Best second profession for a warrior? - Guild Wars Forums

Taz Grime · Jan 13, 2006, 04:32 PM // 16:32

Oh Guild War sages, what do you think is the best second profession for a warrior? besides Monk of course, I can always hire a healer..

quickmonty · Jan 13, 2006, 04:34 PM // 16:34

There is no "best" second profession. Choose one based on your style and skills available.

AxeMe · Jan 13, 2006, 04:38 PM // 16:38

The fun - for me - is in using all the available second professions. Sometimes I change to accomplish a specific task (early on with the IDS I used W/Me) but more often I change just to explore what it is like to play with different skills. I believe I've learned a lot that way. And the variety adds fun.

DeanBB · Jan 13, 2006, 04:39 PM // 16:39

A warrior/monk isn't a team healer but /monk can make you durable. I like wa/ne myself using blood magic (life siphon, vampiric gaze, etc) to help keep health up while damaging enemeies.

wa/elem has interesting options, like conjures for added damage and using point blank area spells like inferno when surrounded.

wa/mes and wa/ra are not so appealing to me but obviously any combo has something to offer.

Jetdoc · Jan 13, 2006, 04:40 PM // 16:40

Again, it depends on what you want your warrior to do.

1. Do everything solo in the game (or with henchmen) - Monk is by far the best class because of self-healing.

2. Do everything PvE in a group - I would go with Elementalist (and specialize in earth magic) because of its knockdown abilities.

3. PvP in the competition/team arenas - I would go with Necro, because of its condition transferring skills and overall pesky nature against casters.

4. GvG and HoH/Tombs - again, Elementalist is very nice (as shown by the championship going on, but Ranger will likely be your choice for the IWAY possibilities.

The odd man out is Mesmer, which has some value (especially in IDS farming), but for the most part has the least complimentary skills for a Warrior.

Taz Grime · Jan 13, 2006, 06:26 PM // 18:26

Thanks guys... I think I'm gonna go with Elementalist. By the way, you can change your second profession? I did not know that... should've RTFM better eh?

Jetdoc · Jan 13, 2006, 06:30 PM // 18:30

Yes, you can, after you ascend by completing the desert missions.

Jan 13, 2006, 04:32 PM // 16:32	#1
Taz Grime Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Israel Profession: R/	Best second profession for a warrior? Oh Guild War sages, what do you think is the best second profession for a warrior? besides Monk of course, I can always hire a healer..

Jan 13, 2006, 04:34 PM // 16:34	#2
quickmonty Ancient Windbreaker Join Date: May 2005	There is no "best" second profession. Choose one based on your style and skills available.

Jan 13, 2006, 04:38 PM // 16:38	#3
AxeMe Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta Guild: HEX Profession: W/	The fun - for me - is in using all the available second professions. Sometimes I change to accomplish a specific task (early on with the IDS I used W/Me) but more often I change just to explore what it is like to play with different skills. I believe I've learned a lot that way. And the variety adds fun.

Jan 13, 2006, 04:39 PM // 16:39	#4
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	A warrior/monk isn't a team healer but /monk can make you durable. I like wa/ne myself using blood magic (life siphon, vampiric gaze, etc) to help keep health up while damaging enemeies. wa/elem has interesting options, like conjures for added damage and using point blank area spells like inferno when surrounded. wa/mes and wa/ra are not so appealing to me but obviously any combo has something to offer.

Jan 13, 2006, 04:40 PM // 16:40	#5
Jetdoc Hell's Protector Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: The Eyes of Texas [BEVO] Profession: D/A	Again, it depends on what you want your warrior to do. 1. Do everything solo in the game (or with henchmen) - Monk is by far the best class because of self-healing. 2. Do everything PvE in a group - I would go with Elementalist (and specialize in earth magic) because of its knockdown abilities. 3. PvP in the competition/team arenas - I would go with Necro, because of its condition transferring skills and overall pesky nature against casters. 4. GvG and HoH/Tombs - again, Elementalist is very nice (as shown by the championship going on, but Ranger will likely be your choice for the IWAY possibilities. The odd man out is Mesmer, which has some value (especially in IDS farming), but for the most part has the least complimentary skills for a Warrior.

Jan 13, 2006, 06:26 PM // 18:26	#6
Taz Grime Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Israel Profession: R/	Thanks guys... I think I'm gonna go with Elementalist. By the way, you can change your second profession? I did not know that... should've RTFM better eh?

Jan 13, 2006, 06:30 PM // 18:30	#7
Jetdoc Hell's Protector Join Date: Jul 2005 Guild: The Eyes of Texas [BEVO] Profession: D/A	Yes, you can, after you ascend by completing the desert missions.