Guild Wars 2

Guild Wars 2 is an online role-playing game with fast-paced action combat, a rich and detailed universe of stories, awe-inspiring landscapes to explore, two challenging player vs. player modes, and no subscription fees!

23 questions in this topic

Can the new Gwyllian mini be traded?

A friend got a mini called Gwyllian from a Castora cache during the Starlit meta. Is it listed on the in-game trading post, or could it be account-bound?

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How do I ease into endgame without spoiling the fun?

I’m enjoying the PvE story and events, but repeating the same activities is getting stale. I’d like to try fractals and raids, though I’m worried I’ll hold a group back. How can I tell when…

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What’s a good new goal to work toward in GW2?

I’ve played Guild Wars 2 for years and recently returned after a break. I’d like a new completionist-style goal, like an achievement, collection, or useful or cosmetic reward. I’m not looking to focus on the…

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Should I keep trying the raid mentor achievements?

Recent reports say most raid mentor achievements still aren't working as intended, while Wing 8 is reported to work consistently. Is it worth attempting the others, or should I wait for a fix?

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Should I build condi druid or condi soulbeast?

I’m new and have already invested in ascended Viper gear. I haven’t unlocked an elite specialization yet, and I’m deciding between condition druid and condition soulbeast. Which should I aim for?

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Are the new relic prices really that high?

The new relics cost 250 Shadowstone Fragments and 200 Research Notes. The fragments seem slower to collect than the materials used for earlier relics. Is that a fair comparison, or are the raw numbers misleading?

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Is 7 million Karma a fair cost for a legendary?

Some players build up huge Karma reserves through a few specific activities, while others spend it regularly and earn much less. Does a 7 million Karma requirement feel like a useful long-term goal, or should…

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Is there still an EU scene for WvW guild fights?

A group of us is thinking about returning after years away. We’re mainly interested in large-scale PvP and GvGs in Europe. Is there still regular competitive activity for that, or should we check with guilds…

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Firebrand or Luminary for solo Guardian?

I’m choosing between Firebrand and Luminary for solo open-world play. I’ve been playing Willbender, but it hasn’t quite clicked. Which of the two feels more complete for this kind of play?

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Is it too late to start Guild Wars 2?

I started Guild Wars 2 recently and have been enjoying the exploration and story, with plenty of content still ahead. Is there a good reason to worry that I’m starting too late, or should I…

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What other low-input builds can survive well?

I’m looking for Guild Wars 2 builds that are genuinely easy to play but still deal useful damage and stay alive. Staff Daredevil with a healing signet and the Mist Stranger relic has worked well…

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Are these repeated hearts more than you need to do?

I like the content, but the achievement asks for 14 heart completions across tiers and 9 more for repeats. Progress seems tied mostly to local events, including group events. Is there a sensible way to…

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