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iProd · Apr 26, 2005, 05:35 PM // 17:35

I played a rogue in WoW, which was (at first) great damage wise but the weakest class PvE (and in the uncoordinated joke of pvp endgame). Now Im looking to be a character people want to party with, both pvp and pve. Ive played competitive games for aournd 10 years so difficulty isnt a factor for picking a class.

Unfortunately, I never played the beta. I have no clue whats going on except a basic understanding of what each classes role is.

I was thinking mesmer, but I honestly dont know. Im not looking for some generic build where I can be good all around, I just want to be good at my role.

I read through some other topics, and through the list of skills, but its really hard to understand with zero ingame experience.

If someone, such as Ensign

, could give me a basic rundown of what roles mesmer can fill, whats a good subclass (or mainclass for mesmer), or any important information it would greatly help come midnight. While I do have the option of making multiple classes, my playstyle will leave me sticking with a main one. Its a pretty important decision so I dont get behind my friends should I choose a new character.

Ashleigh McMahon · Apr 26, 2005, 05:42 PM // 17:42

well. Mesmers are good anti casters, another words, they can deal great damage at foes casting spells.

Memsers can also shatter enchantments, wich otherwise make pvp characters almost invinsible (mainly war /mon.)

A second proffesion for a mesmer is probably best as warrior, this way, you can get a spell named illusionary weaponary, wich only works in melee, and deals great damage.

Hope this helped.

Regards, Ashleigh.

iProd · Apr 26, 2005, 05:44 PM // 17:44

I was looking at illusion magic for a mesmer, looks good.

Would I put any build into a warrior or just pick it for the melee? Does that question even make sense?

Ashleigh McMahon · Apr 26, 2005, 05:58 PM // 17:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by iProd

I was looking at illusion magic for a mesmer, looks good.

Would I put any build into a warrior or just pick it for the melee? Does that question even make sense?

yes it does.

I would put swordsman skills up to level 9, so you can use one of the best swords.

For everything else, leave the warrior stats,.

My reccomended stats for a mes/war build is.

9 inspiration, 9 illusion, 6 domination, 9 fast casting,( or 8, depends wich is possible) and 9 swordsmanship,

Regards, Ashleigh

ShotGunBunny · Apr 26, 2005, 06:34 PM // 18:34

Why not try a Mesmer/Ranger? The ultimate Annoy-Your-Enemy-To-Death char

I proposed this because i played ranger/mesmer one time, but i guess that combo would be better the other way around.

Enix · Apr 26, 2005, 06:46 PM // 18:46

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/professions-id24.php

Read the descriptions there then decide on a play style you want to try as a Primary and one you'd like to have to complement that as your secondary. Remember, you have 4 charecter slots so you can experement as much as you want.

:P

Apr 26, 2005, 05:35 PM // 17:35	#1
iProd Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	Main character selection, newbie help : ( I played a rogue in WoW, which was (at first) great damage wise but the weakest class PvE (and in the uncoordinated joke of pvp endgame). Now Im looking to be a character people want to party with, both pvp and pve. Ive played competitive games for aournd 10 years so difficulty isnt a factor for picking a class. Unfortunately, I never played the beta. I have no clue whats going on except a basic understanding of what each classes role is. I was thinking mesmer, but I honestly dont know. Im not looking for some generic build where I can be good all around, I just want to be good at my role. I read through some other topics, and through the list of skills, but its really hard to understand with zero ingame experience. If someone, such as Ensign , could give me a basic rundown of what roles mesmer can fill, whats a good subclass (or mainclass for mesmer), or any important information it would greatly help come midnight. While I do have the option of making multiple classes, my playstyle will leave me sticking with a main one. Its a pretty important decision so I dont get behind my friends should I choose a new character.

Apr 26, 2005, 05:42 PM // 17:42	#2
Ashleigh McMahon Site Contributor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North East England Guild: WoTU[Warlords of the Underworld] Profession: Mo/Me	well. Mesmers are good anti casters, another words, they can deal great damage at foes casting spells. Memsers can also shatter enchantments, wich otherwise make pvp characters almost invinsible (mainly war /mon.) A second proffesion for a mesmer is probably best as warrior, this way, you can get a spell named illusionary weaponary, wich only works in melee, and deals great damage. Hope this helped. Regards, Ashleigh.

Apr 26, 2005, 05:44 PM // 17:44	#3
iProd Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	I was looking at illusion magic for a mesmer, looks good. Would I put any build into a warrior or just pick it for the melee? Does that question even make sense?

Apr 26, 2005, 06:34 PM // 18:34	#5
ShotGunBunny Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Netherlands Profession: W/E	Why not try a Mesmer/Ranger? The ultimate Annoy-Your-Enemy-To-Death char I proposed this because i played ranger/mesmer one time, but i guess that combo would be better the other way around.

Apr 26, 2005, 06:46 PM // 18:46	#6
Enix Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: I am in a transitional period. Guild: GRE	http://www.guildwarsguru.com/professions-id24.php Read the descriptions there then decide on a play style you want to try as a Primary and one you'd like to have to complement that as your secondary. Remember, you have 4 charecter slots so you can experement as much as you want. :P