thanks for your help. What do you guys who main thiefs alt?

Class for pvp/wvw

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Hey guys coming back from a really long break. Looking for a class that is good in pvp and eventually wvw. I narrowed it down to warrior, ranger, thief, and necro.

Which one do you guys recommend. I have a little experience on them, but not very much. Thanks for your feedback.

newish player classes

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So guardian is a good choice. Do they have a 25% run speed signet because that always helps travelling. Might make a necromancer they seem pretty cool, how are they?

newish player classes

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Hey guys so I bought the game back when it was first released, but decided to give it some time to grow and evolve. I decided to come back to give it another shot to try to get in to it.

I have a few questions on class suggestions. The classes I am most interested in are necromancer, guardian, engineer, and warrior. Out of those classes what is the best choice.

Of course there is really 3 modes I understand which are PvE, WvW, and PvP. PvP doesn’t really matter because you can pvp at level 1. But out of the classes I suggested which is the best to take to level 80 to endgame PvE and WvW.

Thanks for your help guys.

How to: get the most from your Nvidia GPU, high end PC and GW2

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I just completed my first build. Was wondering what settings you guys think it will run GW2 at.

Specs are:
>cooler master storm enforcer /w Front: 200mm led fan(intake), Back: 120mm fan(out), Top: 200mm fan (out), and CPU fan: cooler master 212 evo (pushing through radiator to back fan).
>Asus P8z77-V LK Mobo
>intel 3750k i5 cpu
>gigabyte Nvidia 760 2GB 3xwindforce gpu
>antec HCG 620w modular PSU
>samsung 120gb SSD
>windows 7 ultimate OS
>asus LED 23" monitor
>8gb ddr3 1600 memory
Build cost around 1150-1200 USD

Thanks for your input.

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Important race question

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My question is merely cosmetic. Between charr and asura. Which looks the best in light armor. Leveling isn’t a problem I can always just craft to 80 if need be.

Important race question

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So I have settled on necromancer for my class. I have a level 40 asuran necro.

But my question is should I stay asuran or make a CHARR, also male or female. Which is more necro. Also which one looks better in light armors.

Thanks

pvp builds

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What are the go to pvp engineer builds these days?

Thanks for the feedback.

new engi super fun

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If flamethrower is so bad can you please recommend a build that is newish engineer friendly. I like damage and I like surviving lol.
BTW mostly solo PvP hot joins. Maybe you could show me a dueling build and a 4v4 or 5v5 build thanks.
Thank you guys.

new engi super fun

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So I made my first engineer about 3 days ago. I have been mostly PvPing with him. I tried a few builds and what not, but never could really get the hang of it.

And then bam I just started messing around myself and found the flamethrower. I am new so not sure if its not that good or whatever, but I just had a great time for about 3 hours just straight pvping with flamethrower.

The build I used was 10/30/0/20/10. I used elixer H for heal, utilitys were flamethrower, elixer s, and net turret. ulti supply crate. used rampagers ammy and forge sigils.

Pretty much could just immob the crap out of people and burn them. But I was probably playing against bad players. Can’t say much I am new and bad myself. Still super fun.

solo hot join pvp builds

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Hey guys picking up the engineer for the first time. I would really appreciate if some experienced engineers could post me some of the best solo hot join pvp builds.

Maybe a description of how to use them would be nice also.
Thanks for your help.

hows engineer

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So I have been looking for a main character to pve, wvw, and pvp with. Can you experienced engineers give me some feedback on the gameplay style/viability of the engineer class as a whole.

I will be doing mostly solo pve, maybe some dungeon running if I ever find a good guild. Also solo pvp/wvw.

Thanks for the feedback.

Cant decide. . .

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Have been trying to decide for about 2 weeks now which class to level up. I have narrowed it down to necro, mesmer, thief, and ranger.

Please help I only have time for one at the moment. would like to hit 80 and see if there is stuff to do. By the way each class is already at 40ish.

Thanks, would be great if you could post some reasons/logic for your response.

Class feedback

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Well to be completly honest pretty much all I have done is solo PvE and some PvP. I would like to be strong in both solo play and group. Also I will probably get into WvW sometime or another.

Between condition and power I like both.

Class feedback

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Hello, just getting back into guild wars 2. Needing some advice on class choices. I have a thief, necro, and mesmer all level 40.(used crafting mostly on them lol) Anyways I can’t just seem to decide.

Which of these three classes is the best decision to continue to 80 because I only have the time for one of them. Looking at PvE, solo, groups/dungeons, and WvW. Since you can instantly be any class at 80 in PvP that doesn’t matter.

Thanks for your input. Also which ever class you advise could you post a build for leveling and such.

PvP build

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Hello I am pretty new to necro. Just hit level 40. Thought I would do a little PvP for a couple days to get out of leveling for a bit.

I understand there are 2 builds power or conditions. Which one is better for solo queing for PvP. And can you post a build and some tactics/advice for the build. Thanks

mesmer vs necro pve

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So I was wondering which class is “better” when it comes to PvE. (solo, dungeon, and wvw) I already play a mesmer in pvp (tried necro, but I just can’t seem to do good.)

In pve I usually play either power greatsword or condition staff with a sword/pistol on my mesmer. Thank you for your insight on this subject.

mesmer pve

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Hey guys so I really like playing my mesmer in pvp. I would like to know if mesmer is good in pve too. Solo, group, dungeon, wvw.

Thanks for the info. might just main my mesmer for both.

sPvP builds

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Hey guys so I just came back to guild wars 2. I have been switching between all the classes seeing which class I like the best for PvP. Right now I am trying out a thief.

Could some of you experienced thieves help me out with some pvp builds. And which one is the “best” to you. Thanks for your help.

So I finally figured it out

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So I have had this game since launch. Quit about 3 weeks after launch and just came back. After I came back I have been doing so much research on classes because I didn’t know how PvP and PvE worked. (Assumed it was like WoW same gear for both.)

Anyways just found out you can PvP in the mists with any character with the best stats at level 1. I was so worried about choosing a class because I didn’t know PvE and PvP are totally seperate. So now I can make a PvE class, and make whatever classes I want to PvP with.

If my thoughts on this is incorrect please let me know, but I am pretty sure all you get for higher level in PvP is cooler looking gears with same stats.

Coming back can't decide

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Alright I just came back after quitting after launch. I decided on 2 classes when a came back. Either the necro or mesmer. But for the life of me I can not decide on which to level and main.

I only have time to level one class, because of work and family life. So I would really like your opinions on which of these two classes in general are more enjoyable. Mostly be doing solo PvE other then to gear and events, and solo PvP unless I get good and find a guild.

Thanks for your opinions. I understand the game and the classes pretty well. But I am still new so probably only 10% of these 2 classes. Please list why you believe or feel either class is a better choice in general.

Thank you.

mesmer or necro

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So I just came back to guild wars after quitting at launch. had a 40 thief. I have decided to play a scholar class this time, and narrowed it down to mesmer or necro.

But since I would be considered very new to the game still I would like your guys help deciding which to main to level 80. What are the pros and cons of each class.

I will more then likely be soloing a majority of the time so you can answer in that regards too.
Pretty much which class is more enjoyable in general.
Thanks

Necro low level build

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Hey guys so I just came back after quitting at launch. I played a condition thief to 40ish before stopping when the game first dropped.

I thought I would give the necromancer a shot since in every other rpg I have ever play I have either played the dark caster or dark assassin.
Questions:
1) Is necro a good choice for a class in general. I mean are they good at solo PvE, PvP, and group play. Or do other classes blow them out of the water and they are totally dismissed.
2) I got my first necro to level 11 what is the best leveling build at a low level. I plan to run a condition type build once I get to 30ish. If that is my plan which class shines the most at this.
3) Are any of the summons worth a slot or are they just total crap and have no place in a utility slot.

Thanks for the answers guys. Also if you can tell me anymore about the necro it would be most helpful because pretty much what I have read thus far is pretty disheartening.

Solo class

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Hey guys just coming back to GW2 after a long break. So back when the game first came out I didn’t really get into it much. But I thought I would come back and give it another shot.

I am looking for a class that does good solo because I will probably be solo in both PvE and PvP most the time. The classes I picked to choose from are necro, ele, mesmer. Since my toon at launch was a thief thought I would go with a more magic role.

Thanks for the help. In every other mmo/rpg I have played I rolled a dark mage/deathknight. But I am not sure if the necro of guild wars 2 is just plain bad or if they can be good.

Choosing a mage

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Hello guys, I just came back to GW2 after a long break. Before my main was a thief, but I never got to far into the game. I am looking to roll a magic class. The choses are mesmer, ele, or necro. I just can’t seem to decide and I want to take one to max level and main.

Could you guys maybe give me some pros and cons of each. And maybe a general overview. Like I heard mesmer is like a mage/thief, ele is your standard wizard, and necro does condition damage.

Thanks for the insight on this subject.

Also could you post a PvE build for which ever one you suggest.

ele vs necro

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So I just came back to guild wars 2 today. Before I left I had a level 43 thief. I am looking to make a caster type character.

Need some help deciding between necro and ele. Which is better for PvE, PvP. I remember a lot of people complaining that necros were really bad before I left. Has there been any buffs to the necro?

Thanks for your help.

leatherworking leveling

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so buy the rare insignias from vendor then make armor sell. Then do it again pretty much lol

leatherworking leveling

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Does anyone know the most cost effective way to level leatherworking. Do you just make the items that are orange for your tier then discover with the insignias or is there a better way. I will probably be buying a lot of ingredients from the TP so does anyone know a rough price range I will be spending?

Or point me to a good guide for it.
Thanks guys

Guild Wars 2 NEW Cooking 1-400 Guide / Fast Leveling

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Hey man what gives I have been following this guide but I have already spent like 1 gold almost getting from 0 to 75. Am I missing something or what.

Theif ( Medium) Armor Appearance List?

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where is the pvp locker at in the heart of the mist?

Anyone able to recommend a PvE Build?

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So far I have put points in deadly arts, shadow arts, and trickery. This gives me a quicker steal, I also poison and deal damage while stealing. Also good bleed damage. It also gives you 15 inititive and stealthing skills give you inititive also. The extra power also gives you a decent backstab because you will be in stealth a lot.

So far it has worked pretty good. I use D/D and P/D with: Heal: hide in shadows, Utility: shadow refuge(don’t leave home with out it), caltrops, and shadow sig for speed, Ultimate: thieve’s guild works good just incase. Sometimes blinding powder if I know I don’t have to do much running, but that +25% run speed is so nice.

General D/D leveling

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See thats what I am thinking full trickery and then acrobatics or power and shadow arts. Also this way you will have some good +healing for malice or hide in shadows, and a bit of defence so you can take a hit.

Because very very rarely do I actually face a single mob in world hearts or events. And even if I do I destroy them in 2 LDBs and a HS.

Keep your thief tactics coming guys.

General D/D leveling

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It is pure 20% increase when your targets health is below 50%. So once you backstab the mob your HS will hit for 20% more dmg on regular mobs. But on champions and such this skill is really good because even after their health is below 50% they last for a while.

General D/D leveling

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What trait does insta shadow step when CCed that sounds super powerful for PvP. Only thing bad I think is the trickery line reduces steal CD and some buffs. But the exact opposite deadly arts tree has a bunch of good traits for steal too.

Don’t really think a Power/condition/shadow arts build would work because you either go bleeds with LDB or straight dmg with C&D+backstab+HS. Guess you can’t have your cake and eat it too.

Also I would rather go with executioner(+20% dmg when mob is below 50% hp) than 100% crit when stealthed. But to each their own.

25% Movement Passive

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Thats dumb. I have been seeing the same thing. Running around super fast then boom enter combat and slow again. And it doesn’t seem to work while strafing either.

General D/D leveling

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So guys for general leveling purposes with D/D are you guys going to condition/shadow arts/ acrobatics route (aka DoT them up, and dodge and stealth to watch them bleed. This is the more defensive route I am guessing. Using either P/D for more stealth and bleeding goodness. Or SB for a general fast escape/AOE multi mob weapon. Also with this you will have quick CD on your steal skill. But a lot of steal improvements are in the power tree go figure. Something like 0/0/30/20/20.

Or something like power/crit/shadow arts route (aka stealth backstab BOOM CRIT hs dead). Of course using SB on switch for multiple mobs/events. 25/30/15/0/0

I am having trouble deciding between them. What do you guys think, and what variation of traits do you guys use. I am not a pistol whip kind of guy I feel its slow and rather be jumping around and stealthing like a mad man.

Thanks for reading and any feed back would be great. Remember this is not PvP or dungeons, this is just for general world leveling.

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Stick to thief?

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Thanks for the replies guys. I made a warrior and they seem slow and I died multiple times between the levels of 1-15 so maybe I am doing it wrong. But on my thief I pretty much never die with shadow refuge and caltrops.

Thief is just so fast with so many evasive/stealth/blinding moves. I see now that I love being able to control my fights and DB everything and stealth and watch them bleed to death. The mobility of the thief is unmatched and super enjoyable. Plus I can summon 2-3 of my buddys to destroy things.

Does necro do that just with constant undead and bleeds without the mobility?
Thanks guys

Stick to thief?

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So I have been playing thief since I had the game. He is level 35 right now. (I know I am slow at leveling). I don’t know if I should stick with him or make a warrior or guardian. I will probably only take one proff to max level. Just need help deciding. I know warrior is a berserker type, guardian is paladin type, and thief is sneaky rogue type but I just don’t know from a higher level perspective.
Any help with this decision would be great.

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Thanks for the reply neo. Ya guess your right I guess I really like the look of greatswords so maybe Ill try leveling my warrior or ranger.

My necros only level 11 so maybe I just need to put some more time into him.

But everytime I start playing something else I come back to my thief just because I always used a stealth class. But in this game stealth is a bit different. have to give up a lot of stuff to be able to be in stealth a lot.

help deciding on class

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Alright guys I have a level 30 thief. He is pretty fun, but I really like soloing and seeing how much I can handle. Not sure if the thief is that good at this.

The other two classes I have been playing are necro, ranger, and warrior.

I just can’t seem to chose and I would like to quit alting so much. necro seems lackluster. Low damage and pets die so fast.

Ranger is pretty good with shortbow/greatsword. Pet does decent.

I am looking for a good all around class for solo/exploring, PvP
Thanks guys

Let's see some thief pics

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Very good looking stuff so far guys. Gotta love the ninja look.
@Ninewonderz: hey man what dye is pure black. All I have is the stupid ebony and its grayish. And where do you get dyes.

Let's see some thief pics

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Show off your thief