Pets! And bows! And traps! Of all the Guild Wars 2 professions, the ranger seems to be the one that has the most directly-corresponding World of Warcraft equivalent – the hunter.
Guild Wars 2 rangers are the only profession with access to animal companions. They can also set traps, use either a shortbow or a longbow, and slip into stealth to avoid (or sneak up on) enemies.
It sometimes seems like we’ve been waiting decades for the release of Guild Wars 2, so much so that I’ve been trying not to get too excited about it because I can’t sustain that level of excitement for that long. With the potential release date now firmly within our lifetimes, I’ve allowing myself a teensy treat, and have taken a look at the available Guild Wars 2 classes.
Classes in Guild Wars 2 are actually referred to as “professionsâ€, which is quite confusing for those of us more used to playing World of Warcraft, but which makes sense within the context of the game. There will be eight professions available, each of which brings with it unique abilities, mechanics and playstyles. Let’s take a look at what we know so far.
Guild Wars 2 rangers are the only profession with access to animal companions. They can also set traps, use either a shortbow or a longbow, and slip into stealth to avoid (or sneak up on) enemies.
