Ritualist or Dervish? - Guild Wars Forums

Healinglord pm · Feb 15, 2007, 10:42 PM // 22:42

Im making a new PvE character but I can't decide between Riualist or Dervish.

- But the reason im confused is I heard both of those Professions are getting skill nerfs.

Kid Divinity · Feb 15, 2007, 10:53 PM // 22:53

It always comes down to preference.

They both got nerfed a little, recently, but, after some minor adjustments, they're still both effective.

Sofonisba · Feb 15, 2007, 10:54 PM // 22:54

They are both great professions, in PvP and PvE. They are so different to play, that they are hard to compare though.

Ritualists: summoning spirits, holding items, casting spells, destroying spirits...

Dervish: melee, enchant-heavy, aoe attacks...

I guess both have been "nerfed" in some ways, but there are also no guarantees for any profession in the future.

I enjoy them both, but I think I prefer the rit in regular play, the dervish for soloing.

Kook~NBK~ · Feb 15, 2007, 10:54 PM // 22:54

Any nerfs or buffs for any profession won't be for a while, as they've just finished a big skills balance, so it shouldn't be a factor in deciding.

Healinglord pm · Feb 16, 2007, 01:08 AM // 01:08

well which one is able to make more cash?

Tiny Killer · Feb 16, 2007, 01:36 AM // 01:36

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Originally Posted by Healinglord pm

well which one is able to make more cash?

If you want to make money, make a warrior.

Toutatis · Feb 16, 2007, 04:07 AM // 04:07

If you want to make more cash, go for a Ritualist. By the time you finish all the available quests on the first half of Shing Jea Island (before Seitung Harbor) you'll have 3-4 platinum in your coffers. And considering that's something that only takes about 2 to 2 1/2 hours, it's quite a haul for such a short and low level section of the game.

MrTumnus · Feb 16, 2007, 02:40 PM // 14:40

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I made a dervish mainly because of the Avatars, they are good elites to bring along for their bonuses and their looks (though Melandru is a too risky for my taste, especially if I die). Later on, I found I liked the dervish as a secondary/primary tank in other missions for its ability to attack adjacent enemies.

I've never used the Ritualist as an offensive caster (outside of Shing Jea Island), but I know it is very useful as a healer/supporter in many parties. My rit is currently in training (probably somewhere between level 13 and 15) and is camped out in the area just after the consulate docks mission.

SotiCoto · Feb 16, 2007, 03:19 PM // 15:19

I suppose the real question is this:

Would you sooner start in Istan or Shing Jea Island?

Or perhaps:
Would you sooner play an Elonian or a Canthan?

Personally.... I'd go with Ritualist. I like weird and kewky things, and Ritualists are both of those. Not only that, but they make good subsidiary healers, aren't too bad on spell-attack either... AND I prefer Cantha to Elona...

But then again, if you can afford it, why not get an extra character slot and make both?

Painbringer · Feb 16, 2007, 03:55 PM // 15:55

Ritualist gets my 1st vote just because there are so many different ways to play it. (Healer, Support, Channeler, and my favorite Barrager (I just love splinter weapon with barrage)

If you still can not decide and flip a coin

Good luck – there is no wrong answer

Ole Man Bourbon · Feb 16, 2007, 05:18 PM // 17:18

Ritualists have better armor.

Rts are better overall IMO.

Crystal Alice · Feb 17, 2007, 02:53 AM // 02:53

personally, i love playing as a ritualist. i like to play as a caster, and a ritualist can be an effective healer while also being a pretty good damage dealer. factions' characters are really easy to level up when they first start out.

and it's true that rits have really unique and cute armor

Feb 15, 2007, 10:42 PM // 22:42	#1
Healinglord pm Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: X Legion of Doom X Profession: Mo/E	Ritualist or Dervish? Im making a new PvE character but I can't decide between Riualist or Dervish. - But the reason im confused is I heard both of those Professions are getting skill nerfs.

Feb 15, 2007, 10:53 PM // 22:53	#2
Kid Divinity Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2006 Guild: Zydian Coven Profession: Rt/E	It always comes down to preference. They both got nerfed a little, recently, but, after some minor adjustments, they're still both effective.

Feb 15, 2007, 10:54 PM // 22:54	#3
Sofonisba Desert Nomad Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Guild: The Black Hand Gang [BHG] and The Black Helm Gang [BHeG]	They are both great professions, in PvP and PvE. They are so different to play, that they are hard to compare though. Ritualists: summoning spirits, holding items, casting spells, destroying spirits... Dervish: melee, enchant-heavy, aoe attacks... I guess both have been "nerfed" in some ways, but there are also no guarantees for any profession in the future. I enjoy them both, but I think I prefer the rit in regular play, the dervish for soloing.

Feb 15, 2007, 10:54 PM // 22:54	#4
Kook~NBK~ Grotto Attendant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: A little chalet outside Drok's Guild: Natural Born Killaz	Any nerfs or buffs for any profession won't be for a while, as they've just finished a big skills balance, so it shouldn't be a factor in deciding.

Feb 16, 2007, 01:08 AM // 01:08	#5
Healinglord pm Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: X Legion of Doom X Profession: Mo/E	well which one is able to make more cash?

Feb 16, 2007, 04:07 AM // 04:07	#7
Toutatis Walking Wiki Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Isle of Medication Guild: Visitors from Aranna [VFA] Profession: Me/E	If you want to make more cash, go for a Ritualist. By the time you finish all the available quests on the first half of Shing Jea Island (before Seitung Harbor) you'll have 3-4 platinum in your coffers. And considering that's something that only takes about 2 to 2 1/2 hours, it's quite a haul for such a short and low level section of the game.

Feb 16, 2007, 02:40 PM // 14:40	#8
MrTumnus Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2006 Profession: Mo/R	[skill]Avatar of Balthazar[/skill][skill]avatar of dwayna[/skill][skill]avatar of melandru[/skill][skill]avatar of lyssa[/skill][skill]avatar of grenth[/skill] I made a dervish mainly because of the Avatars, they are good elites to bring along for their bonuses and their looks (though Melandru is a too risky for my taste, especially if I die). Later on, I found I liked the dervish as a secondary/primary tank in other missions for its ability to attack adjacent enemies. I've never used the Ritualist as an offensive caster (outside of Shing Jea Island), but I know it is very useful as a healer/supporter in many parties. My rit is currently in training (probably somewhere between level 13 and 15) and is camped out in the area just after the consulate docks mission.

Feb 16, 2007, 03:19 PM // 15:19	#9
SotiCoto Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Drazach Thicket Guild: Temple of Zhen Xianren [Sifu]	I suppose the real question is this: Would you sooner start in Istan or Shing Jea Island? Or perhaps: Would you sooner play an Elonian or a Canthan? Personally.... I'd go with Ritualist. I like weird and kewky things, and Ritualists are both of those. Not only that, but they make good subsidiary healers, aren't too bad on spell-attack either... AND I prefer Cantha to Elona... But then again, if you can afford it, why not get an extra character slot and make both?

Feb 16, 2007, 03:55 PM // 15:55	#10
Painbringer Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Minnesota Guild: Black Widows of Death Profession: W/Mo	Ritualist gets my 1st vote just because there are so many different ways to play it. (Healer, Support, Channeler, and my favorite Barrager (I just love splinter weapon with barrage) If you still can not decide and flip a coin Good luck – there is no wrong answer

Feb 16, 2007, 05:18 PM // 17:18	#11
Ole Man Bourbon Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Atlanta Guild: GONG Profession: W/E	Ritualists have better armor. Rts are better overall IMO.

Feb 17, 2007, 02:53 AM // 02:53	#12
Crystal Alice Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2006 Guild: VILE Profession: Mo/	personally, i love playing as a ritualist. i like to play as a caster, and a ritualist can be an effective healer while also being a pretty good damage dealer. factions' characters are really easy to level up when they first start out. and it's true that rits have really unique and cute armor