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Eisengrim · Jun 02, 2010, 11:52 AM // 11:52

I realize this may be a matter of personal aesthetics, but I am new to the game and I was wondering if there was a general consensus on which spellcasting profession has the most visually striking spell animations. It's far from the only factor I will take into account in deciding what profession to level first, but I must admit to enjoying it when the spells have a certain aesthetic "wow" effect, visually. Any clear winners in this regard?

Eragon Zarroc · Jun 02, 2010, 12:01 PM // 12:01

i would say that elementalist fire magic and other elemental magic of the ele profession has the most "WOW"-factor when casting ;-)

ninja'd tommy

Tommy's · Jun 02, 2010, 12:08 PM // 12:08

Monk gets you blue stuff around you, so not that WOW.
Mesmers get purple stuff, on targets and on you, some are cool but still not that WOW.
Elementalist have really showing spell effects, like Unsteady ground, Lava flont, Fire Storm etc. Probably the best WOW factor.
Necromancers get minions (not that WOW

) and green stuff, not all that exiting. Looks like your poluting imo

Ritualist has some cool spells, can summon Spirits which look shit, and hold ashes which look ok, but all the same.

So yeah Elementalist is the best WOW, like EZ ninja'd me to it.

Masmar · Jun 02, 2010, 01:19 PM // 13:19

Ray of judgement ftw

guitarxe · Jun 02, 2010, 01:31 PM // 13:31

Are you sure Eisengrim meant "WoW" effects as in the game and not "wow" as in "wow that's cool" ?

Anyway, spell effects in GW (from what I've noticed) aren't as bombastic as in other games. But elementalists have the more visually conspicuous spells.

Ginger Hunter · Jun 02, 2010, 01:40 PM // 13:40

I like Ritualist's skill animations the most, DwG bombing nuff said really. :P

Ele's have nice animations aswell like others have said and probably have the flashiest

Tommy's · Jun 02, 2010, 01:47 PM // 13:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by guitarxe

Are you sure Eisengrim meant "WoW" effects as in the game and not "wow" as in "wow that's cool" ?

Anyway, spell effects in GW (from what I've noticed) aren't as bombastic as in other games. But elementalists have the more visually conspicuous spells.

I replied to the WOW thats cool effect, so I think we can agree

Don't see how my post was World of Warcraft orientated.

Arduin · Jun 02, 2010, 06:03 PM // 18:03

Not a spellcasting per se, but I rather like the sound and visuals of you hitting a bunch of enemies while wielding a Splinter Weapon. Gives a very distinct effect.

Lord Dagon · Jun 02, 2010, 07:58 PM // 19:58

i deffinatley got to say that elementalist's fire magic has the most "Omg i just hit/got hit w/ a metor! dang xD".

at least thats what it seems to me

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Eisengrim · Jun 02, 2010, 08:26 PM // 20:26

Thanks very much for the replies!

Arzock · Jun 04, 2010, 08:50 AM // 08:50

I'd say out of the whole game, paragon have the best looking skills. But with spells I'd say necro, have you seen hexers vigor?

Raven Wing · Jun 04, 2010, 10:42 AM // 10:42

I love some of the asuran spells from eotn, Pain inverter got a nice animation, and it fits well in most builds. But ofc its irrelevant if you are going pvp.

Mr. G · Jun 04, 2010, 06:04 PM // 18:04

While the spell effects might not be as good as the ele, the mesmer certainly has the most "flair" when casting.

wilebill · Jun 04, 2010, 06:49 PM // 18:49

Light of Deldrimor title track skill from Eye of the North is my favorite. Meteor Shower, ele, looks good too. Dust Trap, ranger, has a really great acoustic.

In general, though, GW does not put a lot into individual dramatic skill animations. Reason is when you get a full party of 8 with 3 heroes and 4 henchmen attacking a mob heavy with casters there is a lot of sound and special effects going off and it is better to see what you are doing than be blinded by the light.

Jun 02, 2010, 11:52 AM // 11:52	#1
Eisengrim Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jun 2010	Spellcasting Eye Candy I realize this may be a matter of personal aesthetics, but I am new to the game and I was wondering if there was a general consensus on which spellcasting profession has the most visually striking spell animations. It's far from the only factor I will take into account in deciding what profession to level first, but I must admit to enjoying it when the spells have a certain aesthetic "wow" effect, visually. Any clear winners in this regard?

Jun 02, 2010, 12:01 PM // 12:01	#2
Eragon Zarroc Atra estern?? ono thelduin Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madness Incarnate Guild: [Duo] Profession: W/P	i would say that elementalist fire magic and other elemental magic of the ele profession has the most "WOW"-factor when casting ;-) ninja'd tommy Last edited by Eragon Zarroc; Jun 02, 2010 at 12:12 PM // 12:12..

Jun 02, 2010, 12:08 PM // 12:08	#3
Tommy's Furnace Stoker Join Date: Dec 2006 Guild: [Bone] Profession: Mo/	Monk gets you blue stuff around you, so not that WOW. Mesmers get purple stuff, on targets and on you, some are cool but still not that WOW. Elementalist have really showing spell effects, like Unsteady ground, Lava flont, Fire Storm etc. Probably the best WOW factor. Necromancers get minions (not that WOW ) and green stuff, not all that exiting. Looks like your poluting imo Ritualist has some cool spells, can summon Spirits which look shit, and hold ashes which look ok, but all the same. So yeah Elementalist is the best WOW, like EZ ninja'd me to it.

Jun 02, 2010, 01:19 PM // 13:19	#4
Masmar Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2008 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Guild: We Gat Dis [HRUU] Profession: E/	Ray of judgement ftw

Jun 02, 2010, 01:31 PM // 13:31	#5
guitarxe Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2007	Are you sure Eisengrim meant "WoW" effects as in the game and not "wow" as in "wow that's cool" ? Anyway, spell effects in GW (from what I've noticed) aren't as bombastic as in other games. But elementalists have the more visually conspicuous spells.

Jun 02, 2010, 01:40 PM // 13:40	#6
Ginger Hunter Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: England Guild: HEH Profession: A/D	I like Ritualist's skill animations the most, DwG bombing nuff said really. :P Ele's have nice animations aswell like others have said and probably have the flashiest

Jun 02, 2010, 06:03 PM // 18:03	#8
Arduin Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Netherlands Guild: Limburgse Jagers [LJ] Profession: R/	Not a spellcasting per se, but I rather like the sound and visuals of you hitting a bunch of enemies while wielding a Splinter Weapon. Gives a very distinct effect.

Jun 02, 2010, 07:58 PM // 19:58	#9
Lord Dagon Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Inside the Oblivion Gate Guild: The Imperial Guards of Istan[TIGE] Profession: E/Me	i deffinatley got to say that elementalist's fire magic has the most "Omg i just hit/got hit w/ a metor! dang xD". at least thats what it seems to me .

Jun 02, 2010, 08:26 PM // 20:26	#10
Eisengrim Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jun 2010	Thanks very much for the replies!

Jun 04, 2010, 08:50 AM // 08:50	#11
Arzock Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2009 Guild: The Guardians of flame Profession: N/Me	I'd say out of the whole game, paragon have the best looking skills. But with spells I'd say necro, have you seen hexers vigor?

Jun 04, 2010, 10:42 AM // 10:42	#12
Raven Wing Jungle Guide Join Date: Nov 2005 Guild: The Imperial Guards of Istan [TIGI] Profession: N/	I love some of the asuran spells from eotn, Pain inverter got a nice animation, and it fits well in most builds. But ofc its irrelevant if you are going pvp.

Jun 04, 2010, 06:04 PM // 18:04	#13
Mr. G Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S. Wales Profession: Mo/Me	While the spell effects might not be as good as the ele, the mesmer certainly has the most "flair" when casting.

Jun 04, 2010, 06:49 PM // 18:49	#14
wilebill Desert Nomad Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt Vernon, Ohio Guild: Band of the Hawk Profession: W/Mo	Light of Deldrimor title track skill from Eye of the North is my favorite. Meteor Shower, ele, looks good too. Dust Trap, ranger, has a really great acoustic. In general, though, GW does not put a lot into individual dramatic skill animations. Reason is when you get a full party of 8 with 3 heroes and 4 henchmen attacking a mob heavy with casters there is a lot of sound and special effects going off and it is better to see what you are doing than be blinded by the light.