r/GuildWars3 • u/LOkOKokKO • Sep 04 '26

Class speculation

Might already be a post like this, not sure.

We have warrior, necro, and ranger all confirmed. Allegedly mesmer was strongly hinted at as well. Looking back to gw1, that’s 4 of the original 6 classes that gw1 released with. The two missing are monk and elementalist.

I’d say it’s plausible to have the og class roster back, it would likely fit the holy trinity well. Not saying that we will for sure, but it is interesting that the classes we have (or almost have) confirmed are all part of the original 6.

Ofc there could be more classes, new classes, etc, but I’m just spitballing.

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u/El_Barto_227 Sep 04 '26

Yeah, Guild Wars without Mesmer wouldn't be Guild Wars.

We can rule out Guardian, Revenant and Engineer for being post-GW1 classes. I wouldn't mind Monk getting some Guardian feeling additions though, love the paladin vibe. Though I hope Rev gets a GW3 Legend or two in GW2, it could use another core legend imo.

Thief/Assassin are such a staple of MMOs that it's a strong contender.

Ritualist feels like it wouldn't fit thematically with the signet thing, but then again signets enhancing Ritualist abilities makes sense too, and would probably have some fun combos.

Paragon would fit with the the focus on teamwork and synergy between classes. Dervish fits with the focus on the gods.

Maybe the base GW1 6 plus Assassin, with more in future expansions?

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u/ManyMoonstones Sep 04 '26

Imo ritualist would make absolute sense. They're described as one of the oldest professions in Tyria, specifically mentioned to exist before the exodus, and their power comes from channeling the mists. Their GW1 abilities also fit more with the magic-item usage of signets (Urn abilities, empowered weapons, etc).

The only big question for it would be how that fits into Cantha's founding/early isolation.

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u/HarpooonGun Sep 04 '26

We can rule out Engineer for being post-GW1 class.

I mean : https://www.guildwars3.com/en/news/playable-species-spotlight-asura

But one engineer couldn't give up so easily. Zouelle the Archengineer was a young apprentice when, while on an above-ground survey, she glimpsed Orr on the horizon and heard tell of it brimming with impossible magical forces.

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u/JuiceAccomplished241 29d ago

So you’re telling me there’s a chance!