Starting character suggestions? - Guild Wars Forums

singuken · Jul 22, 2005, 07:12 PM // 19:12

I just got the game and will be starting up tonight and looking for suggestions or things to avoid on making my first character. Thanks. In the past I've played Asheron's Call and Diablo 1/2 so these types of games arent new to me.

Tinweasele · Jul 22, 2005, 07:15 PM // 19:15

first time through. play what interests you, worry about "uber" builds once you beat the game once.

singuken · Jul 22, 2005, 07:42 PM // 19:42

Thanks I'm leaning towards warrior for primary and still debating my secondary.

theclam · Jul 22, 2005, 08:18 PM // 20:18

Almost all the class combinations are good, although a few (E/W; N/R) make it difficult to find a good build. A Warrior is a good choice for a first timer. I'd recommend a Monk or Elementalist primary. W/Mo are very popular, because you can heal yourself while tanking. W/E are also popular, since you can use the numerous armor spells to tank well and there are also good damage combinations, like using a Hammer to knock the enemy down and following up with Aftershock. W/Me, W/N, and W/R also work well, but they are a little harder to play than a W/E or W/Mo.

powdahound · Jul 22, 2005, 08:30 PM // 20:30

Be a monk! There aren't enough of them and they are the most helpful component of a team. You'll have no trouble finding groups to play with and people will be very thankful of your help.

Also, it's fun to keep everybody alive, or let them die if you don't like them.

Arvydas · Jul 22, 2005, 08:35 PM // 20:35

i don't recommend you to be a monk as a first timer unless you like to help others, even getting blamed for their faults. if your sole purpose is to get into a group as a monk, you'll be frustrated (not always, but the chance is higher comparing to other builds).

W/Mo is a good choice for new players.

kleps · Jul 22, 2005, 08:43 PM // 20:43

i pretty much agree with everyone else. my first char was a w/mo. easiest to get use to and learn the ways of the game.

Iceciro · Jul 22, 2005, 09:00 PM // 21:00

You have to like watching the red bars to be a monk primary, and people will run around expecting you to save thier butts. Very stressful.

Darksci · Jul 22, 2005, 09:16 PM // 21:16

I'd say become a monk. Its quite easy to play once u get the hang of it, and plus u'll get into groups far more easily and will be able to see what this game has the offer the quickest.

The first character i completed the game with was a monk. Easy and simple it was.

Jeddak · Jul 22, 2005, 09:26 PM // 21:26

My first character is a ele/war (not the easiest set up for a first time although I am really loving that character now that I found the right way to play him) but just for variety I started a monk/nec and am just about to 8 but I'm playing solo/henchmen so there are no stresses. (have done healers in other games and it's not for me). I cuss the npc healer enough as it is hehe. Like someone said, pick what interests you. Heck try them all. You can always change (deleting is easy). Although I don't tend to jump into guilds I would recommend one for GW as there isn't much community going in towns save for immature nonsense which includes those facinated with the dancing of the emotes (and the horny ones search for fulfillment from the pseudo opposite sex).

Redead91 · Jul 22, 2005, 09:40 PM // 21:40

Id say Ranger/Mesmer because It was I first was and I POWNED!!!

Plommon · Jul 22, 2005, 10:13 PM // 22:13

i love my first and favorite character (Necromancer/Mesmer) he was great playing with all the time

I never had a bad day with that guy

Darksci · Jul 22, 2005, 10:18 PM // 22:18

As you can see, many different opinions, many different options.

Some people say W/Mo, some say W/R, some say E/Me some say M/? etc

Since it only takes about 1 hour to get a character to post-searing, i'd suggest going though all the professions, and then going though the secondary professions, and try those out.

My actual first character was a ranger, after that I went through all the secondary professions and liked the elementalist Firestorm AOE, so chose it. But, i soon realised it was boring for me :P and i only used the ranger skills.

XxArsenykxX · Jul 23, 2005, 12:00 AM // 00:00

I like Necro's for the first timers because you can animate bone horrors to help you out and then theres the Blood Magic which will allow you to keep yourself healed.

INFERNO2K · Jul 23, 2005, 02:15 AM // 02:15

E/Me
Pyromancer

You'll enjoy PvE alot

Amei Leng · Jul 23, 2005, 02:48 AM // 02:48

My First and most powerful char is War/Ranger
Just an all around butt kicker

My Second is a Necro/Mes
Suckem dry, and fill yerself back up at the same time.

Id start with one of these two.

He is a few noob tricks to help you along.

When you are in pre-sear. When you first go out to kill. KILL EVERYTHING
Before you go back in. You can loot and sell up the hill is merchant.
You can make 1500g and lvl 4 before you ever do a quest.

Next cash in any quests you do EXCEPT profession quests. Once you know the lay of the land, you can kill bears or ice critters, on clear the cataclombs and make lvl 6-7 in a few hours.

THEN cash in your quests. That will bring you to lvl 8-9 now yer ready to go forth into post searing.

Arturo02 · Jul 23, 2005, 03:37 AM // 03:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by singuken

I just got the game and will be starting up tonight and looking for suggestions or things to avoid on making my first character. Thanks. In the past I've played Asheron's Call and Diablo 1/2 so these types of games arent new to me.

You should do fine and you don't have to start off with a warrior/monk. Starting off here is gonna be the same as it was for you in AC. You kill stuff, do quests, get to know people, sell all the items you get to build up gold.

Pick what role you really like to play in a MMO and base your first char on that. Then get as good as you can at it. No matter what happens, at least you'll enjoy it.

Jul 22, 2005, 07:12 PM // 19:12	#1
singuken Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: W/Mo	Starting character suggestions? I just got the game and will be starting up tonight and looking for suggestions or things to avoid on making my first character. Thanks. In the past I've played Asheron's Call and Diablo 1/2 so these types of games arent new to me.

Jul 22, 2005, 08:18 PM // 20:18	#4
theclam Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2005	Almost all the class combinations are good, although a few (E/W; N/R) make it difficult to find a good build. A Warrior is a good choice for a first timer. I'd recommend a Monk or Elementalist primary. W/Mo are very popular, because you can heal yourself while tanking. W/E are also popular, since you can use the numerous armor spells to tank well and there are also good damage combinations, like using a Hammer to knock the enemy down and following up with Aftershock. W/Me, W/N, and W/R also work well, but they are a little harder to play than a W/E or W/Mo. Last edited by theclam; Jul 22, 2005 at 08:39 PM // 20:39..

Jul 23, 2005, 02:48 AM // 02:48	#16
Amei Leng Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Left coast Guild: Sleepless In Cyberspace (SIC)	My First and most powerful char is War/Ranger Just an all around butt kicker My Second is a Necro/Mes Suckem dry, and fill yerself back up at the same time. Id start with one of these two. He is a few noob tricks to help you along. When you are in pre-sear. When you first go out to kill. KILL EVERYTHING Before you go back in. You can loot and sell up the hill is merchant. You can make 1500g and lvl 4 before you ever do a quest. Next cash in any quests you do EXCEPT profession quests. Once you know the lay of the land, you can kill bears or ice critters, on clear the cataclombs and make lvl 6-7 in a few hours. THEN cash in your quests. That will bring you to lvl 8-9 now yer ready to go forth into post searing. Last edited by Amei Leng; Jul 23, 2005 at 05:31 AM // 05:31..

Jul 22, 2005, 07:15 PM // 19:15	#2
Tinweasele Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005	first time through. play what interests you, worry about "uber" builds once you beat the game once.

Jul 22, 2005, 07:42 PM // 19:42	#3
singuken Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: W/Mo	Thanks I'm leaning towards warrior for primary and still debating my secondary.

Jul 22, 2005, 08:30 PM // 20:30	#5
powdahound Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Troy, NY, USA Profession: Mo/Me	Be a monk! There aren't enough of them and they are the most helpful component of a team. You'll have no trouble finding groups to play with and people will be very thankful of your help. Also, it's fun to keep everybody alive, or let them die if you don't like them.

Jul 22, 2005, 08:35 PM // 20:35	#6
Arvydas Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Soul Devourers Profession: W/Mo	i don't recommend you to be a monk as a first timer unless you like to help others, even getting blamed for their faults. if your sole purpose is to get into a group as a monk, you'll be frustrated (not always, but the chance is higher comparing to other builds). W/Mo is a good choice for new players.

Jul 22, 2005, 08:43 PM // 20:43	#7
kleps Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: W/Mo	i pretty much agree with everyone else. my first char was a w/mo. easiest to get use to and learn the ways of the game.

Jul 22, 2005, 09:00 PM // 21:00	#8
Iceciro Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Surface Warfare and Tactics Profession: E/N	You have to like watching the red bars to be a monk primary, and people will run around expecting you to save thier butts. Very stressful.

Jul 22, 2005, 09:16 PM // 21:16	#9
Darksci Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Guild: Lords Of The Immortal [Loti] Profession: R/W	I'd say become a monk. Its quite easy to play once u get the hang of it, and plus u'll get into groups far more easily and will be able to see what this game has the offer the quickest. The first character i completed the game with was a monk. Easy and simple it was.

Jul 22, 2005, 09:26 PM // 21:26	#10
Jeddak Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: Blood Feud Profession: E/Mo	My first character is a ele/war (not the easiest set up for a first time although I am really loving that character now that I found the right way to play him) but just for variety I started a monk/nec and am just about to 8 but I'm playing solo/henchmen so there are no stresses. (have done healers in other games and it's not for me). I cuss the npc healer enough as it is hehe. Like someone said, pick what interests you. Heck try them all. You can always change (deleting is easy). Although I don't tend to jump into guilds I would recommend one for GW as there isn't much community going in towns save for immature nonsense which includes those facinated with the dancing of the emotes (and the horny ones search for fulfillment from the pseudo opposite sex).

Jul 22, 2005, 09:40 PM // 21:40	#11
Redead91 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: The Zanza Barbarians Profession: R/Me	Id say Ranger/Mesmer because It was I first was and I POWNED!!!

Jul 22, 2005, 10:13 PM // 22:13	#12
Plommon Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sweden Guild: Shiverpeaks Wolves Profession: N/Mo	i love my first and favorite character (Necromancer/Mesmer) he was great playing with all the time I never had a bad day with that guy

Jul 22, 2005, 10:18 PM // 22:18	#13
Darksci Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Guild: Lords Of The Immortal [Loti] Profession: R/W	As you can see, many different opinions, many different options. Some people say W/Mo, some say W/R, some say E/Me some say M/? etc Since it only takes about 1 hour to get a character to post-searing, i'd suggest going though all the professions, and then going though the secondary professions, and try those out. My actual first character was a ranger, after that I went through all the secondary professions and liked the elementalist Firestorm AOE, so chose it. But, i soon realised it was boring for me :P and i only used the ranger skills.

Jul 23, 2005, 12:00 AM // 00:00	#14
XxArsenykxX Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: NOLA Profession: N/R	I like Necro's for the first timers because you can animate bone horrors to help you out and then theres the Blood Magic which will allow you to keep yourself healed.

Jul 23, 2005, 02:15 AM // 02:15	#15
INFERNO2K Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto Guild: Clan of Elders COE Profession: E/Me	E/Me Pyromancer You'll enjoy PvE alot