Question from a Newbie. (About Classes) - Guild Wars Forums

Some_guy · Jul 09, 2008, 10:54 PM // 22:54

Ok, well I am Getting Prophecies and EotN (in the Platinum Thing) Tommorow, And I am stuck in a Delimma about which class I should be. I Am trying to decide between a Ranger and Necro. Both seem cool to me, But Necro's don't seem very begginer friendly.
So I was just wondering, But What Class would probably be better for a new player? And any specific Pros and Cons that are really signifigant would help as well.
Thanks in advance, and If this is in the wrong place, please tell me.

Lady Syve · Jul 09, 2008, 11:16 PM // 23:16

I'd say that the only professions I would advise against for a newbie is Monk and Mesmer. Monk because good healing can hinge on your knowledge of the game (such as all the various conditions and hexes, and where you should position yourself in battle), and Mesmer because it's one of the more complicated classes that takes some knowledge of the game to truly master. All the other classes, including Necro and Ranger are easy enough for anyone. You can make both, since you get at least 4 character slots, and see which one you like most. In Guild Wars, it's easy to maintain multiple characters, so don't hesitate to make several at once!

Belthazor · Jul 09, 2008, 11:24 PM // 23:24

Monks get relatively good skills at the start, if you plan to do the starter quests and explore the starter areas (you should), then a monk would be a good choice. Either way you'll end up trying out all the classes and then you can choose the one that suits you best.

Some_guy · Jul 09, 2008, 11:36 PM // 23:36

Alright then, Thanks. I Guess Ill just Make a necro first, then a Ranger later. One other thing I was wondering is, Since I am getting EotN as well, Do I get any extra character slots?

**cosyfiep** · Jul 09, 2008, 11:47 PM // 23:47

no, there are no extra slots with the eye of the north (it was considered an expansion and not a chapter)....
you can make both characters and see which you like playing---and then go back and play the other since you have 4 slots to start with....

I had a blast playing necro----

farmerfez · Jul 10, 2008, 12:06 AM // 00:06

warrior is probably the best for a beginner IMO because all you do is smash stuff and you don't need to know a lot about skill synergy and e management etc.

MisterT69 · Jul 10, 2008, 12:35 AM // 00:35

Go ele for the pwnage you can unleash. Unfortunately most of the better elites come along w/factions and NF, but you have some great skills available to you. Warrior's also a great choice, but stay away from the [frenzy][healing signet] combo for a bit

Bowstring Badass · Jul 10, 2008, 12:43 AM // 00:43

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Originally Posted by MisterT69

Go ele for the pwnage you can unleash. Unfortunately most of the better elites come along w/factions and NF, but you have some great skills available to you. Warrior's also a great choice, but stay away from the [frenzy][healing signet] combo for a bit

lol @frenzyhealsig. But how many people use heal sig now? Lions Comfort isnt terrabad now (nightfall I know...)

But imo warrior is good for beginners simply very minimal skill synergy is necessary except for sever+gash. But if you do play warrior don't try to use multiple weapons in a build. (Still can't believe people ran that warrior with magehunters+steelfang)...

buckscrib · Jul 10, 2008, 03:38 AM // 03:38

I think a warrior is the easiest for a beginner.

-Makai- · Jul 10, 2008, 04:49 AM // 04:49

I'd suggest running a Ranger at first, simply because they have a wide array of abilities--you'll probably learn more about game mechanics in general.

Lady Raenef · Jul 10, 2008, 05:58 AM // 05:58

Basically, pick the class that says "this is bad ass!" and choose it. Follow your heart!

Crom The Pale · Jul 10, 2008, 11:57 AM // 11:57

I would sugest you try every profession as they are very unique to GW. Though many look like classes from other games they do not functions quite the same in GW.

You may find that one profession plays more in your preferred "style" than another. Also the more skills you aquire for a profession the greater variety of builds you can employ.

Jul 09, 2008, 10:54 PM // 22:54	#1
Some_guy Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Over There Guild: [Wafl] Profession: Rt/	Question from a Newbie. (About Classes) Ok, well I am Getting Prophecies and EotN (in the Platinum Thing) Tommorow, And I am stuck in a Delimma about which class I should be. I Am trying to decide between a Ranger and Necro. Both seem cool to me, But Necro's don't seem very begginer friendly. So I was just wondering, But What Class would probably be better for a new player? And any specific Pros and Cons that are really signifigant would help as well. Thanks in advance, and If this is in the wrong place, please tell me.

Jul 09, 2008, 11:47 PM // 23:47	#5
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/	no, there are no extra slots with the eye of the north (it was considered an expansion and not a chapter).... you can make both characters and see which you like playing---and then go back and play the other since you have 4 slots to start with.... I had a blast playing necro---- __________________ where is the 'all you can eat' cookie bar?

Jul 09, 2008, 11:16 PM // 23:16	#2
Lady Syve Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PWNZILLA team Guild: X Legion Of Doom X [LOD]	I'd say that the only professions I would advise against for a newbie is Monk and Mesmer. Monk because good healing can hinge on your knowledge of the game (such as all the various conditions and hexes, and where you should position yourself in battle), and Mesmer because it's one of the more complicated classes that takes some knowledge of the game to truly master. All the other classes, including Necro and Ranger are easy enough for anyone. You can make both, since you get at least 4 character slots, and see which one you like most. In Guild Wars, it's easy to maintain multiple characters, so don't hesitate to make several at once!

Jul 09, 2008, 11:24 PM // 23:24	#3
Belthazor Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jun 2007	Monks get relatively good skills at the start, if you plan to do the starter quests and explore the starter areas (you should), then a monk would be a good choice. Either way you'll end up trying out all the classes and then you can choose the one that suits you best.

Jul 09, 2008, 11:36 PM // 23:36	#4
Some_guy Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Over There Guild: [Wafl] Profession: Rt/	Alright then, Thanks. I Guess Ill just Make a necro first, then a Ranger later. One other thing I was wondering is, Since I am getting EotN as well, Do I get any extra character slots?

Jul 10, 2008, 12:06 AM // 00:06	#6
farmerfez Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: You should know Profession: W/	warrior is probably the best for a beginner IMO because all you do is smash stuff and you don't need to know a lot about skill synergy and e management etc.

Jul 10, 2008, 12:35 AM // 00:35	#7
MisterT69 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2007 Guild: Scions of Carver [SCAR] Profession: E/	Go ele for the pwnage you can unleash. Unfortunately most of the better elites come along w/factions and NF, but you have some great skills available to you. Warrior's also a great choice, but stay away from the [frenzy][healing signet] combo for a bit

Jul 10, 2008, 03:38 AM // 03:38	#9
buckscrib Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: COL	I think a warrior is the easiest for a beginner.

Jul 10, 2008, 04:49 AM // 04:49	#10
-Makai- Jungle Guide Join Date: May 2007 Location: WA Guild: DH Profession: Rt/	I'd suggest running a Ranger at first, simply because they have a wide array of abilities--you'll probably learn more about game mechanics in general.

Jul 10, 2008, 05:58 AM // 05:58	#11
Lady Raenef Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oregon, USA. Guild: Zero Mercy [zm] Profession: W/	Basically, pick the class that says "this is bad ass!" and choose it. Follow your heart!

Jul 10, 2008, 11:57 AM // 11:57	#12
Crom The Pale Furnace Stoker Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: Ageis Ascending Profession: W/	I would sugest you try every profession as they are very unique to GW. Though many look like classes from other games they do not functions quite the same in GW. You may find that one profession plays more in your preferred "style" than another. Also the more skills you aquire for a profession the greater variety of builds you can employ.