I have recently started Guild Wars. I must admit, it is quite a fantastic world! I hold the following campaigns: Guild Wars: Prophecies, Guild Wars: Factions, Guild Wars: Nightfall. However, I have not yet obtained the expansion pack Guild Wars: Eye of the North.
You may be wondering how I have so many campaigns at just the dawn of my adventure in Guild Wars.
To be honest, the account is not mine. It was a former account of one of my close friends. (The account contains various level 20's of unique professions).
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I come here for advice. I started a Dervish quite some time ago. I leveled it up, obtained my secondary profession as an elementalist. Being the newbie I am, I had not an inch of knowledge in professions nor skills. Hence, I "screwed up" my build, if you will. Hence, I gave up on it (it didn't gain much; only up to level 8).
I am creating a new character. I am starting in the Nightfall campaign, and I will choose my primary profession as a Dervish. However, I need some general tips from you sages. (Yes, I have read the sticky for Dervish).
What should I choose as my secondary profession? Some say the best combination is Dervish/Mesmer. I am not quite as confident on that, so I humble myself to ask you folks.
Can you change your secondary profession? I heard it was possible. Tainted or not, someone in the game told me I need to be level 20 and do a quest or something.
From there, what build should I choose? I would like an all-around powerful build which is well suitable in PvE and PvP environments.
Can I have multiple builds/switch between builds? I have been wondering this for quite some time. Out of all the builds available, it is quite a hard choice on which to use. Can one have multiple builds? Can one switch between them (ex. Quest, then switch to PvP build for some fun?)
Where can I obtain Elite Skills? It seems almost every build contains an elite skill. I read they are quite powerful. Hence, in every newbie's mind; where and how can I obtain them?
What are runes? What do they do? Where can I get them? This has been an itch since I started Guild Wars. I need some clarification on this topic.
What are some major quests I should complete as a Dervish when starting out? If I don't finish the correct ones in the correct era of my time in Guild Wars, I might not advance as quickly as those who are well familiar.
Anyways, that is all I have to ask right now. I appreciate those who have taken their time to read and hopefully answer each of my questions.
Thank you.
Regards,
iVendetta
Hello.
iVendetta
zelgadissan
1) Personally I'd say Dervish/Warrior for [Wild Blow]. If you're having problems with your party staying alive, maybe Dervish/Monk for some sort of reusable resurrection skill.
2) You can change your secondary profession after you complete the quest "Hunted!". Honestly don't know about the level 20 part because I don't think I've ever not had a character at level 20 before Ascension.
3) Look at the Dervish guide sticky; since you've read it you've seen some great options. We shouldn't choose your build for you. [[Wounding Strike] is great in both forms of play.
4) You can change your build and attribute points in any outpost (aka town), but not in explorable areas.
5) Use a [[Signet of Capture] on a dead boss that has the elite skill you want. The skill has to be from one of your two professions.
6) Runes upgrade your character, check out the Rune Trader in Kamadan if you want some.
7) All that you need to do are skills that are listed as "Primary Quests". Assuming you have the default setup, hit the L key to open your quest log and see what's there. Basically just look for any exclamation points over people and see what they've got.
2) You can change your secondary profession after you complete the quest "Hunted!". Honestly don't know about the level 20 part because I don't think I've ever not had a character at level 20 before Ascension.
3) Look at the Dervish guide sticky; since you've read it you've seen some great options. We shouldn't choose your build for you. [[Wounding Strike] is great in both forms of play.
4) You can change your build and attribute points in any outpost (aka town), but not in explorable areas.
5) Use a [[Signet of Capture] on a dead boss that has the elite skill you want. The skill has to be from one of your two professions.
6) Runes upgrade your character, check out the Rune Trader in Kamadan if you want some.
7) All that you need to do are skills that are listed as "Primary Quests". Assuming you have the default setup, hit the L key to open your quest log and see what's there. Basically just look for any exclamation points over people and see what they've got.
ac1inferno
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Can you change your secondary profession?
Yes, you can.Quote: Originally Posted by iVendetta
From there, what build should I choose?
http://www.pvxwiki.com/wiki/Category...ing_PvP_buildshttp://www.pvxwiki.com/wiki/Category...ing_PvE_builds
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Can I have multiple builds/switch between builds?
Yes, you can.Quote:
Make your own and see what you like. A link to "Cookie Cutter" builds were posted above. But there really isn't a good build that works for both PvE and PvP. You're going to need at least two builds.
Quote: Originally Posted by iVendetta Can I have multiple builds/switch between builds? Yes, but you can only change builds in outposts.
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Where can I obtain Elite Skills?
You buy a Signet of Capture from a skilsl trainer and capture the elite skills from bosses once you reach the mainland (on Factions and Nightfall) or the Crystal Desert (Prophecies).
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What are runes? What do they do? Where can I get them?
Runes are things that you put on your armor to make your character better. But some (Major and Superior Runes) reduce your health. So you have to be careful which runes to put where.  Also, they are non-stacking meaning they don't add the benefits (so two minor Scythe Mastery runes only add +1 not +2).Quote:
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Deals massive damage. Please do not take Monk as secondary, too many of those and after making one myself(i later changed to /W and /E for secondaries) it was quite bad 