Race and class

drel

Does one particular race in GW2 go better with one particular class?

Nefera

Originally posted by drel
Does one particular race in GW2 go better with one particular class?

Other than lore and personal preference, there is no best class-race combination. All races can do all professions equally well.

orator1970

From http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Frequently_Asked_Questions

 

Will races get race specific characteristics?

Yes. There are appearance differences and unique customization options for each race. Skill wise each race has a number of utility skills and elite skills which give the race a unique flavor. For example, the norn will be able to shapeshift into animal forms and the asura will be able to use golems. These racial skills are weaker than equivalent skills provided by a profession.^[30] It has been stated that ArenaNet wants race choice to have a significant effect on gameplay but for races to be equally effective at playing all professions; for example, there are no racial traits which could have prevented this.

Damzilla

Originally posted by drel
Does one particular race in GW2 go better with one particular class?

Not really, although Sylvari engineer just doesn't sound right...

Puraimaru

True, there is no class-race combo.

However~

I naturally look at it as which class-race I think goes well together in terms of the lore/characteristics.

Humans- Suit all 8 classes.

Charrs - Warriors/Theives/Engineers

Norn-Warriors/Guardians/Ranger

Asura- Engineer/Theif/Ranger

Sylvari - Ranger/Necromancer/Elementalist/Mesmer

 

KingJiggly

Originally posted by Damzilla

Originally posted by drel
Does one particular race in GW2 go better with one particular class?

Not really, although Sylvari engineer just doesn't sound right...

I plan to do it anyway. Then I plan to make a Norn Guardian >:D