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noneedforclevernames · Nov 24, 2010, 06:18 AM // 06:18

Mesmer and Necromancer have the most diversity. Mesmer is probably harder, even though there both pretty easy. I'd say Mesmer.

Anakita Snakecharm · Nov 24, 2010, 06:21 AM // 06:21

I think the best way to figure this out is to try a few classes out and see which one best suits your play style and interests.

For me, that means Ranger, but it's different for everyone.

Captain Bulldozer · Nov 24, 2010, 08:36 AM // 08:36

If you want to go for something like GWAMM on your "main" then I'd suggest choosing Necro, Mesmer, Rit or Monk. I personally am a pretty terrible at monking unless I play my monk non-stop, so if you're like me go with one of the other three. Each of these can do pretty much whatever you want in HM with H/H with ease, which makes title seeking that much easier. Physical profs kinda get the shaft in HM, (but not as much as eles of course), though doing stuff with em is still not so bad. I personally have chosen Mesmer, because the profession is so unique and because basically all mesmer damage is armor ignoring.

If you're not going for titles.... well meh. Don't even bother picking a main in that case, just play whatever is fun at the moment. Get one of every prof through everything... then you can do whatever you want on whatever char you want. Getting heavy packs is a lot easier when you have 10 chars that can do all the z-quests. Plus that way you can learn pretty much any farm that exists, and you'll always have a char of the profession in need.

Quaker · Nov 24, 2010, 02:29 PM // 14:29

My "main" is a Ranger. He was my first character, and for a few years he was the one I played most. Therefore, he was the one that had the most stuff done, and had the most titles. He currently has 26 titles, and may eventually have 27 because I'm slowly getting to the max "chest opening" title (I have a little over 9500 chests opened). He could get GWAMM if I could bother to spend the time and gold getting sweettooth, party animal, wisdom, and treasure hunter.
However, I'd really have to call my Rit my "main" character these days as it's the one I play the most. Next most used to that are my Monk and Mesmer. I don't actually play my Ranger much lately, except to burn off what few sweets and party items I get.

So, the bottom line is - any character class can get GWAMM, if that's something you're interested in. The main thing would be to pick the class you enjoy playing the most. And, I suggest you try as many classes as possible, before you decide on a main.

Burger Beard · Nov 24, 2010, 04:54 PM // 16:54

My main is a ranger. I love bow attacks and pets! After starting many characters, I personally have found out I don't like playing melee... I do find playing casters is enjoyable, but I just keep coming back to my good old Ranger.

Tender Care · Nov 24, 2010, 05:09 PM // 17:09

My main is Paragon, even if with my assa i can do most speed clears existing in the game.

So: paragon is more constructive character, you got a lot of choices for skill combos and is always welcome in most high-end pve areas. Paragon is a versatile character, but to be funny u must have a good knowledge of the skills and of the areas.

Assassin is the ruler of the speed-clear runs, so if u wanna make easy money and run dungeons take an assa. Personally i got tired of speed-clears with my sin, since did millions runs and i decided to do something different with my Paragon.

Check Pugs and Grouping threads

pomagranite · Nov 24, 2010, 05:13 PM // 17:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lanier

Rits can do far more than just that... I dont understand why everyone and their uncle runs those builds (SoS for the most part), when rits can do so much besides that. They can redbar (you could have your backline duo right there with a restoration rit for your healer and a ST rit for your protter), they can minion bomb (more effectively than a necro minion bomber imo), they can do strait up damage with channeling spells (make sure to bring one of the item spells for the armor penetration), and they can use spirit strength with your weapon of choice. Plus, don't forget all of the wonderful support options available to rits like the weapon spells, hexes, and support spirits.

1000% agree well put. My first char was a Rit when i got factions and has been my main. Vampiric heals can be way fun to play. excellent support and i'm pretty sure even mainstream DwG has taken over SoS. If you're bored with a ritualist experiment with GwK

Tundra · Nov 24, 2010, 05:35 PM // 17:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anakita Snakecharm

I think the best way to figure this out is to try a few classes out and see which one best suits your play style and interests.

The problem with this one is that you get the taste of the game only in High End areas and to get your characters there means expenses - money and time. You need to get armor, runes, skills, wepons, maybe even titles to succeed in High end.
But for starters, i would suggest to think of what you want to do - Cast or Hit.
If hit then you have to figure out if you want to do it from distance or in close combat.
Just make some brainstorming about your needs and wants

AngelWJedi · Nov 24, 2010, 05:53 PM // 17:53

my main is my derv. she is 5 titles away from gwamm.
my sub mains are my rt and war. war has 10 titles and rt has 8. working on my rt more and yes i use SoS. xD

I Hate Chips · Nov 24, 2010, 07:25 PM // 19:25

Please close this useless tread, everyone has an other opinion.
The bottomline is, ur main should be the class u most enjoy playing it.

Xx Droid xX · Nov 24, 2010, 07:58 PM // 19:58

It all depends on what you're doing with the character, but I have all classes and I always come back to my monk as a main, so i'd choose that, but for say you were doing pvp, unless you were a high rank you shouldn't really play monk cause it could be difficult. War, Sin, Ele, Mes, Ranger, it all just depends on the expierence you have, what you're doing, and what you love to play the most.

Shadow Dragon · Nov 24, 2010, 08:40 PM // 20:40

the one which you find most fun

/thread

**Marty Silverblade** · Nov 24, 2010, 09:16 PM // 21:16

I play War and Rit because they're versatile and do lots of damage. Given there isn't a reason to explain past that I'll leave it there.

Nov 24, 2010, 02:29 PM // 14:29	#24
Quaker Hell's Protector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Guild: Brothers Disgruntled	My "main" is a Ranger. He was my first character, and for a few years he was the one I played most. Therefore, he was the one that had the most stuff done, and had the most titles. He currently has 26 titles, and may eventually have 27 because I'm slowly getting to the max "chest opening" title (I have a little over 9500 chests opened). He could get GWAMM if I could bother to spend the time and gold getting sweettooth, party animal, wisdom, and treasure hunter. However, I'd really have to call my Rit my "main" character these days as it's the one I play the most. Next most used to that are my Monk and Mesmer. I don't actually play my Ranger much lately, except to burn off what few sweets and party items I get. So, the bottom line is - any character class can get GWAMM, if that's something you're interested in. The main thing would be to pick the class you enjoy playing the most. And, I suggest you try as many classes as possible, before you decide on a main. Last edited by Quaker; Nov 24, 2010 at 02:32 PM // 14:32..

Nov 24, 2010, 09:16 PM // 21:16	#33
Marty Silverblade Administrator Join Date: Jun 2006	I play War and Rit because they're versatile and do lots of damage. Given there isn't a reason to explain past that I'll leave it there. __________________

Nov 24, 2010, 06:18 AM // 06:18	#21
noneedforclevernames Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2007 Guild: Jay To Much [SrE] Profession: Me/N	Mesmer and Necromancer have the most diversity. Mesmer is probably harder, even though there both pretty easy. I'd say Mesmer.

Nov 24, 2010, 06:21 AM // 06:21	#22
Anakita Snakecharm Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Shining Blade Camp Guild: Nouvel Ordre de Phoenix [MJM] Profession: R/Mo	I think the best way to figure this out is to try a few classes out and see which one best suits your play style and interests. For me, that means Ranger, but it's different for everyone.

Nov 24, 2010, 08:36 AM // 08:36	#23
Captain Bulldozer Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2008 Guild: Servants of the Dragon Flames [SODF]	If you want to go for something like GWAMM on your "main" then I'd suggest choosing Necro, Mesmer, Rit or Monk. I personally am a pretty terrible at monking unless I play my monk non-stop, so if you're like me go with one of the other three. Each of these can do pretty much whatever you want in HM with H/H with ease, which makes title seeking that much easier. Physical profs kinda get the shaft in HM, (but not as much as eles of course), though doing stuff with em is still not so bad. I personally have chosen Mesmer, because the profession is so unique and because basically all mesmer damage is armor ignoring. If you're not going for titles.... well meh. Don't even bother picking a main in that case, just play whatever is fun at the moment. Get one of every prof through everything... then you can do whatever you want on whatever char you want. Getting heavy packs is a lot easier when you have 10 chars that can do all the z-quests. Plus that way you can learn pretty much any farm that exists, and you'll always have a char of the profession in need.

Nov 24, 2010, 04:54 PM // 16:54	#25
Burger Beard Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2010 Guild: BBQ Profession: R/	My main is a ranger. I love bow attacks and pets! After starting many characters, I personally have found out I don't like playing melee... I do find playing casters is enjoyable, but I just keep coming back to my good old Ranger.

Nov 24, 2010, 05:09 PM // 17:09	#26
Tender Care Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2008 Location: Blackwater Park Guild: MpF Profession: P/	My main is Paragon, even if with my assa i can do most speed clears existing in the game. So: paragon is more constructive character, you got a lot of choices for skill combos and is always welcome in most high-end pve areas. Paragon is a versatile character, but to be funny u must have a good knowledge of the skills and of the areas. Assassin is the ruler of the speed-clear runs, so if u wanna make easy money and run dungeons take an assa. Personally i got tired of speed-clears with my sin, since did millions runs and i decided to do something different with my Paragon. Check Pugs and Grouping threads

Nov 24, 2010, 05:53 PM // 17:53	#29
AngelWJedi Furnace Stoker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: orlando,florida Guild: Society of Souls [Argh] Profession: Rt/E	my main is my derv. she is 5 titles away from gwamm. my sub mains are my rt and war. war has 10 titles and rt has 8. working on my rt more and yes i use SoS. xD

Nov 24, 2010, 07:25 PM // 19:25	#30
I Hate Chips Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Why do you want to know where I live? Pervert..... Guild: [TRL] Profession: Me/A	Please close this useless tread, everyone has an other opinion. The bottomline is, ur main should be the class u most enjoy playing it.

Nov 24, 2010, 07:58 PM // 19:58	#31
Xx Droid xX Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Guild: [DRKN] Profession: Mo/	It all depends on what you're doing with the character, but I have all classes and I always come back to my monk as a main, so i'd choose that, but for say you were doing pvp, unless you were a high rank you shouldn't really play monk cause it could be difficult. War, Sin, Ele, Mes, Ranger, it all just depends on the expierence you have, what you're doing, and what you love to play the most.

Nov 24, 2010, 08:40 PM // 20:40	#32
Shadow Dragon Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Harrismith, South Africa Guild: [SAGA] Profession: W/Mo	the one which you find most fun /thread