About to create my first non-melee character... any ideas? - Guild Wars Forums

tanhauser · Mar 05, 2008, 07:08 PM // 19:08

So, all the time that I have been playing GW I have played a warrior and a dervish.

I now want to try something different, so I am thinking of creating a non-melee character and would like some input for those that are familiar with them.

I am considering both the necromancer and the elementalist, but I wonder which one is better for solo-ish PvE play, which one has the highest survivability, etc.

Any input is greatly appreciated!

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farmerfez · Mar 05, 2008, 07:11 PM // 19:11

necro

12 chars

Nevin · Mar 05, 2008, 07:13 PM // 19:13

Necromancers or Ritualists for their versatility. They're both instant party grabs with a fair amount of both support and damage builds that work in high end PvE and PvP. Plus they're not half bad at soloing areas.

Flem · Mar 05, 2008, 07:14 PM // 19:14

Both are equal with survivability in dif. ways. Both have the ability to kill and survive effectively.

The main dif. is Necro is usually more reactive damage or MM.
Elementalist is usually for early spike damage or using tank style skills.

I have more fun with necro, but that's just an opinion.

Operative 14 · Mar 05, 2008, 07:15 PM // 19:15

Either one probably has the same survivability depending on how you play. Considering you've only played melee characters though, it might be easier to adjust to playing as an Elementalist since you would be going for straight out damage and a little bit of self support. As opposed to a Necromancer, which requires you to stay in the back lines and attack by proxy.

Nevin · Mar 05, 2008, 07:15 PM // 19:15

Ritualist is a nice cross between Necromancer and Elementalist though. (When used properly)

Numa Pompilius · Mar 05, 2008, 07:17 PM // 19:17

Personally I found Fire Elementalist the most fun to play. They get to blow stuff up, and seeing those big numbers is really satisfying. They're also not as fragile as some other caster professions, and have lots of interesting utility spells.

Necro would be my second choice. The reason I place them second is that while they can do tremendous damage, it's usually indirect, and doesn't feel as satisfying as, say, pumping Searing Flames at the enemy.

Tatile · Mar 05, 2008, 07:17 PM // 19:17

Necromancer, hands down; then make a Ritualist, because I love them*. Then again I'm biased, with my Necro and Rit being my two most played characters.

It's all about what you'd like. Ele's can do a lot of damage over an area or to a single target, but then again Necro's can do that and so much more. Besides, everyone loves a nice, form fitting armour set on their female characters (1k Cabal top, 15k Elite Cultist's glove, 1k Ascalon leggings and boots - my favourite armour set), right?

*Edit: Didn't come out right, that bit. Ritualists are fun, for many reasons. Mine is primarily Restoration Magic, but I'm thinking of trying the cheap Rt/R build with Barrage and Splinter Weapon that's floating around. Ritualists are very versatile, and have lovley armour (Elite Kurizck and Norn are fantastic).

[Morkai] · Mar 05, 2008, 07:18 PM // 19:18

I'm doing the same as you, playing Melee for most of my GW life also. Personally i think i will go Ele, as i love to deal huge damage, and the armors are fairly nice too, that and basically ALL parties love Eles

quickmonty · Mar 05, 2008, 07:19 PM // 19:19

Check out the various solo builds in Campfire or PvXWiki and get an idea of what both professions are capable of doing solo.

Fangclaw · Mar 05, 2008, 07:21 PM // 19:21

either of those 3 mentioned above works... Whatever you pick, you'll have to watch out, no more high AL, your down to 60 now with caster classes.

As for the survivability, I'd say Necromancer, because Elementalists tend to lack self-heals and the like...

Covah · Mar 05, 2008, 07:24 PM // 19:24

Yay necros! http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10259746

Mar 05, 2008, 07:08 PM // 19:08	#1
tanhauser Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2006	About to create my first non-melee character... any ideas? So, all the time that I have been playing GW I have played a warrior and a dervish. I now want to try something different, so I am thinking of creating a non-melee character and would like some input for those that are familiar with them. I am considering both the necromancer and the elementalist, but I wonder which one is better for solo-ish PvE play, which one has the highest survivability, etc. Any input is greatly appreciated! F

Mar 05, 2008, 07:17 PM // 19:17	#8
Tatile Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2007 Guild: Stygian Disciples of Tenebrasus Profession: N/Me	Necromancer, hands down; then make a Ritualist, because I love them. Then again I'm biased, with my Necro and Rit being my two most played characters. It's all about what you'd like. Ele's can do a lot of damage over an area or to a single target, but then again Necro's can do that and so much more. Besides, everyone loves a nice, form fitting armour set on their female characters (1k Cabal top, 15k Elite Cultist's glove, 1k Ascalon leggings and boots - my favourite armour set), right? Edit: Didn't come out right, that bit. Ritualists are fun, for many reasons. Mine is primarily Restoration Magic, but I'm thinking of trying the cheap Rt/R build with Barrage and Splinter Weapon that's floating around. Ritualists are very versatile, and have lovley armour (Elite Kurizck and Norn are fantastic). Last edited by Tatile; Mar 05, 2008 at 07:20 PM // 19:20..

Mar 05, 2008, 07:11 PM // 19:11	#2
farmerfez Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: You should know Profession: W/	necro 12 chars

Mar 05, 2008, 07:13 PM // 19:13	#3
Nevin Furnace Stoker Join Date: Jul 2005	Necromancers or Ritualists for their versatility. They're both instant party grabs with a fair amount of both support and damage builds that work in high end PvE and PvP. Plus they're not half bad at soloing areas.

Mar 05, 2008, 07:14 PM // 19:14	#4
Flem Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: NA Profession: N/Me	Both are equal with survivability in dif. ways. Both have the ability to kill and survive effectively. The main dif. is Necro is usually more reactive damage or MM. Elementalist is usually for early spike damage or using tank style skills. I have more fun with necro, but that's just an opinion.

Mar 05, 2008, 07:15 PM // 19:15	#5
Operative 14 Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arizona, USA Guild: [OOP] Order of the Phoenix I	Either one probably has the same survivability depending on how you play. Considering you've only played melee characters though, it might be easier to adjust to playing as an Elementalist since you would be going for straight out damage and a little bit of self support. As opposed to a Necromancer, which requires you to stay in the back lines and attack by proxy.

Mar 05, 2008, 07:17 PM // 19:17	#7
Numa Pompilius Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: At an Insit.. Intis... a house. Guild: Live Forever Or Die Trying [GLHF] Profession: W/Me	Personally I found Fire Elementalist the most fun to play. They get to blow stuff up, and seeing those big numbers is really satisfying. They're also not as fragile as some other caster professions, and have lots of interesting utility spells. Necro would be my second choice. The reason I place them second is that while they can do tremendous damage, it's usually indirect, and doesn't feel as satisfying as, say, pumping Searing Flames at the enemy.

Mar 05, 2008, 07:18 PM // 19:18	#9
[Morkai] Jungle Guide Join Date: Oct 2007 Guild: Heroes of Elonia [HE] Profession: W/Rt	I'm doing the same as you, playing Melee for most of my GW life also. Personally i think i will go Ele, as i love to deal huge damage, and the armors are fairly nice too, that and basically ALL parties love Eles

Mar 05, 2008, 07:19 PM // 19:19	#10
quickmonty Ancient Windbreaker Join Date: May 2005	Check out the various solo builds in Campfire or PvXWiki and get an idea of what both professions are capable of doing solo.

Mar 05, 2008, 07:21 PM // 19:21	#11
Fangclaw Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maguuma Jungle / Tarnished Coast Profession: R/	either of those 3 mentioned above works... Whatever you pick, you'll have to watch out, no more high AL, your down to 60 now with caster classes. As for the survivability, I'd say Necromancer, because Elementalists tend to lack self-heals and the like...

Mar 05, 2008, 07:24 PM // 19:24	#12
Covah Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Guild: Catching Jellyfish With [소N트T ] Profession: Me/Rt	Yay necros! http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10259746