What to play? - Guild Wars Forums

volcane · Feb 18, 2008, 01:32 PM // 13:32

Ok, im new to guild wars, i know the classes... I think. (I got the game first day out and played for about 2 week

) But what should i play to start me off? I just bought Factions.

payne · Feb 18, 2008, 01:36 PM // 13:36

profession wise?

rangers are good - very versatile so you can experiment with builds and so on.
eles and necros are not bad for a newb.

best advice from me steer clear of the factions only chars - 'sin / rit also dont go with monk or mes at the moment - need some more exp before trying to spam out combos or be rely'd upon to keep your whole party alive!

just my advice xD

volcane · Feb 18, 2008, 01:57 PM // 13:57

I have a lvl 4

and i used to PvP alot

Molock · Feb 18, 2008, 02:04 PM // 14:04

Try ranger, they are tons of fun and very versatile

Toutatis · Feb 18, 2008, 02:30 PM // 14:30

The most newbie-friendly professions are probably the warrior and elementalist. They're relatively straightforward to get to grips with while you get the basics of game mechanics and how things work under your belt.

Another relatively straightforward profession to learn with is the ranger. Rangers are quite flexible in what they can do, and are excellent survivors. Plus they get a pet, and a little extra muscle like that is never a bad thing

I pwnd U · Feb 18, 2008, 02:34 PM // 14:34

Depends on how you want to play. Do you want to deal damage from the frontlines or the back. If you want to get up close and personal go with a Warrior, high AL and decent DPS. If you want to hit people from the back go with an Elementalist, lots of energy for some high powered skills. Just depends on how you want to play.

Dono · Feb 18, 2008, 04:20 PM // 16:20

Yeah, i would recomend warrior, ranger or elementalist. All are great professions that have an easy learning curb and have great versatility.

Clan:Keroyama · Feb 18, 2008, 04:45 PM // 16:45

I started with Necro/monk as my first character and I didn't have much trouble getting through quest and such, had a good balance to work with. I think its mostly about what your looking to do that reflects on what profession is best to use.

I would say however to try not to go with an Assassin, had a lot of trouble with that profession in the beginning.

-LiamB · Feb 18, 2008, 04:45 PM // 16:45

Yep. All of the above.

Try creating some PvP only characters and go to the Random Arenas. You could experiment with each class and see which fits your playing style best.

payne · Feb 18, 2008, 04:58 PM // 16:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by -LiamB

Yep. All of the above.

Try creating some PvP only characters and go to the Random Arenas. You could experiment with each class and see which fits your playing style best.

tad late really...but Prophecies is the best game for a newb to start in ^^ pre-searing is ace to experiment with all the professions / 2ndry profs!

however as you have factions? just make one of every prof and play through a few quests see what you like and go from that...(how I got my ranger - spent a month in "pre" until I found i liked r/me combo)!

have fun ---

Songbringer · Feb 18, 2008, 05:14 PM // 17:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by -LiamB

Yep. All of the above.

Try creating some PvP only characters and go to the Random Arenas. You could experiment with each class and see which fits your playing style best.

yes just what we need. Another bad I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO DO guy in ra

Feb 18, 2008, 01:32 PM // 13:32	#1
volcane Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2008	What to play? Ok, im new to guild wars, i know the classes... I think. (I got the game first day out and played for about 2 week ) But what should i play to start me off? I just bought Factions.

Feb 18, 2008, 01:36 PM // 13:36	#2
payne Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: england (currently located on the south coast) Profession: R/	profession wise? rangers are good - very versatile so you can experiment with builds and so on. eles and necros are not bad for a newb. best advice from me steer clear of the factions only chars - 'sin / rit also dont go with monk or mes at the moment - need some more exp before trying to spam out combos or be rely'd upon to keep your whole party alive! just my advice xD

Feb 18, 2008, 01:57 PM // 13:57	#3
volcane Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2008	I have a lvl 4 and i used to PvP alot

Feb 18, 2008, 02:04 PM // 14:04	#4
Molock Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Qu??bec Guild: Legacy of Angels [Halo] Profession: E/	Try ranger, they are tons of fun and very versatile

Feb 18, 2008, 02:30 PM // 14:30	#5
Toutatis Walking Wiki Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Isle of Medication Guild: Visitors from Aranna [VFA] Profession: Me/E	The most newbie-friendly professions are probably the warrior and elementalist. They're relatively straightforward to get to grips with while you get the basics of game mechanics and how things work under your belt. Another relatively straightforward profession to learn with is the ranger. Rangers are quite flexible in what they can do, and are excellent survivors. Plus they get a pet, and a little extra muscle like that is never a bad thing

Feb 18, 2008, 02:34 PM // 14:34	#6
I pwnd U God of Spammers Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: in the middle of a burning cornfield... Guild: Scars Meadows [SMS] (Officer)	Depends on how you want to play. Do you want to deal damage from the frontlines or the back. If you want to get up close and personal go with a Warrior, high AL and decent DPS. If you want to hit people from the back go with an Elementalist, lots of energy for some high powered skills. Just depends on how you want to play.

Feb 18, 2008, 04:20 PM // 16:20	#7
Dono Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleethorpes Guild: We Like To Spank Your [Mum] Profession: Mo/	Yeah, i would recomend warrior, ranger or elementalist. All are great professions that have an easy learning curb and have great versatility.

Feb 18, 2008, 04:45 PM // 16:45	#8
Clan:Keroyama Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: never in one place to long, I map travel a lot	I started with Necro/monk as my first character and I didn't have much trouble getting through quest and such, had a good balance to work with. I think its mostly about what your looking to do that reflects on what profession is best to use. I would say however to try not to go with an Assassin, had a lot of trouble with that profession in the beginning.

Feb 18, 2008, 04:45 PM // 16:45	#9
-LiamB Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2006	Yep. All of the above. Try creating some PvP only characters and go to the Random Arenas. You could experiment with each class and see which fits your playing style best.