Noob To Nukeing!!!

Noob To Nukeing!!!

I am always the Healing Monk, always the support player.
Now I want to do damage, with Fire baby!
I know not what skills to use, or weapons, armor, I know nothing. I just made my new Ele today, still in Pre. What should her 2nd Profession be? What problems to Elementalists Face, energy? I want to be able to do massive damage as long as possible, I want to be very good. Since I’m excellent as a Monk, I have to be good as an Ele also.
I heard using Air, Earth, and Water magic are good too; if someone can prove it to me I may be willing to change my ideals.

I am very willing also to try Earth, Water, and Air. Like I said, Im new to the Ele. and want to try everything. I want to do dmg, but, protect myself as well. So, would that not be earth? Im hearing alot about Air Spikers (sp) and thats sounds extremely apealing to me! ^__^

If someone can tell me what good Weapons, Armor, Skills are good (that are still available to be in Pre. Or near where I’ll be starting out) I would like for someone to tell me where I can get these, how, or how much they cost.

I’m very ignorant in this subject, so I need the information clear and simple, since it difficult for me to play melee charas., I’m so just to healing I’m not experienced in doing other things.

Also, I was thinkign about making a Mes/Ele, fast casting and fire dmg, but energy will be a prob, right???

Thankyou, and please help me.
***PM me if you wish.

Okay, the first think you should know is, an Elementalist is nothing like a Monk.

Since you said Pre, I'm guessing Tyria. Do you have access to Factions? I only ask that because when you get to Lion's Arch, you can get other spells over in Canthas.

Now, you will also notice that there are spells in Earth, Air, and Fire (I don't think Water spells have this) have EXHAUSTION. This reduces your maximum energy by x (I can't remember the actual amount). You will be able to recover from exhaustion over time though.

Some of the spells from the Element of Air has armor pentitration and some can be used defensively as well (like Blinding Flash or Windborn Speed). Hydromancers (water elements) can slow down enemies with most spells and some are used for defense as well (Mist Form, blur vision, etc.). Mist Form has a secret flaw - you can cast spells while in Mist Form (you just can't attack with a weapon), but you can suffer from special ablities too - like spells or crippling affect from a crippling shot).

Pyromancers (fire) are usually sought after because of their high damage (meteor shower - buy from Ascolon Settlement - earliest way to get it) causes fire damage, knockdown and exhaustion. Fire is the only element that can cause health degen - burning. Excellent in Shiverpeaks, but almost useless in Fire Island (need winter to be useful).

You will find that energy management will be a problem until you obtain elites. Glyphs will help a little, but you need things like Ether Prodigy or Ether Renewal or (my favorite) Glyph of Energy to be able to cast a lot.

Geomancers (Earth) has the best defense out of all of the elements, and has spells that can ignore resistance and armor. Some spells do pure damage, while other spells (just like other elemental damage) can be reduced or increased by opponent's defenses.

In Pre-seering, I think the best armor can be found at Fort Ranik. I don't know the costs though.

Because of the computer AI, AoE (Area of Effect) spells like Fire Storm (you get for free) may hit only once, then the monsters scatter from that area.

You will need healing, because the Aura of Restoration you get is not very good at all.

Energy management is still needed for an Elementalist so either choose your spells wisely and cast them at the right times, or take a chance and pray that you don't run out of energy for spells that you need in an instant. Mesmers are a good choice, but I don't like their healing abilities either.

Monks are good, but so are Necromancers. If you decide a necromancer, make sure that you get Offering of Blood (elite). This will give you energy.

Don't go melee with an Elementalist.

I think you'll be fine, you've monked, so it won't be that difficult for you. Just take your time.

Have fun!

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