Some Pre-Searing Questions - Guild Wars Forums

Adam of Tyria · Jan 01, 2008, 10:20 PM // 22:20

I have some questions about pre searing.

First of all, what would be considered the "best" for pre-searing? I was thinking about mesmer but I heard they got worse due to the fact you cant get empathy anymore.

Another thing I was wondering is are you still able to bring max weapons and items like that into pre? Or did they fix that a while back?

Thanks in advance.

angmar_nite · Jan 01, 2008, 10:32 PM // 22:32

fixed. max weps in pre are worth epic amounts.

Mortal Amongst Mere Gods · Jan 01, 2008, 10:56 PM // 22:56

Actually, you can't get maxed weapons in Pre-Searing. They *never* drop and if ANet catches you with one from the Guild Hall glitch a while ago, they'll tell you to either delete the weapon or character, or move to Post-Searing. The only exception is anything like Pre-Order, Game of the Year or other special packs that give weapons.

Also, I'd think that Empathy can still be obtained in Pre-Searing, making mesmers somewhat valuable at charr hunting. I'd go with warrior or monk though; easiest to solo with.

Quaker · Jan 02, 2008, 07:44 PM // 19:44

There is no "best" for pre-searing. Pre-searing is the training area, so it's "best" to train with the character you want to play. I suppose you could go through pre-searing with some class you think is "best" for the experience, but then you'd have to go through it again with your "real" character anyway - so why bother. And, it's not like it's hard for any class.

Adam of Tyria · Jan 02, 2008, 08:31 PM // 20:31

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Originally Posted by Quaker

There is no "best" for pre-searing. Pre-searing is the training area, so it's "best" to train with the character you want to play. I suppose you could go through pre-searing with some class you think is "best" for the experience, but then you'd have to go through it again with your "real" character anyway - so why bother. And, it's not like it's hard for any class.

When I mean best for Pre I mean he's going to be a pre-searing character, and never go to post.

Toutatis · Jan 02, 2008, 08:36 PM // 20:36

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I was thinking about mesmer but I heard they got worse due to the fact you cant get empathy anymore.

Primary mesmers still get Empathy in pre as one of their first two skills. Secondary mesmers don't and have to wait until post before they can buy it.

Neo Nugget · Jan 02, 2008, 08:39 PM // 20:39

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Originally Posted by Adam of Tyria

When I mean best for Pre I mean he's going to be a pre-searing character, and never go to post.

I love pre, I actually have 1 of every profession in pre except mesmer, i think only mesmer primaries can get empathy though, it would work wonders with backfire.

But Ranger is my favorite pre character, as mine is lvl 14

It's easy to farm charr with your trusty pet, plus if you have the EoTN bonus weapons, the Darksteel Longbow is very nice to have also.

Jan 01, 2008, 10:20 PM // 22:20	#1
Adam of Tyria Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2006 Profession: W/	Some Pre-Searing Questions I have some questions about pre searing. First of all, what would be considered the "best" for pre-searing? I was thinking about mesmer but I heard they got worse due to the fact you cant get empathy anymore. Another thing I was wondering is are you still able to bring max weapons and items like that into pre? Or did they fix that a while back? Thanks in advance.

Jan 01, 2008, 10:32 PM // 22:32	#2
angmar_nite Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2007 Guild: [SNOW] of [YUM] Profession: E/	fixed. max weps in pre are worth epic amounts.

Jan 01, 2008, 10:56 PM // 22:56	#3
Mortal Amongst Mere Gods Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Riding the spiral Profession: W/	Actually, you can't get maxed weapons in Pre-Searing. They never drop and if ANet catches you with one from the Guild Hall glitch a while ago, they'll tell you to either delete the weapon or character, or move to Post-Searing. The only exception is anything like Pre-Order, Game of the Year or other special packs that give weapons. Also, I'd think that Empathy can still be obtained in Pre-Searing, making mesmers somewhat valuable at charr hunting. I'd go with warrior or monk though; easiest to solo with.

Jan 02, 2008, 07:44 PM // 19:44	#4
Quaker Hell's Protector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Canada Guild: Brothers Disgruntled	There is no "best" for pre-searing. Pre-searing is the training area, so it's "best" to train with the character you want to play. I suppose you could go through pre-searing with some class you think is "best" for the experience, but then you'd have to go through it again with your "real" character anyway - so why bother. And, it's not like it's hard for any class.