second profession help, which to pick? - Guild Wars Forums

Akilles · May 28, 2005, 02:27 PM // 14:27

My guild decided to start over together with every profession being utilized. we were almost all elementals before with ranger as second.

I chose the Mesmer since nobody else wanted him, so far he seems to have some good power to him, but I am at a stand still as to which the second profession be. HELP!!!

I want either the powerful elemental or the healing of the monk. Which should really help make my Mesmer more valuable to a team while on missions? everyone likes a healer, but how is the damage magic he has? I am sorta of in love with te elementals damage radius abilites (fire storm!) and I have used that to wipe out many enemies at a time who surround my mates. I know what the ele can do, but how will the monk perform compared to the ele in terms of usefulness.

Ketendra · May 28, 2005, 05:17 PM // 17:17

personaly I would chose monk, the only real problem with the elementalist as a secondary is that alot of their spells cost alot of power, so you will find yourself out of power most of the time, with the monk (even if you put no points into monk spells) you can do some low level healing and more importantly you can get a rez.

Helios · May 28, 2005, 06:11 PM // 18:11

I agree with you on elementalist to an extent. You can use a conjure (insert element here) spell and one other low cost one. I've actually done conjure frost and frozen burst and its pretty effective for my playing style (just make sure your weapon has the "icy" prefix). As far a monk secondary, it puts you in a defensive stance. You won't be as hard hitting, but you'll stay alive longer. But be aware that someone may carry an enchantment breaker and then you're outta luck unless you shut them down.

Moltov joss · May 28, 2005, 06:55 PM // 18:55

Lets not forget Necro for secondary. With thier hexes they make a suitable secondary.....they have that one skill where you sacrifice life and gain energy--well of blood is handy too. I've never tested this but the kind of damage potential is quite promising ie life siphon then conjure phantasm. both mesmer and necro have many hexes that can deal with both warrior and casters alike.

jasonrunion · May 28, 2005, 08:26 PM // 20:26

i would go with necro because of there ability to cast death spells also you can look at warrior which will give u a defensive boost

jordie · May 28, 2005, 08:56 PM // 20:56

I think that skipping the mesmer altogether works best if u want a team helper and a Mo/N for the best backup a party will need. Let healing and divine favour heal alot and blood spells boost the whole party.

May 28, 2005, 02:27 PM // 14:27	#1
Akilles Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Brothers of the Jade	second profession help, which to pick? My guild decided to start over together with every profession being utilized. we were almost all elementals before with ranger as second. I chose the Mesmer since nobody else wanted him, so far he seems to have some good power to him, but I am at a stand still as to which the second profession be. HELP!!! I want either the powerful elemental or the healing of the monk. Which should really help make my Mesmer more valuable to a team while on missions? everyone likes a healer, but how is the damage magic he has? I am sorta of in love with te elementals damage radius abilites (fire storm!) and I have used that to wipe out many enemies at a time who surround my mates. I know what the ele can do, but how will the monk perform compared to the ele in terms of usefulness.

May 28, 2005, 06:55 PM // 18:55	#4
Moltov joss Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Profession: D/	Lets not forget Necro for secondary. With thier hexes they make a suitable secondary.....they have that one skill where you sacrifice life and gain energy--well of blood is handy too. I've never tested this but the kind of damage potential is quite promising ie life siphon then conjure phantasm. both mesmer and necro have many hexes that can deal with both warrior and casters alike. Last edited by Moltov joss; May 28, 2005 at 06:56 PM // 18:56.. Reason: grammatical error

May 28, 2005, 05:17 PM // 17:17	#2
Ketendra Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York Guild: JackKnife Brigade Profession: E/Mo	personaly I would chose monk, the only real problem with the elementalist as a secondary is that alot of their spells cost alot of power, so you will find yourself out of power most of the time, with the monk (even if you put no points into monk spells) you can do some low level healing and more importantly you can get a rez.

May 28, 2005, 06:11 PM // 18:11	#3
Helios Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005	I agree with you on elementalist to an extent. You can use a conjure (insert element here) spell and one other low cost one. I've actually done conjure frost and frozen burst and its pretty effective for my playing style (just make sure your weapon has the "icy" prefix). As far a monk secondary, it puts you in a defensive stance. You won't be as hard hitting, but you'll stay alive longer. But be aware that someone may carry an enchantment breaker and then you're outta luck unless you shut them down.

May 28, 2005, 08:26 PM // 20:26	#5
jasonrunion Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2005 Guild: The Knights Of Chaos Profession: W/Mo	i would go with necro because of there ability to cast death spells also you can look at warrior which will give u a defensive boost

May 28, 2005, 08:56 PM // 20:56	#6
jordie Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nottingham Profession: W/Mo	I think that skipping the mesmer altogether works best if u want a team helper and a Mo/N for the best backup a party will need. Let healing and divine favour heal alot and blood spells boost the whole party.