Today we are diving into the endlessly debated topic: which are the best PvE classes in Guild Wars 2 this year? We've scoured the fields of Tyria, battled through dungeons, and yes, even attempted the notorious clock tower on a Wii Fit balance board (no, not really) to bring you this comprehensive tier list. Remember, GW2's balance is top-notch; every class has its place. 

 

• Necromancer: Reaper, Scourge, Harbinger
• Elementalist: Tempest, Weaver, Catalyst
• Mesmer: Chronomancer, Mirage and Virtuoso
• Ranger: Druid, Soulbeast, and Untamed
• Thief: Daredevil, Deadeye and Specter
• Engineer: Scrapper, Holosmith and Mechanist
• Warrior: Berserker, Spellbreaker and Bladaesworn
• Guardian: Dragonhunter, Firebrand and Willbender
• Revenant: Herald, Renegade and Vindicator

 

 

↖ Necromancer: Reaper, Scourge, Harbinger

• Reaper: A DPS giant, tough and fun. Lands in S-tier for its power.
• Scourge: A versatile DPS and healer, easy to use. Also in S-tier for its overall utility.
• Harbinger: Exciting DPS but less durable, making it a solid A-tier.

 

↖ Elementalist: Tempest, Weaver, Catalyst

• Tempest: Effective in healing and DPS, a great A-tier option.
• Weaver: Skill-demanding for high DPS, thus a B-tier choice.
• Catalyst: Complex like Weaver, B-tier for its intricate quickness build.

 

↖ Mesmer: Chronomancer, Mirage and Virtuoso

• Chronomancer: Adaptable boon DPS, slightly complex but A-tier worthy.
• Mirage: Better for solo play, struggles in group content, landing in C-tier.
• Virtuoso: Easy and effective DPS, shining in the S-tier.

 

↖ Ranger: Druid, Soulbeast, and Untamed

• Druid: Excellent healer, securing its place in A-tier.
• Soulbeast: Powerful yet skill-reliant DPS, also A-tier.
• Untamed: Balanced but less thrilling, a steady B-tier pick.

 

↖ Thief: Daredevil, Deadeye and Specter

• Daredevil: Competent DPS but repetitive, thus in C-tier.
• Deadeye: Limited in instanced PvE, falling into D-tier.
• Specter: A refreshing and straightforward A-tier choice.

 

↖ Engineer: Scrapper, Holosmith and Mechanist

• Scrapper: Versatile and forgiving, an S-tier all-rounder.
• Holosmith: Bursty but trickier, comfortably in A-tier.
• Mechanist: Adaptable but not top-tier, still a solid A-tier.

 

↖ Warrior: Berserker, Spellbreaker and Bladaesworn

• Berserker: Popular for damage, an A-tier spec.
• Spellbreaker: More user-friendly than Berserker, A-tier.
• Bladesworn: Interesting but awkward, in B-tier.

 

↖ Guardian: Dragonhunter, Firebrand and Willbender

• Dragonhunter: Solid but unexciting, a B-tier choice.
• Firebrand: Fun and versatile, landing in A-tier.
• Willbender: Balanced but not standout, also B-tier.

 

↖ Revenant: Herald, Renegade and Vindicator

• Herald: Versatile and easy, a top-tier S-tier pick.
• Renegade: Decent but less common, in B-tier.
• Vindicator: Easy, effective, and S-tier worthy.

 

 

So there you have it, the crème de la crème of PvE classes in Guild Wars 2! Remember, play what you love – every class has its day in the sun. If you're curious about any of these builds, dive into our other guides for more in-depth guides.