Which Class Experiences Most Endgame Content? - Guild Wars Forums

Testoviron · Feb 17, 2010, 02:39 AM // 02:39

I used to play Guild Wars around 2 years ago and was an elementalist. I was needed as a terra tank etc in FoW & UW, but then I stopped playing. I deleted my character (stupid mistake) aswell. Anyway, now I'm wanting to get back into GW in preparation for GW2 (So I can fill up my HoM etc) and was just wondering which class is needed for end game content.

I'd like to start doing FoW/UW etc again, but don't want to pick a class that is rarely needed when it comes to endgame dungeons. I heard that Assassins are needed, but on the other hand it seems that the vast majority of people play sins these days, so that's sorta putting me off.

Anyway, I'd appreciate hearing from you guys regarding this, thanks in advance

ightgg · Feb 17, 2010, 03:04 AM // 03:04

PERMA SIN
nothing else is appreciated.

Testoviron · Feb 17, 2010, 03:05 AM // 03:05

I don't trust a man who died of aids.

vBeryl · Feb 17, 2010, 03:46 AM // 03:46

In the word experience, if you mean do alot/all, then I would say monk or assassin.

On the other hand, if you mean fun-wise, I would go with Dervish.

makafri · Feb 17, 2010, 03:50 AM // 03:50

Monk... since the assasin will be nerfed soon enough

Braxton619 · Feb 17, 2010, 04:06 AM // 04:06

Actually both will be nerfed soon.

Invertation · Feb 17, 2010, 04:19 AM // 04:19

Necromancer is something of a universal class, as it can handle a variety of builds for various situations. Elementalist as well, though not quite as versatile, holds quite a bit of damage and desire for backline positions.

Saph · Feb 17, 2010, 04:57 AM // 04:57

At the moment, I say monk and rits. Even when the 600 nerf hits, it wont stop the capability of monks when it comes to farming.

Arduin · Feb 17, 2010, 05:44 AM // 05:44

Actually, Dont Cause Drama is right. For now, at least.

Best to search for an active guild, that way, any profession goes.

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/p...uild-f268.html

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/p...ment-f267.html

FengShuiDove · Feb 17, 2010, 07:28 AM // 07:28

Basically, what you see in Speed Clears are 3 fold:

1. Sinway (with Permas, obviously)
2. 600/Smite (with Monks/maybe a Mes bonder/Ranger for QZ)
3. Manlyway (Warriors for Hundred Blades, Necros for Mark of Pain)

So that's half the cast or so. Play what you like though, you can balanced or even hero most of the game now.

Nechrond · Feb 17, 2010, 09:12 AM // 09:12

You can just build an Ele again and abuse Ether Renewal.

dr love · Feb 17, 2010, 09:19 AM // 09:19

i'll let you decide based on current meta:

fow:
3 permas (sins preferred, but any caster class possible)
2 hundred blades (warriors preferred, but any class possible)
1 mark of pain (nec preferred, but any caster class possible)
1 EoE (rt/r or r/rt)
1 UA (monk preferred)

lots of pickup groups available. guild teams may run different builds.

uw:
6 permas (sins preferred, but any caster class possible)
1 SoS, EoE and PI (rt/r or r/rt)
1 e/mo bonder

pug teams and guild teams generally use this setup.

DoA is only guild teams as far as I've seen. But there's builds for every type of class to make it through, though sin tanks, eles/mesmers/necros casters and monk backline are most popular.

Archress Shayleigh · Feb 17, 2010, 11:38 AM // 11:38

Ele can run many farming builds, so can rits. I don't recommend sin or monk because they're both going to get nerfed pretty soon.

Benderama · Feb 17, 2010, 12:39 PM // 12:39

i'd go monk/rit/necro?

i'm no expert but there should always be a need for healers right?
necromancers are useful in a lot of areas
ritualists can do healing also, however spirit spamming is fun ^^;

gremlin · Feb 17, 2010, 02:40 PM // 14:40

Given the time it will take to achieve your aims I don't see any class as better or worse than any other.
Who knows what class or build will be the wanted in parties in say a years time.

Go for the class you enjoy playing the most because it will be with you for a long long time.

Also since you can use heroes, Henchmen, summoning stones and consumables you can go solo if it becomes unpopular.

Turbo Ginsu · Feb 17, 2010, 03:05 PM // 15:05

Omy, despite the op's question I see another permabash on the horizon..

Feb 17, 2010, 02:39 AM // 02:39	#1
Testoviron Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2009	Which Class Experiences Most Endgame Content? I used to play Guild Wars around 2 years ago and was an elementalist. I was needed as a terra tank etc in FoW & UW, but then I stopped playing. I deleted my character (stupid mistake) aswell. Anyway, now I'm wanting to get back into GW in preparation for GW2 (So I can fill up my HoM etc) and was just wondering which class is needed for end game content. I'd like to start doing FoW/UW etc again, but don't want to pick a class that is rarely needed when it comes to endgame dungeons. I heard that Assassins are needed, but on the other hand it seems that the vast majority of people play sins these days, so that's sorta putting me off. Anyway, I'd appreciate hearing from you guys regarding this, thanks in advance

Feb 17, 2010, 03:04 AM // 03:04	#2
ightgg Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2008 Profession: Rt/	PERMA SIN nothing else is appreciated.

Feb 17, 2010, 03:05 AM // 03:05	#3
Testoviron Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2009	I don't trust a man who died of aids.

Feb 17, 2010, 03:46 AM // 03:46	#4
vBeryl Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2009 Profession: D/W	In the word experience, if you mean do alot/all, then I would say monk or assassin. On the other hand, if you mean fun-wise, I would go with Dervish.

Feb 17, 2010, 03:50 AM // 03:50	#5
makafri Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2010	Monk... since the assasin will be nerfed soon enough

Feb 17, 2010, 04:06 AM // 04:06	#6
Braxton619 Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2008 Profession: A/W	Actually both will be nerfed soon.

Feb 17, 2010, 04:19 AM // 04:19	#7
Invertation Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2006 Guild: Shiverpeaks Search And Rescue [Lost] Profession: W/	Necromancer is something of a universal class, as it can handle a variety of builds for various situations. Elementalist as well, though not quite as versatile, holds quite a bit of damage and desire for backline positions.

Feb 17, 2010, 04:57 AM // 04:57	#8
Saph Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2009 Profession: R/	At the moment, I say monk and rits. Even when the 600 nerf hits, it wont stop the capability of monks when it comes to farming.

Feb 17, 2010, 05:44 AM // 05:44	#9
Arduin Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Netherlands Guild: Limburgse Jagers [LJ] Profession: R/	Actually, Dont Cause Drama is right. For now, at least. Best to search for an active guild, that way, any profession goes. http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/p...uild-f268.html http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/p...ment-f267.html

Feb 17, 2010, 07:28 AM // 07:28	#10
FengShuiDove Forge Runner Join Date: Sep 2007 Guild: Trinity of the Ascended [ToA] Profession: A/	Basically, what you see in Speed Clears are 3 fold: 1. Sinway (with Permas, obviously) 2. 600/Smite (with Monks/maybe a Mes bonder/Ranger for QZ) 3. Manlyway (Warriors for Hundred Blades, Necros for Mark of Pain) So that's half the cast or so. Play what you like though, you can balanced or even hero most of the game now.

Feb 17, 2010, 09:12 AM // 09:12	#11
Nechrond Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Netherlands Guild: Utrecht Usurpators Profession: D/	You can just build an Ele again and abuse Ether Renewal.

Feb 17, 2010, 09:19 AM // 09:19	#12
dr love ...is in denial Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hyperion Guild: starcraft 2 Profession: P/Me	i'll let you decide based on current meta: fow: 3 permas (sins preferred, but any caster class possible) 2 hundred blades (warriors preferred, but any class possible) 1 mark of pain (nec preferred, but any caster class possible) 1 EoE (rt/r or r/rt) 1 UA (monk preferred) lots of pickup groups available. guild teams may run different builds. uw: 6 permas (sins preferred, but any caster class possible) 1 SoS, EoE and PI (rt/r or r/rt) 1 e/mo bonder pug teams and guild teams generally use this setup. DoA is only guild teams as far as I've seen. But there's builds for every type of class to make it through, though sin tanks, eles/mesmers/necros casters and monk backline are most popular.

Feb 17, 2010, 11:38 AM // 11:38	#13
Archress Shayleigh Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Guild Hall Profession: R/	Ele can run many farming builds, so can rits. I don't recommend sin or monk because they're both going to get nerfed pretty soon.

Feb 17, 2010, 12:39 PM // 12:39	#14
Benderama Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK Guild: [Rage] Profession: Rt/	i'd go monk/rit/necro? i'm no expert but there should always be a need for healers right? necromancers are useful in a lot of areas ritualists can do healing also, however spirit spamming is fun ^^;

Feb 17, 2010, 02:40 PM // 14:40	#15
gremlin Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2006 Guild: GWAR Profession: Me/Mo	Given the time it will take to achieve your aims I don't see any class as better or worse than any other. Who knows what class or build will be the wanted in parties in say a years time. Go for the class you enjoy playing the most because it will be with you for a long long time. Also since you can use heroes, Henchmen, summoning stones and consumables you can go solo if it becomes unpopular.

Feb 17, 2010, 03:05 PM // 15:05	#16
Turbo Ginsu I despise facebook Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Australia Guild: Meeting of the Lost Minds Profession: Me/	Omy, despite the op's question I see another permabash on the horizon..