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$hade. · Apr 24, 2005, 05:49 PM // 17:49

I was wondering whats the BEST proffesion is for someone new to GW. I was thinking of becoming either a necromancer or a elementalist. Witch would be the easiest one for me?

Raumoheru · Apr 24, 2005, 06:10 PM // 18:10

there is no BEST profession they all have there strengths and weaknesses.

Justin_m · Apr 24, 2005, 06:10 PM // 18:10

there are no "best" professions.

but i would go on elementarist than. or you can try E/N.

easier for you would be Elementarist/monk if you are new on GW

greeZ
justin

Vigilante · Apr 24, 2005, 06:17 PM // 18:17

I have tried a good amount of profession combinations, and I would say the easiest to play would be either a warrior/monk or warrior/elementalist. Be easy I mean self-sufficient, all you really need is maybe another healer for PvE battles.

Thy Shadow Wolf · Apr 24, 2005, 06:20 PM // 18:20

Me, I was a N/R and I had a bunch of fun for the most part. So, I have to say any profession is good, as long as you play it right. (You won't want to be rushing into melee combat if you're a M/E

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Ginko · Apr 24, 2005, 06:21 PM // 18:21

This one of the great things about Guild Wars, it's really balanced. So all professions are even, the decision is what you think is more fun and fits your playstyle best. There are no best professions, but there is a best profession for you.

If your looking for something easy to start out with, try Warrior. I started gameplay as a Ranger, which was only a wee bit harder then Warrior. All professions are great.

--Ginko

Deagol · Apr 24, 2005, 06:33 PM // 18:33

Elementalist will be easier for a new player than necromancer.

TheCrusader · Apr 24, 2005, 07:30 PM // 19:30

I think Warrior/Monk would be easiest combonation.

Weezer_Blue · Apr 24, 2005, 07:33 PM // 19:33

Do not take any heed of people telling you what's "easier" to play. Warrior/Monk is no easier to play than Mesmer or whatever else. It's not like if you choose Warrior we push you softly through a shallow learning curved tutorial and if you select Mesmer we chuck you into the Tombs from level 1. You will learn whatever class you pick - based on preferance - long before it becomes truley hard and difficult. So my best advice is pick on whatever you think looks the coolest or plays the best.

There are no superior nor easier classes.

Kaiwyn · Apr 24, 2005, 07:34 PM // 19:34

I am partial to Ranger/Monk

Weezer_Blue · Apr 24, 2005, 07:36 PM // 19:36

the choice between necro and elementalist really lies in what you want to play.

Necromancers hex foes and raise the dead and stuff like that, and have the third strongest armour in the game.

Elementalist blast foes with powerful spells but have the weakest armour in the game.

Synncial77 · Apr 24, 2005, 09:44 PM // 21:44

I must strongly disagree. The warrior is the easiest class to play. Combined with a monk to make a Warrior/Monk makes it easier.

Why?

Well, Warriors are the most competant at soloing. They deal the most damage and have the best defense (especially when weilding a shield). They can rush into battle against multiple enemies with little problem. Then add the monk's heal spells and mend (health regen) and you've got yourself a pretty hardy character.

Other classes can't do this so well, especially at higher levels. The need for forming groups becomes more critical with each passing environment as most of the other classes require dealing with your foe at a distance. It can be done with these classes...but it's harder and requires more skill and thought.

Even when you're creating a character it says right in the character description that Warriors are the best choice for beginners. They don't require as much thought...just run towards the enemy and start clicking away.

Loviatar · Apr 24, 2005, 09:59 PM // 21:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synncial77

. They don't require as much thought...just run towards the enemy and start clicking away.

that is not even funny
how many hours have you spent playing the game to come to that conclusion?

just run at them and die is what you should be saying

$hade. · Apr 24, 2005, 10:49 PM // 22:49

LoL i'll probaly go with the E/M maybe

THX · Apr 24, 2005, 10:52 PM // 22:52

There is no best profession, I suggest you read the various guides and builds.

/locked

Apr 24, 2005, 05:49 PM // 17:49	#1
$hade. Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canada Guild: [FiRM[] Profession: R/	Profession I was wondering whats the BEST proffesion is for someone new to GW. I was thinking of becoming either a necromancer or a elementalist. Witch would be the easiest one for me?

Apr 24, 2005, 07:33 PM // 19:33	#9
Weezer_Blue Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Just a Box in a Cage Guild: Hurry Up The Cakes [Oven]	Do not take any heed of people telling you what's "easier" to play. Warrior/Monk is no easier to play than Mesmer or whatever else. It's not like if you choose Warrior we push you softly through a shallow learning curved tutorial and if you select Mesmer we chuck you into the Tombs from level 1. You will learn whatever class you pick - based on preferance - long before it becomes truley hard and difficult. So my best advice is pick on whatever you think looks the coolest or plays the best. There are no superior nor easier classes. __________________

Apr 24, 2005, 07:36 PM // 19:36	#11
Weezer_Blue Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Just a Box in a Cage Guild: Hurry Up The Cakes [Oven]	the choice between necro and elementalist really lies in what you want to play. Necromancers hex foes and raise the dead and stuff like that, and have the third strongest armour in the game. Elementalist blast foes with powerful spells but have the weakest armour in the game. __________________

Apr 24, 2005, 06:10 PM // 18:10	#2
Raumoheru Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005	there is no BEST profession they all have there strengths and weaknesses.

Apr 24, 2005, 06:10 PM // 18:10	#3
Justin_m Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2005	there are no "best" professions. but i would go on elementarist than. or you can try E/N. easier for you would be Elementarist/monk if you are new on GW greeZ justin

Apr 24, 2005, 06:17 PM // 18:17	#4
Vigilante Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FLORIDA! Guild: Waffle House! WOFL 4 LIFE! Profession: R/E	I have tried a good amount of profession combinations, and I would say the easiest to play would be either a warrior/monk or warrior/elementalist. Be easy I mean self-sufficient, all you really need is maybe another healer for PvE battles.

Apr 24, 2005, 06:20 PM // 18:20	#5
Thy Shadow Wolf Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Erie, PA Profession: N/	Me, I was a N/R and I had a bunch of fun for the most part. So, I have to say any profession is good, as long as you play it right. (You won't want to be rushing into melee combat if you're a M/E )

Apr 24, 2005, 06:21 PM // 18:21	#6
Ginko Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: The Illuminati	This one of the great things about Guild Wars, it's really balanced. So all professions are even, the decision is what you think is more fun and fits your playstyle best. There are no best professions, but there is a best profession for you. If your looking for something easy to start out with, try Warrior. I started gameplay as a Ranger, which was only a wee bit harder then Warrior. All professions are great. --Ginko

Apr 24, 2005, 06:33 PM // 18:33	#7
Deagol Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Denmark	Elementalist will be easier for a new player than necromancer.

Apr 24, 2005, 07:30 PM // 19:30	#8
TheCrusader Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kent,Washington Guild: Dei Victorae [dV] Profession: R/	I think Warrior/Monk would be easiest combonation.

Apr 24, 2005, 07:34 PM // 19:34	#10
Kaiwyn Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BC Canada	I am partial to Ranger/Monk

Apr 24, 2005, 09:44 PM // 21:44	#12
Synncial77 Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005	I must strongly disagree. The warrior is the easiest class to play. Combined with a monk to make a Warrior/Monk makes it easier. Why? Well, Warriors are the most competant at soloing. They deal the most damage and have the best defense (especially when weilding a shield). They can rush into battle against multiple enemies with little problem. Then add the monk's heal spells and mend (health regen) and you've got yourself a pretty hardy character. Other classes can't do this so well, especially at higher levels. The need for forming groups becomes more critical with each passing environment as most of the other classes require dealing with your foe at a distance. It can be done with these classes...but it's harder and requires more skill and thought. Even when you're creating a character it says right in the character description that Warriors are the best choice for beginners. They don't require as much thought...just run towards the enemy and start clicking away.

Apr 24, 2005, 10:49 PM // 22:49	#14
$hade. Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canada Guild: [FiRM[] Profession: R/	LoL i'll probaly go with the E/M maybe

Apr 24, 2005, 10:52 PM // 22:52	#15
THX Before all else, be armed. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada	There is no best profession, I suggest you read the various guides and builds. /locked