This is probably the biggest mistake that a Guild Wars Newbie makes…
leaving Pre Searing to soon..
How many times have you seen some level 3 toon in asclion?

There are many reasons to say in Pre Searing till level 6 or better
Just unlocking the skills is enough to stay.
These are skills that are needed to survive in Post Searing.

Leveling…a low level just can’t make it in Post.

I see this one mistake a lot Guild Wars Newbie (weapons)
A Ranger / Necro will be using a axe and not a bow for his primary weapon.
CUZ it does more damage…..

When I try to explain that weapons have a REQ that needs to met…
I get that Yea right what ever

From wiki

If the requirement is not met:

* Weapon damage is reduced to that of a starter weapon with a slight bonus to damage depending on the related attribute as described in damage calculation.
* Shield armor rating is reduced to 8 (although armor granting upgrade components are unaffected) if the shield was either: any randomly generated drop (8-16 base armor), or if it’s a 16 armor shield that’s not randomly generated (for example, it is a collector shield, unique, or PvP Equipment). You’ll gain only 5 armor if that shield was not a randomly generated drop and was below 16 base armor rating.
* The base energy bonus from focus items is reduced to +6 (or +3 for some items).