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Choose primary profession
This is the most important decision in the creation of a role-playing character. The choice of primary profession cannot be changed once a character has been created. You will need to delete your character or change its name for a fee if you want to make your name available for a new character with a different primary profession.

This choice should be primarily determined by your preferred play style. See the individual profession articles for an overview of what sort of roles each is suitable for. The six core professions are available in all campaigns:


 * Warrior
 * The mightiest of mighty, the bravest of the brave, the Warrior is the master of melee combat and heavy armor.


 * Ranger
 * An agile and wily survivor, the Ranger specializes in archery, beast mastery, and attunement to nature.


 * Monk
 * The servant of divine spirits, the Monk uses prayer to protect, preserve, and restore the well-being of companions.


 * Necromancer
 * One who has learned to draw power from blood sacrifice and communion with death, the Necromancer uses black magic to cast curses and raise undead minions.


 * Mesmer
 * A master of illusion, misdirection, and control, the Mesmer subverts the damage-dealing capabilities of others, manipulating their perceptions to achieve personal goals.


 * Elementalist
 * The master of arcane lore and magical aptitude, the Elementalist calls upon the power of fire, earth, air, and water to obliterate enemies.

These professions are only available to Factions characters:
 * Assassin
 * A swift, silent master of shadows, daggers, and death, the Assassin can chain together increasingly deadly strikes that target a foe's critical areas, killing quickly and efficiently.


 * Ritualist
 * A living conduit to the Spirit world, the Ritualist spawns powerful Spirit allies that inflict harm on foes, and can channel restorative magic that heals and protects injured companions.

These professions are only available to Nightfall characters:
 * Paragon
 * With a commanding voice and charismatic presence, the Paragon rallies the valiant through inspiration, motivation, and leadership.


 * Dervish
 * Bolstered by the blessings of the gods, these holy warriors reap the benefits of multiple enchantments. With a sharpened scythe, the Dervish can unleash a whirlwind of destruction.

Other factors that can also be taken into consideration are a profession's primary attribute, skills, maximum armor rating, the aesthetic appeal of the relevant armor, and even emotes.

For more help or details in deciding your character's profession, see some of our player-contributed profession guides.