E/W and the armor he should work toward... - Guild Wars Forums

xXSouLeSSXx · Dec 12, 2005, 01:40 PM // 13:40

Ok, before anyone cracks a joke or makes a sly comment...YES, I do have an Elementalist/Warrior. To be honest a group of my friends have a set of characters that are Elementalists/X. They did not have an E/W, so I figured I'd add to the mixture. I've heard bad things about mixing the two but I want to see how it pans out. Any constructive comments are welcome. The real question though is what should I do for armor? I am relatively new at all this so I'm learning as I go.

I think I'm going to make him an Aeromancer and I know that they have their own 'armor'. Do you get this armor at a certain point once you've gained a certain level of skill in Air Magic or is it something you must create/find?

Also, since his secondary class is Warrior...can he wear warrior's armor? If so, what should I attempt to go for to help boost my defensive capabilities. I know that is one of the drawbacks of having an E/W.

the drizzle · Dec 12, 2005, 01:44 PM // 13:44

You have to wear elementalist armor throughout the game. There are several kinds, including one of each element. Most give you +15 AL against the element they are for- i.e. aeromancer= + 15 against air. Your best bet would be to invest in some earth magic for defensive spells like armor of earth, ward against melee, etc. And yes, E/W melee characters are generally looked down upon.

fallot · Dec 12, 2005, 02:28 PM // 14:28

Your secondary class only contributes skills and attributes to your character. Your Ele/W will look like any other elementalist and, depending on your build, play like any other one as well.

Just because you have a warrior secondary doesnt mean you have to be melee. Find a few warrior skills that fit into your build (1 or 2 at most) or dont use any at all, makes no difference.

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Originally Posted by xXSoullessXx

I think I'm going to make him an Aeromancer

To change him from an Aeromancer to anything else will take you a few seconds in any outpost. None of the changes you make to your build are permanent, you can change whatever you like when you aren't in an instanced area.

Elena · Dec 12, 2005, 03:45 PM // 15:45

i'd say add in some warrior skills wich give you energy for blocking evading attacks or yust some stances for when spells get hit with interruption

darkMishkin · Dec 12, 2005, 03:51 PM // 15:51

You will be able to buy Aeromancer's armour later in the game, but you could just as happily wear Pyromancer's armour or any other kind, depending on;
1. what you can afford, including materials,
2. the appearance of the armour,
3. to show off that you are not simply using meteor shower.

Shimus DarkRaven · Dec 12, 2005, 03:56 PM // 15:56

First off, you can only ever wear armor of your primary class.

Secondly, I like a E/W combo. Stances like Shield Stance + spells = Even if something aggroes you as an Elementalist, you can negate damage, as skills/spells don't break shield stance. Not to mention some skillsl ike armor of earth, and stuff otherwise to negate damage you can get into the thick of things without worrying about being "squishy"

For armor, I recommend mis-matching pieces to get bonuses against the different elements. If you don't mind looking a bit mis-matched, it works the best I've found.

--The Shim

DeanBB · Dec 12, 2005, 05:21 PM // 17:21

If you are going in to melee range then you might want to look at fire, water or earth spells as they all have area damage. Example:

Fire: Inferno + Flame Burst + Lava Font = 2 big bursts of area damage and a DOT to make them run away.

Earth is good for the armor enchantments + Crystal Wave + Aftershock.

Keep a good sword or axe with no or low requirements and good bonuses and use it to drawn you into melee range then switch to a staff/wand+focus and blast away.

As previously noted, if it isn't working for you then switch to a more ranged approach. My el/mo has rarely used any monk skills other than rebirth.

fiery · Dec 12, 2005, 05:23 PM // 17:23

if you have a war/elem using fireball and spamming flare.. anything is possible..work a build with it.

go wards/fire/and warrio skills..

obsidan flesh to survive. or ele/war with earth spike/wards

heh now im in the mood of making one.

Dec 12, 2005, 01:40 PM // 13:40	#1
xXSouLeSSXx Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 7th Layer of Hell a.k.a. Alabama Guild: Juvenile Arcane Crimson Knights - [JACK] Profession: W/R	E/W and the armor he should work toward... Ok, before anyone cracks a joke or makes a sly comment...YES, I do have an Elementalist/Warrior. To be honest a group of my friends have a set of characters that are Elementalists/X. They did not have an E/W, so I figured I'd add to the mixture. I've heard bad things about mixing the two but I want to see how it pans out. Any constructive comments are welcome. The real question though is what should I do for armor? I am relatively new at all this so I'm learning as I go. I think I'm going to make him an Aeromancer and I know that they have their own 'armor'. Do you get this armor at a certain point once you've gained a certain level of skill in Air Magic or is it something you must create/find? Also, since his secondary class is Warrior...can he wear warrior's armor? If so, what should I attempt to go for to help boost my defensive capabilities. I know that is one of the drawbacks of having an E/W.

Dec 12, 2005, 01:44 PM // 13:44	#2
the drizzle Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2005 Profession: E/N	You have to wear elementalist armor throughout the game. There are several kinds, including one of each element. Most give you +15 AL against the element they are for- i.e. aeromancer= + 15 against air. Your best bet would be to invest in some earth magic for defensive spells like armor of earth, ward against melee, etc. And yes, E/W melee characters are generally looked down upon.

Dec 12, 2005, 03:45 PM // 15:45	#4
Elena Desert Nomad Join Date: May 2005 Location: Belgium	i'd say add in some warrior skills wich give you energy for blocking evading attacks or yust some stances for when spells get hit with interruption

Dec 12, 2005, 03:51 PM // 15:51	#5
darkMishkin Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Guild: Servants of Fortuna [SoF] Profession: Mo/	You will be able to buy Aeromancer's armour later in the game, but you could just as happily wear Pyromancer's armour or any other kind, depending on; 1. what you can afford, including materials, 2. the appearance of the armour, 3. to show off that you are not simply using meteor shower.

Dec 12, 2005, 03:56 PM // 15:56	#6
Shimus DarkRaven Desert Nomad Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Titusville, PA <nowhere> Guild: KOD <Knights of the Dragonrose><Guild Officer> Profession: W/Mo	First off, you can only ever wear armor of your primary class. Secondly, I like a E/W combo. Stances like Shield Stance + spells = Even if something aggroes you as an Elementalist, you can negate damage, as skills/spells don't break shield stance. Not to mention some skillsl ike armor of earth, and stuff otherwise to negate damage you can get into the thick of things without worrying about being "squishy" For armor, I recommend mis-matching pieces to get bonuses against the different elements. If you don't mind looking a bit mis-matched, it works the best I've found. --The Shim

Dec 12, 2005, 05:21 PM // 17:21	#7
DeanBB Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Guild: Wizardry Players Guild, http://4guildwars.7.forumer.com	If you are going in to melee range then you might want to look at fire, water or earth spells as they all have area damage. Example: Fire: Inferno + Flame Burst + Lava Font = 2 big bursts of area damage and a DOT to make them run away. Earth is good for the armor enchantments + Crystal Wave + Aftershock. Keep a good sword or axe with no or low requirements and good bonuses and use it to drawn you into melee range then switch to a staff/wand+focus and blast away. As previously noted, if it isn't working for you then switch to a more ranged approach. My el/mo has rarely used any monk skills other than rebirth.

Dec 12, 2005, 05:23 PM // 17:23	#8
fiery Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: maryland Guild: InYurFace Gaming [IYF] Profession: R/	if you have a war/elem using fireball and spamming flare.. anything is possible..work a build with it. go wards/fire/and warrio skills.. obsidan flesh to survive. or ele/war with earth spike/wards heh now im in the mood of making one.