Which is the best class combination? - Guild Wars Forums

alestian · May 11, 2005, 11:43 PM // 23:43

I already have a hunter that I really love but I'm curious about which class combination is the best. When I say best, I mean in regards to the following:

a. Ability to tank easier and take down large groups faster.

b. Ability to farm for gold easier and faster.

c. Ability to get the best armor in regards to dmg and appearance.

Just curious.

Quintus · May 12, 2005, 12:44 AM // 00:44

A. Warrior is the best tank, but Elementalist can take down large groups faster.

B. Warrior or Elementalist would both do a good job here.

C. Best armor in regards to damage is Warrior. In regards to appearance, though, is all a matter of opinion.

Ossain · May 12, 2005, 01:20 AM // 01:20

Well so far I think I have played almost everything to 10 or so, yes a lot of deleting and starting over to try things out. In my opinion the best farmer would be an Ele/Monk with roughly a 10 Fire Magic, 10 Energy Storage, and a 10 Healing Prayers. Aura of Restoration and Healing Breeze on yourself right before combat, then charge in an Fire Storm, Lava Font and a few Flares for good measure and you can take out almost any group of 4-10 (Depending on your lvl and the mobs) very quickly, while the Aura and Breeze insure you surviving the fight.

Ossain Taishar
Knights of Winter

Vermilion Okeanos · May 12, 2005, 01:39 AM // 01:39

a ranger armor are far better than warrior's in against elemental damages... see, it is all about what you want to do... there are no best of everything... they come with a cost =/

Dante Dismas · May 12, 2005, 03:04 AM // 03:04

Sounds like you are looking for a Warrior dude.

Tank+Damage+Cool plate armor or something. Pretty much a generic RPG fighter.

DismalClown · May 12, 2005, 03:26 AM // 03:26

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a. Ability to tank easier and take down large groups faster.

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If there were a best class combination this game wouldn't be any good.

In regards to point a. you can't have the best of both worlds. Best tank is warrior best area damage is elementalist. And combining the two won't work either there is a mana to armor trade off there.

Weezer_Blue · May 12, 2005, 04:24 AM // 04:24

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Originally Posted by alestian

I already have a hunter that I really love but I'm curious about which class combination is the best. When I say best, I mean in regards to the following:

a. Ability to tank easier and take down large groups faster.

b. Ability to farm for gold easier and faster.

c. Ability to get the best armor in regards to dmg and appearance.

Just curious.

There is really no "best" class. The game is balanced. In all seriousness, I'd say take a smiting monk. A good smiting monk is MUCH better than a warrior. In my oppinion, Smiters kick ass. (try Mo/W, I suppose). You could also try Ranger, and use a lot of stances to survive longer, or, of course, take Warrior for the good armour vs physical. The other classes (with the exception of a well-built geomancer) are pretty aweful at tanking (but can either cause a lot more damage or have other ways of shutting attackers up).

Akshara · May 12, 2005, 05:23 AM // 05:23

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Sounds like you are looking for a Warrior dude.

My thoughts exactly. Either that or an Elementalist...

Akshara · May 12, 2005, 05:26 AM // 05:26

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A good smiting monk is MUCH better than a warrior.

Intriguing... this is definitely the first time I've heard that point of view expressed.

I'm a Smiting Monk advocate as well, though trying to go toe to toe with a good Warrior/Monk is not necessarily a wise decision...

KiRi · May 12, 2005, 05:46 AM // 05:46

my warrior/elementist does pretty good for taking down groups.
Fire storm, run in and slaughter them easily. If they have good defense against physical i just use flare...
Just lacks being able to heal

Barkam · May 12, 2005, 06:00 AM // 06:00

Go Warrior/Monk, I think it's the best PvE toon there is. You got sprint and innate high Armor Rating. With Smite you can do mad amount of damage and monks has a skill that regens your energy when you get hit. Look up Warrior/Monk it is what you are looking for.

May 11, 2005, 11:43 PM // 23:43	#1
alestian Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Profession: W/Mo	Which is the best class combination? I already have a hunter that I really love but I'm curious about which class combination is the best. When I say best, I mean in regards to the following: a. Ability to tank easier and take down large groups faster. b. Ability to farm for gold easier and faster. c. Ability to get the best armor in regards to dmg and appearance. Just curious.

May 12, 2005, 12:44 AM // 00:44	#2
Quintus Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005	A. Warrior is the best tank, but Elementalist can take down large groups faster. B. Warrior or Elementalist would both do a good job here. C. Best armor in regards to damage is Warrior. In regards to appearance, though, is all a matter of opinion.

May 12, 2005, 01:20 AM // 01:20	#3
Ossain Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	Well so far I think I have played almost everything to 10 or so, yes a lot of deleting and starting over to try things out. In my opinion the best farmer would be an Ele/Monk with roughly a 10 Fire Magic, 10 Energy Storage, and a 10 Healing Prayers. Aura of Restoration and Healing Breeze on yourself right before combat, then charge in an Fire Storm, Lava Font and a few Flares for good measure and you can take out almost any group of 4-10 (Depending on your lvl and the mobs) very quickly, while the Aura and Breeze insure you surviving the fight. Ossain Taishar Knights of Winter

May 12, 2005, 01:39 AM // 01:39	#4
Vermilion Okeanos Forge Runner Join Date: Feb 2005	a ranger armor are far better than warrior's in against elemental damages... see, it is all about what you want to do... there are no best of everything... they come with a cost =/

May 12, 2005, 03:04 AM // 03:04	#5
Dante Dismas Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2005	Sounds like you are looking for a Warrior dude. Tank+Damage+Cool plate armor or something. Pretty much a generic RPG fighter.

May 12, 2005, 05:46 AM // 05:46	#10
KiRi Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canada Guild: Grenths Rejects [GR]	my warrior/elementist does pretty good for taking down groups. Fire storm, run in and slaughter them easily. If they have good defense against physical i just use flare... Just lacks being able to heal

May 12, 2005, 06:00 AM // 06:00	#11
Barkam Academy Page Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: California, USA Guild: The Cornerstone	Go Warrior/Monk, I think it's the best PvE toon there is. You got sprint and innate high Armor Rating. With Smite you can do mad amount of damage and monks has a skill that regens your energy when you get hit. Look up Warrior/Monk it is what you are looking for.