Hey everyone! I’ve recently decided to dive into Guild Wars 2 after purchasing Path of Fire and Heart of Thorns back in 2019 but never gave it a proper shot. I’m currently installing the game and I’m looking for some guidance. Is there a good beginner’s guide that doesn’t just throw me to the wolves at level 80? I’m a bit lost trying to find my way around the game. Also, I’ve heard about the other expansions, and I’m wondering if not having them would limit my gameplay experience. Do I need to buy the other expansions to enjoy the game fully? I’ve tried watching some videos, but they tend to be filled with jargon that makes me anxious about how to approach everything. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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Honestly, taking your time will be the best approach! Use the achievement guide in the menu to level up quickly, and once you hit level 80, check out core profession builds on metabattle to optimize your gameplay. By then, you’ll have a better feel for your character and what you want to specialize in.
You don’t need the other expansions to enjoy yourself in GW2! Each expansion is pretty self-contained, so just stick with the ones you own for now. If you don’t care about specific features from the expansions like housing or spears, just explore the game as you are. Don’t stress over the mechanics; the game teaches you bit by bit as you play. Think of it as a sandbox game—like Skyrim—where you can just roam around and enjoy yourself without worrying too much about the details right away.
What’s metabattle though? Is it a tool or a site?