Secondary profession for Ranger - Guild Wars Forums

_redruM_ · Apr 29, 2005, 01:09 AM // 01:09

Hi, all. I've been greatly looking forward to Guild Wars, bought it just the other day and have liked what I've seen so far. I also think you have a great community here.

Formalities aside, my question is what, in your opinions, is a good secondary class for Ranger? I've always played archers in all RPGs, so Ranger wasn't a difficult choice for primary. Also, notice how I said a good secondary class. What I mean is, one that is useful as well as fun to use. I'm not a power gamer obsessed with having 'the best' character, I just want to have fun while contributing well to parties. Any feedback here is greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

spiritofcat · Apr 29, 2005, 01:14 AM // 01:14

All professions are balanced, so any is a good secondary for a Ranger.
You should choose based on what else you like to do.
If you don't know what you want, just pick one at random.

_redruM_ · Apr 29, 2005, 02:21 AM // 02:21

Well, that's basically what I'm asking. I want to know what types of combinations other people have enjoyed. I'm also not too sure what to expect from the other classes. I mean, having played many RPGs, I can guess what they will all be like at lower levels. But being new to this game, I don't know what skills they eventually get, and gameplay could become quite different toward the end. Thanks for the reply, though.

Solice · Apr 29, 2005, 04:54 AM // 04:54

I created a Warrior with the Ranger as my secondary. They compliment each other perfectly. Any of the classes will work well with the Ranger simply because the use of a bow and an animal friend can be unsurpassed. Just be creative. Also, when you go to pick a second class you can "try" each secondary out. It takes some time to search out all the trainers but it's well worth it in the long run because once you "officially" pick one you can't change your mind. Before I chose the Ranger I tried out the Monk and Necromancer as secondaries but decided I liked my animal buddy and get too much use from the bow

. Happy hunting!

Solice

_redruM_ · Apr 29, 2005, 06:22 AM // 06:22

Thanks for the reply, Solice

. So far I've dipped into the monk, necro, and elementalist secondaries. I actually kind of liked the elementalist addition, but that's just me.

See you in game

.

spiritofcat · Apr 29, 2005, 06:30 AM // 06:30

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Originally Posted by _redruM_

Thanks for the reply, Solice

. So far I've dipped into the monk, necro, and elementalist secondaries. I actually kind of liked the elementalist addition, but that's just me.

See you in game

.

Hehe, I play an E/R and I'm loving it. I've got all these cool spells, and a pet!

m3g4t0ky0 · Apr 29, 2005, 06:54 AM // 06:54

Heh, I picked the Monk as my secondary profession. I kinda wished I picked Elementalist, but feh. I don't think it'll hurt to be able to heal myself and smite things.

_redruM_ · Apr 29, 2005, 07:19 AM // 07:19

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Originally Posted by m3g4t0ky0

Heh, I picked the Monk as my secondary profession. I kinda wished I picked Elementalist, but feh. I don't think it'll hurt to be able to heal myself and smite things.

Actually, I kind of enjoyed the monk also. To be honest, I enjoy nec a little, too. That's why my decision is so difficult, the game does such a good job of making everything useful and fun. Didn't like the fact that nec's minions only stay alive for so long, though. I was hoping for an undead army like back in the diablo 2 days.

Pevil Lihatuh · Apr 29, 2005, 11:54 AM // 11:54

hehe seems i went different to you guys, i have a ranger/mesmer and i love using the life draining spells (conjure phantasm and energy burn) then finishing it off with my arrows... but as already said pretty much anything will work well. depends on which skill set you like best i guess!

Arrow Whisper · Apr 29, 2005, 12:29 PM // 12:29

Use the Search function at the top of the page with Ranger/ you'll get several results.

Raedwald · Apr 29, 2005, 12:35 PM // 12:35

I have a Ranger/Monk, and he is working out pretty well. I also have a pet. He travels with me almost everywhere except when I go to Ascalon City. Is that part of the program? Does not really matter. He is cool anyway.

Madallaw · Apr 29, 2005, 12:41 PM // 12:41

I am a Ranger, I like the Mesmer secondaries... But that is just me.

Apr 29, 2005, 01:09 AM // 01:09	#1
_redruM_ Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	Secondary profession for Ranger Hi, all. I've been greatly looking forward to Guild Wars, bought it just the other day and have liked what I've seen so far. I also think you have a great community here. Formalities aside, my question is what, in your opinions, is a good secondary class for Ranger? I've always played archers in all RPGs, so Ranger wasn't a difficult choice for primary. Also, notice how I said a good secondary class. What I mean is, one that is useful as well as fun to use. I'm not a power gamer obsessed with having 'the best' character, I just want to have fun while contributing well to parties. Any feedback here is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Apr 29, 2005, 01:14 AM // 01:14	#2
spiritofcat Jungle Guide Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Guild: Order of the Sanguine Dragon [OSD] Profession: E/Mo	All professions are balanced, so any is a good secondary for a Ranger. You should choose based on what else you like to do. If you don't know what you want, just pick one at random.

Apr 29, 2005, 02:21 AM // 02:21	#3
_redruM_ Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	Well, that's basically what I'm asking. I want to know what types of combinations other people have enjoyed. I'm also not too sure what to expect from the other classes. I mean, having played many RPGs, I can guess what they will all be like at lower levels. But being new to this game, I don't know what skills they eventually get, and gameplay could become quite different toward the end. Thanks for the reply, though.

Apr 29, 2005, 04:54 AM // 04:54	#4
Solice Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	I created a Warrior with the Ranger as my secondary. They compliment each other perfectly. Any of the classes will work well with the Ranger simply because the use of a bow and an animal friend can be unsurpassed. Just be creative. Also, when you go to pick a second class you can "try" each secondary out. It takes some time to search out all the trainers but it's well worth it in the long run because once you "officially" pick one you can't change your mind. Before I chose the Ranger I tried out the Monk and Necromancer as secondaries but decided I liked my animal buddy and get too much use from the bow . Happy hunting! Solice

Apr 29, 2005, 06:22 AM // 06:22	#5
_redruM_ Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	Thanks for the reply, Solice . So far I've dipped into the monk, necro, and elementalist secondaries. I actually kind of liked the elementalist addition, but that's just me. See you in game .

Apr 29, 2005, 06:54 AM // 06:54	#7
m3g4t0ky0 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Carolina, USA Profession: E/Mo	Heh, I picked the Monk as my secondary profession. I kinda wished I picked Elementalist, but feh. I don't think it'll hurt to be able to heal myself and smite things.

Apr 29, 2005, 11:54 AM // 11:54	#9
Pevil Lihatuh Jungle Guide Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK Profession: R/Me	hehe seems i went different to you guys, i have a ranger/mesmer and i love using the life draining spells (conjure phantasm and energy burn) then finishing it off with my arrows... but as already said pretty much anything will work well. depends on which skill set you like best i guess!

Apr 29, 2005, 12:29 PM // 12:29	#10
Arrow Whisper Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005	Use the Search function at the top of the page with Ranger/ you'll get several results.

Apr 29, 2005, 12:35 PM // 12:35	#11
Raedwald Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Woodbridge, NJ	I have a Ranger/Monk, and he is working out pretty well. I also have a pet. He travels with me almost everywhere except when I go to Ascalon City. Is that part of the program? Does not really matter. He is cool anyway.

Apr 29, 2005, 12:41 PM // 12:41	#12
Madallaw Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	I am a Ranger, I like the Mesmer secondaries... But that is just me.