Guild Wars Reforged brings back the original game and improves it for smoother gameplay and balanced mechanics. Just like the original, choosing the right class can shape your play style and combat. Having the right class can also decide what role you play in your group. To help you decide which class to choose, here's a guide on all the classes in Guild Wars Reforged.
All Classes in Guild Wars Reforged
Guild Wars Reforged has 10 Classes to choose from. Players can only choose one class per character, and if you purchase enough character slots, you can have a character for each class. Here are all the Classes in Guild Wars Reforged.
Class | Overview |
|---|---|
Assassin | The Assassin class specializes in Daggers, Shadow Arts, and Deadly Art. Using Critical Strikes raises the critical rate and restores energy on hits. It's a class best for fast kills and quick escapes. |
Dervish | The Dervish Class prioritizes Wind and Earth Prayers. Using Mysticism reduces enchantment costs and grants an armor boost. It's a class that can hit multiple targets and deal with chain magic, both offensively and defensively. |
Elementalist | The Elementalist Class uses the power of Fire, Air, Water, and Earth to deal magic damage. Its fire magic can burn large groups, air can deal fast damage and interrupt enemy attacks, water can slow down enemies, and earth can be used to protect and crowd control. |
Mesmer | The Mesmer Class fights using illusions and energy denial. They can use Domination, Illusion, and Inspiration Magic. They can shorten spell times with Fast Casting. |
Monk | The Monk Class plays the role of the healer, protector, and cleanser. They can use Healing, Protection, and Smiting Prayers. Divine Favor adds bonus healing to any Monk Spell. The class is best for players who play support roles. |
Necromancer | The Necromancer Class uses dark magic to drain life force and raise allies from the dead. They focus on using Blood, Death, and Curses. Their Soul Reaping ability allows them to restore energy using dead enemies. |
Paragon | The Paragon Class focuses on supporting the team from the backlines. The class uses Spear Mastey, Command, and Motivation. Their Leadership ability restores energy when buffing allies. |
Ranger | The Ranger Class focuses on ranged attacks using bows, traps, and seeks the help of their pets to control the battle. Its abilities focus on Marksmanship, Beast Mastery, and Wilderness Survival. |
Ritualist | The Ritualist Class uses the powers of spirits and ancient energy to attack and heal. There's a support class that uses Communing, Channeling, and Restoration Magic. Their Spawning Power can improve spirit health and spell duration. It's a class that can switch between DPS and Healer. |
Warrior | The Warrior Class is the classic DPS role that can tank any hit. They can use Swords, Axes, and Hammers to deal damage. Their Strength can add armor penetration when attacking enemies. The class is an all-rounder and great for beginners. |
Best Classes in Guild Wars Reforged
The Guild Wars Reforged has plenty of classes with unique abilities and skills. If you're having a hard time choosing which class to start with in the game, here's a guide on the best classes in Guild Wars Reforged.
- Dervish: The Dervish Class dominates in melee combat thanks to their scythe and chainable enchantments. It's a class that can deal raw offense, self-heal, and deal AOE control in one rotation. It's a great class for players who like being the center of fights.
- Ranger: The Ranger Class can do a lot of things in Reforged. Aside from using a bow, they can use traps and spears, and they can get help from spirits. The class is excellent for players who want to play a flexible role, swapping between ranged, melee, and defense.
- Ritualist: The Ritualist Class can play every support role. It can use Spirits to take hits, block damage, and put pressure on enemies. It's a class that can summon, heal, and deal spell damage. Ritualists can be great for group play, but also handle solo play with little to no risk.
- Assassin: The Assassin Class is a high-risk, high-reward role where you can teleport to an enemy, deal a chain of Dagger attacks, and retreat. If you want to deal fast damage and be untouchable, the Assassin Class is for you.
