Difference btw pve and pvp character - Guild Wars Forums

nimloth32 · Nov 19, 2005, 01:44 PM // 13:44

what is the difference btw pve and pvp (premade) character? Is there any advantage of pve character over pvp character? Is it advisable for me to just create a pvp character and gain skills using factions rather than going through quests and missions (pve)?

Damien · Nov 19, 2005, 02:48 PM // 14:48

IMO its best to make a pve character first, both to unlock the some skills to start with and to learn the game better.

Shimus DarkRaven · Nov 19, 2005, 04:21 PM // 16:21

The Difference is clear. PVP can only PVP; no PVE is allowed with a PVP-Only character <Like, whoa!> and seriously you can benefit from a PVE character because you unlock runes/skills and things for PVP characters if <and only IF> you decide to make one in the long run. The only "Really" good reason for making a PVP char, imho, is so you don't have explore in PVE to find all the arenas to fight in, and your char is already max level. But that's about it. I've never made a Pvp-only, as I pvp on my PVE chars. It works alot better when you have the game's skills unlocked for you to make different builds, not just pre-selected ones for a "quick" start into PVP that you'd only get from a PVP-char.

Hope this helped.

--The Shim

EternalTempest · Nov 19, 2005, 04:54 PM // 16:54

If you get good with the template builds, you can earn faction to unlock stuff to make your own customized pvp character.

I would still go though PvE. Faction is generally better spent on unlocking weapons mods / and runes and using PvE to unlock the skills. You will unlock much faster, 2/3 of all skills are avaiable from quests alone.

Shimus DarkRaven · Nov 19, 2005, 04:57 PM // 16:57

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Originally Posted by EternalTempest

If you get good with the template builds, you can earn faction to unlock stuff to make your own customized pvp character.

I would still go though PvE. Faction is generally better spent on unlocking weapons mods / and runes and using PvE to unlock the skills. You will unlock much faster, 2/3 of all skills are avaiable from quests alone.

I agree, overall. Except for when you absolutely have an urge to be max level and PVP "RIGHT THIS INSTANT" PVE is the choice for you. Just look at the quote I quoted from Tempest, it's exactly how I'd phrased it.

--The Shim

RotJ · Nov 19, 2005, 10:44 PM // 22:44

Is it possible to change the PvP gear of a PvP character without deleting and recreating him?

Shimus DarkRaven · Nov 19, 2005, 10:47 PM // 22:47

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Originally Posted by RotJ

Is it possible to change the PvP gear of a PvP character without deleting and recreating him?

Don't quote me but..

At the time, I don't think so. But you can use his faction to unlock new things, delete him, and remake with new unlockables. What's the hesitation though? PVP chars are deleteable and remakeable without much a fuss <or a time sink> So just explore different comboes.

--The Shim

RotJ · Nov 20, 2005, 02:48 AM // 02:48

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Originally Posted by Shimus DarkRaven

Don't quote me but..

At the time, I don't think so. But you can use his faction to unlock new things, delete him, and remake with new unlockables. What's the hesitation though? PVP chars are deleteable and remakeable without much a fuss <or a time sink> So just explore different comboes.

--The Shim

The hesitation comes from the fact that I tend to also use my PvP chars for storage space.

Weezer_Blue · Nov 20, 2005, 03:14 AM // 03:14

One can go everywhere, the other can only go in PvP areas.
One starts out going through the "Player vs Environment" game, the other is instantly level 20 and made for competition.
One can use unlocked items and skills, the other must use those available to him through PvE.

PvP character is easier... Because when you're in it for PvP, you don't want to be bothered with going through the terribly boring PvE experience a bajillion times.

Arturo02 · Nov 20, 2005, 04:52 AM // 04:52

one thing about unlocking items in pve that people overlook....

not only do you have to unlock the item mod, but to get the max mod unlocked, you have to find and unlock the max version.

And if you already unlocked the item in pve and it isn't a max mod, you can't upgrade it with faction to get the max version for pvp.

Let's say you unlock a staff wrapping of warding, +5 armor (7 being the max) in pve. Until you unlock a +6 or +7 you are stuck with a +5 max for a pvp char.

Nov 19, 2005, 01:44 PM // 13:44	#1
nimloth32 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Oct 2005 Guild: Celestial Order Profession: W/Mo	Difference btw pve and pvp character what is the difference btw pve and pvp (premade) character? Is there any advantage of pve character over pvp character? Is it advisable for me to just create a pvp character and gain skills using factions rather than going through quests and missions (pve)?

Nov 20, 2005, 03:14 AM // 03:14	#9
Weezer_Blue Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Just a Box in a Cage Guild: Hurry Up The Cakes [Oven]	One can go everywhere, the other can only go in PvP areas. One starts out going through the "Player vs Environment" game, the other is instantly level 20 and made for competition. One can use unlocked items and skills, the other must use those available to him through PvE. PvP character is easier... Because when you're in it for PvP, you don't want to be bothered with going through the terribly boring PvE experience a bajillion times. __________________

Nov 19, 2005, 02:48 PM // 14:48	#2
Damien Academy Page Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: A fairyland with roots in history Profession: Me/N	IMO its best to make a pve character first, both to unlock the some skills to start with and to learn the game better.

Nov 19, 2005, 04:21 PM // 16:21	#3
Shimus DarkRaven Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Titusville, PA <nowhere> Guild: KOD <Knights of the Dragonrose><Guild Officer> Profession: W/Mo	The Difference is clear. PVP can only PVP; no PVE is allowed with a PVP-Only character <Like, whoa!> and seriously you can benefit from a PVE character because you unlock runes/skills and things for PVP characters if <and only IF> you decide to make one in the long run. The only "Really" good reason for making a PVP char, imho, is so you don't have explore in PVE to find all the arenas to fight in, and your char is already max level. But that's about it. I've never made a Pvp-only, as I pvp on my PVE chars. It works alot better when you have the game's skills unlocked for you to make different builds, not just pre-selected ones for a "quick" start into PVP that you'd only get from a PVP-char. Hope this helped. --The Shim

Nov 19, 2005, 04:54 PM // 16:54	#4
EternalTempest Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: United States Guild: Dark Side Ofthe Moon [DSM] Profession: E/	If you get good with the template builds, you can earn faction to unlock stuff to make your own customized pvp character. I would still go though PvE. Faction is generally better spent on unlocking weapons mods / and runes and using PvE to unlock the skills. You will unlock much faster, 2/3 of all skills are avaiable from quests alone.

Nov 19, 2005, 10:44 PM // 22:44	#6
RotJ Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005	Is it possible to change the PvP gear of a PvP character without deleting and recreating him?

Nov 20, 2005, 04:52 AM // 04:52	#10
Arturo02 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: See that third planet from the sun? Guild: Sacred Forge Knights Profession: R/Me	one thing about unlocking items in pve that people overlook.... not only do you have to unlock the item mod, but to get the max mod unlocked, you have to find and unlock the max version. And if you already unlocked the item in pve and it isn't a max mod, you can't upgrade it with faction to get the max version for pvp. Let's say you unlock a staff wrapping of warding, +5 armor (7 being the max) in pve. Until you unlock a +6 or +7 you are stuck with a +5 max for a pvp char.