Mashugana.2843 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 I know all professions can do all content - but what would you suggest for a solo profession for a new-ish player? I've been playing for years but I am getting more serious. I'd like a class that can run open world solo with some ease. not to complex of a rotation, good survivability (I have no idea what I am doing so it has to be able to take a hit), solo PoF to unlock all mounts, and easily romp solo to unlock achievements, skins, account unlocks, etc. What is a survivable profession that will let me run through open world without getting one shot? Thanks for any advice on profession, elite spec, gear at 80, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigerk.2897 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) Soulbeast: Longbow+ Axe/Dagger or Greatsword. Not the greatest damage but really hard to die on this build even with full zerker. For a more damage oriented but still easy to play build. Dragonhunter: Can play this full zerker or marauder for more survivability, easy to learn and play.Core Guardian version. Renegade Mace/Axe + Shortbow build with Dire stats. Minion Reaper Greatsword + Scepter/Dagger build with minions and Viper Gear. Should work with Carrion/Dire There are many, many more options, some worse, some better, but these get the job done. Edit: You can change the last trait (elite spec) for any of the base ones if you still need to level an elite spec. I'd recommend doing the hero points in Path of Fire as these can be soloed more easily. If on EU you can PM me for more info. Metabattle.com is also helpful. Check the open world builds there. Edited October 8, 2021 by Sigerk.2897 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson.4036 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 In addition to those already listed, Sword/Shield Holomancer, Staff Daredevil, and condi Mirage are all super survivable open world and not complicated to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mashugana.2843 Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 Omg ty ty ty! I really appreciate the detail and specific builds Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teratus.2859 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Personal preference but when it comes to solo survivability I try to build around some kind of sustain capability. For example: Warriors can get regular small heals from might if you take the Might Makes Right trait, so you can focus on making a build that gives you tons and tons of might regularly. With the Spellbreaker spec equipped too Warriors can also get regular healing from their critical hits providing they have a Dagger in their offhand. You can find stuff like this on other classes as well like Necromancer which has quite a lot of lifesteal, especially on minions if you have Blood Magic traits equipped. You can try playing around with various stats, traits and weapons to find what really works for you. Personally i'm a big fan of lifestealing minions, specially on Reaper which gives you access to the Rise! utility skill. I even have a thief build that heals itself every time I spend initiative, land a critical hit and successfully evade an enemy attack.. it's tons of fun to play but prone to high punishment when player error occurs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante.1508 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 (edited) Personally not all profession can do all solo stuff easily.. If i were a new player with what i know now. I'd go only a few classes Engineer scrapper flamethrower kit. Its super tanky and kills most stuff well. https://metabattle.com/wiki/Build:Scrapper_-_Flamethrower_Scrapper With marauder gear imo https://metabattle.com/wiki/Build:Engineer_-_LI_Flamethrower Necromancer All classes are crazy overpowered when running world content. Guardian Revenant These would be my top picks for all content. Edited October 12, 2021 by Dante.1508 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tails.9372 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 20 hours ago, Mashugana.2843 said: I'd like a class that can run open world solo with some ease. not to complex of a rotation, good survivability This with Marauder stats should work well for you then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taara.3217 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 (edited) Easy to use (rotation) + good survivability + good damage + versatility (mobs + champs + bounty) + not expensive to equip + condi_cleans/reflecting_projectiles/stability (highly desirable capabilities with bosses fighting) in a single build =Condi Mirage | Staff Once again, I not say that it is the best build in general (say, Renegade will be more damaging prof), I say instead that from my point of view this is the simplest from strongest one. The other two safe and strong options are Herald and Scourge, but I think they have a little bit more complex rotation and, the main - they have not reflecting_projectiles abilities. Other options (say Renegade, or Firebrand, or ...) will be more complex and are more demanding on getting the best result. Edited October 9, 2021 by taara.3217 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moradorin.6217 Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 (edited) power scrapper, condi or power renegade, condi scourge, power reaper, soulbeast, staff daredevil, p/p de, core necro, dragonhunter, berserker can all fit the bill for what you seem to want. Some are cheaper to setup due to only needing simple stats like staff DD, power scrapper, renegade/herald, reaper, soulbeast, dragonhunter and zerker. Sourge or other condi specs will usually cost more to have the best stat combo. Edited October 9, 2021 by Moradorin.6217 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mashugana.2843 Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 Thank you all - this is not only giving me a build - its helping me understand the game better so I can make my own builds - very much appreciated 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUN YANG.4328 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 (edited) for me is minion dps reaper. king of open world. you only need to press skill 1~5. + "Rise!" (skill) high dps, can deal with large number of mods. lazy rotation. easy to learn. the only issue is a bit hard to avoid combat. Edited October 11, 2021 by JUN YANG.4328 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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