Those that claim dominion over the Earth, the Heavens, the Water and the Flames, Elementalists are the masters of destruction. Elementalists are capable not only of dealing massive damage to a single target, but they can also spread their damage out to several foes, making them not only deadly, but versatile as well.

Mesmers are the masters of the counter. Whatever another character does they have a way of countering it. Of preventing it, of ignoring it, of reducing or eliminating it. Depending on their skills and their inclination Mesmers can ruin absolutely anyone’s day by preventing them from doing what it is they want to do.

The Monk fulfills a different role in a party than the other professions, generally being based around healing and enhancing your party abilities in combat, as well as removing detrimental conditions and hexes. Monks have some direct-damage capabilities in the Smiting Prayers attribute, but the majority of monk skills are focused on keeping your team alive and healthy so that they can continue fighting.

Masters of death and sacrifice, the Necromancer is one of Guild Wars most versatile classes. Being able to give an offensive boost to allies, hex enemies,leech health off of enemies or raise minions from corpses this class has alot to offer. While not outright offensive as some of the other classes, Necromancers are one of the best support characters in the game. With a wide array of skills spread along 3 attribute lines, these guys and gals of the unholy can bring alot to any team.

The Ranger is one of the most diverse classes to play in Guild Wars. No other profession says "Jack of All Trades" like the ranger. With a few attribute and skill changes the ranger can move from a ranged damage dealer, to a pet master, morph into a disruption dealer, or set nasty little traps around the field of battle.

Selecting Warrior means one thing, first and foremost. You want to work in melee range. Warriors, as a profession, are at their best when within arm’s reach and swinging away with a close-range weapon. Warriors are the dreadnaughts, the heavily plated and well-armor engines of destruction, on the battlefield. Their main strength and chief weakness is their lack of range.