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Metal Herc · Jun 19, 2007, 07:03 PM // 19:03

Hey everyone.

I mostly PvE, with some Fort Aspenwood on the side. I have been playing a warrior for as long as I can remember and I consider myself to be a pretty decent one. The thing is I am guildless, and in PUGs everyone already has a warrior or doesn't want one for come reason. After getting sick of getting passed over I decided to start a new character.

I chose the Rit because I like the idea of the spirits/weapon buffs, the idea of supporting my teammates is cool. I read the tips at the top of the page, and looked over the builds section, but I still have to ask some questions.

Keep in mind that I am at level 20 Rit/Necro ( not hard to do in factions ) and in Kaineing City, so I have acess to those skills and any in Kamadan.

What is a good build for doing the Factions main quest? I will be mostly doing PUG or Henchman (bad experiences with PUG) I really just need something that is simple enough, but effective enough to work. I do like the communing and Spirit summoning spells.

What would be a some suggestions for a secondary class for PVE play?

And finally, any tips would be greatly appreciated, because I really am enjoying it so far

Thanks,

Herc.

Calen The Civl · Jun 20, 2007, 04:12 AM // 04:12

Welcome to the folds of the Ritualist. I would suggest you read this thread for a nice awareness of what it means to play as a ritualist.

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...php?t=10148117

Since you will be playing with henchmen and enjoy spirits and buffs, I would suggest you go with an offensive spirit build. One thing that is nice about hench play is you can set up a spirit line and pull the creatures into range. Players tend to just run ahead and engage out of the spirit line range: at least the players who do not appreciate what rits can do.

Apologies for not posting a specific build. I believe players should work out builds for themselves, but a good foundation would be to include: pain, bloodsong, vital weapon, and painful bond if you only have factions.

Bargamer · Jun 20, 2007, 04:57 AM // 04:57

If you're already a Rit/N and enjoy PVE, did you try out the Minion Bomber? My guide is further down on the forum.

Dr Strangelove · Jun 20, 2007, 05:22 AM // 05:22

I would just like to point out that minion bombers are terrible, despite what Bargamer says in every single thread in the ritualist forum. That is all.

ArKaiN · Jun 20, 2007, 05:40 AM // 05:40

I'd like to go on record and agree with Dr Strangelove. If you're a noob, going Rt/N minion bomber just might make you quit the game.

Bargamer · Jun 20, 2007, 06:38 AM // 06:38

Can't blame a guy for trying. XDDD

(Or hoping. ^^; )

Fishmonger · Jun 20, 2007, 04:49 PM // 16:49

I found this out when I started playing rit.

Until you get some elites, Mighty was Vorizun is your best friend.

Saying that, I agree with going to the sticky in this forum. It gives you every technicality the rit has to offer

P.S.- Minion making= semi fun on rit

Minion bombing= too much upkeep. No fun (sry bargamer

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Cloud Xan · Jun 21, 2007, 02:09 PM // 14:09

I agree with Fishmonger, Rit's are quite bad until you can start capping elites. However I play a Rt/N on a regular basis, and find just general MMing lots of fun. However I have now got a Rt/Mo, using Preservation as my elite, whilst using Spirit Light and other Restoration heals (I also use Life a lot), and find it fun as well

Other than that Rits with any offensive secondary (War, Sin, Para) can use Spirit's Strength can be awesome fun

, the fun thing to do with Rits is experiment, try out something, if it doesn't work swap some skills and try it out again.