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Theeinferno · Jan 18, 2010, 08:43 PM // 20:43

So, I finally gained access to my account since I've bought the GOTY edition on Steam during their holiday sale. I have to say that it's a good game, and I love the fact that you don't have to p2p. I'm going to buy the trilogy real soon, and take it from there. I just really wanted to introduce myself and stuff.

I also wanted to know what would be the paladin class for this game?

Ariena Najea · Jan 18, 2010, 09:06 PM // 21:06

Welcome to Guild Wars and Guru!

There are a couple of different ways to make a "Paladin". Note that none of these are particularly effective when compared to playing an offensive build with good defensive support on other players.

The most effective way is to play as a Dervish, since they have both useful offensive and defense skills. You don't have Nightfall yet, but the Dervish Avatar skills (Dwayna in particular) are great for playing a "Paladin" and somewhat easy to learn on.

A less effective way, but one you can start now with just Prophecies is the Warrior/Monk. You can bring an adrenaline heavy build and spend some energy on some defensive Monk skills such as Mending. Note that you'll be less effective than even the henchmen, but if you are having fun who cares.

If you want some further advice/assistance, check out the Explorer's League and Campfire Forums.

Theeinferno · Jan 18, 2010, 09:10 PM // 21:10

Ahhh, well they asked me to choose a second class with my warrior class, so which class is effective with a warrior?

MisterB · Jan 18, 2010, 09:22 PM // 21:22

There's a comprehensive guide to warrior here:
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/w...t10326347.html

See post #6 for recommendations of secondary class. Note you'll be able to change your second class as much as you want later, so your choice now is only temporary.

vBeryl · Jan 18, 2010, 09:29 PM // 21:29

If wanting a paladin theme on a warrior, start as a W/R (ranger secondary) for some various reasons;

-W/Mo, W/Me and W/E will drain most of your energy and will leave you standing near to useless.

-You'll have access to a pet, they are very useful in starter areas of campaigns since they'll draw some aggro off team members.

If/when you buy Nightfall, you'll find both Dervishes and Paragons serve just as well as each other when playing a paladin role.

Theeinferno · Jan 18, 2010, 09:39 PM // 21:39

Thanks, I was thinking of trying the ranger class as a secondary.

GODh · Jan 18, 2010, 09:48 PM // 21:48

Welcome to GW... bit late but it is still a great game

I suggest you first focus on your 1st class... and maybe take monk as a 2nd class, but just for a hard ress. Later on you can earn/buy extra 2nd classes (depends on the campaign how to get them). By that time you have some experience with your 1st class and you better understand what 2nd classes will add something useful to your build(s).

Xsiriss · Jan 18, 2010, 10:27 PM // 22:27

Take every prejudice and game mechanic lodged into your brain from a P2P thing like WoW,and throw it away. Take advice from Vet's whenever and wherever. The game begins at levels 20,that's the most key thing to remember.

shillo · Jan 19, 2010, 12:49 AM // 00:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xsiriss

Take every prejudice and game mechanic lodged into your brain from a P2P thing like WoW,and throw it away. Take advice from Vet's whenever and wherever. The game begins at levels 20,that's the most key thing to remember.

Seconded!

Also, don't try to tank. Monsters in GW are too smart to fall for it (unless you go to such lengths that the game stops playing naturally. Solo farming, in other words). As a warrior, also don't try to heal. You don't have the energy, and you will not want to switch targets between enemies and teammates (the combat is waaaaay too fast to do that effectively unless you are in the backline) - although, some support shouts are very useful. Unfortunately, paladin doesn't really have an equivalent in Tyria.

To conclude: In Guild Wars, Charr train-spike, then /taunt YOU!

Jan 18, 2010, 08:43 PM // 20:43	#1
Theeinferno Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Detroit Profession: W/	New to the GW! So, I finally gained access to my account since I've bought the GOTY edition on Steam during their holiday sale. I have to say that it's a good game, and I love the fact that you don't have to p2p. I'm going to buy the trilogy real soon, and take it from there. I just really wanted to introduce myself and stuff. I also wanted to know what would be the paladin class for this game?

Jan 18, 2010, 09:06 PM // 21:06	#2
Ariena Najea Silence and Motion Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buffalo NY Guild: New Horizon [NH]	Welcome to Guild Wars and Guru! There are a couple of different ways to make a "Paladin". Note that none of these are particularly effective when compared to playing an offensive build with good defensive support on other players. The most effective way is to play as a Dervish, since they have both useful offensive and defense skills. You don't have Nightfall yet, but the Dervish Avatar skills (Dwayna in particular) are great for playing a "Paladin" and somewhat easy to learn on. A less effective way, but one you can start now with just Prophecies is the Warrior/Monk. You can bring an adrenaline heavy build and spend some energy on some defensive Monk skills such as Mending. Note that you'll be less effective than even the henchmen, but if you are having fun who cares. If you want some further advice/assistance, check out the Explorer's League and Campfire Forums. __________________ Currently active in GW1 as of February 2015!

Jan 18, 2010, 09:22 PM // 21:22	#4
MisterB Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Planet Earth, Sol system, Milky Way galaxy Guild: [ban] Profession: W/	There's a comprehensive guide to warrior here: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/w...t10326347.html See post #6 for recommendations of secondary class. Note you'll be able to change your second class as much as you want later, so your choice now is only temporary. Last edited by MisterB; Jan 18, 2010 at 09:25 PM // 21:25.. Reason: link to post

Jan 18, 2010, 09:10 PM // 21:10	#3
Theeinferno Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Detroit Profession: W/	Ahhh, well they asked me to choose a second class with my warrior class, so which class is effective with a warrior?

Jan 18, 2010, 09:29 PM // 21:29	#5
vBeryl Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2009 Profession: D/W	If wanting a paladin theme on a warrior, start as a W/R (ranger secondary) for some various reasons; -W/Mo, W/Me and W/E will drain most of your energy and will leave you standing near to useless. -You'll have access to a pet, they are very useful in starter areas of campaigns since they'll draw some aggro off team members. If/when you buy Nightfall, you'll find both Dervishes and Paragons serve just as well as each other when playing a paladin role.

Jan 18, 2010, 09:39 PM // 21:39	#6
Theeinferno Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Detroit Profession: W/	Thanks, I was thinking of trying the ranger class as a secondary.

Jan 18, 2010, 09:48 PM // 21:48	#7
GODh Jungle Guide Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Netherlands Guild: BFTW and DLRR	Welcome to GW... bit late but it is still a great game I suggest you first focus on your 1st class... and maybe take monk as a 2nd class, but just for a hard ress. Later on you can earn/buy extra 2nd classes (depends on the campaign how to get them). By that time you have some experience with your 1st class and you better understand what 2nd classes will add something useful to your build(s).

Jan 18, 2010, 10:27 PM // 22:27	#8
Xsiriss Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2008	Take every prejudice and game mechanic lodged into your brain from a P2P thing like WoW,and throw it away. Take advice from Vet's whenever and wherever. The game begins at levels 20,that's the most key thing to remember.