You are not limited to 1 specialization. You can unlock both with any class, then switch between both on the fly (even easier now with build templates). Unless you are asking which one you should unlock first or practice first, which is simply a time and effort issue. As far as current balance, this is where the given classes are at in pve:Open World - makes no difference. Check metabattle for strong open world builds if you are having issues with this content Fractals/Raids -Revenant - alacrigrade (support Renegade which provides cc, might and alacrity), condi Renegade dpsNecromancer_ - Power Reaper dps, heal scourgeEngineer - condi or power Holo, heal scrapperMesmer - minstrel tank chrono, support chrono, power dps chrono, condi mirage dpsRanger - heal druid, power soulbeast dps, condi soulbeast dps HOLY BUNCHES OF OATS!! AH!!! I'm also planning to make a guardian character in the future once I get the others to 80. I had a weird dream one day that I made a guardian. Any thoughts?