Question About 2nd profession - Guild Wars Forums

Marcus · Apr 30, 2005, 08:41 PM // 20:41

Just wondering, is it possible to get out of pre-searing without getting a second proffesion? I would just like to stay as a pure ranger.. Is this possible?
Also if it is, would it be a bad choice to only have 1 prof?

Inacurate · Apr 30, 2005, 08:49 PM // 20:49

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Originally Posted by Marcus

Just wondering, is it possible to get out of pre-searing without getting a second proffesion? I would just like to stay as a pure ranger.. Is this possible?
Also if it is, would it be a bad choice to only have 1 prof?

I am wondering the same thing.

I have no interest in taking on a second profession, is the game going to MAKE me, so I will have to sort through useless things when doing certain things, or do I have the option to decline totally a second profession?

Pre-Searing...am guessing that is when you leave the n00bie area right? Have read this term a few times now but not sure what it means.

Inac

Mario 64 Master · Apr 30, 2005, 08:50 PM // 20:50

There really is no tactical disadvantage to taking a second class, or a tactical advantage not to. You can just take a random second class and not use any attributes or skill points on their skills if you really want, but usually you can manage to find at least a skill or 2 from a different class that would compliment your current build well. Also, you can change your secondary profession later if you want to, so if you're not really sure what secondary you want right now, you can just pick one and then change it later.

Loviatar · Apr 30, 2005, 08:51 PM // 20:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus

Just wondering, is it possible to get out of pre-searing without getting a second proffesion? I would just like to stay as a pure ranger.. Is this possible?
Also if it is, would it be a bad choice to only have 1 prof?

you can but why would you want to?

you can have a 2nd profession without taking up a single
attribute point
skill point
or anything else
you cut off half of your possibilities for no benefit whatsoever

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for those who make the mistake of not getting it in presear where the skills are free you can get a second profession in post sear but the skills that were free are now costing a precious skill point

Kha · Apr 30, 2005, 08:52 PM // 20:52

Pre-searing is the newbie area, ie, before The Academy.
Post-searing is the rest of the game, ie, after The Academy.

You don't need a secondary, though many of the veteran players will likely say it is a wise decision. Even if you don't use the skills from your secondary at firt, the option to have them is there, and to unlock them for PvP characters, and to use other items that you may find that require attributes from your secondary.

I strongly suggest getting one. Look for the one that appeals mostly with what you like. If you can't decide, getting monk secondary for potential healing and rezzing never hurts.

Marcus · Apr 30, 2005, 08:56 PM // 20:56

Okk thanks for replies.. Looks like I will be taking a secondary after all :P
Think I will go Necro.. Killing things then raising them to fight for you appeals to me in a distant way >=-D

jaie · Apr 30, 2005, 09:03 PM // 21:03

If your looking to not pick up a secondary due to roleplay (the only reason why i guess you wouldnt), then roleplay would suggest the warrior would be a wise choice to have as a secondary for a Ranger as most rangers often have good sword blade skills when needed.

Inacurate · May 01, 2005, 01:10 AM // 01:10

Yeah, you guys convinced me to pick up my second class as well, though I still have NO IDEA which one to choose...just what does go good with Monk?( haha..anyone else watch that TV Show?! )

Inac

Apr 30, 2005, 08:41 PM // 20:41	#1
Marcus Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK Guild: Warrior Nation [WN] Profession: Rt/Mo	Question About 2nd profession Just wondering, is it possible to get out of pre-searing without getting a second proffesion? I would just like to stay as a pure ranger.. Is this possible? Also if it is, would it be a bad choice to only have 1 prof?

Apr 30, 2005, 08:50 PM // 20:50	#3
Mario 64 Master wats going on Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Trumbull, Connecticut Guild: Nuclear Launch Detected [Nu] Profession: W/Mo	There really is no tactical disadvantage to taking a second class, or a tactical advantage not to. You can just take a random second class and not use any attributes or skill points on their skills if you really want, but usually you can manage to find at least a skill or 2 from a different class that would compliment your current build well. Also, you can change your secondary profession later if you want to, so if you're not really sure what secondary you want right now, you can just pick one and then change it later. __________________

Apr 30, 2005, 08:52 PM // 20:52	#5
Kha Sins FTW! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Guild: Angel Sharks [AS]	Pre-searing is the newbie area, ie, before The Academy. Post-searing is the rest of the game, ie, after The Academy. You don't need a secondary, though many of the veteran players will likely say it is a wise decision. Even if you don't use the skills from your secondary at firt, the option to have them is there, and to unlock them for PvP characters, and to use other items that you may find that require attributes from your secondary. I strongly suggest getting one. Look for the one that appeals mostly with what you like. If you can't decide, getting monk secondary for potential healing and rezzing never hurts. __________________

Apr 30, 2005, 08:56 PM // 20:56	#6
Marcus Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK Guild: Warrior Nation [WN] Profession: Rt/Mo	Okk thanks for replies.. Looks like I will be taking a secondary after all :P Think I will go Necro.. Killing things then raising them to fight for you appeals to me in a distant way >=-D

Apr 30, 2005, 09:03 PM // 21:03	#7
jaie Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NSW, Australia	If your looking to not pick up a secondary due to roleplay (the only reason why i guess you wouldnt), then roleplay would suggest the warrior would be a wise choice to have as a secondary for a Ranger as most rangers often have good sword blade skills when needed.

May 01, 2005, 01:10 AM // 01:10	#8
Inacurate Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Merrimack, NH Guild: Looking for serious PvP, yet wanting to try things kinda Guild! Profession: Mo/	Yeah, you guys convinced me to pick up my second class as well, though I still have NO IDEA which one to choose...just what does go good with Monk?( haha..anyone else watch that TV Show?! ) Inac