Nine professions each have core trait lines and four elite specializations in the current API roster. Equip one elite line at a time; an elite name is not a separate character profession.
Professions and specializations
Guardian
Virtues and protective magicElite specializations: Dragonhunter, Firebrand, Willbender, Luminary. Each changes the core profession and requires its expansion.
Warrior
Adrenaline and burst attacksElite specializations: Berserker, Spellbreaker, Bladesworn, Paragon. Each changes the core profession and requires its expansion.
Engineer
Kits and tool-belt interactionsElite specializations: Scrapper, Holosmith, Mechanist, Amalgam. Each changes the core profession and requires its expansion.
Ranger
Pet commands and weapon swappingElite specializations: Druid, Soulbeast, Untamed, Galeshot. Each changes the core profession and requires its expansion.
Thief
Initiative and stealth accessElite specializations: Daredevil, Deadeye, Specter, Antiquary. Each changes the core profession and requires its expansion.
Elementalist
Elemental attunement changesElite specializations: Tempest, Weaver, Catalyst, Evoker. Each changes the core profession and requires its expansion.
Mesmer
Illusions and shatter mechanicsElite specializations: Chronomancer, Mirage, Virtuoso, Troubadour. Each changes the core profession and requires its expansion.
Necromancer
Life force and shroud mechanicsElite specializations: Reaper, Scourge, Harbinger, Ritualist. Each changes the core profession and requires its expansion.
Revenant
Legend channels and energyElite specializations: Herald, Renegade, Vindicator, Conduit. Each changes the core profession and requires its expansion.
Builds
Core Ranger longbow and dual axes: exact open-world build
Complete Ranger template with nine named traits, five utility-bar choices, pets, Berserker gear, runes and weapon-swap sequence.
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