Which profession should I make my FIRST character? - Guild Wars Forums

Neal · Dec 27, 2007, 07:22 PM // 19:22

I'm new to the game. Just wanted to know what the best profession for a beginner is.

Kook~NBK~ · Dec 27, 2007, 07:33 PM // 19:33

Warrior or Ranger would probably be best to start with. Monk wouldn't be a bad choice either.

xiaotsu · Dec 27, 2007, 08:13 PM // 20:13

Don't start a monk as a beginner, it will only cause frustration until you figure out how everything works. Understanding the game makes being a monk so much easier.

I would suggest warrior or ranger, as kook suggested, they seem to be the most user-friendly, and rangers are very versatile

Just remember, you paid for the game, play it how you want, just because someone says "Don't go warrior/monk, it's a noob choice!" doesn't mean you shouldn't do it, it's one of the easiest ways to learn how the game works, so long as you don't use mending and healing hands

Sir Seifus Halbred · Dec 27, 2007, 08:16 PM // 20:16

First of all, you need to be specific in what campaign or expansion you are talking about, for me or anyone else to help you. (Proph, Factions, Nightfall? EoTn) I assume prophecies? I would suggest a warrior.

Tachyon · Dec 27, 2007, 08:18 PM // 20:18

I'd say that fire based Elementist is another good choice for the beginner as it's not only pretty powerful but also lets you see how spells/enchants/wards work but also has some easy energy management too.

Siadena · Dec 27, 2007, 08:20 PM // 20:20

Every class has their advantages and disadvantages. Firstly I'd ask if you were more interested in being like a "caster," a "Melee fighter" or a "ranged" fighter. Then maybe if you want to play more offensive or defensive. From there, yup, props to xiaotsu - pick whatever one you want and learn/study it. And of course, this is GW, so create 5 or 6 chars, make one of each, mess around with them and see which one in pre (beginners zones/areas) you enjoy playing the best. After doing all that, I guarantee you, you'll know which one you want to play through with first

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Have fun!
<3 Siadena

Squishy ftw · Dec 27, 2007, 08:21 PM // 20:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by xiaotsu

Just remember, you paid for the game, play it how you want, just because someone says "Don't go warrior/monk, it's a noob choice!" doesn't mean you shouldn't do it, it's one of the easiest ways to learn how the game works, so long as you don't use mending and healing hands

I lol'd.

And what profession YOU want to play is is entirely up to you.

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

That link provides a lot of useful information. Read through it,and read through all the profession specific pages aswel and then decide what sounds the most appealing to you.

Welcome to guild wars.

Steboy93 · Dec 27, 2007, 08:28 PM // 20:28

As said in the above posts, warrior and ranger tend to be good choices.

Steps_Descending · Dec 27, 2007, 08:41 PM // 20:41

I would personnaly go for elementalist or ranger, my choice would be elementalist.

They are probably one of the simpler class (dont flame me! I play one myself, i'm conparing it with somethign like mesmer), you are the damage dealer, plain and simple, you dont need to understand the most complicated part of the game to do your job well.
A warrior is harder to play well in my experience.

You are more independant then most class, once you have some key skills(which i cant know you will have not knowing your game(s)), you can solo (or nearly-solo) some areas. And later farm if you need to.

Shadow Spirit · Dec 27, 2007, 08:54 PM // 20:54

Welcome to GW!!

My first character was a Necromancer and I thoroughly enjoyed learning the game that way.

You really can't go too wrong, although I would avoid Monk, Assassin, and Mesmer on your first play through.

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy playing those classes but it's better to familiarize yourself with the game mechanics before attempting those as they are a bit more complicated than the other proffessions.

Enjoy the game!

BigDave · Dec 27, 2007, 08:56 PM // 20:56

I'd say elementalist. You get to stay back and kill stuff fairly easily and can watch the gameplay from further away letting you observe how the basics work. Fire eles are also quite easy to grasp and you'll be wanted by most human groups without question. Warrior is also a good first char aswell but you'll be right in the line of fire and so may take a bit longer to grasp the basics as you'll spend more time in a flap cause you're getting pounded on, hehe. Ranger is ok aswell for similar reasons as the ele although an ele is simpler to run/learn well. Eles are also capable of farming many areas (as are warriors) so you'll likely earn gold faster once you figure out what you can kill easily.

I'd definitely stay away from monk, mesmer, assassin, ritualist, dervish or paragon until you've figured out how the game mechanics work as these classes tend to take a bit more skill/knowledge to play well.

Xylia · Dec 27, 2007, 10:25 PM // 22:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadow Spirit

My first character was a Necromancer and I thoroughly enjoyed learning the game that way.

You really can't go too wrong, although I would avoid Monk, Assassin, and Mesmer on your first play through.

I second all of the above.

Coloneh · Dec 27, 2007, 10:48 PM // 22:48

warrior, ranger or elementalist

Olim Chill · Dec 27, 2007, 11:48 PM // 23:48

Ranger is a great profession to start with. It gives you the tools to succeed both offensively and defensively. From there, you can balance and hone your approach to the game.

Necromancer is also a good choice. Minions can give you enough cushion to observe how the opposition attacks and find their flaws. Blood skills can heal you while you inflict damage.

Anyway, try them all and use the profession that you have the most fun playing. It is supposed to be fun.

Conan The Barbarian · Dec 28, 2007, 04:03 AM // 04:03

My first was W/M
it was easy
i would recomend it

Solus Spartan · Dec 28, 2007, 04:16 AM // 04:16

Ele or Warrior, easiest and simple. Button bash ftw

Neal · Dec 28, 2007, 05:38 AM // 05:38

Okay, I started as a Warrior (with Monk as my secondary). Thanks for the help guys.

riskzero · Dec 28, 2007, 08:28 AM // 08:28

Im new as well, I bought the proph series. Not to hijack the thread but I started out as a premade pvp guy should I start as pve to learn the game b/c im sorta lost..

Chicken of the Seas · Dec 28, 2007, 08:32 AM // 08:32

Yes! Always start off with PVE IMO...you get a feel of the game and learn the skills, and how to use them.

riskzero · Dec 28, 2007, 08:33 AM // 08:33

thanks for the help cots, now if only i could finish downloading the 5,000 neccessary files to get to random areas I think i clicked... jeez taking forever to download

Dec 27, 2007, 07:22 PM // 19:22	#1
Neal Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: United States Guild: Fire of the Covenant Profession: W/Mo	Which profession should I make my FIRST character? I'm new to the game. Just wanted to know what the best profession for a beginner is.

Dec 27, 2007, 08:16 PM // 20:16	#4
Sir Seifus Halbred Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2006	First of all, you need to be specific in what campaign or expansion you are talking about, for me or anyone else to help you. (Proph, Factions, Nightfall? EoTn) I assume prophecies? I would suggest a warrior. Last edited by Sir Seifus Halbred; Dec 28, 2007 at 06:23 PM // 18:23..

Dec 27, 2007, 07:33 PM // 19:33	#2
Kook~NBK~ Grotto Attendant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: A little chalet outside Drok's Guild: Natural Born Killaz	Warrior or Ranger would probably be best to start with. Monk wouldn't be a bad choice either.

Dec 27, 2007, 08:13 PM // 20:13	#3
xiaotsu Desert Nomad Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Doomlore Shrine Guild: Just Us Gamers [JUGs] Profession: R/	Don't start a monk as a beginner, it will only cause frustration until you figure out how everything works. Understanding the game makes being a monk so much easier. I would suggest warrior or ranger, as kook suggested, they seem to be the most user-friendly, and rangers are very versatile Just remember, you paid for the game, play it how you want, just because someone says "Don't go warrior/monk, it's a noob choice!" doesn't mean you shouldn't do it, it's one of the easiest ways to learn how the game works, so long as you don't use mending and healing hands

Dec 27, 2007, 08:18 PM // 20:18	#5
Tachyon Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stoke, England Guild: The Godless [GOD] Profession: W/	I'd say that fire based Elementist is another good choice for the beginner as it's not only pretty powerful but also lets you see how spells/enchants/wards work but also has some easy energy management too.

Dec 27, 2007, 08:20 PM // 20:20	#6
Siadena Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rome Guild: Order Of The Immortal Profession: W/	Every class has their advantages and disadvantages. Firstly I'd ask if you were more interested in being like a "caster," a "Melee fighter" or a "ranged" fighter. Then maybe if you want to play more offensive or defensive. From there, yup, props to xiaotsu - pick whatever one you want and learn/study it. And of course, this is GW, so create 5 or 6 chars, make one of each, mess around with them and see which one in pre (beginners zones/areas) you enjoy playing the best. After doing all that, I guarantee you, you'll know which one you want to play through with first . Have fun! <3 Siadena

Dec 27, 2007, 08:28 PM // 20:28	#8
Steboy93 Furnace Stoker Join Date: Feb 2007 Guild: Trinity of the Ascended [ToA] \| Ex-Officer [TAM] Profession: W/	As said in the above posts, warrior and ranger tend to be good choices.

Dec 27, 2007, 08:41 PM // 20:41	#9
Steps_Descending Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: IN my pocket plane. Obviously! Guild: Little Tom's Pocket Plane [THom] Profession: Me/Mo	I would personnaly go for elementalist or ranger, my choice would be elementalist. They are probably one of the simpler class (dont flame me! I play one myself, i'm conparing it with somethign like mesmer), you are the damage dealer, plain and simple, you dont need to understand the most complicated part of the game to do your job well. A warrior is harder to play well in my experience. You are more independant then most class, once you have some key skills(which i cant know you will have not knowing your game(s)), you can solo (or nearly-solo) some areas. And later farm if you need to.

Dec 27, 2007, 08:54 PM // 20:54	#10
Shadow Spirit Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago Guild: your cat eats dog food [pup] Profession: N/E	Welcome to GW!! My first character was a Necromancer and I thoroughly enjoyed learning the game that way. You really can't go too wrong, although I would avoid Monk, Assassin, and Mesmer on your first play through. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy playing those classes but it's better to familiarize yourself with the game mechanics before attempting those as they are a bit more complicated than the other proffessions. Enjoy the game!

Dec 27, 2007, 08:56 PM // 20:56	#11
BigDave Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Guild: The Sapphire Rose [TSR]	I'd say elementalist. You get to stay back and kill stuff fairly easily and can watch the gameplay from further away letting you observe how the basics work. Fire eles are also quite easy to grasp and you'll be wanted by most human groups without question. Warrior is also a good first char aswell but you'll be right in the line of fire and so may take a bit longer to grasp the basics as you'll spend more time in a flap cause you're getting pounded on, hehe. Ranger is ok aswell for similar reasons as the ele although an ele is simpler to run/learn well. Eles are also capable of farming many areas (as are warriors) so you'll likely earn gold faster once you figure out what you can kill easily. I'd definitely stay away from monk, mesmer, assassin, ritualist, dervish or paragon until you've figured out how the game mechanics work as these classes tend to take a bit more skill/knowledge to play well.

Dec 27, 2007, 10:48 PM // 22:48	#13
Coloneh Furnace Stoker Join Date: Nov 2006 Profession: D/W	warrior, ranger or elementalist

Dec 27, 2007, 11:48 PM // 23:48	#14
Olim Chill Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Guild: DMI Profession: N/	Ranger is a great profession to start with. It gives you the tools to succeed both offensively and defensively. From there, you can balance and hone your approach to the game. Necromancer is also a good choice. Minions can give you enough cushion to observe how the opposition attacks and find their flaws. Blood skills can heal you while you inflict damage. Anyway, try them all and use the profession that you have the most fun playing. It is supposed to be fun.

Dec 28, 2007, 04:03 AM // 04:03	#15
Conan The Barbarian Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2007 Profession: R/E	My first was W/M it was easy i would recomend it

Dec 28, 2007, 04:16 AM // 04:16	#16
Solus Spartan Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Australia Guild: [Lawl] Profession: Mo/	Ele or Warrior, easiest and simple. Button bash ftw

Dec 28, 2007, 05:38 AM // 05:38	#17
Neal Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: United States Guild: Fire of the Covenant Profession: W/Mo	Okay, I started as a Warrior (with Monk as my secondary). Thanks for the help guys.

Dec 28, 2007, 08:28 AM // 08:28	#18
riskzero Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2007	Im new as well, I bought the proph series. Not to hijack the thread but I started out as a premade pvp guy should I start as pve to learn the game b/c im sorta lost..

Dec 28, 2007, 08:32 AM // 08:32	#19
Chicken of the Seas Jungle Guide Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: California, USA Guild: Vulpes Velox [Fox] Profession: Me/	Yes! Always start off with PVE IMO...you get a feel of the game and learn the skills, and how to use them.

Dec 28, 2007, 08:33 AM // 08:33	#20
riskzero Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2007	thanks for the help cots, now if only i could finish downloading the 5,000 neccessary files to get to random areas I think i clicked... jeez taking forever to download