Prophecies Sightseeing - Guild Wars Forums

Lyram · Apr 12, 2012, 04:22 AM // 04:22

I've only dabbled in the game since launch. But with GW2 on the horizon, and having read the two novels, I would love to wander around Prophecies and EotN to take in the world. I don't really care about HoM, since it's a grind I'm not prepared to take.

So this week I've started a Me/E and a Mo/E in pre-searing. And they just don't feel right to me. My most successful characters in other games have been ranged casters and healers. I'm not a pet fan, usually. So I'm sitting here staring at character creation wondering what to make. Is there an Elementalist build for PvE that's got some decent defensive tools?

HanSolo · Apr 12, 2012, 05:24 AM // 05:24

You just need to try each profession for yourself until you find one that YOU like.

HigherMinion · Apr 12, 2012, 05:48 AM // 05:48

Yes.

http://www.gwpvx.com/Build:E/A_Assas...e_Elementalist

This is the best build for an elementalist. Enjoy.

depeche · Apr 12, 2012, 06:26 AM // 06:26

Lyram, you are only in presearing.

You only have a glimpse of what both characters can do.
Your skills at this point are very limited, it will open up after searing.

I recommend you play a character at least till Lions Arch before deciding if it will fit you or not.

kumdori · Apr 12, 2012, 06:58 AM // 06:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by HigherMinion

Yes.

http://www.gwpvx.com/Build:E/A_Assas...e_Elementalist

This is the best build for an elementalist. Enjoy.

that build requires 3 campaigns and time spent grinding titles... not really what he's going for. Earth magic is your best bet for defense, but everything but fire is good at it to some degree.

If you can get heroes, get them. In any case just hide behind guys and nuke.

/elementalist

Rhododendron · Apr 12, 2012, 12:33 PM // 12:33

Sightseeing Postcards!
Make a warrior! Thick armor, no need to run around and dodge hits!

Quaker · Apr 12, 2012, 02:03 PM // 14:03

You might find it better to make an E/x rather than an x/E. The earth Ele has the most defensive abilities. The water Ele is into slowdowns. The fire Ele is direct and AoE damage. The Air Ele is good for spike damage.
My Ele builds were mostly all E/Mo - the Mo was just for the Rez and wasn't used other than that.

Lyram · Apr 12, 2012, 05:08 PM // 17:08

Thank you for the helpful replies! An earth/air elementalist might give me the right combination of abilities for a workable early-game build. And it seems like a smiting monk might be viable in terms of tools at hand. The play style might be interesting, too.

Apr 12, 2012, 04:22 AM // 04:22	#1
Lyram Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Mar 2011	Prophecies Sightseeing I've only dabbled in the game since launch. But with GW2 on the horizon, and having read the two novels, I would love to wander around Prophecies and EotN to take in the world. I don't really care about HoM, since it's a grind I'm not prepared to take. So this week I've started a Me/E and a Mo/E in pre-searing. And they just don't feel right to me. My most successful characters in other games have been ranged casters and healers. I'm not a pet fan, usually. So I'm sitting here staring at character creation wondering what to make. Is there an Elementalist build for PvE that's got some decent defensive tools?

Apr 12, 2012, 06:26 AM // 06:26	#4
depeche Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Holland Guild: Twenty in Sword Magic [oP] Profession: R/Mo	Lyram, you are only in presearing. You only have a glimpse of what both characters can do. Your skills at this point are very limited, it will open up after searing. I recommend you play a character at least till Lions Arch before deciding if it will fit you or not. Last edited by Calista Blackblood; Apr 12, 2012 at 06:52 AM // 06:52..

Apr 12, 2012, 12:33 PM // 12:33	#6
Rhododendron Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2009 Profession: Rt/	Sightseeing Postcards! Make a warrior! Thick armor, no need to run around and dodge hits! Last edited by Rhododendron; Apr 12, 2012 at 12:37 PM // 12:37..

Apr 12, 2012, 05:24 AM // 05:24	#2
HanSolo Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tyria Guild: Mighty Is Our Name[MioN]	You just need to try each profession for yourself until you find one that YOU like.

Apr 12, 2012, 05:48 AM // 05:48	#3
HigherMinion Forge Runner Join Date: May 2008 Location: East Anglia, UK Guild: Order of [Thay] Profession: N/	Yes. http://www.gwpvx.com/Build:E/A_Assas...e_Elementalist This is the best build for an elementalist. Enjoy.

Apr 12, 2012, 02:03 PM // 14:03	#7
Quaker Hell's Protector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Guild: Brothers Disgruntled	You might find it better to make an E/x rather than an x/E. The earth Ele has the most defensive abilities. The water Ele is into slowdowns. The fire Ele is direct and AoE damage. The Air Ele is good for spike damage. My Ele builds were mostly all E/Mo - the Mo was just for the Rez and wasn't used other than that.

Apr 12, 2012, 05:08 PM // 17:08	#8
Lyram Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Mar 2011	Thank you for the helpful replies! An earth/air elementalist might give me the right combination of abilities for a workable early-game build. And it seems like a smiting monk might be viable in terms of tools at hand. The play style might be interesting, too.