I’ve been thinking about the henchmen in Guild Wars lately. A while back someone ranked them all but I wanted to make it more useful. My buddy just started playing so I made a spreadsheet to help him pick henchmen as he plays through the game.
I tweaked some rankings based on what level the henchmen are at different points and what skills they have. I also considered some feedback from other players.
What do you guys think of my rankings? I’d love to hear your opinions if you disagree with any of them. I’m hoping this can be a helpful resource for other new players too.
I plan to keep updating it if I find anything that needs fixing. I’ll keep track of any changes in the overview section. Let me know what you think!
yo, good effort on the henchmen rankings! as a long-time player, i’d suggest lookin at how henchmen perform in different areas. like, some are great in PvE but suck in PvP. also, don’t forget about their secondary professions - those can make a huge difference. keep up the solid work, its gonna help alot of newbies!
As someone who’s sunk countless hours into Guild Wars, I appreciate your effort to create a helpful resource for new players. Henchmen rankings can definitely be subjective, but having a solid guide is invaluable, especially for those just starting out.
I’ve found that henchmen effectiveness can vary quite a bit depending on the specific mission or area. For instance, some healers might excel in group content but struggle in solo play. Have you considered breaking down the rankings by different game modes or regions?
One thing that’s often overlooked is how well certain henchmen synergize with each other. In my experience, some combinations can be surprisingly potent, even if the individual henchmen aren’t top-tier on their own. It might be worth exploring these synergies in your spreadsheet.
Kudos on planning to keep it updated. The meta can shift over time, and it’s great to see someone committed to maintaining an accurate resource. Keep up the good work!
I’ve been playing Guild Wars since launch, and your henchmen ranking project sounds really useful. One aspect you might want to consider is how henchmen performance changes in different campaign areas. For example, some henchmen that are great in Prophecies might not be as effective in Factions or Nightfall due to different enemy types and mission structures.
Another thing to think about is how henchmen AI has been tweaked over the years. Some older rankings might not account for these changes. In my experience, certain henchmen have become more reliable in recent updates, particularly in terms of skill usage and positioning.
Have you thought about including notes on which professions each henchman pairs well with? This could be incredibly helpful for new players trying to build effective teams. Overall, great initiative – resources like this really help keep the community alive and welcoming to newcomers.