Any advantage to make regular char to pvp? - Guild Wars Forums

Catch-22 · Dec 25, 2005, 08:23 PM // 20:23

Im still kinda new to Gws, even tho i been playing it for few weeks. I was wondering if there is any advantage to make regular char to pvp rather than just
making pure pvp mode char. To me it seems ptless to make regular char to pvp coz unlocking skills and items are far more easier than doing it regular way...

VGJustice · Dec 25, 2005, 08:42 PM // 20:42

there is an advantage, if you play PvP a lot: Max weapons

You get your pick of very nice max weapons right off the bat when you make your PvP char. That, and after you unlock some good mods, you can have a completely maxed out Vampiric Shortbow of Marksmanship with +15%^50 with Req. 9.

That, and a stockpile of Runes, and your choice of armor. I'd highly recomend at least 1 PvP only character.

Catch-22 · Dec 25, 2005, 08:58 PM // 20:58

no no I think you misunderstood what i said. What im trying to say is SINCE you can get best gears and can unlock hilt,pommel,runes and skills. What is the point of making regular char to farm for gears and buy skills?

generik · Dec 25, 2005, 09:11 PM // 21:11

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Originally Posted by Catch-22

no no I think you misunderstood what i said. What im trying to say is SINCE you can get best gears and can unlock hilt,pommel,runes and skills. What is the point of making regular char to farm for gears and buy skills?

If you want to put it that way, this entire game is useless.

LifeInfusion · Dec 25, 2005, 09:46 PM // 21:46

I think you are missing the point...

If you use regular PvE character:

1. You get to wear whatever : Fissure, 15k armor, any color combination; whatever weapon skin

2. You get to use the experience for SOMETHING, although it is very little

3. You get faction which can be used to supplement the skills you have to create a PvP character (not really important for the PvE minded)

4. If yo go to tombs, then you can get sigils for winning, to make your own guild in PvE and also unlock fissure for your country

5. If you win on a PvE character you might get some friends to do stuf wiht you in PvE

Banin Galori · Dec 26, 2005, 02:09 AM // 02:09

I think you might be missing the point of a PvE char. Keep in mind there IS a story, and most of the areas in the game are PvE areas. Obviously, if you're interested in Guild Wars solely for the PvP, then there isn't too much of a point in PvE. On the other hand, I think it's much faster to unlock skills, runes, and such from PvE than from using faction in PvP.

Point is, if you're solely interested in PvP, then yes, you can forget all about PvE. But you are missing out on a huge portion of the game.

Maxiemonster · Dec 26, 2005, 02:53 AM // 02:53

There are some.

Customization. This one is important for both Ranger and Warrior. You can only have 2 weapons on a PvP Character, and you can't customize on a PvP character (which should be possible in my opinion). Both Rangers and Warriors need a weapon with +15>50 weapon, +20<50 and +20 (while Hexed) weapon, but you can't have all 3 customized on a PvP character. You can't customize PvE-only items either, Green items, collector's items, quest items. Which are in some cases better, and always nice to customise.

Different types of armor. You can have more then 1 type of armor with a PvE Character. Changing your armor during battle is very nice. For example, when you're fighting a melee build, change to +Armor (vs Physical) armor, when you're fighting an elemental build, change to +Armor (vs Elemental) armor.

Anything else is just to small to care about. Might have missed something, but I'm tired

Shen Xi · Dec 26, 2005, 12:09 PM // 12:09

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Originally Posted by Maxiemonster

There are some.

Customization. This one is important for both Ranger and Warrior. You can only have 2 weapons on a PvP Character, and you can't customize on a PvP character (which should be possible in my opinion). Both Rangers and Warriors need a weapon with +15>50 weapon, +20<50 and +20 (while Hexed) weapon, but you can't have all 3 customized on a PvP character. You can't customize PvE-only items either, Green items, collector's items, quest items. Which are in some cases better, and always nice to customise.

Different types of armor. You can have more then 1 type of armor with a PvE Character. Changing your armor during battle is very nice. For example, when you're fighting a melee build, change to +Armor (vs Physical) armor, when you're fighting an elemental build, change to +Armor (vs Elemental) armor.

Anything else is just to small to care about. Might have missed something, but I'm tired

pvp weapons come customised.

overall i'd say there really is no advantage to using a pve charcter over a pvp one apart from the whole swapping armour thing
that and not ahving to reroll my bloody character just cos i want to stick a different rune on or change secondaries.

RotteN · Dec 26, 2005, 12:17 PM // 12:17

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Originally Posted by Maxiemonster

Both Rangers and Warriors need a weapon with +15>50 weapon, +20<50 and +20 (while Hexed) weapon

ehhmm... right, i can understand the +20 while hexed vs hex stackers, even though i never use it myself, but switching to <50 for the 2 secs or so it takes for your monks to heal you is a waste of time ...

pure pvp-wise, there's absolutely no use whatsoever for pve chars, but guild wars is more than pvp-only ...

Pharalon · Dec 26, 2005, 02:12 PM // 14:12

The only class that's worth bringing a PvE char into PvP for is a warrior, simply on the strength of the Lieutenant's Helm, which is almost manditory if you're serious.

Other than that, you're almsot always better off with a PvP char.

Catch-22 · Dec 26, 2005, 02:57 PM // 14:57

THanks for the replies. I did finish the PvE portion of GWs with my lvl 20 warrior/mes, so i guess there is no point in making another char to do it all over against just so l can pvp with it...Altho,unlocking all the skills from scratch would be pain in the ass.

Dec 25, 2005, 08:23 PM // 20:23	#1
Catch-22 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2005	Any advantage to make regular char to pvp? Im still kinda new to Gws, even tho i been playing it for few weeks. I was wondering if there is any advantage to make regular char to pvp rather than just making pure pvp mode char. To me it seems ptless to make regular char to pvp coz unlocking skills and items are far more easier than doing it regular way...

Dec 25, 2005, 08:42 PM // 20:42	#2
VGJustice Desert Nomad Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tyria, cappin' ur bosses Guild: Boston Guild [BG] Profession: R/W	there is an advantage, if you play PvP a lot: Max weapons You get your pick of very nice max weapons right off the bat when you make your PvP char. That, and after you unlock some good mods, you can have a completely maxed out Vampiric Shortbow of Marksmanship with +15%^50 with Req. 9. That, and a stockpile of Runes, and your choice of armor. I'd highly recomend at least 1 PvP only character.

Dec 25, 2005, 08:58 PM // 20:58	#3
Catch-22 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2005	no no I think you misunderstood what i said. What im trying to say is SINCE you can get best gears and can unlock hilt,pommel,runes and skills. What is the point of making regular char to farm for gears and buy skills?

Dec 25, 2005, 09:46 PM // 21:46	#5
LifeInfusion Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: in the midline Profession: E/Mo	I think you are missing the point... If you use regular PvE character: 1. You get to wear whatever : Fissure, 15k armor, any color combination; whatever weapon skin 2. You get to use the experience for SOMETHING, although it is very little 3. You get faction which can be used to supplement the skills you have to create a PvP character (not really important for the PvE minded) 4. If yo go to tombs, then you can get sigils for winning, to make your own guild in PvE and also unlock fissure for your country 5. If you win on a PvE character you might get some friends to do stuf wiht you in PvE

Dec 26, 2005, 02:09 AM // 02:09	#6
Banin Galori Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2005 Profession: R/Mo	I think you might be missing the point of a PvE char. Keep in mind there IS a story, and most of the areas in the game are PvE areas. Obviously, if you're interested in Guild Wars solely for the PvP, then there isn't too much of a point in PvE. On the other hand, I think it's much faster to unlock skills, runes, and such from PvE than from using faction in PvP. Point is, if you're solely interested in PvP, then yes, you can forget all about PvE. But you are missing out on a huge portion of the game.

Dec 26, 2005, 02:53 AM // 02:53	#7
Maxiemonster There is no spoon. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Netherlands Profession: Mo/	There are some. Customization. This one is important for both Ranger and Warrior. You can only have 2 weapons on a PvP Character, and you can't customize on a PvP character (which should be possible in my opinion). Both Rangers and Warriors need a weapon with +15>50 weapon, +20<50 and +20 (while Hexed) weapon, but you can't have all 3 customized on a PvP character. You can't customize PvE-only items either, Green items, collector's items, quest items. Which are in some cases better, and always nice to customise. Different types of armor. You can have more then 1 type of armor with a PvE Character. Changing your armor during battle is very nice. For example, when you're fighting a melee build, change to +Armor (vs Physical) armor, when you're fighting an elemental build, change to +Armor (vs Elemental) armor. Anything else is just to small to care about. Might have missed something, but I'm tired

Dec 26, 2005, 02:12 PM // 14:12	#10
Pharalon Beta Tester Join Date: Jan 2005 Guild: Carebear Club	The only class that's worth bringing a PvE char into PvP for is a warrior, simply on the strength of the Lieutenant's Helm, which is almost manditory if you're serious. Other than that, you're almsot always better off with a PvP char.

Dec 26, 2005, 02:57 PM // 14:57	#11
Catch-22 Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Nov 2005	THanks for the replies. I did finish the PvE portion of GWs with my lvl 20 warrior/mes, so i guess there is no point in making another char to do it all over against just so l can pvp with it...Altho,unlocking all the skills from scratch would be pain in the ass.