New Players Guide To Every Class In Guild Wars 2 (Compilation)

Welcome to the beginning of your Guild Wars 2 Journey. There are many different classes and styles that you can play with in Guild Wars 2 and starting out can be a bit taxing. Which one will I like? Where can I take it? Does it fit into endgame?
These are all questions everyone has had when playing an MMORPG and hopefully I will assist you in quest. This is a compilation of all 9 New Players Guides for each class in Guild Wars 2.
0:00 Intro
0:50 The Warrior
13:01 The Guardian
23:44 The Revenant
35:10 The Ranger
45:50 The Thief
56:48 The Engineer
1:07:18 The Necromancer
1:19:51 The Elementalist
1:38:13 The Mesmer
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[@putridplatypus8736]

This must have been quite an undertaking. Thanks for all the work you did here!

[@CaffeinatedDad]

It took me a while to create each of the videos but thank you!

[@SwedudeEPIC]

Two hours of content with great information, NICE! I will send this to my friend whos new to gw2, thank you for all the work you put into this!

[@CaffeinatedDad]

Absolutely! Happy to help!

[@BigButtus]

Hey! Been thinking about getting back into the game, and boy am I glad I found your channel. Last time I played this game I was still in college, and now as a dad myself I'm excited to get back into it and see all the new stuff.

[@davidmackey2371]

One help of a guide CDG, very detailed, to the point, just what this New player needed as I haven't played GW2 since about week 3 of launch 😂 Just got a new gaming rig & a friend is playing it atm so I thought it was about time I picked the game back up. Thanks for taking the time to record/edit & upload this helpful vid! 💯😃

[@glittergoat91]

I'd love to see you do a video on guilds etc because I have no idea how to join one. Thanks for the video! Very in depth about the classes 😊

[@KapTeiN.]

Went I did start 2 months ago it was a pain to find a good video to explain what each class do and what to expect, this video is great for new players & for players who want to try another class, thank you for the work❤

[@2172chris]

I avoided Elementalist for so long but now that i have leveled one I love it. I am doing things I have never done with other classes

[@Notsram77]

Me: "What class will you do a guide for next?" CD: "Yes."

[@CaffeinatedDad]

YES!

[@allmyinterests5139]

Youre the man! Best guides out there! Massive help for a new player!

[@Morbid_Kaos]

well guess no better time to watch this considering me and wife just started playing GW2 for the first time been watching all ur other content on this game as well

[@Emacspirate]

Quite the compendium! Great work as always. I look forward to version..3? Come 2024 *timestamps are the perfect touch.

[@CaffeinatedDad]

Perhaps I'll get a version that is a bit more updated. They keep changing everything!

[@Emacspirate]

Fax no printer@@CaffeinatedDad

[@heretykalsciences2655]

I find necro dagger really good to switch to when the enemies make a approach. I generally like to wear creature's down with the staff, wait for either my minions to get a foothold, or wait till somebody gets too close with low health, and then run in for some fun. Either that, use my staff to fortify an area, slurp up conditions from my team with the plague signet, and then launch it back at whatever caused it.

[@Generictoast1234]

This helped me so much thank you

[@ClericHeretic]

Great job! Impressive!

[@sneaky2153]

Brother, after watching a tons of videos to find my class none of them gave me the information that i needed, yours is juste perfect, every questions i had about a few classes are now understand. Ty for ur video it helps à lot !

[@jvn.casiano]

Thank you ❤️ just in time for the steam sale

[@NeroGGxD]

nice work dude, didnt know what to play after 2y of a break with gw2. you helped a lot! One Quest: where ios the elemntalist build you mentioned?

[@FullDudeq]

Thank you for the great content!

[@CaffeinatedDad]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@HollowsDarkness]

Warrior Spellbreaker = Meliodas: FULL COUNTER!

[@ErgoProxy12345]

and bladesworn is Demonslayer! the power pf anime

[@lukannowskilukann4303]

And thats why i play as Spellbreaker

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Nice work!!!

[@NoxMortem]

Hi. at first thanks for the humongus amount of work you have put into this upload. I'm a 20 year veteran in MMO's but my last contact with GW was me in GW1 with my "55life Mo/W" farming Underworld. Looking forward to start GW2 as a ftp. If i like it, wich expansion would be the best to get into first? Is there a server you should better not join (i'm home in EU)? Is the playerbase more chill or more like the M+ in WoW ^^? As an aging dad with my hardcore raiding days with serverfirsts since Vanilla WoW long over i just look for a nice MMO where i can smash some Gitz or chill on a River andm enjoy fishing. Is this game for me? Thx in advance to all wich may answer to that :)

[@tamantije2463]

Thank you for this video man. Like first, then watching.

[@CaffeinatedDad]

I apprciate that!

[@tamantije2463]

@@CaffeinatedDad after 15+ years in wow, i switched to gw2, because is more casual/relaxing. You don’t know how hard is it to find a good, reliable source for class guides. I appreciate it very much as well and ty 🙏

[@blastmanutz7798]

In my opinion ranger has the best longbow (skill set) while rev IMHO opinion has the best shortbow - a great blend of physical and condition, smooth and responsive skills. Unlike let's say warriors, their longbow feels like launching trebuchets.

[@pachilemon4209]

Guardian longbow would be the best imo if skill 2 didn't have an animation lock.

[@redplasmagamermatrixmax1083]

I feel like launching a trebuchet was the point though with Warriors

[@blastmanutz7798]

@@redplasmagamermatrixmax1083 yeah until you try to actually hit someone and quickly realize that a warrior bow essentially becomes another melee weapon because the only way you will reliably hit something or someone is if you aim for your legs when they charge at you. That or you're forced to run berserker for the f1 skill.

[@Vollxer]

Hi maaan! i love yours videos, amazing job! one question.. i'm thinking to start to play with catalyst hammer, its so realy hard to play with him solo? i never played with elementalist, always ranger. Another class i liked its thief, but looks like the player didn't like him in frac :/ Ty, and sorry for the long text :D

[@aldenencluna6409]

Thank you for this ❤❤❤❤

[@CaffeinatedDad]

Happy to help!

[@bennipollner5240]

Thank you for that very in- depth Video!❤ Subbed ur Channel and I will watch ur entire content now😊 Will Take some time...😅

[@CaffeinatedDad]

Hey thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@MinkWumpf]

You are amazing :O Thanks to you i guess i am now better at understanding the classes i am gonna try to slay in pvp >:3

[@CaffeinatedDad]

Happy to hear that! Glad I could help!

[@japzy76]

almost a 2 hr video guide?! perfect video for traveling

[@CaffeinatedDad]

Got places to be! Happy to help!

[@Vovi-Knight]

warriors (except beserker) don't use anger or rage since this blinds you and no adrenaline isn't anger you can be effected with adrenaline when you are scared

[@marinhrabric6162]

Love warrior double mace. So good when you spec into it and so underrated. I don't see anyone using them. 27:17 wouldn't that be stability? I don't think resistance has anything to do with cc. I love the arcane skills on ele. Arcane shield saved my ass many times

[@clonerstive]

I think the staff for the theif got omitted. If not- sry if i missed it! Awesome work, C-Dad! :D

[@CaffeinatedDad]

It was included inside the daredevil section. Thatt thief video was originally completed well before Soto was announced!. But thank you!

[@flushmastercyclonis186]

There is a right way to play engineer, at least in open world. That way is all flamethrower, all the time. If you're in any other game mode, however, this is also the wrong way. My biggest hurdle in playing elementalist was sobriety, or lack thereof. My ele is the second character I made and I was usually playing while drunk at the time. Inebriation does not lend itself to the memorization and coordination you need to swap between attunements at the correct times. I got to level 22 and gave up. Years later I came back to the character while sober and fell in love with it. It's now my main. If you don't have a clear mind while playing elementalist, downstate isn't just going to be part of your rotation, it's just going to be your only combat state.

[@Necromasterify]

*new player here This is my bible now, LoL Amazing work! But I must say in order to play the revenant : I have to create a excel table in order to organize weapons, specializations and stances

[@Rebellionofself]

I just hit 80 with my first character a norn warrior and now i want to try all the other classes 😂

[@Phoenix-er3de]

Best video ever about Guild Wars 2 ! Thanks !

[@zackmertens3038]

1:22:54 genuinely laughed out loud when I heard this, its pronounced pwesince but I will call it pus**ants from now on, thank you.

[@CaffeinatedDad]

I have been told 100s of times now that I got it incorrect... lol I'm still embarrassed

[@MrDaemonic6]

Reaper it's about ones you tried it(especially Reaper) and after doesn't want to leave it.

[@rept7]

I was kind of hoping for some recommendations on why to pick each class. For example, I personally want to know which classes are best suited for people who want to be viable in group content but are deathly allergic to rotations.

[@CaffeinatedDad]

Well as for that instance, I would suggest looking up low intensity rotations. Just about every class/spec has a low intensity rotation that has only a few buttons that must be worried about. Very straight forward!

[@mack9527]

Thinking of making a Necro (Reaper), but have only played game off and on and my highest level toon is Level 25 Norn Warrior. Is the Necro Reaper fairly easy to play/manage? My playtime is limited due to kids. Or do you recommened another Class I can maintain playing sparingly ? Great video!!!!

[@nerdicusdorkum2923]

Generally, yes. They do big ooga booga damage, and are generally very safe due to having basically a second health bar.

[@georaptor9727]

So what would you recommend for someone with just one arm? I'd like to play group content but i know I'm making things much harder for all involved. Oh was exciting playing with you in random fractal last night, thanks mate

[@optimalwife9702]

Mechanist has good enough damage/boon support/heal builds with very low intensity rotations, probably the best place for you to start (not condi mech tho)

[@CaptainCob]

picked an engineer for my first playthrough oh boy

[@esbam2002]

I'm still split between my Herald/Renagade and my Soulbeast/Druid. With a side of Catalyst due to how versatile it feels in the elements. Have two Ascended Armor pieces waiting for me to figure it out. I play solo a lot so I tend to favor the Soulbeast, but if in a group I want to have some support ability as well as damage.

[@CaffeinatedDad]

The funny bit is how versatile this game is with alta!

[@esbam2002]

@@CaffeinatedDad More to get opinions from more experienced players. The big hurdle is that though I am mostly a solo player I am aware that if I group up most are not interested in DPS, but professions that can support too. Getting to lvl 60 to me and getting specializations was the easy part. Now it's a choice on which to focus as my first real played specialization and class.

[@MichaelS5400]

If u play solo a lot I think rev is better. Soulbeast ends up being pretty squishy. Of course u may just enjoy ranger more

[@esbam2002]

@@MichaelS5400Thanks for this. Yeah, so far that's the general opinion I've been getting from a few others to inquires. Also because I want a class I can solo with, but also support if I find myself in a group.

[@dim3920]

Love you

[@CaffeinatedDad]

Hey thanks!

[@tricktim12]

Hi! Just a quick question. Is there really an endgame now with some gear progression? Or is it still a fashion game?

[@CaffeinatedDad]

There is a small gear progression but it is not on the same level as say WoW or maybe even ffxiv

[@curiositykilledthecat5118]

I really liked guardian but early game felt too much like a mandatory healer and less of a boon tank. I'm coming from wow, FFXIV and a bit of Rift and I think I'm settling for mesmer at first and then boosting my necromancer and probably a Guardian or Druid ranger later.

[@Cluanack]

It's Kalla !! ^^

[@BIRDHOSS]

Im looking to pick a profession that has the most "least amount of keybind/buttons needed to play well" classes available. Im a controller fps gamer trying an mmo for the first time and the amount of buttons/binds needed seems crazy XD. Any thoughts on a profession to start on?

[@draymondscreen7313]

I am using a xbox series x controller on pc and I found that guardian was pretty easy to play. Plus I heard its S tier across the board, so theres that.

[@minstrel7210]

What this guide doesn't mention it how neutered the warrior class is, so while being some of the fewest keybinds, I wouldn't recommend it, despite it being my favorite class in the game. For low keybinds, I would recommend Necromancer or Ranger. Low keybinds and the devs love those classes 👍

[@TheZiggaZow]

I really wanted to get back into this game, last time i played was pre HOT but ion kniw if i want to spend 100 dollars for all the dlcs but i do want to play those dlcs specs. Id also be lost af on what to do. I dont have a lot of time either, so id need to be optimal with time.

[@dougvillegas8303]

Hypothetical question from a newbie. I feel like there's a lot of overlap between Weaver and Catalyst, they both feel like bruiser versions of Elementalist. How are they different exactly in terms of playstyle?

[@CaffeinatedDad]

So the weaver is faster more dynamic gameplay where the bruiser playstyle comes from their barriers generated and there constant movement speed. Catalyst is more of big heavy hits with overall rankings from their Auras generated

[@dougvillegas8303]

@CaffeinatedDad Much obliged for the response. I want to try a tanky Elementalist and I'm still deciding which Elite Spec to try that with, but I'm leaning towards Sword/Focus Weaver.

[@Dalton_Reed]

The only problem with this video is that you made them all sound too fun! I don’t have that kind of time!! 😂

[@Feanor1988bis]

How much does the necromancer need its minions? Are there good builds that do well without any?

[@chronodis]

2 of the 3 elite specializations don't even use minions

[@MisterFudan]

this guy has ALL THE BEST guides/hints/need-to-know for GW2. everytime I search for what I need, his channel comes up.

[@cristophero8196]

What specialization or weapon attracts enemies?

[@nikelas6]

Links were not included in the description below LOL

[@myselfme767]

The many weapons available for every class is very confusing for me. Should I like have them all and use them in different situations of I just choose 2 and use them?

[@CaffeinatedDad]

Typically each weapon does something great, for example a Staff for the elementalist is great at support but poor st damage, versus the scepter which provides more damage but less support. The goal is to find out what role you wish to play and start there!

[@sceptic44]

new to gw2. im a solo player due to having been playing single player games since the 80s and due to work kids n wife all demanding my time i cant garrentee when i can game so joining guilds aint feesable. i m really enjoying gw2 so far and would like to buy an expansion but im unsure witch 1 is the best bang for my £ and solo playstyle, can any1 advice me on the best expansion ? . thanks. tried asking on redit gw2 page but for unknown reasons my question was rejected.

[@meowplz]

Path of fire and heart of thorns are a must for the mounts. Makes it easier for you to roam around maps solo😊

[@curiositykilledthecat5118]

okay that explains why Guardian felt weird, the weapon system is still taking me time to get used to.

[@nameunavailable4435]

Guardian for me, always has been and always will be..

[@darth_cheezus]

I’m torn between Revenant and Guard. Why would you say Guard?

[@minstrel7210]

You forgot to mention that the warrior is worse in every single role than every other class in the game, and that every time soneone finds a way to make a warrior halfway decent at something, it's nerfed in the next patch 🙂

[@mi-vy4cz]

Are you playing low quality?

[@CaffeinatedDad]

Uh I don't believe so? Lol

[@jrwrld9670]

I thought the reaper can use a greatsword

[@jamesnollase891]

WHICH CLASS HAS GUNS?

[@zachsmith6279]

WATCH THE VIDEO.

[@chronodis]

Multiple

[@sohu86x]

Im too old to play at 400 apm so virtuoso has been good

[@CaffeinatedDad]

Virtuoso is a great choice! Strong damage!

[@johnfaux8651]

2 hours?

[@Splizacular]

Been liking the vids, but dude, please stop using the word "utilize". It isn't a smart way of saying use, they aren't the same words and every single time you say utilize, you should have said use.

[@CaffeinatedDad]

...... so I'm not "utilizing" the word correctly? :D

[@unrivaled7625]

⁠@@CaffeinatedDadhe must be experiencing a menstrual cycle ignore him 😂😂😂 bro nitpicking on something being used correctly

[@Splizacular]

@unrivaled7625 nice! You managed to white knight someone who didn't need protecting and who wasnt being attacked, fired off a super sexist comment, and chose insults over intelligence...i bet mom's super proud! Tell her to stick an extra twinkie in your lunch box tomorrow

[@Splizacular]

@CaffeinatedDad i know it's embarrassing when you get called out on something you messed up on, but everyone messes up and no one knows everything. It takes class to take it and use it to better yourself. I'll take your passive agressive response in stride because I'm used to dealing with ppl that feel threatened when someone offers advice/corrections and their insecurities don't break my stride. Be well and good luck going forward 👍

[@liquidbotanorama3786]

@@CaffeinatedDad UTILIZE ME DADDY hahahaha

[@LoadedBrohole]

GUILD WARS 2 IS TRASH!!!

[@chronodis]

👍 whatever you say buddy

[@monologos_]

1:14:41- So this "expert" person's "opinion" who created the guide for the Necromancer class recommends not using a current meta weapon (was 3 months ago as well as it is now) ?! Are you aware that the current best burst class and de facto one of the highest power dmg builds is reaper with dagger/torch GS Reaper?! Why do you make guides from your own perspective when judging by the content you are a casual who barely understands the game?! Im a 10-year veteran necro main with 7894 LI all CMs Low Man Exp 82k UFE and 4k BSK KPs. Trust me when i say this guy has no idea what he is talking about, and he is 12 years late with this video. Go to Snowcrows/Hardstuck/Metabattle, get the current meta build and just go for it. Trust me it will be way better in the long run then listen to this pleb.

[@zachsmith6279]

Go touch grass dude. No one cares how elite or cool you think you are. Casual = have an actual life and hobbies outside of a video game. Strive to be casual.

[@chronodis]

Good lord the amount of YAPPING your doing

[@22mattbaer]

Some classes are favorites to Anet as well. If you enjoy having advantages find those classes and avoid the others