It's pretty discouraging starting out PVP but you just have to keep your head up. It gets better. I'm currently a mage (not the number one PVP class by a long shot) in all PVE blues (skew'd toward stamina) and I do alright now.

Travel in packs (especially if you are a mage) and assist kills. Look for opportunities like catching a fleeing player with half a health bar or surprise attacks.

He didn't say it but the reason you get the insignia first is you are going to need an extra way out of snares otherwise you'll always get schooled. Conversely, think ahead. Count on someone breaking your first snare and be ready to counter.

And like he said, gear won't do it all for you. Even in my crappy gear I still take down guys decked out in S2 solo. It's not that I'm the greatest it's just, as there will always be someone better than you, there will always be someone worse, too.

Oh, yeah. Also, find the best macros for your class. They are a must in PVP. If you are a clicker, get used to doing everything on the keyboard. I find using my mouse hand on the number pad is best. I can still move while having easy access to 12 or so spells.

Now if someone could tell me a good way for a very casual player to meet other very casuals to lose in arenas with them, I'd be in business.

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