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ConeHead2467 · Apr 04, 2006, 05:55 PM // 17:55

ok i made an elementalist character. got her to psot everything is going all alright. the problem im facing now is what element type to use with her. I keep hearing about fire beign the easiest to use when first making an Ele. well, can you guys help me out. I dont know what to choose. I dont really care aot difficulty, ill get it sooner of later. What im looking for is a nice overall element thatll do nice damage and has other up to it. basicly i would like it tto have more ups than downs. i guess let me know what you use and why. once i leanr how to put up a poll, ill do that.

Mister Muhkuh · Apr 04, 2006, 06:05 PM // 18:05

depends on what u want to do with ur ele.

every class has its good and "not so good" sides.
u should try out and have a build for every class, so u always have the build that is the best for the current situation.

Angel Develin · Apr 04, 2006, 06:23 PM // 18:23

Fire can be use for lots of area dmg, I say go with this 1 till you find out how the other works, earth magic is very powerfull 2 but you need to use it against close enemy's.
good luck

dr1zz one · Apr 04, 2006, 06:32 PM // 18:32

Fire is good for the majority of areas, especially if you build around Meteor Shower. But you should always be versatile with your builds. You can be a complete Ele by using other elements. Armor of Earth is great for defense. Air has some good knockdowns. Water has good slow down skills. You can be all of one Element but that isnt being the most effecient.

DeanBB · Apr 04, 2006, 07:45 PM // 19:45

The main problem is that early on fire is the only realm with a decent variety to choose from. So stick with it for now and as you accumulate more spells from the other realms then experiment with them to see how they work and how you like them.

Mandy Memory · Apr 04, 2006, 08:45 PM // 20:45

I voted earth, but earth and water are the only 2 elements worth bringing...everyone else will deal more damage, and earth and water are the best support lines.

SnipiousMax · Apr 04, 2006, 09:58 PM // 21:58

I also voted earth. Fire's overated, and air has it's uses, but Wards are fun to play. Water would be a close second.

quickmonty · Apr 04, 2006, 10:07 PM // 22:07

I would suggest getting familiar with all the elements. You could also consider using two different elements.

(I didn't vote, as my choice would be a combination of two elements rather than just one)

Phaern Majes · Apr 04, 2006, 10:21 PM // 22:21

I've always been fond of Geomancing, so my choice is biased. My second choice would be Air.

Solberg the Exiled · Apr 04, 2006, 10:26 PM // 22:26

Gotta love the earth. Especially with factions coming out, there will be more fun earth skills. You got armor, you got ward, you get Obsidian flame and obsidian flesh (much later but you will get it) Personally, earth is my favoirite.

Fungus Amongus · Apr 04, 2006, 10:51 PM // 22:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeanBB

The main problem is that early on fire is the only realm with a decent variety to choose from. So stick with it for now and as you accumulate more spells from the other realms then experiment with them to see how they work and how you like them.

I believe DeanBB is the only poster that actually read the OP's question, as his answer in my opinion, is correct. The elements other than fire will come into play later in ther game.

lagrand1 · Apr 04, 2006, 10:59 PM // 22:59

Until you have finished most of the game, you only have good fire skills. Later, they add on other elements. Personally, I still use mostly fire. But I also have a water/air build that it great at controlling crowds. If you do more pve, fire is most damage dealing, and earth is good damage and protection for team. In pvp, water and air are the best at controlling movements and attacks of enemies, but not as much damage dealing.

Just like the rest of the game, you need to figure out your own playing style.
Don

ConeHead2467 · Apr 04, 2006, 11:17 PM // 23:17

alright, thanks guys. i guess like yall said for now ill prolly stick with fire. was jsut wondering also what u guys liked and all so i have some toehr opinions. BTW, what would you suggest gettign as a nice one handed fire staff?

temp · Apr 04, 2006, 11:19 PM // 23:19

go for em all

thats what i do

get a set of armou MINUS HEAD GEAR and kit it out witha sup vigor [or major] and a minor ene storage run

then get 4 head peices each with a sup run of what the head piece boosts

saves on money loads

my ideas rule

$hade. · Apr 04, 2006, 11:24 PM // 23:24

Fire is really good for splash damage but I would maybe use them all and even them out. Or maybe one a little more than the other.

DeanBB · Apr 04, 2006, 11:35 PM // 23:35

Like Temp said, once you get to Droknar's Forge and the max armor, get a head piece for each element and add a superior rune to it. Then you can use whichever you wish as appropriate to the area, enemies, or how you feel at the moment. Note that the head armor from the desert collectors works for this as well and is free if you collect the items.

Of course you'll want a corresponding set of weapons to go along with them. Collector staves with the 20/20 are fine.

Lateralus · Apr 05, 2006, 02:33 AM // 02:33

I voted earth, because of the protection + dmg you can get. My second choice would have been air... its great if your in a 1v1 situation.

The Ice Master · Apr 05, 2006, 02:46 AM // 02:46

I voted water, but I'd do fire and air until you get level 20. Err, I can play any ele, almost all the ele skills unlocked ^^

ElinoraNeSangre · Apr 05, 2006, 02:50 AM // 02:50

I personally recommend starting with fire. However, whatever choice you make, you aren't stuck with it. Any time you're in a town/outpost/whatever, you can change those attributes. Nothing's set in stone.

Barinthus · Apr 05, 2006, 05:13 AM // 05:13

well there is a reason why many of early ele spells you get in GW are of fire.

I do encourage you to experiment around although. Especially that you can change your attributes at will unlike last summer.

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Apr 04, 2006, 05:55 PM // 17:55	#1
ConeHead2467 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Itsca, IL	so many choises..plz help me pick ok i made an elementalist character. got her to psot everything is going all alright. the problem im facing now is what element type to use with her. I keep hearing about fire beign the easiest to use when first making an Ele. well, can you guys help me out. I dont know what to choose. I dont really care aot difficulty, ill get it sooner of later. What im looking for is a nice overall element thatll do nice damage and has other up to it. basicly i would like it tto have more ups than downs. i guess let me know what you use and why. once i leanr how to put up a poll, ill do that.

Apr 04, 2006, 06:05 PM // 18:05	#2
Mister Muhkuh Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany Guild: Ugly Ducklings [ugly] Profession: P/	depends on what u want to do with ur ele. every class has its good and "not so good" sides. u should try out and have a build for every class, so u always have the build that is the best for the current situation.

Apr 04, 2006, 06:23 PM // 18:23	#3
Angel Develin Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lions Arch Guild: Minions of Kronos Profession: N/Me	Fire can be use for lots of area dmg, I say go with this 1 till you find out how the other works, earth magic is very powerfull 2 but you need to use it against close enemy's. good luck

Apr 04, 2006, 06:32 PM // 18:32	#4
dr1zz one Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Nov 2005 Profession: R/	Fire is good for the majority of areas, especially if you build around Meteor Shower. But you should always be versatile with your builds. You can be a complete Ele by using other elements. Armor of Earth is great for defense. Air has some good knockdowns. Water has good slow down skills. You can be all of one Element but that isnt being the most effecient.

Apr 04, 2006, 07:45 PM // 19:45	#5
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	The main problem is that early on fire is the only realm with a decent variety to choose from. So stick with it for now and as you accumulate more spells from the other realms then experiment with them to see how they work and how you like them.

Apr 04, 2006, 08:45 PM // 20:45	#6
Mandy Memory Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Guild: Xen of Sigils [XoO] Profession: W/	I voted earth, but earth and water are the only 2 elements worth bringing...everyone else will deal more damage, and earth and water are the best support lines.

Apr 04, 2006, 09:58 PM // 21:58	#7
SnipiousMax Perfectly Elocuted Join Date: Sep 2005	I also voted earth. Fire's overated, and air has it's uses, but Wards are fun to play. Water would be a close second.

Apr 04, 2006, 10:07 PM // 22:07	#8
quickmonty Ancient Windbreaker Join Date: May 2005	I would suggest getting familiar with all the elements. You could also consider using two different elements. (I didn't vote, as my choice would be a combination of two elements rather than just one)

Apr 04, 2006, 10:21 PM // 22:21	#9
Phaern Majes Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Anywhere but up Guild: The Panserbjorne [ROAR] Profession: R/Mo	I've always been fond of Geomancing, so my choice is biased. My second choice would be Air.

Apr 04, 2006, 10:26 PM // 22:26	#10
Solberg the Exiled Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: Xen of Onslaught Profession: N/	Gotta love the earth. Especially with factions coming out, there will be more fun earth skills. You got armor, you got ward, you get Obsidian flame and obsidian flesh (much later but you will get it) Personally, earth is my favoirite.

Apr 04, 2006, 10:59 PM // 22:59	#12
lagrand1 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: Zombies of War Profession: W/	Until you have finished most of the game, you only have good fire skills. Later, they add on other elements. Personally, I still use mostly fire. But I also have a water/air build that it great at controlling crowds. If you do more pve, fire is most damage dealing, and earth is good damage and protection for team. In pvp, water and air are the best at controlling movements and attacks of enemies, but not as much damage dealing. Just like the rest of the game, you need to figure out your own playing style. Don

Apr 04, 2006, 11:17 PM // 23:17	#13
ConeHead2467 Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Itsca, IL	alright, thanks guys. i guess like yall said for now ill prolly stick with fire. was jsut wondering also what u guys liked and all so i have some toehr opinions. BTW, what would you suggest gettign as a nice one handed fire staff?

Apr 04, 2006, 11:19 PM // 23:19	#14
temp Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: my bedroom Guild: Band Of Death UK	go for em all thats what i do get a set of armou MINUS HEAD GEAR and kit it out witha sup vigor [or major] and a minor ene storage run then get 4 head peices each with a sup run of what the head piece boosts saves on money loads my ideas rule

Apr 04, 2006, 11:24 PM // 23:24	#15
$hade. Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canada Guild: [FiRM[] Profession: R/	Fire is really good for splash damage but I would maybe use them all and even them out. Or maybe one a little more than the other.

Apr 04, 2006, 11:35 PM // 23:35	#16
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	Like Temp said, once you get to Droknar's Forge and the max armor, get a head piece for each element and add a superior rune to it. Then you can use whichever you wish as appropriate to the area, enemies, or how you feel at the moment. Note that the head armor from the desert collectors works for this as well and is free if you collect the items. Of course you'll want a corresponding set of weapons to go along with them. Collector staves with the 20/20 are fine.

Apr 05, 2006, 02:33 AM // 02:33	#17
Lateralus Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2005 Profession: W/Mo	I voted earth, because of the protection + dmg you can get. My second choice would have been air... its great if your in a 1v1 situation.

Apr 05, 2006, 02:46 AM // 02:46	#18
The Ice Master Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: We Step On Puppies [PuP] Profession: E/Me	I voted water, but I'd do fire and air until you get level 20. Err, I can play any ele, almost all the ele skills unlocked ^^

Apr 05, 2006, 02:50 AM // 02:50	#19
ElinoraNeSangre Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Near Seattle, WA Guild: Talionis De Cineris [EXUR] Profession: N/Me	I personally recommend starting with fire. However, whatever choice you make, you aren't stuck with it. Any time you're in a town/outpost/whatever, you can change those attributes. Nothing's set in stone.

Apr 05, 2006, 05:13 AM // 05:13	#20
Barinthus Krytan Explorer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: California Guild: (TRUE) Profession: R/Me	well there is a reason why many of early ele spells you get in GW are of fire. I do encourage you to experiment around although. Especially that you can change your attributes at will unlike last summer.