Map

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[[File:Tyria map (unexplored).jpg|thumb|329px|right|Unexplored Map]]
[[File:Tyria map (clean).jpg|thumb|329px|right|Explored Map]]
{{otheruses|the user interface element|the explorable locations in the world|Zone}}
The '''map''' ({{key|M}}) is the full-screen [[user interface]] element used to orient players and to enable instant travel using [[waypoint]]s. The map shows a character-centered overhead view, presenting general information and markers that indicate nearby locations, [[Dynamic event|event]]s, and the character's most recent travel path. Characters can continue to move while the map is open.

The [[User interface#Compass|compass]] (minimap) shares much of the same information as the map as part of the heads-up display. Players can communicate with [[party]] members by drawing on the map or the compass (Hold {{key|SHIFT}}+{{key|Right-drag}}), or display a red 'alert' marker ({{key|SHIFT}}+{{key|Left-click}}); you can also add your own personal markers ({{key|ALT}}+{{key|Left-click}}, which can be removed by a further {{key|Left-click}} on them). [[Commander]]s can place additional markers.

Each [[zone]] has its own set of [[waypoint]]s, [[hero challenge]]s, [[vista]]s, [[renown heart]]s and [[points of interest]]. Hovering the mouse pointer over a zone's name will display a popup with your completition track for this zone. If the player successfully discovers all of them in a zone, they are rewarded with a [[map completion]] bonus, giving them an item gift (usually a [[Transmutation Charge]] [or, rarely, a [[Black Lion Key]]]), a number of [[Experience|experience point]]s, a bonus in coins (not given to players for completing major cities' maps), two random [[Item#Rarity|Masterwork]] / [[Item#Rarity|Rare]] / [[Item#Rarity|Exotic]] items, and 40 of a useful, zone-level appropriate, crafting material. When the player has completely explored all of the zones, they are awarded with 2 [[Gift of Exploration|Gifts of Exploration]], an item required for the creation of a [[legendary weapon]].

The legends at the top left corner show the remaining points for [[Map completion#World completion|world completion]] and completion of the current map. Moving the mouse pointer over each entry in the legend will make any revealed point or [[scout]] pointing to not yet revealed renown hearts flash on the map, making them much easier to find. Some points do not appear unless the map is zoomed in enough, so the map must be zoomed in enough for those to be highlighted.

When the map is up on screen, the player cannot toggle the user interface (HUD) with {{key|CTRL}}+{{key|SHIFT}}+{{key|H}}. When the display (HUD) is hidden, the ability to double-click waypoints on the map is disabled.

== Map icons ==
When you explore the [[Tyria (world)|world of Tyria]], the map will show you various information in the form of map icons.

'''Note:''' Certain map icons are hidden until the level requirement is reached. Once unlocked, they will be visible to all characters on the account regardless of level. See ''[[Level rewards]]''.

=== Map compass ===

The map compass, accessed via the World map, will upon use quicky move the map towards the selected region.
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! [[File:Map compass (Tyria).png|24px|link=Tyria]] [[File:Map compass active (Tyria).png|24px|link=Tyria]]
| [[Central Tyria]]. The region is accessed via ''[[Guild Wars 2]]''.
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! [[File:Map compass (Heart of Maguuma).png|24px|link=Heart of Maguuma]] [[File:Map compass active (Heart of Maguuma).png|24px|link=Heart of Maguuma]]
| [[Heart of Maguuma]]. The region is accessed via ''[[Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns]]''.
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! [[File:Map compass (Crystal Desert).png|24px|link=Crystal Desert]] [[File:Map compass active (Crystal Desert).png|24px|link=Crystal Desert]]
| [[Crystal Desert]]. The region is accessed via ''[[Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire]]''.
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! [[File:Map compass (Cantha).png|24px|link=Cantha]] [[File:Map compass active (Cantha).png|24px|link=Cantha]]
| [[Cantha]]. The region is accessed via ''[[Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons]]''.
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! [[File:Map compass (Horn of Maguuma).png|24px|link=Horn of Maguuma]] [[File:Map compass active (Horn of Maguuma).png|24px|link=Horn of Maguuma]]
| [[Horn of Maguuma]]. The region is accessed via ''[[Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure]]''.
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! [[File:Map compass (Castora).png|24px|link=Castora]] [[File:Map compass active (Castora).png|24px|link=Castora]]
| [[Castora]]. The region is accessed via ''[[Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity]]''.
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[[File:Map navigation compass.png|thumb|The compass that appears on the map to aid in finding certain regions.]]
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=== Basic icons ===
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! [[File:Position (interface).png|20px|link=]]
| This icon indicates the position of your [[character]] on the map. The dotted path behind this icon indicates the movement of the character through the zone, fading over time.
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! [[File:Party member (map icon).png|link=Party]]
| [[Party]] members and allies show up as these blue dots.
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! [[File:Ally (map icon).png|link=Party]]
| Non-party allies in World versus World will show up as green dots.
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! [[File:Guild member (map icon).png|link=Guild]]
| [[Guild]] members will show up as these yellow dots.
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! [[File:Enemy (map icon).png|link=]]
| Enemies will show up upon using some skills, e.g. [[Warclaw]]'s [[Sniff]] in World versus World.
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! [[File:Ally death (interface).png|20px|link=Defeated]] [[File:Map Player Down Icon.png|20px|link=Defeated]] [[File:Downed ally map icon.png|20px|link=Defeated]] [[File:Dead ally map icon.png|20px|link=Defeated]]
| Icon for fallen [[ally|allies]] npcs or players.
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! [[File:Storyline (interface).png|20px|link=Personal story]] [[File:Personal story direction (map icon).png|20px|link=Personal story]] [[File:Personal Story Portal (map icon).png|20px|link=Personal story]]
| Your [[personal story]] is marked on the map with these green icons. The star shows your next destination, the arrows indicate a path you could take to reach this destination, the swirl icon indicates a map exit portal you could use to reach this destination. 
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! {{event icon|star|tango=n}} {{event icon|boss|tango=n}}{{event icon|swords|tango=n}}{{event icon|fist|tango=n}}{{event icon|flag|tango=n}}{{event icon|cog|tango=n}}{{event icon|shield|tango=n}}{{event icon|collect|tango=n}}{{event icon|wrench|tango=n}}
| [[Dynamic event]]s appear in every explorable [[zone]] in Tyria. These icons are often accompanied by orange outlines and arrows painted on the map to indicate the scope or the direction of an event. The icon broadly describes the nature of the event, from fighting a certain enemy, claiming a location, protecting a person/item or gathering something.
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! {{gathering icon|wood}}{{gathering icon|mine}} {{gathering icon|plant}}{{gathering icon|cloth}} {{gathering icon|leather}}
| These icons show where [[Crafting material]]s can be gathered, if you have the right [[Gathering tool|tools]].
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! {{map icon|landmark}} {{map icon|misc|Personal waypoint blue (map icon).png}}
| [[Personal waypoint]]s are there to mark certain [[location]]s on the map for [[party]] members. However, some NPCs will place personal waypoints on your map to point out certain [[landmark]]s or other interesting places.
|}

=== Map completion ===
The following map icons show your progress towards [[map completion]]. Icons on the left indicate how many objectives you have completed in the zone you are currently in, and in the world. These are the only map icons that appear when outside a zone.

An empty icon means that there is still something to find. A filled icon means that you have completed the task or already visited the location.
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! {{map icon|misc|Renown Heart empty (map icon).png}}{{map icon|heart}}
| [[Renown Heart]]s or Hearts for short indicate [[NPC]]s that are in need of assistance, and which can offer services to characters that have helped them.
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! {{map icon|misc|Point of interest (undiscovered).png}}{{map icon|poi}}
| [[Point of interest|Points of interest]] are [[location]]s that can be discovered through exploration. All you need to do is approach the point of interest to get the credit.
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! {{map icon|misc|Locked waypoint (map icon).png}}{{map icon|wp}}
| [[Waypoint]]s are unlocked like points of interest. Once unlocked you can teleport yourself to the waypoint for a small fee.
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! {{map icon|misc|Hero point empty.png}}{{map icon|hero}}
| [[Hero challenge]]s are locations where challenges can be completed to earn [[hero point]]s.
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! {{map icon|misc|Vista empty (map icon).png}}{{map icon|vista}}
| [[Vista]]s are interactive objects located in the world which trigger an associated cinematic. They appear as a column of light with a map of [[Tyria]] floating near the ground. Vistas are usually hard to reach.
|}

=== NPC services ===
Major [[city|cities]] usually offer every service available in the game, except for scouting of course. Settlements and outposts, which can be found all across the world, may offer some but usually not all services. Certain icons (such as {{vendor|reinforce armor}}) do not appear before a character reaches an appropriate level.
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! {{map icon|Scout}}
| [[Scout]]s are NPCs which will temporarily unfog parts of the map and mark nearby hearts and other map icons.
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! {{crafter|armorsmith}}{{crafter|artificer}}{{crafter|chef}}{{crafter|huntsman}}{{crafter|jeweler}}{{crafter|leatherworker}}{{crafter|tailor}}{{crafter|weaponsmith}}
| [[Master craftsman|Master craftsmen]] are found in all major cities as well as smaller settlements around Tyria. The icon represents what crafting profession the NPC will teach and what kind of crafting material you can buy there. Usually all eight different master craftsmen stand together and a corresponding [[crafting station]] is right next to each of them.
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! {{vendor|merchant}} {{vendor|karma}} {{vendor|armorsmith}} {{vendor|cultural armorsmith}} {{vendor|weaponsmith}}
| [[Vendor]]s are found almost everywhere around the world, they accept [[coin]]s or [[karma]] and sell various goods depending on the icon. A helm indicates an [[Armorsmith (vendor)|armor merchant]], sword a [[Weaponsmith (vendor)|weapon merchant]]. The other symbols do ''not'' indicate that these vendors sell anything specific, but you often can buy [[gathering tool]]s and [[salvage kit]]s from them.
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! {{vendor|dungeon merchant}}
| [[Dungeon Merchant]] is a special vendor that trades [[dungeon]] [[Currency|currencies]] for [[weapon]]s, [[armor]], [[upgrade component]]s, and [[crafting material]]s.
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! {{vendor|ectoplasm vendor}}
| ''Ectoplasm vendors'' are special vendors that accept [[Glob of Ectoplasm|Globs of Ectoplasm]] as currency.
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! {{icon|misc|Festival Merchant.png}}
| [[Festival Merchant]]s are [[NPC]]s that exchange [[Festive material]]s and [[Festival Token]]s for a variety of items.
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! {{vendor|laurel}}
| [[Laurel vendor]]s are special vendors that accept [[Laurel]]s as currency. Laurels are rewarded on certain days of the [[login rewards]] system.
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! {{vendor|reinforce armor}}
| [[Reinforce Armor]] NPCs and anvils are found around the world and even in [[dungeon]]s. Here you have the opportunity to obtain or refresh the duration of [[Reinforced Armor]].
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! {{vendor|trading post}}
| Trading post NPCs allows you to pick up items and coin you've bought or earned from the [[Black Lion Trading Company]].
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! {{vendor|bank}}
| [[Banker]] let you access the [[account vault]] which can also be accessed via a crafting station.
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! {{icon|mystic forge}}
| The [[Mystic Forge]] lets you combine items into something new.
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! {{vendor|commander trainer}}
| [[Commander Trainer]]s sell the [[Commander's Compendium]] which allows the consumer to become a [[Squad|Squad Commander]].
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! {{icon|misc|Black Lion Collections.png}}
| This icon indicates an NPC who can help you with a [[Collections|collection]] achievement.
|}

=== Guild Services ===
The services listed here are NPC services which are related to [[guild]]s. Some guild services ([[Guild Armorer]] and [[Guild Weaponsmith]]) do not have map icons, but may be found near those that do.
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! {{vendor|guild registrar}}
| [[Guild Registrar]]s allow you to create and manage guilds.
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! {{vendor|guild hall explorer}}
| [[Guild Hall Explorer]]s allow you to claim [[Guild hall]]s
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! {{vendor|guild bank}}
| [[Guild Banker]] let you access the [[Guild Vault]] from the [[guild]] you are currently representing if you have permission to use it. In WvW, the {{vendor|banker}} is displayed.
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! {{vendor|guild commendation}}
| [[Guild Commendation Trader]] exchanges a combination of [[coin]]s and [[guild commendation]]s for a variety of items.
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! {{vendor|guild trader}}
| [[Sigurlina Jonsdottir]] allows you to trade [[guild commendation]]s for a different selection of items every day.
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! {{vendor|guild enhancements}}
| [[Nathan the Bartender]] lets you claim one of the boosts that your guild has unlocked.
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! {{vendor|guild miniatures}}
| [[Kresh Defttalon]] sells special guild [[miniatures]].
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! {{vendor|sc blue}} {{vendor|sc green}}
| [[Shard Collector]]
|}

=== Central Tyria ===
Some map icons are only found in areas that are part of the Central Tyria.
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! {{map icon|masterycore}}{{icon|misc|Mastery point (none).png}}
| Central Tyria [[Mastery Insight]]s give you a [[Mastery point]] when you [[Place of power#Mechanics|commune]] with the place.
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! {{map icon|dungeon}}
| [[Dungeon]]s are [[instance]]s based around team play.
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! {{map icon|temple}}
| [[Temple]]s are found instead of Hearts in the [[Ruins of Orr]]. Near the temple marker certain [[meta event]]s occur and a [[karma merchant]] will sell exotic gear.
|}

=== Heart of Thorns ===
Some map icons are only found in areas that are part of the [[Heart of Thorns]] expansion.
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! {{map icon|masteryhot}}{{icon|misc|Mastery point (none).png}}
| Maguuma [[Mastery Insight]]s give you a [[Mastery point]] when you [[Place of power#Mechanics|commune]] with the place.
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! {{map icon|nuhoch wallow}}
| [[Nuhoch Wallow]]s can be used as shortcuts to travel around the map if you have the [[Nuhoch Wallows]] [[Mastery]].
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! [[File:Outpost.png|20px|Outpost]] [[File:Outpost active.png|20px|Outpost]]
| [[Outpost]] icons indicate the progress of local event chains.
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! {{icon|misc|Pact Chopper (map icon).png}}
| Pact Choppers can take players up into [[Verdant Brink]]'s canopy during the [[Verdant Brink#Night and the Enemy|Night and the Enemy]] meta event.
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! {{icon|misc|Winterberry Bush.png}}{{gathering icon|jade fragments}}{{icon|misc|Primordial Orchid.png}}{{icon|misc|Orrian Oyster.png}}
| These icons show where zone or region specific [[Crafting material]]s can be gathered.
|}

=== Path of Fire ===
Some map icons are only found in areas that are part of the [[Path of Fire]] expansion.
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! {{map icon|masterypof}}{{icon|misc|Mastery point (none).png}}
| Path of Fire [[Mastery Insight]]s give you a [[mastery point]] when you [[Place of power#Mechanics|commune]] with the place.
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! {{map icon|raptor}}{{map icon|springer}} {{map icon|skimmer}}{{map icon|jackal}} {{map icon|griffon}}{{map icon|skyscale}}
| Most zones contain a [[mount]] that can be obtained and later used in any area.
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! {{map icon|bounty board}}
| [[Bounty]] boards provide events where players can track down and kill champion and legendary foes.
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! {{icon|misc|Contact Point.png}}
| [[Contact Point]] for communication with Taimi.
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! {{gathering icon|difluorite crystals}}{{gathering icon|mistonium}}{{gathering icon|dragon crystal}}{{gathering icon|mistborn mote}}
| These icons show where zone or region specific [[Crafting material]]s can be gathered.
|}

=== End of Dragons ===
Some map icons are only found in areas that are part of the [[End of Dragons]] expansion.
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! {{map icon|masteryeod}}{{icon|misc|Mastery point (none).png}}
| End of Dragons [[Mastery Insight]]s give you a [[mastery point]] when you [[Place of power#Mechanics|commune]] with the place.
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! {{map icon|raptor}}{{map icon|springer}} {{map icon|siege turtle}}
| Certain zones contain a method of gaining a [[mount]] that can be obtained and later used in any area.
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! {{map icon|jade bot personal waypoint}}
| [[Jade Bot: Personal Waypoint|Jade Bot Personal Waypoints]] can be summoned to temporarily provide the same function as a waypoint in the open world.
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! {{map icon|Raptor Taxi}}
| [[Raptor Taxi]] is a raptor that you can hire for free to take you to various places around Seitung Province or New Kaineng City.
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! {{icon|misc|Jade Bot Workbench (map icon).png}}
| [[Jade Bot Workbench]]
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! {{icon|misc|Zip Line.png}}{{icon|misc|Zip Line Destination.png}}
| [[Zip Line]]
|}

=== Secrets of the Obscure ===
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Some map icons are only found in areas that are part of the [[Secrets of the Obscure]] expansion.
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! style="width:50px" | Icon
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! {{map icon|masterysoto}}{{icon|misc|Mastery point (none).png}}
| Secrets of the Obscure [[Mastery Insight]]s give you a [[mastery point]] when you [[Place of power#Mechanics|commune]] with the place.
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! {{map icon|raptor}}{{map icon|skyscale}}
| Certain zones contain a method of gaining a [[mount]] that can be obtained and later used in any area.
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! [[File:First Hunter Rian.png|20px]]
| [[Rift Researcher Adam|Rift essence exchange]] and [[First Hunter Rian|rift lore information]].
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=== Janthir Wilds ===
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Some map icons are only found in areas that are part of the [[Janthir Wilds]] expansion.
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! style="width:50px" | Icon
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! {{map icon|masteryjw}}{{icon|misc|Mastery point (none).png}}
| Janthir Wilds [[Mastery Insight]]s give you a [[mastery point]] when you [[Place of power#Mechanics|commune]] with the place.
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! {{gathering icon|honey flower}}{{gathering icon|lowland pine sapling}}{{gathering icon|rotted titan amber}}{{gathering icon|charged titan ore}}{{icon|misc|Titan Heatstone Cluster.png}}{{icon|misc|Mursaat Obsidian.png}}
| These icons show where zone or region specific [[Crafting material]]s can be gathered.
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! {{icon|misc|Mursaat Mirror.png}}
| [[Mursaat Mirror]]s allow you to access protected locations. The Mursaat Mirror and Movement mastery is required to use them.
|}

=== World and Structured PvP ===
There are some map icons which are only found in [[Player versus Player|PvP]] areas especially the [[Heart of the Mists]].
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! {{icon|misc|PvP Browser (map icon).png}}
| The [[PvP Browser]] allows you to join [[Structured PvP]] matches.
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! {{icon|misc|Tournament Master (map icon).png}}
| The [[Tournament Master]] allows you to join PvP tournaments and also accepts your [[Tournament Ticket]]s.
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! {{icon|misc|PvP Instructor (map icon).png}}
| The [[PvP Instructor]] works like a [[scout]]. He will point out important locations and persons.
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! {{icon|misc|WvW tutorial.png}}
| The [[Instructor|WvW Instructor]] guides the player through the map, pointing nearby goals and landmarks and teaching basic strategies.
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! {{icon|misc|Combat Master (map icon).png}} {{icon|misc|Underwater combat Master (map icon).png}} {{icon|misc|Siege Master (map icon).png}}
| The [[Combat Master]]s in the Heart of the Mists are marking training opportunities. The [[Underwater Combat Master]] is in charge of [[underwater mode|underwater training]]. The [[Siege Master]] will allow [[Siege Weapon]] training.
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! {{map icon|sentry}} {{map icon|tower}} {{map icon|keep}} {{map icon|camp}}
| [[Capture point]]s can be found in [[World versus World]] PvP as well as [[Conquest]] maps. These icons change their color to indicate which [[team]] currently holds the point. If no team holds the point it is neutral and the color is grey.
|}

=== Other map icons ===
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! {{map icon|misc|Undiscovered area.png}}
| Closest undiscovered area.
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! {{map icon|fractals of the mists}}
| [[Fractals of the Mists]] is a special [[Dungeon]] containing a series of mini-dungeons of increasing difficulty.
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! {{map icon|adventure}} {{icon|misc|Adventure closed (map icon).png}}
| [[Adventure]]s are mini games found in the [[Heart of Maguuma]]. Nearby events sometimes make them unavailable.
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! {{map icon|raid}}
| [[Raid]]s are 10-player [[instance]]s designed to be more challenging than dungeons or fractals.
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! {{map icon|asura gate}}
| [[Asura gate]]s are permanent features that allow free, fast travel around Tyria. Every major [[city]] has at least one asura gate and they are sometimes found in explorable [[zone]]s.
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! {{map icon|misc|Asura gate starter area (map icon).png}}
| [[Asura gate]] to [[starting area]] when under level 10. Also to show where the portal to the next zone when you have completed a zone.
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! {{map icon|misc|Renown Heart infinite empty (map icon).png}}{{map icon|misc|Renown heart infinite.png}}
| Repeatable [[Renown Heart]]s. After completing the heart once for map completion, the icon changes to indicate it can be completed again.
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! {{map icon|misc|Hero Challenge empty (Heart of Thorns map icon).png}}{{map icon|misc|Hero Challenge (Heart of Thorns map icon).png}} {{map icon|misc|Hero Challenge infinite empty (Heart of Thorns map icon).png}}{{map icon|misc|Hero Challenge infinite (Heart of Thorns map icon).png}}
| Repeatable [[hero challenge]]s.
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! {{icon|misc|Skritt Tunnel (map icon).png}}
| [[Skritt Tunnel]]s can be used to travel around [[The Silverwastes]].
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! {{map icon|misc|Contested waypoint (map icon).png}} {{map icon|misc|Contested dungeon (map icon).png}} {{map icon|misc|Contested temple (map icon).png}}
| Waypoints, dungeons and temples may become contested. This could be due to a [[dynamic event]], a battle, or anything that makes it a dangerous place to spawn. As long as something is contested the associated functionality will not be available for the player until the area is clear again.
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! {{map icon|shrine}}{{map icon|misc|Shrine locked.png}}
| [[Shrine (transport)|Shrines]] and Teleport Beacons encountered in some zones and instances, which function similarly to waypoints.
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! {{icon|misc|Thermal Tube map icon.png}} {{icon|misc|Thermal Tube map icon (Bitterfrost Frontier).png}}
| [[Thermal Tube]]s allow you to launch yourself large distances across the map if you have the [[Thermal Propulsion]] [[Mastery]].
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! {{map icon|activity}} {{map icon|belcher's bluff}}
| [[Activity|Activities]] are mini games which can be found in [[Lion's Arch]] and other locations. 4 are part of a daily rotation ([[Crab Toss]], [[Sanctum Sprint]], [[Southsun Survival]] and [[Keg Brawl]]). [[Belcher's Bluff]] is in [[home instance]]s. Others are only available for a limited time.
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! {{icon|misc|Commander tag (red).png}}{{icon|misc|Catmander tag (red).png}}{{icon|misc|Commander tag (magenta).png}}{{icon|misc|Catmander tag (magenta).png}}{{icon|misc|Commander tag (orange).png}}{{icon|misc|Catmander tag (orange).png}}{{icon|misc|Commander tag (yellow).png}}{{icon|misc|Catmander tag (yellow).png}}{{icon|misc|Commander tag (green).png}}{{icon|misc|Catmander tag (green).png}}{{icon|misc|Commander tag (cyan).png}}{{icon|misc|Catmander tag (cyan).png}}{{icon|misc|Commander tag (blue).png}}{{icon|misc|Catmander tag (blue).png}}{{icon|misc|Commander tag (purple).png}}{{icon|misc|Catmander tag (purple).png}}{{icon|misc|Commander tag (white).png}}{{icon|misc|Catmander tag (white).png}}
| [[Commander]]s can display one of nine different colored icons to show where they are on the map. There is also a catmander tag that shows a cat instead of the regular commander icon.
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! {{icon|misc|Mentor (map icon).png}}
| The [[Mentoring Badge]] can also be used by players to show where they are on the map.
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! {{icon|misc|Cave up (map icon).png}}{{icon|misc|Cave down (map icon).png}} {{icon|misc|Elevator up (map icon).png}}{{icon|misc|Elevator down (map icon).png}} {{icon|misc|Ramp up (map icon).png}}{{icon|misc|Ramp down (map icon).png}} {{icon|misc|Stairs up (map icon).png}}{{icon|misc|Stairs down (map icon).png}}
| Tunnels, elevators, ramps, and stairs that lead upwards or downwards are noted with these icons in cities or dungeons.
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! {{icon|special}} {{icon|halloween}} {{map icon|misc|Mad King Door (map icon).png}} {{icon|wintersday}} {{map icon|misc|Dragon Bash.png}} {{map icon|misc|Kite Basket Supplies.png}}
| [[Special event]]s are marked by a golden star. These events are only available for a limited time and may be reoccurring or one time only events. [[Festival]]s however are marked with a symbol associated with that specific holiday.
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! {{map icon|misc|Transport Facilitator (map icon).png}}
| [[Transport Facilitator]]s were only found during certain special events. They allowed free, fast travel between the docks in [[Lion's Arch]] and the event's location.
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! {{map icon|collection}}
| Shows the location of a [[collection]] that can be started
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! {{map icon|collection alt}}
| Shows the location of a collection in progress or a related NPC/object.
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! [[File:Strike Mission (map icon).png|20px]]
| [[Strike Mission]] Entrance
|}

== Layer visibility ==
With the world map open, clicking on the eye symbol ({{borderless|Map layer visibility eye.png|18}}) displays a small menu allowing the user to toggle the visibility of certain groups of map icons. This may be useful in locations where several different icons overlap each other, or if you are looking for a specific icon and wish to hide the others.

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| Commerce
| {{vendor|banker}} Banker {{vendor|Trading Post}} Trading Post {{vendor|guild banker}} Guild Banker
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| Crafting
| {{map icon|misc|Armorsmithing Station (map icon).png}} Armorsmith {{map icon|misc|Artificing Station (map icon).png}} Artificer {{map icon|misc|Cooking Station (map icon).png}} Chef {{map icon|misc|Huntsman's Station (map icon).png}} Huntsman {{map icon|misc|Jeweling Station (map icon).png}} Jeweler {{map icon|misc|Leatherworking Station (map icon).png}} Leatherworker {{map icon|misc|Tailoring Station (map icon).png}} Tailor {{map icon|misc|Weaponsmithing Station (map icon).png}} Weaponsmith
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| Navigation
| {{icon|misc|Cave down (map icon).png}} Cave {{icon|misc|Elevator down (map icon).png}} Elevator {{icon|misc|Ramp down (map icon).png}} Ramp {{icon|misc|Stairs down (map icon).png}} Stairs
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| Services
| {{icon|misc|Guild Registrar (map icon).png}} Guild Registrar {{vendor|reinforce armor}} Armor Repair {{icon|misc|Elementalist trainer (map icon).png}} Trainers
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| Vendor
| {{vendor|armorsmith}} Armorsmith {{vendor|weaponsmith}} Weaponsmith {{vendor|merchant}} Merchant
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| World Completion
| {{icon|misc|Vista (map icon).png}} Vistas {{icon|misc|Hero Challenge (map icon).png}} Hero Challenges {{icon|misc|Renown Heart (map icon).png}} Renown Hearts {{icon|misc|Point of Interest (map icon).png}} Points of Interest
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== Interactive map ==
=== [[Tyria (world)]] ===
{{see|Tyria (world)#Interactive map}}
{{interactive map|continent=1}}

=== [[The Mists]] ===
{{see|The Mists#Interactive map}}
{{interactive map|continent=2}}

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Zones (Core Tyria).jpg|Map of all zones required for map completion.
Zones.jpg|Map of all ingame zones and their connections.
</gallery>

== Notes ==
* The compass arrows zoom in on the following zones and regions on the world map (clockwise): [[Lion's Arch]] in [[Central Tyria]] (red north), [[Crystal Oasis]] in the [[Crystal Desert]] (purple east), [[Seitung Province]] in [[Cantha]] (blue south), [[Verdant Brink]] in the [[Heart of Maguuma]] (green west), [[Skywatch Archipelago]] in the [[Horn of Maguuma]] (yellow north-west).

== See also ==
* [[Location]]
* [[Tyria]]

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