so many choises..plz help me pick
ConeHead2467
ok i made an elementalist character. got her to psot everything is going all alright. the problem im facing now is what element type to use with her. I keep hearing about fire beign the easiest to use when first making an Ele. well, can you guys help me out. I dont know what to choose. I dont really care aot difficulty, ill get it sooner of later. What im looking for is a nice overall element thatll do nice damage and has other up to it. basicly i would like it tto have more ups than downs. i guess let me know what you use and why. once i leanr how to put up a poll, ill do that.
Mister Muhkuh
depends on what u want to do with ur ele.
every class has its good and "not so good" sides.
u should try out and have a build for every class, so u always have the build that is the best for the current situation.
every class has its good and "not so good" sides.
u should try out and have a build for every class, so u always have the build that is the best for the current situation.
Angel Develin
Fire can be use for lots of area dmg, I say go with this 1 till you find out how the other works, earth magic is very powerfull 2 but you need to use it against close enemy's.
good luck
good luck
dr1zz one
Fire is good for the majority of areas, especially if you build around Meteor Shower. But you should always be versatile with your builds. You can be a complete Ele by using other elements. Armor of Earth is great for defense. Air has some good knockdowns. Water has good slow down skills. You can be all of one Element but that isnt being the most effecient.
DeanBB
The main problem is that early on fire is the only realm with a decent variety to choose from. So stick with it for now and as you accumulate more spells from the other realms then experiment with them to see how they work and how you like them.
Mandy Memory
I voted earth, but earth and water are the only 2 elements worth bringing...everyone else will deal more damage, and earth and water are the best support lines.
SnipiousMax
I also voted earth. Fire's overated, and air has it's uses, but Wards are fun to play. Water would be a close second.
quickmonty
I would suggest getting familiar with all the elements. You could also consider using two different elements.
(I didn't vote, as my choice would be a combination of two elements rather than just one)
(I didn't vote, as my choice would be a combination of two elements rather than just one)
Phaern Majes
I've always been fond of Geomancing, so my choice is biased. My second choice would be Air.
Solberg the Exiled
Gotta love the earth. Especially with factions coming out, there will be more fun earth skills. You got armor, you got ward, you get Obsidian flame and obsidian flesh (much later but you will get it) Personally, earth is my favoirite.
Fungus Amongus
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The main problem is that early on fire is the only realm with a decent variety to choose from. So stick with it for now and as you accumulate more spells from the other realms then experiment with them to see how they work and how you like them.
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lagrand1
Until you have finished most of the game, you only have good fire skills. Later, they add on other elements. Personally, I still use mostly fire. But I also have a water/air build that it great at controlling crowds. If you do more pve, fire is most damage dealing, and earth is good damage and protection for team. In pvp, water and air are the best at controlling movements and attacks of enemies, but not as much damage dealing.
Just like the rest of the game, you need to figure out your own playing style.
Don
Just like the rest of the game, you need to figure out your own playing style.
Don
ConeHead2467
alright, thanks guys. i guess like yall said for now ill prolly stick with fire. was jsut wondering also what u guys liked and all so i have some toehr opinions. BTW, what would you suggest gettign as a nice one handed fire staff?
temp
go for em all 
thats what i do
get a set of armou MINUS HEAD GEAR and kit it out witha sup vigor [or major] and a minor ene storage run
then get 4 head peices each with a sup run of what the head piece boosts
saves on money loads
my ideas rule
thats what i doget a set of armou MINUS HEAD GEAR and kit it out witha sup vigor [or major] and a minor ene storage run
then get 4 head peices each with a sup run of what the head piece boosts
saves on money loads
my ideas rule
$hade.
Fire is really good for splash damage but I would maybe use them all and even them out. Or maybe one a little more than the other.
DeanBB
Like Temp said, once you get to Droknar's Forge and the max armor, get a head piece for each element and add a superior rune to it. Then you can use whichever you wish as appropriate to the area, enemies, or how you feel at the moment. Note that the head armor from the desert collectors works for this as well and is free if you collect the items.
Of course you'll want a corresponding set of weapons to go along with them. Collector staves with the 20/20 are fine.
Of course you'll want a corresponding set of weapons to go along with them. Collector staves with the 20/20 are fine.
Lateralus
I voted earth, because of the protection + dmg you can get. My second choice would have been air... its great if your in a 1v1 situation.
The Ice Master
I voted water, but I'd do fire and air until you get level 20. Err, I can play any ele, almost all the ele skills unlocked ^^
ElinoraNeSangre
I personally recommend starting with fire. However, whatever choice you make, you aren't stuck with it. Any time you're in a town/outpost/whatever, you can change those attributes. Nothing's set in stone.
Barinthus
well there is a reason why many of early ele spells you get in GW are of fire.
I do encourage you to experiment around although. Especially that you can change your attributes at will unlike last summer.
I do encourage you to experiment around although. Especially that you can change your attributes at will unlike last summer.
boxterduke
You are not going to pick an element and just stick with it.
You will have to change your build and experiment.
Thats the beauty about GW, you can play different style depending on the situation.
You will have to change your build and experiment.
Thats the beauty about GW, you can play different style depending on the situation.
Kyllick
I think it depends on what you do but also remember...most people get resistence vs Fire and Ice...go with something wierd like earth or Air or Water...just for kicks...thats my opinion.
ConeHead2467
ok guys. yesterday i was able to get my ele droks armor. got hydromances and dyed them red, sicne im using fire for now. and wjile i was gettgin te armor a giuldee decided to let me have a ragos flame staff 
so im set for now. Thanks again to whoever posted and or did the poll.
so im set for now. Thanks again to whoever posted and or did the poll.
Wrath Of Dragons
i think fire is a great skill to start off with
Sirkaze
Why you choose Ele man, Choose monk,Necro,Warrior or ranger because it's going to be hard to get any money with a ele.. I'm a Ele myself and making money is so hard and getting into a team is worser i can never get into a team why? Cus im a ele!
Anyway to make money? if anybody can help lol
Anyway to make money? if anybody can help lol
ConeHead2467
haha, i have a lvl 20 warrior/monk and a lvl 16 ranger/mesmer and now this ele. i made it to play with different charcaters. for my last slot i plan on making a necro. but then heres another question....what secondary should i take for that? :?
wsmcasey
If you mean secondary for the ele? I would choose a monk secondary personally.
Also, I voted earth!
Also, I voted earth!
bpphantom
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If you mean secondary for the ele? I would choose a monk secondary personally.
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Heh. I also went with monk on my secondary.
Get as many skills as you can and honestly, switch and spec to the area itself. with the Runes and "Eyes" pointed out above, you'll be fine from Ascalon through until you stop playing... well, alt.