147120-suggested-class-for-ranged-dps

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			Hi new to this game.  I like to play ranged with companion/bot I am certainly no tank.  Can you suggest which class I should pick? 	
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			All classes are dual role, which means you can choose DPS or their other spec, Tank or Heals depending.Spellslinger is the most pure form or ranged DPS, but has no companion.Engineer has bots but functions more in mid-close ranges even as DPS.Esper is ranged (can melee with correct spec), and has temporary summons for added DPS or aggro management.	
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Sounds like you want to be a Damage Dealer Engineer, they're the closest to fitting what you like.
Otherwise I'd try the other two classes the fine Lemur gentleman has mentioned.	
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			Yeah Engi if probably ranged enough for you to be happy and you can have two bots up at a time. I'd give that a go first. Welcome and good luck.	
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Note that "companions" in WildStar really are just pets. There are no companions like you have in SWTOR or GW1.
 
The engineer has several bots (and espers, to a lesser degree, have several pets) that can fill different roles, like dps or tank.	
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Thank you all for your recommendations.  I am an old WoW player.  I just knew that I could not tank or heal.  
 
Regards and happy game playing!	
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