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rampage365 · Mar 01, 2010, 09:43 PM // 21:43

So I have noticed that Ritualists are now being used in almost every team build out there. So I was looking to get some advice on whether or not it would worth it for me to create a ritualist?

GODh · Mar 01, 2010, 09:59 PM // 21:59

In my opinion: Yes (i love ritualists)

But that doesnt mean you will like it as well... why not try it yourself for a few days?

Highlander Of Alba · Mar 01, 2010, 10:04 PM // 22:04

Played a Rit since inception and I like them.

So as was said try one out and easy to roll if you dont like it.Mabe I am biased tho lol

Zapper901 · Mar 01, 2010, 10:18 PM // 22:18

I just started one a few days ago since I hadn't had in for a while, and I'm loving it.

Cheferos · Mar 01, 2010, 10:44 PM // 22:44

Also recommend you try it and see if it is right for you.

Having said that, I think Rits are great. The wife loves hers so much it's all she ever plays anymore.

I don't follow the meta that closely so I don't know if the recent skill changes have resulted in Rits being more favored for groups than before - if that is important to you you will need to make your best judgment, but myself and everyone else I've ever seen talk about them note that Rits are *fun*, which is usually what matters to me.

Shrike942 · Mar 01, 2010, 11:00 PM // 23:00

I love my rit just as much as my monk. You should definitely try one.

Warvic · Mar 01, 2010, 11:02 PM // 23:02

Ritalists are extremely fun, because they are the jack of all trades just like rangers. But ritu's can deal damage, apply hexes, defend, heal and also do melee damage with spirit strength. And they are one of the best flag runners..

But i'm not playing my ritu alot, because I think that spirit spamming is way to boring. But I enjoy the class from time to time.

Bob Slydell · Mar 01, 2010, 11:26 PM // 23:26

One of the easiest character's I've made. Simply being native to Factions as a Ritualist is a HUGE advantage too... since Factions is so quick, lvl 20 instantly, short storyline..you can develop a great Ritualist in a small time frame.

*Darcy* · Mar 02, 2010, 12:50 AM // 00:50

A ritualist is also a great NM solo (no h/h) farmer. Feathers, greens, Nicholas items, you name it, and your rit can farm it. In between her missions and quests, this is what my rit does. She has supplied many of my other characters' heroes with greens.

**Marty Silverblade** · Mar 02, 2010, 01:35 AM // 01:35

If you want to play a Rit, make one. If you don't, play something else. How much a profession is used makes no difference if you don't like them. It's a game remember, you're supposed to be enjoying it.

Endrance · Mar 02, 2010, 01:44 AM // 01:44

I've been playing ritualist since Factions came out. I've tried playing other professions, but they just couldn't compare in my opinion. I love him so. Though, I only tend to stick to low-mid PvE stuff, and Low end PvP.

rampage365 · Mar 02, 2010, 02:25 AM // 02:25

Thanks everyone, I will try it.

**cosyfiep** · Mar 02, 2010, 09:17 AM // 09:17

a little late, but ...well.
I love my 2 rits (one male and one female) to death.....one is a main character of mine (have 4 main characters)....even before they buffed sos.....even made my hubby make one!

Quaker · Mar 02, 2010, 05:39 PM // 17:39

One day, after being bored with the game, I decided to use my Rit for more than just a mule (she was level 1).
Nowadays I play my Rit a lot, especially now that they decreased the casting time of the Spirits. (I've also converted my Paragon mule to an Imbagon - another class I didn't think I'd like.)
As was mentioned, using a Spirit Spammer is a great way to solo farm in NM. Atm, I'm using my SS Rit and an MM hero (with an extra heal spell) to try to farm Pillaged Goods. Everything dies really quickly (maybe too quickly?), but I've only gotten 1 PG so far. (I'm not sure I even need the MM

)

Rits - next nerf?

P.s. -If you want to make an SS Rit, getting Vampirism (Sunspear) and Summon Spirits (Luxon/Kurzick) is a good idea.

Edit - nope, don't need the MM

afya · Mar 02, 2010, 07:56 PM // 19:56

Recently created a rit, not very like it at first few hours. Thought it was kinda too passive.(With the skills from noob island). But then I bought some spirits and now I capped SoS, everything is a piece of cake

Vengeful Spirit · Mar 03, 2010, 01:20 AM // 01:20

I love my rit, he is all I really play I always welcome another to try it out my main was a warrior in prophecies but all it took was a day of playing the rit and I never looked back

Hollygen · Mar 03, 2010, 11:13 AM // 11:13

Rits really are quite flexible with their mix of offense, defence and healing. So much so our guild did an all rit FoW clear, using predominantly Rit skills on everyone.

Yol · Mar 03, 2010, 11:32 AM // 11:32

As someone who has used a rit as a main character since Factions, I'm very happy with the recent "buffs" to this class and the new-found willingness to have them in pugs. Unfortunately, it's created a problem, one that you'll need to be prepared for if you ever use pugs.....make sure that you can run a build that's different to the SoS+pain+bloodsong+vampirism etc build.....every new rit player uses it (because it's easy) and if you end up in a pug with another rit, one of you will have to change builds (though what usually happens is one of them leaves, because they don't want to run a build that isn't 1-2-3-4). Restoration builds can be very handy, so I recommend having a few of those skills for use as well, just in case.

Mar 01, 2010, 09:43 PM // 21:43	#1
rampage365 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2010	new Rit So I have noticed that Ritualists are now being used in almost every team build out there. So I was looking to get some advice on whether or not it would worth it for me to create a ritualist?

Mar 02, 2010, 12:50 AM // 00:50	#9
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	A ritualist is also a great NM solo (no h/h) farmer. Feathers, greens, Nicholas items, you name it, and your rit can farm it. In between her missions and quests, this is what my rit does. She has supplied many of my other characters' heroes with greens. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Mar 02, 2010, 01:35 AM // 01:35	#10
Marty Silverblade Administrator Join Date: Jun 2006	If you want to play a Rit, make one. If you don't, play something else. How much a profession is used makes no difference if you don't like them. It's a game remember, you're supposed to be enjoying it. __________________

Mar 02, 2010, 09:17 AM // 09:17	#13
cosyfiep are we there yet? Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: in a land far far away Guild: guild? I am supposed to have a guild? Profession: Rt/	a little late, but ...well. I love my 2 rits (one male and one female) to death.....one is a main character of mine (have 4 main characters)....even before they buffed sos.....even made my hubby make one! __________________ where is the 'all you can eat' cookie bar?

Mar 02, 2010, 05:39 PM // 17:39	#14
Quaker Hell's Protector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Guild: Brothers Disgruntled	One day, after being bored with the game, I decided to use my Rit for more than just a mule (she was level 1). Nowadays I play my Rit a lot, especially now that they decreased the casting time of the Spirits. (I've also converted my Paragon mule to an Imbagon - another class I didn't think I'd like.) As was mentioned, using a Spirit Spammer is a great way to solo farm in NM. Atm, I'm using my SS Rit and an MM hero (with an extra heal spell) to try to farm Pillaged Goods. Everything dies really quickly (maybe too quickly?), but I've only gotten 1 PG so far. (I'm not sure I even need the MM ) Rits - next nerf? P.s. -If you want to make an SS Rit, getting Vampirism (Sunspear) and Summon Spirits (Luxon/Kurzick) is a good idea. Edit - nope, don't need the MM Last edited by Quaker; Mar 03, 2010 at 04:01 PM // 16:01.. Reason: P.s. & MM

Mar 01, 2010, 09:59 PM // 21:59	#2
GODh Jungle Guide Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Netherlands Guild: BFTW and DLRR	In my opinion: Yes (i love ritualists) But that doesnt mean you will like it as well... why not try it yourself for a few days?

Mar 01, 2010, 10:04 PM // 22:04	#3
Highlander Of Alba Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2007 Guild: Real Rogue Clan Profession: Rt/Mo	Played a Rit since inception and I like them. So as was said try one out and easy to roll if you dont like it.Mabe I am biased tho lol

Mar 01, 2010, 10:18 PM // 22:18	#4
Zapper901 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2007 Guild: Fire and [ICE] Profession: W/	I just started one a few days ago since I hadn't had in for a while, and I'm loving it.

Mar 01, 2010, 10:44 PM // 22:44	#5
Cheferos Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2009	Also recommend you try it and see if it is right for you. Having said that, I think Rits are great. The wife loves hers so much it's all she ever plays anymore. I don't follow the meta that closely so I don't know if the recent skill changes have resulted in Rits being more favored for groups than before - if that is important to you you will need to make your best judgment, but myself and everyone else I've ever seen talk about them note that Rits are fun, which is usually what matters to me.

Mar 01, 2010, 11:00 PM // 23:00	#6
Shrike942 Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Profession: Mo/	I love my rit just as much as my monk. You should definitely try one.

Mar 01, 2010, 11:02 PM // 23:02	#7
Warvic Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Netherlands Profession: A/W	Ritalists are extremely fun, because they are the jack of all trades just like rangers. But ritu's can deal damage, apply hexes, defend, heal and also do melee damage with spirit strength. And they are one of the best flag runners.. But i'm not playing my ritu alot, because I think that spirit spamming is way to boring. But I enjoy the class from time to time.

Mar 01, 2010, 11:26 PM // 23:26	#8
Bob Slydell Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2007	One of the easiest character's I've made. Simply being native to Factions as a Ritualist is a HUGE advantage too... since Factions is so quick, lvl 20 instantly, short storyline..you can develop a great Ritualist in a small time frame.

Mar 02, 2010, 01:44 AM // 01:44	#11
Endrance Academy Page Join Date: Feb 2009 Guild: [CK] Profession: Rt/	I've been playing ritualist since Factions came out. I've tried playing other professions, but they just couldn't compare in my opinion. I love him so. Though, I only tend to stick to low-mid PvE stuff, and Low end PvP.

Mar 02, 2010, 02:25 AM // 02:25	#12
rampage365 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2010	Thanks everyone, I will try it.

Mar 02, 2010, 07:56 PM // 19:56	#15
afya Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Mar 2006 Profession: Mo/Me	Recently created a rit, not very like it at first few hours. Thought it was kinda too passive.(With the skills from noob island). But then I bought some spirits and now I capped SoS, everything is a piece of cake

Mar 03, 2010, 01:20 AM // 01:20	#16
Vengeful Spirit Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2007 Profession: Rt/	I love my rit, he is all I really play I always welcome another to try it out my main was a warrior in prophecies but all it took was a day of playing the rit and I never looked back

Mar 03, 2010, 11:13 AM // 11:13	#17
Hollygen Core Guru Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Guild: Blinkie Ponie Armie [bpa] Profession: R/	Rits really are quite flexible with their mix of offense, defence and healing. So much so our guild did an all rit FoW clear, using predominantly Rit skills on everyone.

Mar 03, 2010, 11:32 AM // 11:32	#18
Yol Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2007 Guild: GameAmp Guides [AMP] Profession: E/	As someone who has used a rit as a main character since Factions, I'm very happy with the recent "buffs" to this class and the new-found willingness to have them in pugs. Unfortunately, it's created a problem, one that you'll need to be prepared for if you ever use pugs.....make sure that you can run a build that's different to the SoS+pain+bloodsong+vampirism etc build.....every new rit player uses it (because it's easy) and if you end up in a pug with another rit, one of you will have to change builds (though what usually happens is one of them leaves, because they don't want to run a build that isn't 1-2-3-4). Restoration builds can be very handy, so I recommend having a few of those skills for use as well, just in case.