Begginer Question - Guild Wars Forums

bOgNeR17 · Dec 08, 2008, 03:44 PM // 15:44

Hey, I am new on Guild Wars and I have just made a warrior. I have not chosen my 2nd class yet either. I was wondering what I should use my skill points on and what 2nd class I should pick. I want to try and get the most out of my character.

Quaker · Dec 08, 2008, 03:57 PM // 15:57

Basically, you need to decide what sort of Warrior you want to be - Sword, Axe, or Hammer. This may depend upon what weapons you have and what skills you've obtained so far. (And you can change at any time.)
So, mostly, at this point (beginner) you should put your Attribute points into whatever weapon line you want to go for (Sword, Axe, Hammer Mastery) and Strength or Tactics (depends upon what skills you have, but also, Strength has an "inherent" effect).
As far as secondary class goes, I'd recommend to start with Monk. Basically when you start out you have a limited number of Attribute points and it's best to just concentrate on the Warrior part of your character. Monk as a secondary will allow you to bring a rez skill rather than a signet, and maybe a self-heal - don't put anything other than 'left-over' points into Monk attributes, and don't try to be a "monk" in the sense of trying to heal others.
Farther into the game, after you've gotten more Attribute points, skills, and weapons, and have a better idea of what you want, you will be able to change your secondary profession.

bOgNeR17 · Dec 08, 2008, 04:01 PM // 16:01

Ok, thanks for the reply. What sort of warrior is the best Sword, Axe or Hammer?

ac1inferno · Dec 08, 2008, 04:08 PM // 16:08

http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Seco..._for_a_Warrior

http://www.pvxwiki.com/wiki/Special:...index/Build:W/

Lord Of Blame · Dec 08, 2008, 04:15 PM // 16:15

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Originally Posted by bOgNeR17

Ok, thanks for the reply. What sort of warrior is the best Sword, Axe or Hammer?

I would try them all. Find one you like the best. You will probably find yourself changing from time to time depending on what you are doing and types of enemies you are facing.

Don't worry about your skill points, you will eventually have more than you could ever use. Since your still in pre-searing most you your skills will come as quest rewards and you won't be needing the skill points for a little while.

Once you have some of the basic sword, axe, and hammer skills, and have tested each out, you should have a better understanding what what you like. You can then use your skill points to pick up more skill in the attribute you like best.

I would go with monk secondary. You can always change later, but W/Mo is a very good decision to start with.

bOgNeR17 · Dec 08, 2008, 04:31 PM // 16:31

I think I will use the advice I got. I don't understand what builds are or how they work or anything.

FengShuiDove · Dec 08, 2008, 05:00 PM // 17:00

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Originally Posted by bOgNeR17

I think I will use the advice I got. I don't understand what builds are or how they work or anything.

A "build" is any set of 8 skills that you have on your skill bar at any given time. For Warriors, there are "builds" that are going to use either Axe, Hammer, or Sword skills. This is because when it comes to attributes, it's much more effective to have, for example, 12 in Axe and 12 in Strength as opposed to 9 in Axe, 9 in Hammer, and 12 in Strength. Plus, that would involve switching weapons and putting skills in your build from two different weapons... while it may seem attractive to someone who hasn't used decent builds before, it's a waste in most cases.

So you can pick either Sword, Axe, or Hammer at any time, and you can switch at any time. I like having "builds" saved for each weapon and depending on situation or just what I feel like playing I can switch between them.

As for secondary profession, it will mostly be defined by your build. I think someone already linked PvX (www.pvxwiki.com) ... it's a website that tells you what attributes and skills you should bring for a good build. You can choose to modify these or make your own, but while you're learning, using PvX builds is a good way to find out what skills are good, what skills work well together, and how to split up your attribute points.

Sorry for the long post, just trying to be thorough.

*Darcy* · Dec 08, 2008, 05:43 PM // 17:43

Go to our Campfire section to the Warrior subforum. There is a guide there that explains how to play a warrior.

lilraceangel3 · Dec 08, 2008, 06:01 PM // 18:01

check out the warrior forum here and also check out PvXwiki for different builds, what to equip and how to use them. I would suggest the dragon slash or hundred blades builds which btw doesnt use any secondary skills, so pick whichever second you think sounds interesting. once you ascend/ do Hunted! or Closer to the stars missions, you can change your secondary as many times as you want (for a fee) so play around and have fun!

bOgNeR17 · Dec 08, 2008, 06:15 PM // 18:15

Thanks for all the replies helped a lot.

turbo234 · Dec 08, 2008, 06:19 PM // 18:19

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Originally Posted by Lord Of Blame

I would go with monk secondary. You can always change later, but W/Mo is a very good decision to start with.

I would have to disagree. Having a build that doesn't focus on keeping yourself alive and actually dealing damage is much better. I would end up choosing elementialist for conjure flame/frost/lightning. As for the best type of warrior? There isn't really one. Dragonslash spamming sword, Eviscerate axe and Knocklock hammer warriors are pretty good along with a few other builds like endurance spammers etc. I would just check http://www.pvxwiki.com/wiki/Main_Page for good builds like most people end up doing.

Dec 08, 2008, 03:44 PM // 15:44	#1
bOgNeR17 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2008 Guild: N/A Profession: W/	Begginer Question Hey, I am new on Guild Wars and I have just made a warrior. I have not chosen my 2nd class yet either. I was wondering what I should use my skill points on and what 2nd class I should pick. I want to try and get the most out of my character.

Dec 08, 2008, 03:57 PM // 15:57	#2
Quaker Hell's Protector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Guild: Brothers Disgruntled	Basically, you need to decide what sort of Warrior you want to be - Sword, Axe, or Hammer. This may depend upon what weapons you have and what skills you've obtained so far. (And you can change at any time.) So, mostly, at this point (beginner) you should put your Attribute points into whatever weapon line you want to go for (Sword, Axe, Hammer Mastery) and Strength or Tactics (depends upon what skills you have, but also, Strength has an "inherent" effect). As far as secondary class goes, I'd recommend to start with Monk. Basically when you start out you have a limited number of Attribute points and it's best to just concentrate on the Warrior part of your character. Monk as a secondary will allow you to bring a rez skill rather than a signet, and maybe a self-heal - don't put anything other than 'left-over' points into Monk attributes, and don't try to be a "monk" in the sense of trying to heal others. Farther into the game, after you've gotten more Attribute points, skills, and weapons, and have a better idea of what you want, you will be able to change your secondary profession. Last edited by Quaker; Dec 08, 2008 at 03:59 PM // 15:59..

Dec 08, 2008, 05:43 PM // 17:43	#8
Darcy Never Too Old Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rhode Island where there are no GW contests Guild: Order of First Profession: W/R	Go to our Campfire section to the Warrior subforum. There is a guide there that explains how to play a warrior. __________________ That's me, the old stick-in-the-mud non-fun moderator. (and non-understanding, also)

Dec 08, 2008, 04:01 PM // 16:01	#3
bOgNeR17 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2008 Guild: N/A Profession: W/	Ok, thanks for the reply. What sort of warrior is the best Sword, Axe or Hammer?

Dec 08, 2008, 04:08 PM // 16:08	#4
ac1inferno Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston Guild: We D Shot Your Stances [GODS] Profession: A/W	http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Seco..._for_a_Warrior http://www.pvxwiki.com/wiki/Special:...index/Build:W/

Dec 08, 2008, 04:31 PM // 16:31	#6
bOgNeR17 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2008 Guild: N/A Profession: W/	I think I will use the advice I got. I don't understand what builds are or how they work or anything.

Dec 08, 2008, 06:01 PM // 18:01	#9
lilraceangel3 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Western Mass Guild: Passionate Kiss of the cats [Kiss] Profession: W/N	check out the warrior forum here and also check out PvXwiki for different builds, what to equip and how to use them. I would suggest the dragon slash or hundred blades builds which btw doesnt use any secondary skills, so pick whichever second you think sounds interesting. once you ascend/ do Hunted! or Closer to the stars missions, you can change your secondary as many times as you want (for a fee) so play around and have fun!

Dec 08, 2008, 06:15 PM // 18:15	#10
bOgNeR17 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2008 Guild: N/A Profession: W/	Thanks for all the replies helped a lot.