How many starting classes (professions) are available in Guild Wars Reforged?

The game offers **six core professions** (Warrior, Ranger, Monk, Necromancer, Elementalist, Mesmer) that can be combined with a secondary profession.

What is the secondary profession system?

The secondary profession allows players to **access skills from a second class**, greatly increasing build flexibility by combining two class skill sets.

Are there any new classes introduced in Reforged compared to the original Guild Wars?

**Guild Wars Reforged focuses on balance and modernization** of the core six professions, maintaining the original class list without adding new ones.

Guild Wars Reforged Classes Guide

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Guild Wars Reforged brings the original Guild Wars experience back with smoother combat, full controller support, and new tweaks to the classic professions. Picking the right class shapes everything from your combat style to your role in groups, so here’s a full breakdown of every profession in clean alphabetical order.

Assassin

Assassins rely on fast, flashy dagger combos and teleporting attacks. They deal big bursts of damage but can fall apart if their chain breaks.

Specializes in Daggers, Shadow Arts, and Deadly Arts
Critical Strikes raise crit rate and restore energy on hits
Best for fast kills and quick escapes

They shine in PvP and farming runs, but timing matters. One mistake, and you’re the one getting deleted.

Dervish

Dervishes are melee fighters powered by divine enchantments. They use scythes to hit multiple targets and chain magic for defense and offense.

Focuses on Wind and Earth Prayers
Mysticism lowers enchantment costs and boosts armor
Feels like a melee spellcaster with a big weapon

Stay enchanted, keep moving, and slice through mobs with smooth combos.

Elementalist

Elementalists harness Fire, Air, Water, and Earth to deal massive magic damage. Each element fits a different playstyle.

Fire burns large groups
Air hits fast and interrupts
Water slows enemies
Earth protects and controls

Energy Storage raises mana, letting you cast longer before draining out. Elementalists hit hard but must watch positioning to survive.

Mesmer

Mesmers turn fights into chaos with illusions and energy denial. They punish spellcasters and disrupt timing-based enemies.

Uses Domination, Illusion, and Inspiration Magic
Fast Casting shortens spell times
Excels in PvP or boss fights needing control

Mesmers take skill but reward clever play. They’re the tricksters of Tyria.

Monk

Monks are the game’s lifeline. They heal, protect, and cleanse their allies during long missions or boss fights.

Focuses on Healing, Protection, and Smiting Prayers
Divine Favor adds bonus healing to every Monk spell
Crucial for PvE parties and PvP survival

Calm timing wins here. You’ll be everyone’s favorite if you keep them alive.

Necromancer

Necromancers use dark magic to drain life and raise undead allies. They thrive in long fights where death fuels their power.

Focuses on Blood, Death, and Curses
Soul Reaping restores energy when enemies die nearby
Great solo class for farming and minion builds

Let your minions tank while you sit back and drain everything in sight.

Paragon

Paragons lead from the backline, throwing spears and inspiring allies with chants and shouts.

Uses Spear Mastery, Command, and Motivation
Leadership restores energy when buffing allies
Ideal support class for big team fights

You won’t top damage charts, but you’ll make everyone else better.

Ranger

Rangers are tactical ranged fighters who use bows, traps, and pets to control the battlefield.

Focuses on Marksmanship, Beast Mastery, and Wilderness Survival
Expertise lowers energy costs
Great balance of mobility and utility

A steady hand and a good pet make Rangers powerful from start to finish.

Ritualist

Ritualists call on spirits and channel ancient energy to attack or heal. They’re the most flexible support class in the game.

Uses Communing, Channeling, and Restoration Magic
Spawning Power improves spirit health and spell duration
Can shift between DPS or healer builds

They fill multiple roles and work great alongside heroes or henchmen.

Warrior

Warriors are the classic frontliners who tank hits and deliver heavy blows. Simple, strong, and perfect for beginners.

Uses Swords, Axes, and Hammers
Strength adds armor penetration
Combines Shouts and Stances for durability

They’re straightforward but deep, especially when managing adrenaline attacks and crowd control.

Picking a Starting Campaign

Each campaign limits which professions you can begin with.

Prophecies has the six core classes
Factions adds Assassins and Ritualists
Nightfall adds Dervishes and Paragons

Once you progress far enough, you can travel to other campaigns freely.

Final Blurb

Guild Wars Reforged keeps every profession true to its roots while making combat smoother than ever. Whether you charge in with a Warrior, play tricks as a Mesmer, or lead the charge as a Paragon, every class still feels timeless. Build your favorite combo and dive back into Tyria.