What class should I start out with? - Guild Wars Forums

soligen · Sep 21, 2008, 12:39 AM // 00:39

I just got GW, and i was thinking of which class i should start out with or try first.
Could any of you list some suggestions and why? Thanks =]

FlamingMetroid · Sep 21, 2008, 12:42 AM // 00:42

try them all out, it really depends on how you like to play.

soligen · Sep 21, 2008, 12:48 AM // 00:48

Alright il do that.
Any suggestions on which two professions work well with each other?

FlamingMetroid · Sep 21, 2008, 12:57 AM // 00:57

check the stickies in the profession subforums

Commander Ryker · Sep 21, 2008, 01:13 AM // 01:13

The first one I made was an Elementalist. I like that profession because they are on the back line and very powerful. Another fun profession is ranger, which is also back line. Rangers are good for interrupting, trapping, etc.

soligen · Sep 21, 2008, 01:43 AM // 01:43

Oh ok. Also, how long does it take to download the maps? Like ascolan city, its bean loading for a while now :P

FlamingMetroid · Sep 21, 2008, 01:51 AM // 01:51

its better to use the -image command, so it will download everything in advance. It will take quite a while to finish though.

dilan155 · Sep 21, 2008, 01:53 AM // 01:53

ya it might take a while, my first download took about 15 mins i think. one thing you can do is edit your .exe with -image this way you dont have to download anything in the game however you do have to download stuff when you start GW. i would suggest staying away from monk or mesmer until you get used to GW, but by all means you should play what you enjoy.

Shayne Hawke · Sep 21, 2008, 03:34 AM // 03:34

Read the book and pick which description excites you the most. If you see something else you might like to play, try it out.

I made a Necro at first, hated it, made a Ranger, powered it through all of Prophecies, then deleted it, made other characters, and started another Ranger before I decided that was the class for me.

Nigioh · Sep 21, 2008, 07:53 AM // 07:53

I reckon it depends if you want to be in the battle (warrior) or in the back line as said above (pretty much everything else). What kind of weapons you like can make difference like swords, staffs or bows. What made me choose elementalist were the elements being your skills. Same for you jus read through the abilties and such.

Quaker · Sep 21, 2008, 02:12 PM // 14:12

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Originally Posted by soligen

I just got GW, and i was thinking of which class i should start out with or try first.
Could any of you list some suggestions and why? Thanks =]

If you like to get right in the action and/or like playing with swords and axes, etc., then start out with a Warrior. You can start out with basic hack&slash.

If you like playing with bows & arrows, start with a Ranger. Pets are fun too.

If spellcasting sounds more your speed, start with an Elementalist (or maybe a Necromancer if you're into dead stuff.

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Monks are not as effective as damage dealers (Smiting) and being a healer/protector takes too much concentration on other players, skill bars, energy bars, health bars, etc., to be as much fun to start out with.
Mesmers are also generally harder to play effectively when you first start out.

In all cases, I suggest you start out just concentrating on the primary class to get used to the whole game mechanic/spell using thing, without getting into a secondary. Therefore, take Monk as a secondary, but just so you can carry a "hard", reusable rez like [Resurrection] or [Rebirth] and maybe a little self heal - not to be a healer in any other sense.

soligen · Sep 21, 2008, 03:00 PM // 15:00

Hmm well i just made a elementalist and i love it =] i choose mesmer as a second job but i really wanted monk T.T
One more thing, i bought the game of the year edition but it didnt give me the exclusive items, only in pvp when i made a mesmer..

alexkapi12 · Sep 21, 2008, 03:15 PM // 15:15

I made a monk first. I think they are the most fun because I always liked the feeling when the team is relying on you.
For the bonus items, go to the outpost and type in /bonus

soligen · Sep 21, 2008, 03:35 PM // 15:35

Sorry.. but wheres the outpost? Thanks =]

dilan155 · Sep 21, 2008, 04:00 PM // 16:00

any town is considered an outpost, so basicaly anytime your not outside the swirly white portals

soligen · Sep 21, 2008, 04:09 PM // 16:09

Mm gotcha thanks =]

soligen · Sep 21, 2008, 04:19 PM // 16:19

Ok i got the bonus weaopns but i have no idea which is to which profession O_O

russiansteven · Sep 21, 2008, 08:52 PM // 20:52

You should start off playing all the characters EXCEPT for monk and mesmer. Monk and Mesmer are a little bit confusing for new players who just start playing in my opinion you should either start off with warrior or ranger. I personally, I started off with ranger and I got it to lvl.20 and now hes my main and I love him! Anyways you asked what kind of weapons each proffesion used well you can go to www.GuildWarsWiki.com or www.Guildwars.com I personally remond GWWiki but its your choice.

soligen · Sep 22, 2008, 12:06 AM // 00:06

So far i like ranger and elementalist =]
Any suggestions for second profession for ranger?

Screensaver91 · Sep 22, 2008, 12:20 AM // 00:20

Do you happen to also have the NF expansion? If, so R/P would be your best bet.

Sep 21, 2008, 12:39 AM // 00:39	#1
soligen Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2008	What class should I start out with? I just got GW, and i was thinking of which class i should start out with or try first. Could any of you list some suggestions and why? Thanks =]

Sep 21, 2008, 12:42 AM // 00:42	#2
FlamingMetroid Jungle Guide Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: standing on your last control point, while the rest of your team is to busy killing mine Guild: The Luminaries [Lumi] Profession: A/	try them all out, it really depends on how you like to play.

Sep 21, 2008, 12:48 AM // 00:48	#3
soligen Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2008	Alright il do that. Any suggestions on which two professions work well with each other?

Sep 21, 2008, 12:57 AM // 00:57	#4
FlamingMetroid Jungle Guide Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: standing on your last control point, while the rest of your team is to busy killing mine Guild: The Luminaries [Lumi] Profession: A/	check the stickies in the profession subforums

Sep 21, 2008, 01:13 AM // 01:13	#5
Commander Ryker Site Contributor Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: R/	The first one I made was an Elementalist. I like that profession because they are on the back line and very powerful. Another fun profession is ranger, which is also back line. Rangers are good for interrupting, trapping, etc.

Sep 21, 2008, 01:43 AM // 01:43	#6
soligen Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2008	Oh ok. Also, how long does it take to download the maps? Like ascolan city, its bean loading for a while now :P

Sep 21, 2008, 01:51 AM // 01:51	#7
FlamingMetroid Jungle Guide Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: standing on your last control point, while the rest of your team is to busy killing mine Guild: The Luminaries [Lumi] Profession: A/	its better to use the -image command, so it will download everything in advance. It will take quite a while to finish though.

Sep 21, 2008, 01:53 AM // 01:53	#8
dilan155 Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2007 Location: living room Profession: N/	ya it might take a while, my first download took about 15 mins i think. one thing you can do is edit your .exe with -image this way you dont have to download anything in the game however you do have to download stuff when you start GW. i would suggest staying away from monk or mesmer until you get used to GW, but by all means you should play what you enjoy.

Sep 21, 2008, 03:34 AM // 03:34	#9
Shayne Hawke Departed from Tyria Join Date: May 2007 Guild: Clan Dethryche [dth] Profession: R/	Read the book and pick which description excites you the most. If you see something else you might like to play, try it out. I made a Necro at first, hated it, made a Ranger, powered it through all of Prophecies, then deleted it, made other characters, and started another Ranger before I decided that was the class for me.

Sep 21, 2008, 07:53 AM // 07:53	#10
Nigioh Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: You know That place Guild: Foolish Elf Rebellion Profession: E/	I reckon it depends if you want to be in the battle (warrior) or in the back line as said above (pretty much everything else). What kind of weapons you like can make difference like swords, staffs or bows. What made me choose elementalist were the elements being your skills. Same for you jus read through the abilties and such.

Sep 21, 2008, 03:00 PM // 15:00	#12
soligen Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2008	Hmm well i just made a elementalist and i love it =] i choose mesmer as a second job but i really wanted monk T.T One more thing, i bought the game of the year edition but it didnt give me the exclusive items, only in pvp when i made a mesmer..

Sep 21, 2008, 03:15 PM // 15:15	#13
alexkapi12 Academy Page Join Date: Oct 2007	I made a monk first. I think they are the most fun because I always liked the feeling when the team is relying on you. For the bonus items, go to the outpost and type in /bonus

Sep 21, 2008, 03:35 PM // 15:35	#14
soligen Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2008	Sorry.. but wheres the outpost? Thanks =]

Sep 21, 2008, 04:00 PM // 16:00	#15
dilan155 Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2007 Location: living room Profession: N/	any town is considered an outpost, so basicaly anytime your not outside the swirly white portals

Sep 21, 2008, 04:09 PM // 16:09	#16
soligen Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2008	Mm gotcha thanks =]

Sep 21, 2008, 04:19 PM // 16:19	#17
soligen Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2008	Ok i got the bonus weaopns but i have no idea which is to which profession O_O

Sep 21, 2008, 08:52 PM // 20:52	#18
russiansteven Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In a chair Profession: R/Mo	You should start off playing all the characters EXCEPT for monk and mesmer. Monk and Mesmer are a little bit confusing for new players who just start playing in my opinion you should either start off with warrior or ranger. I personally, I started off with ranger and I got it to lvl.20 and now hes my main and I love him! Anyways you asked what kind of weapons each proffesion used well you can go to www.GuildWarsWiki.com or www.Guildwars.com I personally remond GWWiki but its your choice.

Sep 22, 2008, 12:06 AM // 00:06	#19
soligen Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Sep 2008	So far i like ranger and elementalist =] Any suggestions for second profession for ranger?

Sep 22, 2008, 12:20 AM // 00:20	#20
Screensaver91 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Dec 2007 Guild: [PhD]	Do you happen to also have the NF expansion? If, so R/P would be your best bet.