What new character should I make? - Guild Wars Forums

hippo942 · Mar 23, 2008, 08:21 PM // 20:21

Hey

Just thought I would ask some suggestions at what new character i should make and i want to make either a Derv, Rit or Sin. Never really played one of these and wondering which one is easiest to play and what armors look the best and weapons?

Anyway any suggestions are appreciated as I not sure

Covah · Mar 23, 2008, 09:44 PM // 21:44

Derv = a heavy enchantment tank that can hit 3 guys at once.
Sin = squishy that wants to be a tank and can hit twice.
Rit = offensive or defensive spirit spamming, resto heal, big dmg.

I like my rit.

Fangclaw · Mar 23, 2008, 10:04 PM // 22:04

Dervs and Rits are more fun to play. Sins have to watch out for Afflicted Soul Explosion all the time...

The Trouble With Me · Mar 23, 2008, 10:23 PM // 22:23

my fav is rit by far

2nd would be sin cus theyre fun but not that great at pvp

Serenitysong · Mar 23, 2008, 10:33 PM // 22:33

Personally, I love my rit. It's one of my favorite professions in the game. At first it seemed slow and at times frustrating but once you get all the skills and a feel for the class I think you will enjoy it. They are also pretty good farmers.

Shadowmere · Mar 23, 2008, 11:13 PM // 23:13

Well I thoroughly enjoy all 3 of those professions.

Rit, my first prof, and one I hold dear. They're extremely versatile, with the ability to heal, buff allies and straight up inflict heavy damage through spirits and direct spells/attacks. A great choice if you want a go anywhere do anything caster.

Sin, an absolute joy to play once you get the hang of it. They dish out physical damage like no other but aren't the most durable guys out there. Playing an assassin is a fine balance of defense and offense (in PvE at least).

Derv, while slower than the sin dervs are without a doubt stirke for strike are the hardest hitting physical class. They're heavy on the enchants and it gives them suprising durability despite the low armor.

As far as styles each class has it's own style.

Rits; Mystic and mysterious, rit's have the most unique style of all prof imo. Almost gypsy-like, most rit armors feature extensive tattoo designs that are absolutely stunning. One thing's for sure, go with rit and you'll never be dis-satisfied with your armor choices.

Sins; One part ninja, one part special operative, assassins have a very easily identifyable visual look. Typically most assassin armors are either sleek and studded with knives and other deadly tools or they are highly ornate with sharp spikes and blades jutting from them. If you want to be a sleek dagger studded ninja or heavy metal fighter that would put Shredder from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to shame assassin apparel won't dissapoint.

Derv; Both holy and mysterious, dervish style is somewhat less striking than the others but no less unique and fitting. Typical dervish armor features a long (and often heavily armored) dress and a sometimes face concealing hood. The addition of the hood on dervish armors will often complete the "Grim Reaper" asthetic that's oh so fitting as your scythe rips through enemies.

With weapons the weapon of choice for Dervs is the scythe, Sins opt of a pair of daggers, and typically most rits carry standard caster weapons.

The scythe is the most devestating weapon in GW in it's own right, witht he highest max damage and the inherent ability to strike up to 3 foes at once you'll rarely find yourself dissatisfied with base attacks from this weapon.

Daggers on the other hand sit on the extreme opposite of the scythe, they have the lowest damage of any weapon in GW, however they do have the redeming ability to double strike, and dagger mastery features the cheapest highest bonus damage attacks in the game. In the hands of a skilled assassin daggers easily outperform most other weapons.

One interesting thing to consider is that Rits and Sins both have skills available to them that make wielding other weapons very attractive and effective, Way of the master easily boosts the critical (and subsequent damage) of non dagger weapons for assassins; while Spirit's Strength pushes any weapon a ritualist wields into the black, regular dagger attacks can deal upwards of 50 damage with the use of this enchantment.

Whew that got long fast. Anyways no matter what class you choose I'm sure you'll have a good time with them! They're all a blast to play, have fun!

Sir Tidus · Mar 24, 2008, 12:47 AM // 00:47

For Derv, are there ways to counter enchantment strippers?

Yuhe Ji · Mar 24, 2008, 04:57 AM // 04:57

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Originally Posted by Sir Tidus

For Derv, are there ways to counter enchantment strippers?

I guess there's stacking enchantments. Sometimes, enchantments ending can be helpful, since Mysticism will give back the dervish a certain amount of health and energy for each enchantment that ends.

hurdlebeast · Mar 24, 2008, 05:02 AM // 05:02

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Originally Posted by Sir Tidus

For Derv, are there ways to counter enchantment strippers?

[skill]Obsidian Flesh[/skill]

secondary ele, only thing that i've come across that can destroy it is assault enchantments (sin skill)

Shadowmere · Mar 24, 2008, 08:29 AM // 08:29

If you want to protect your enchantments [skill]Vow of silence[/skill] can be very effective as well, it's in the derv lines so no extra speccing, just have to be careful how you use it (stops allied spells from targeting you as well as enemy ones)

masta_yoda · Mar 24, 2008, 09:02 AM // 09:02

id make assasin, fun to kill things fast, fun to farm bosses, fun to be perma invincible

hippo942 · Mar 24, 2008, 09:08 AM // 09:08

Thanks for the help I decided to delete my necro (she had green hair) and make an Assasin now to go through noob missions

Mar 23, 2008, 08:21 PM // 20:21	#1
hippo942 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: England Guild: Yes I do have a guild, Thanks for asking Profession: N/	What new character should I make? Hey Just thought I would ask some suggestions at what new character i should make and i want to make either a Derv, Rit or Sin. Never really played one of these and wondering which one is easiest to play and what armors look the best and weapons? Anyway any suggestions are appreciated as I not sure

Mar 23, 2008, 09:44 PM // 21:44	#2
Covah Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Guild: Catching Jellyfish With [소N트T ] Profession: Me/Rt	Derv = a heavy enchantment tank that can hit 3 guys at once. Sin = squishy that wants to be a tank and can hit twice. Rit = offensive or defensive spirit spamming, resto heal, big dmg. I like my rit.

Mar 23, 2008, 10:04 PM // 22:04	#3
Fangclaw Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maguuma Jungle / Tarnished Coast Profession: R/	Dervs and Rits are more fun to play. Sins have to watch out for Afflicted Soul Explosion all the time...

Mar 23, 2008, 10:23 PM // 22:23	#4
The Trouble With Me Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Englandshire Profession: Rt/	my fav is rit by far 2nd would be sin cus theyre fun but not that great at pvp

Mar 23, 2008, 10:33 PM // 22:33	#5
Serenitysong Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2008 Guild: Clandestiny of Solitude [LaZy] Profession: E/	Personally, I love my rit. It's one of my favorite professions in the game. At first it seemed slow and at times frustrating but once you get all the skills and a feel for the class I think you will enjoy it. They are also pretty good farmers.

Mar 23, 2008, 11:13 PM // 23:13	#6
Shadowmere Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2007 Guild: The Grim Squeakers [REAP] Profession: N/	Well I thoroughly enjoy all 3 of those professions. Rit, my first prof, and one I hold dear. They're extremely versatile, with the ability to heal, buff allies and straight up inflict heavy damage through spirits and direct spells/attacks. A great choice if you want a go anywhere do anything caster. Sin, an absolute joy to play once you get the hang of it. They dish out physical damage like no other but aren't the most durable guys out there. Playing an assassin is a fine balance of defense and offense (in PvE at least). Derv, while slower than the sin dervs are without a doubt stirke for strike are the hardest hitting physical class. They're heavy on the enchants and it gives them suprising durability despite the low armor. As far as styles each class has it's own style. Rits; Mystic and mysterious, rit's have the most unique style of all prof imo. Almost gypsy-like, most rit armors feature extensive tattoo designs that are absolutely stunning. One thing's for sure, go with rit and you'll never be dis-satisfied with your armor choices. Sins; One part ninja, one part special operative, assassins have a very easily identifyable visual look. Typically most assassin armors are either sleek and studded with knives and other deadly tools or they are highly ornate with sharp spikes and blades jutting from them. If you want to be a sleek dagger studded ninja or heavy metal fighter that would put Shredder from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to shame assassin apparel won't dissapoint. Derv; Both holy and mysterious, dervish style is somewhat less striking than the others but no less unique and fitting. Typical dervish armor features a long (and often heavily armored) dress and a sometimes face concealing hood. The addition of the hood on dervish armors will often complete the "Grim Reaper" asthetic that's oh so fitting as your scythe rips through enemies. With weapons the weapon of choice for Dervs is the scythe, Sins opt of a pair of daggers, and typically most rits carry standard caster weapons. The scythe is the most devestating weapon in GW in it's own right, witht he highest max damage and the inherent ability to strike up to 3 foes at once you'll rarely find yourself dissatisfied with base attacks from this weapon. Daggers on the other hand sit on the extreme opposite of the scythe, they have the lowest damage of any weapon in GW, however they do have the redeming ability to double strike, and dagger mastery features the cheapest highest bonus damage attacks in the game. In the hands of a skilled assassin daggers easily outperform most other weapons. One interesting thing to consider is that Rits and Sins both have skills available to them that make wielding other weapons very attractive and effective, Way of the master easily boosts the critical (and subsequent damage) of non dagger weapons for assassins; while Spirit's Strength pushes any weapon a ritualist wields into the black, regular dagger attacks can deal upwards of 50 damage with the use of this enchantment. Whew that got long fast. Anyways no matter what class you choose I'm sure you'll have a good time with them! They're all a blast to play, have fun!

Mar 24, 2008, 12:47 AM // 00:47	#7
Sir Tidus Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2008	For Derv, are there ways to counter enchantment strippers?

Mar 24, 2008, 08:29 AM // 08:29	#10
Shadowmere Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2007 Guild: The Grim Squeakers [REAP] Profession: N/	If you want to protect your enchantments [skill]Vow of silence[/skill] can be very effective as well, it's in the derv lines so no extra speccing, just have to be careful how you use it (stops allied spells from targeting you as well as enemy ones)

Mar 24, 2008, 09:02 AM // 09:02	#11
masta_yoda Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Guild: most hated players in the [game] Profession: R/Mo	id make assasin, fun to kill things fast, fun to farm bosses, fun to be perma invincible

Mar 24, 2008, 09:08 AM // 09:08	#12
hippo942 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: England Guild: Yes I do have a guild, Thanks for asking Profession: N/	Thanks for the help I decided to delete my necro (she had green hair) and make an Assasin now to go through noob missions