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Arzock · May 19, 2010, 03:58 PM // 15:58

Okay, so I'm gonna make a new character. I want an ELE, but the armor is all hiideous. So I'm gonna have a necro primary, will I be alright energy wise with SR?

Elephantaliste · May 19, 2010, 04:33 PM // 16:33

Yes.......................

Senor Sarcastico · May 19, 2010, 04:41 PM // 16:41

IMO, you'll have to use GoLE for high energy spell off the bat, but if you have high SR and are killing stuff fast ... I don't see a problem with energy.

My two cents ...

Swahnee · May 19, 2010, 04:54 PM // 16:54

Remember to use a hero minion bomber if you want to boost the energy gain from soul reaping

FengShuiDove · May 19, 2010, 05:35 PM // 17:35

Nah, go A/E for AP.

Eragon Zarroc · May 19, 2010, 05:38 PM // 17:38

you're energy will be ok but you will not be able to have proper attunements to help u out. And your dmg will be capped at 12 fire att.

Xsiriss · May 19, 2010, 06:24 PM // 18:24

I think I smell the faint odour of malice and boredom...or maybe that's my wishful thinking that this IS a troll : /.

It won't be enough, if you want an ele you'll NEED to make an ele. Necro's can only abuse SR for a few healer builds like N/Rt.

Uriel_Wolfblood · May 19, 2010, 08:49 PM // 20:49

In the short run, sure I think you could pull off an ele using an necro. In the long run however, not so sure.

While soul reaping can provide energy, energy storage can provide a lot more versatility. Double attunment abilities make primary eles a much bigger threat. But do what you want, I always like seeing people wanting to try new things.

waeland · May 20, 2010, 06:32 AM // 06:32

Yes, you can play N/E using mainly ele skills and SR for energy management. But at the beginning it is a bit harder (you will not have equipment to raise max energy enough to make it easier) and at higher levels it is actually easier to deal damage by curses (eles are limited by high armor).

Just remember - you can never switch primary, in Factions and Nightfall and in hard mode and high level areas you usually switch secondary often according area or mission needs. With necro primary you will never try famous E/Mo ER healer or ER N/Mo orders. On the other hand with ele primary you will never try for example N/A AP/MoP killing machine. So, I would advise to choose more based on which profession you want to play more than based on which armor you like most.

dagrdagaz · May 20, 2010, 09:45 AM // 09:45

Check wiki if there really r no Ele armors at all u like, then decide u dont wanna be Ele primary.
It may be premature to decide u dont wanna be Ele primary solely becos u dont like the starter Ele armor.

chaosincarnate87 · May 20, 2010, 03:21 PM // 15:21

Firstly you're making a mistake by chosing your primary because of armor as opposed to skills... armor appearance is the least important thing in the game... if you want to play as a certain profession then make that profession, dont handicap yourself by 4 attribute levels just because you want a particular armor, theres multiple character slots for a reason.

Arzock · May 20, 2010, 06:42 PM // 18:42

I'd rather people gave me answers rather than telling me Armor appearance makes no difference.

Quote:

Check wiki if there really r no Ele armors at all u like, then decide u dont wanna be Ele primary.
It may be premature to decide u dont wanna be Ele primary solely becos u dont like the starter Ele armor.

Were did I say anything about starter ele armor?

Xenomortis · May 20, 2010, 06:47 PM // 18:47

If you want to play an Elementalist, you need to make an Ele primary.
If you want to play as a Necromancer, then make a Necro.

Some of the Ele armour isn't too bad. Male Nec armour has far less taste in general.

Arzock · May 20, 2010, 06:52 PM // 18:52

o.O All the ele armor looks the same, or worse.

Xenomortis · May 20, 2010, 07:15 PM // 19:15

Really?

Some Male Ele armour:

Tyrian:

Elite Iceforged:

Vabbian:

Elite Canthan:

Sure they share common themes, but they don't look identical.

Some Female armour:

Tyrian:

Elite Iceforged:

Vabbian:

Elite Canthan:

Arzock · May 20, 2010, 07:18 PM // 19:18

they are all pretty much the same shape, not very interesting, and the back shakes when you walk on most of them.

Mr. G · May 20, 2010, 07:24 PM // 19:24

'Cause all necro doesn't look the same right?

Arzock · May 20, 2010, 07:31 PM // 19:31

Xenomortis · May 20, 2010, 07:37 PM // 19:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arzock

http://wiki.guildwars.com/images/thumb/1/1d/Necromancer_Asuran_armor_m.jpg/308px-Necromancer_Asuran_armor_m.jpg

Is that supposed to be a demonstration on the variation of Necromancer armour? It lacks comparisons and is actually just a reskin on the Elite Luxon. Or is it just the Necro armour you like the look of?
If the former, then you've failed to construct a point. If the latter, then fair enough.

But enough, arguing aesthetics is generally fruitless.
Just be aware that a Necromancer can not do what the Elementalist can and vice versa.

Mr. G · May 20, 2010, 07:37 PM // 19:37

All the same shape eh?

Anyway, seriously though - you should be able to survive as a N/E, but you will be crippling yourself compared to making a straight E.

May 19, 2010, 03:58 PM // 15:58	#1
Arzock Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2009 Guild: The Guardians of flame Profession: N/Me	N/e Okay, so I'm gonna make a new character. I want an ELE, but the armor is all hiideous. So I'm gonna have a necro primary, will I be alright energy wise with SR?

May 19, 2010, 04:33 PM // 16:33	#2
Elephantaliste Krytan Explorer Join Date: Nov 2008 Guild: adblockplus.or	Yes.......................

May 19, 2010, 04:41 PM // 16:41	#3
Senor Sarcastico Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Mar 2010 Guild: Stand Alone Or Die Trying [TaNK]	IMO, you'll have to use GoLE for high energy spell off the bat, but if you have high SR and are killing stuff fast ... I don't see a problem with energy. My two cents ...

May 19, 2010, 04:54 PM // 16:54	#4
Swahnee Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Italy Profession: Mo/	Remember to use a hero minion bomber if you want to boost the energy gain from soul reaping

May 19, 2010, 05:35 PM // 17:35	#5
FengShuiDove Forge Runner Join Date: Sep 2007 Guild: Trinity of the Ascended [ToA] Profession: A/	Nah, go A/E for AP.

May 19, 2010, 05:38 PM // 17:38	#6
Eragon Zarroc Atra estern?? ono thelduin Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Madness Incarnate Guild: [Duo] Profession: W/P	you're energy will be ok but you will not be able to have proper attunements to help u out. And your dmg will be capped at 12 fire att.

May 19, 2010, 06:24 PM // 18:24	#7
Xsiriss Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2008	I think I smell the faint odour of malice and boredom...or maybe that's my wishful thinking that this IS a troll : /. It won't be enough, if you want an ele you'll NEED to make an ele. Necro's can only abuse SR for a few healer builds like N/Rt.

May 19, 2010, 08:49 PM // 20:49	#8
Uriel_Wolfblood Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2009 Guild: The House of Wolfblood Profession: R/	In the short run, sure I think you could pull off an ele using an necro. In the long run however, not so sure. While soul reaping can provide energy, energy storage can provide a lot more versatility. Double attunment abilities make primary eles a much bigger threat. But do what you want, I always like seeing people wanting to try new things.

May 20, 2010, 06:32 AM // 06:32	#9
waeland Academy Page Join Date: Jun 2009	Yes, you can play N/E using mainly ele skills and SR for energy management. But at the beginning it is a bit harder (you will not have equipment to raise max energy enough to make it easier) and at higher levels it is actually easier to deal damage by curses (eles are limited by high armor). Just remember - you can never switch primary, in Factions and Nightfall and in hard mode and high level areas you usually switch secondary often according area or mission needs. With necro primary you will never try famous E/Mo ER healer or ER N/Mo orders. On the other hand with ele primary you will never try for example N/A AP/MoP killing machine. So, I would advise to choose more based on which profession you want to play more than based on which armor you like most.

May 20, 2010, 09:45 AM // 09:45	#10
dagrdagaz Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NL Profession: E/N	Check wiki if there really r no Ele armors at all u like, then decide u dont wanna be Ele primary. It may be premature to decide u dont wanna be Ele primary solely becos u dont like the starter Ele armor.

May 20, 2010, 03:21 PM // 15:21	#11
chaosincarnate87 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Behind You ;) Guild: DPR	Firstly you're making a mistake by chosing your primary because of armor as opposed to skills... armor appearance is the least important thing in the game... if you want to play as a certain profession then make that profession, dont handicap yourself by 4 attribute levels just because you want a particular armor, theres multiple character slots for a reason.

May 20, 2010, 06:47 PM // 18:47	#13
Xenomortis Tea Powered Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK Profession: N/	If you want to play an Elementalist, you need to make an Ele primary. If you want to play as a Necromancer, then make a Necro. Some of the Ele armour isn't too bad. Male Nec armour has far less taste in general.

May 20, 2010, 06:52 PM // 18:52	#14
Arzock Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2009 Guild: The Guardians of flame Profession: N/Me	o.O All the ele armor looks the same, or worse.

May 20, 2010, 07:15 PM // 19:15	#15
Xenomortis Tea Powered Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK Profession: N/	Really? Some Male Ele armour: Tyrian: Elite Iceforged: Vabbian: Elite Canthan: Sure they share common themes, but they don't look identical. Some Female armour: Tyrian: Elite Iceforged: Vabbian: Elite Canthan:

May 20, 2010, 07:18 PM // 19:18	#16
Arzock Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2009 Guild: The Guardians of flame Profession: N/Me	they are all pretty much the same shape, not very interesting, and the back shakes when you walk on most of them.

May 20, 2010, 07:24 PM // 19:24	#17
Mr. G Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S. Wales Profession: Mo/Me	'Cause all necro doesn't look the same right?

May 20, 2010, 07:31 PM // 19:31	#18
Arzock Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2009 Guild: The Guardians of flame Profession: N/Me

May 20, 2010, 07:37 PM // 19:37	#20
Mr. G Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S. Wales Profession: Mo/Me	All the same shape eh? Anyway, seriously though - you should be able to survive as a N/E, but you will be crippling yourself compared to making a straight E.