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Naremae · Aug 17, 2006, 11:38 AM // 11:38

I ordered guild wars yesterday so it will come tomorrow, but i have a few questions-

Could i have ranger as primary proffession, and elementalist as sencondary, and be able to cast spells with my bow equipped?
Could i have elementalist as a primary proffession, and warrior as secondry, and be able to equip swords and cast spells at the same time?

Also, what are the best ways of making money for beginners, and where do you all reccomend i start off?

Sorry i sound really noobish, bt i suppose i am, lol

Thom Bangalter · Aug 17, 2006, 11:50 AM // 11:50

you can have a ranger primary profession and elementalist as secondary and cast spells. This is not a terribly good idea as a play strategy in order to be effective (unless, possibly, you run a conjure flame enchantment and bring a fiery bow or kindle arrows).

Additionally, my elementalist uses a sword currently as his primary weapon, but I don't reccomend you use them to attack, because once again, not effective. (I use a +5 energy sword 20% enchant on my ele for it's attributes, plus it looks cool, but I don't actually use it to attack anything).

The best way to make money is to play through the game, accumulating everything that drops and merching it, unless it's really good, and then you can sell it in Lion's arch or kaineng center. To make a lot of money, you're best bet is to roll a character that has lots of places where you can farm with it, and accumulate money that way. (in which case, roll that ranger you have your eyes on, and check the farming forum here to find places where you can farm with him).

Naremae · Aug 17, 2006, 12:37 PM // 12:37

Ok, thanks, would Ranger/Monk work?

shadow39365 · Aug 17, 2006, 01:31 PM // 13:31

yes to both of your questions but both strategies are not recommended, often classed as "n00b" by some people, thing is you won't do nearly as much damage with spells as a ranger unless your an ele and you won't do nearly as much damage with a sword as an ele as you would with a warrior, your best bet is to stick with what your profession is good at, so stick to bows and offensive attacks which apply your bow, don't waste attribute points trying to strengthen an element as well. You'll find out later however some people use secondary profession skills as part of a main build such as Monk/Mesmer using Inspired Hex to remove a hex.

SO long story short YES they will work but don't waste your time trying to do them, if you want a sword and to use it properly make a warrior if you want to cast elemental spells effectively make an Elementalist (by the way for your information Elementalists primary attribute increases energy so therefore you have a larger pool of energy to cast with) and generally the Ranger's energy won't be able to cope with a lot of spell useage, also the Ranger's primary attribute Expertise which reduces the energy cost of Non Spells by 4% each rank, of course does not apply to spells. But instead makes your general attacks more effective and it allows a nice variety of combos to use and not put such stress on your energy.

As for Ranger/Monk though actually a popular skill to use is Judges Insight, combined with a Ranger Elite Skill called Barrage which you won't get until one of the final missions of the game. You could use Judges Insight around mid way through the game as you face Undead Enemies and they take double damage as Judges Insight applies Holy Damage to your weapon

Hope this helps you out, also if you need some help don't hesitate to contact me in game as Sithicus Dias , i'd be happy to help you out if you need it.

Farrell-Zander · Aug 17, 2006, 07:29 PM // 19:29

As soon as your set up feel free to whisper me any questions you have if I'm online. You see my InGame Names to the left

Have fun and a good game choice :P

Aug 17, 2006, 11:38 AM // 11:38	#1
Naremae Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: Warrior Nation Profession: R/E	A few questions I ordered guild wars yesterday so it will come tomorrow, but i have a few questions- Could i have ranger as primary proffession, and elementalist as sencondary, and be able to cast spells with my bow equipped? Could i have elementalist as a primary proffession, and warrior as secondry, and be able to equip swords and cast spells at the same time? Also, what are the best ways of making money for beginners, and where do you all reccomend i start off? Sorry i sound really noobish, bt i suppose i am, lol

Aug 17, 2006, 01:31 PM // 13:31	#4
shadow39365 Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: England Guild: Angels Symphonys [AnSy]	yes to both of your questions but both strategies are not recommended, often classed as "n00b" by some people, thing is you won't do nearly as much damage with spells as a ranger unless your an ele and you won't do nearly as much damage with a sword as an ele as you would with a warrior, your best bet is to stick with what your profession is good at, so stick to bows and offensive attacks which apply your bow, don't waste attribute points trying to strengthen an element as well. You'll find out later however some people use secondary profession skills as part of a main build such as Monk/Mesmer using Inspired Hex to remove a hex. SO long story short YES they will work but don't waste your time trying to do them, if you want a sword and to use it properly make a warrior if you want to cast elemental spells effectively make an Elementalist (by the way for your information Elementalists primary attribute increases energy so therefore you have a larger pool of energy to cast with) and generally the Ranger's energy won't be able to cope with a lot of spell useage, also the Ranger's primary attribute Expertise which reduces the energy cost of Non Spells by 4% each rank, of course does not apply to spells. But instead makes your general attacks more effective and it allows a nice variety of combos to use and not put such stress on your energy. As for Ranger/Monk though actually a popular skill to use is Judges Insight, combined with a Ranger Elite Skill called Barrage which you won't get until one of the final missions of the game. You could use Judges Insight around mid way through the game as you face Undead Enemies and they take double damage as Judges Insight applies Holy Damage to your weapon Hope this helps you out, also if you need some help don't hesitate to contact me in game as Sithicus Dias , i'd be happy to help you out if you need it. Last edited by shadow39365; Aug 17, 2006 at 01:35 PM // 13:35..

Aug 17, 2006, 11:50 AM // 11:50	#2
Thom Bangalter Grindin' Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MO Profession: E/Mo	you can have a ranger primary profession and elementalist as secondary and cast spells. This is not a terribly good idea as a play strategy in order to be effective (unless, possibly, you run a conjure flame enchantment and bring a fiery bow or kindle arrows). Additionally, my elementalist uses a sword currently as his primary weapon, but I don't reccomend you use them to attack, because once again, not effective. (I use a +5 energy sword 20% enchant on my ele for it's attributes, plus it looks cool, but I don't actually use it to attack anything). The best way to make money is to play through the game, accumulating everything that drops and merching it, unless it's really good, and then you can sell it in Lion's arch or kaineng center. To make a lot of money, you're best bet is to roll a character that has lots of places where you can farm with it, and accumulate money that way. (in which case, roll that ranger you have your eyes on, and check the farming forum here to find places where you can farm with him).

Aug 17, 2006, 12:37 PM // 12:37	#3
Naremae Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: Warrior Nation Profession: R/E	Ok, thanks, would Ranger/Monk work?

Aug 17, 2006, 07:29 PM // 19:29	#5
Farrell-Zander Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Switzerland	As soon as your set up feel free to whisper me any questions you have if I'm online. You see my InGame Names to the left Have fun and a good game choice :P