So now I remember why I rage quited GW 2 years ago...

[Cancer777]

It seems I really suck at this game

Please help a desperate soul figure out what to do to improve.

I only have Prophecies and EoTN (will consider getting Nightfall and factions if I get any better at this and if there is a sale) but for now is Pro + EoTN only.

I picked a Warrior and have a secondary of Necro but need it to change asap to ranger (for HoM pet statues) except I can't seem to beat thirsty river so that won't be happening unless I get better (catch 22)

I have regular armor (gladiator) and for weapons I have a Ebon Igneous Maul of death bane 19-35 | a Heavy battle axe 6 -28 | a Fiery sword of fortitude 15 -22 and a Reinforced Buckler of Fortitude. Don't have any attachments to them buts its all I've gotten from drops.

For heroes I have Xanda, Jorda, Vekk, Gwen, Odgen and Pyerce, but so far I've had better luck with a team of Odgen, Jora, and Pyerce and the rest henchman (casters and a second healer)

Current build (that doesnt get me killed in five minutes) Warriors endurance / for great justice / flurry (frenzy is a death sentence) / You move like a darwf / Crushing blow / Mighty blow /Snow storm

Yes it's a "wtf" build but so far I haven't been able to get better ideas/skills.

Money? about 20 platinum

Still with me? wow! either you are a saint or are having a good chuckle with all the noobness

So what's the problem (apart from the obvious) Every mob of more than 8 critters pretty much owns me. if there is poison involve I'm as good as dead, seriously its ridiculous I see the bar go green and I start praying

I'm basically stuck in 2 places: can't beat finding Gadd (not even close), cant beat Thirsty river(for ascension to change to ranger) and I'm having trouble even going back to low level areas (for example to do Gwen's mission from the HoM).

I'm not asking for handouts or something like that, I really want to get better at this game and finish all the storyline and if possible get some (HoM points currently 4/50) for GW2 (Which so far seems easier that GW).

What do I need to change?

Better armor? Better weapons? if I can't buy them from a merchant/collector where should I farm for it?

My build sucks? what skill should I go capping? please remember that I cant get anything from the Asura's or further into Prophecies... also most dungeons I need tons of luck to get trough

I've read a lot of guides/faqs/wiki entries (in fact that's the only reason i've gotten this far) but every time I hit the same problem, builds that I can't get or hero builds that I can't get either. And of course every guide has so many options I feel overwhelmed... I really just want a clear direction so I cant get back on track.

Please don't tell to give up... I'm not normally this bad a player I guess I'm just having trouble figuring out how to properly play this game

Really appreciate your time and help!

A very desperate, very sad GW player.