Paragon or Dervish? - Guild Wars Forums

Jarretth25 · Feb 26, 2008, 02:48 AM // 02:48

I just got Guild Wars: Nightfall, and I can't decide which profession to make; Paragon or Dervish?

I would like your guys opinions on this.

~Jarretth25

Snow Bunny · Feb 26, 2008, 02:50 AM // 02:50

Paragon.

You have great damage, and excellent party buffs.

I will say this once, and throw it out there.

The paragon is easily the most powerful PvE char in the game.

Sergeant of Marines · Feb 26, 2008, 02:54 AM // 02:54

^^ What Snow Bunny Said

Paragon is probably the best class to play in PvE and it is very fun to play.

jimme · Feb 26, 2008, 02:54 AM // 02:54

Paragon, great fun to play =]

NeonXero · Feb 26, 2008, 02:55 AM // 02:55

They're also very fun in PvP - but my main is a Dervish, and I love him dearly. I like both classes a lot, so it really is a hard decision. Depends on what you wanna do I guess, but meh... I'll say Paragon as well.

MaDDoG1221 · Feb 26, 2008, 02:57 AM // 02:57

Ive got a Paragon and A Dervish, Love them both, More then any other class!

Finished Prof with my Derv and almost NF and EOTN, Both are very funn to play

Voltaic Annihilator · Feb 26, 2008, 02:58 AM // 02:58

Elemantalist...i love them... but for those 2 pick dervs they have nice armor, attacks, etc and they dont wear man skirts paras pwn in pvp tho

Jarretth25 · Feb 26, 2008, 03:06 AM // 03:06

Thanks guys, I'll try it out.

~Jarretth25

DarkFlame · Feb 26, 2008, 03:14 AM // 03:14

Make both, you have at least 2 character slots to play with. If it turns out you don't like one of them, then delete it.

Trax Reborn · Feb 26, 2008, 03:49 AM // 03:49

dervish, b/c you dont have to rely on heros to tank for you.

placebo overdose · Feb 26, 2008, 03:53 AM // 03:53

dervish imo suck i say para war or rit maybe ranger
try both for a bit and see which one you like more and as far as man skirts go well just make a girl

wetsparks · Feb 26, 2008, 05:03 AM // 05:03

paragon > pve

good damage from range with 96 AL (80 from armor, 16 from shield) and party wide buffs make paragons ridiculously overpowered for regular pve and also good choices in hard mode.

Rampager · Feb 26, 2008, 05:10 AM // 05:10

Dervagon tbh

Operative 14 · Feb 26, 2008, 05:11 AM // 05:11

Dervish, it's my favorite class next to Elementalist. Though I have to say, I like Paragons as well. It's a tough decision but I like Dervishes better.

arsie · Feb 26, 2008, 05:25 AM // 05:25

I think Paragons are better for learning the game with.

Being in the middle of the party, and able to provide physical damage buffs, damage reduction, healing, and energy support, as well as lay down a decent amount of ranged damage, the Paragon with Nightfall's Heroes, lets a player learn about the various requirements of a good party.

The problem with Dervishes in this respect, is that a Dervish tends to need to focus on his own game, and let the party sort themselves out. His actions do not really impact other team members unless they play Wind healers. Their job, quite frankly, is to kill faster and kill more.

While I feel that Dervishes would be more fun to play, Paragons would teach a player more about party dynamics.

Axel Zinfandel · Feb 26, 2008, 06:06 AM // 06:06

I find it funny that no one EVER used paragons until these PvE skills came out.

Make both and you won't regret it. Paragons rule though.

bj91x · Feb 26, 2008, 06:26 AM // 06:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Voltaic Annihilator

...pick dervs they <snip> dont wear man skirts...

http://gw.gamewikis.org/wiki/Dervish_armor

Skirt, skirt, skirt, skirt, skirt, skirt... and oh look... more skirts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Axel Zinfandel

I find it funny that no one EVER used paragons until these PvE skills came out.

I've been using them since before PVE skills. Ever since the release of NF, P's have been one of my favorite professions.

I personally prefer P's more than D's. I don't like how D's have to prepare before a fight with all those enchantments.

FengShuiDove · Feb 26, 2008, 06:39 AM // 06:39

Paragon. Easy decision.

benplofkop · Feb 26, 2008, 11:51 AM // 11:51

Since when has the paragon become so popular? When i started NF (which was the first day it came out) I only saw dervish.. and i was near the only paragon.. and that didn't change for around a year and ALL OF A SUDDEN i see paragons running around in massive groups -_-..

But still.. my opinion is to take a paragon, i love them and so do other ppl.. great armor, great dmg.. but do think about the fact that allmost noone wants u in their party

Gonzo · Feb 26, 2008, 12:36 PM // 12:36

Make a ranger!

From those two I enjoyed playing paragon a lot.

Feb 26, 2008, 02:48 AM // 02:48	#1
Jarretth25 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2008 Guild: The Crystal Skull Brotherhood Profession: D/	Paragon or Dervish? I just got Guild Wars: Nightfall, and I can't decide which profession to make; Paragon or Dervish? I would like your guys opinions on this. ~Jarretth25

Feb 26, 2008, 02:50 AM // 02:50	#2
Snow Bunny Alcoholic From Yale Join Date: Jul 2007 Guild: Strong Foreign Policy [sFp]	Paragon. You have great damage, and excellent party buffs. I will say this once, and throw it out there. The paragon is easily the most powerful PvE char in the game.

Feb 26, 2008, 02:54 AM // 02:54	#3
Sergeant of Marines Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Japan Guild: [트두므s], Guild Leader Profession: Mo/	^^ What Snow Bunny Said Paragon is probably the best class to play in PvE and it is very fun to play.

Feb 26, 2008, 02:54 AM // 02:54	#4
jimme Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Netherlands Profession: Mo/	Paragon, great fun to play =]

Feb 26, 2008, 02:55 AM // 02:55	#5
NeonXero Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Guild: Leaked Aggression [grr] Profession: D/W	They're also very fun in PvP - but my main is a Dervish, and I love him dearly. I like both classes a lot, so it really is a hard decision. Depends on what you wanna do I guess, but meh... I'll say Paragon as well.

Feb 26, 2008, 02:57 AM // 02:57	#6
MaDDoG1221 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Guild: DOTR Profession: D/	Ive got a Paragon and A Dervish, Love them both, More then any other class! Finished Prof with my Derv and almost NF and EOTN, Both are very funn to play

Feb 26, 2008, 02:58 AM // 02:58	#7
Voltaic Annihilator Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Profession: E/Me	Elemantalist...i love them... but for those 2 pick dervs they have nice armor, attacks, etc and they dont wear man skirts paras pwn in pvp tho

Feb 26, 2008, 03:06 AM // 03:06	#8
Jarretth25 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2008 Guild: The Crystal Skull Brotherhood Profession: D/	Thanks guys, I'll try it out. ~Jarretth25

Feb 26, 2008, 03:14 AM // 03:14	#9
DarkFlame Desert Nomad Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ascalon Profession: E/	Make both, you have at least 2 character slots to play with. If it turns out you don't like one of them, then delete it.

Feb 26, 2008, 03:49 AM // 03:49	#10
Trax Reborn Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan Guild: wgk Profession: W/	dervish, b/c you dont have to rely on heros to tank for you.

Feb 26, 2008, 03:53 AM // 03:53	#11
placebo overdose Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2007 Profession: N/	dervish imo suck i say para war or rit maybe ranger try both for a bit and see which one you like more and as far as man skirts go well just make a girl

Feb 26, 2008, 05:03 AM // 05:03	#12
wetsparks Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2006	paragon > pve good damage from range with 96 AL (80 from armor, 16 from shield) and party wide buffs make paragons ridiculously overpowered for regular pve and also good choices in hard mode.

Feb 26, 2008, 05:10 AM // 05:10	#13
Rampager Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Australia Profession: Mo/	Dervagon tbh

Feb 26, 2008, 05:11 AM // 05:11	#14
Operative 14 Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Arizona, USA Guild: [OOP] Order of the Phoenix I	Dervish, it's my favorite class next to Elementalist. Though I have to say, I like Paragons as well. It's a tough decision but I like Dervishes better.

Feb 26, 2008, 05:25 AM // 05:25	#15
arsie Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jun 2007 Profession: N/	I think Paragons are better for learning the game with. Being in the middle of the party, and able to provide physical damage buffs, damage reduction, healing, and energy support, as well as lay down a decent amount of ranged damage, the Paragon with Nightfall's Heroes, lets a player learn about the various requirements of a good party. The problem with Dervishes in this respect, is that a Dervish tends to need to focus on his own game, and let the party sort themselves out. His actions do not really impact other team members unless they play Wind healers. Their job, quite frankly, is to kill faster and kill more. While I feel that Dervishes would be more fun to play, Paragons would teach a player more about party dynamics.

Feb 26, 2008, 06:06 AM // 06:06	#16
Axel Zinfandel Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeastern Ohio Guild: LaZy Profession: P/W	I find it funny that no one EVER used paragons until these PvE skills came out. Make both and you won't regret it. Paragons rule though.

Feb 26, 2008, 06:39 AM // 06:39	#18
FengShuiDove Forge Runner Join Date: Sep 2007 Guild: Trinity of the Ascended [ToA] Profession: A/	Paragon. Easy decision.

Feb 26, 2008, 11:51 AM // 11:51	#19
benplofkop Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Holland Guild: Elements of the North [eon] Profession: P/Me	Since when has the paragon become so popular? When i started NF (which was the first day it came out) I only saw dervish.. and i was near the only paragon.. and that didn't change for around a year and ALL OF A SUDDEN i see paragons running around in massive groups -_-.. But still.. my opinion is to take a paragon, i love them and so do other ppl.. great armor, great dmg.. but do think about the fact that allmost noone wants u in their party

Feb 26, 2008, 12:36 PM // 12:36	#20
Gonzo Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Netherlands Guild: Defenders of the Blackblade [DotB] Profession: W/	Make a ranger! From those two I enjoyed playing paragon a lot.