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An [[item]] refers to any object which can physically appear in a [[character]]'s [[inventory]]. The definition can be extended to [[bundle]]s, [[object]]s the player can find in the environment and interact with but cannot keep. This is supported by [[consumable]] items that give bundles when used. This broad term therefore encompasses everything the player can carry, wield, wear, create or purchase.

Items can either be [[Soulbound]], [[Account Bound]] or not bound at all ([[Binding|unbound]]). Soulbound items may either bind on acquisition or bind on use (equipping the item for the first time). Unbound items may become account bound. Account bound items may become soulbound.

Some items can be [[Inventory#Stacking|stacked]] up to 250 per stack in [[inventory]], [[account vault]] and [[guild vault]]. Stacks may be split by clicking and dragging to an available slot while holding {{key|Alt}}. 

Information about an item can be sent into the current [[chat|default chat channel]], either by clicking the item while holding {{key|Ctrl}} to send it instantly or {{key|Shift}} to paste item info into chat. Other players can view the information by hovering over the "link" placed into chat.

In the past certain items were tied to the [[structured PvP]] system, and could only be used there. Likewise, items from regular gameplay couldn't be used in structured PvP. This separation between sPvP, PvE, and WvW items was removed through a game feature update.

==Acquisition==

Players can obtain items in a variety of ways:

* [[Loot]]ing slain enemies.
* Opening various [[chest]]s placed throughout the world.
* [[Crafting_material#Acquiring_crafting_materials|Gathering]] raw materials.
* Opening various [[container]].
* Reward for completing a [[personal story]] mission.
* Reward for completing [[dungeon]]s.
* Reward for [[map completion]] and [[world completion]].
* Reward for a new rank in [[World versus World]] or [[Structured PvP]] through [[World Experience]].
* Purchasing them from a [[vendor]].
* Purchasing them from the [[Gem Store]].
* From other players, received via [[mail]] or purchased from [[Trading Post]].

Items can also be combined into a different item by:
* [[Crafting]] to combine components into other items.
* Using [[Mystic Forge]] to obtain new items.

New characters are provided with [[starting equipment]] when they first enter the game. Additionally, [[Hero's Band]] pre-purchase item and deluxe edition [[Golem Banker|Golem Banker (consumable)]] items are sent via [[mail]] to any new character created on an eligible account. [[Miniature Rytlock]], [[Tome of Influence]] and [[Chalice of Glory]] are sent only to the first character created on an eligible account.

== Rarity ==
Each item has a '''rarity''' which indicates the quality or nature of the base modifications available on the item. Higher rarity [[equipment]] items provide larger [[attribute]] bonuses with their [[attribute combinations]] and allow more advanced [[upgrade component]]s. The item's name and rarity are color-coded in the item's tooltip as displayed in the table below.

Items that have been [[Wardrobe#Transmutation|transmuted]] will show "Transmuted" instead of a standard rarity designation. The color of the item's name and rarity usually matches that of the item used for the base stats during transmutation.

{| {{STDT|item}}
! Rarity name
! Levels available<sup>1</sup>
! Relative stats<sup>2</sup>
! Improvement
|-
| [[Junk item|{{rarity|Junk}}]] || N/A || N/A || N/A
|-
| {{rarity|Basic}} || 1-80 || 100% || N/A
|-
| {{rarity|Fine}} || 1-80 || 125% || 25%
|-
| {{rarity|Masterwork}} || 14-80<sup>3</sup> || 135% || 8%
|-
| {{rarity|Rare}} || 30-80 || 145% || 7%
|-
| {{rarity|Exotic}} || 62-80<sup>4</sup> || 165% || 14%
|-
| {{rarity|Ascended}} || 80 || 175% || 6%
|-
| {{rarity|Legendary}} || 80 || 175%<sup>5</sup> || 0%
|}

: <sup>1</sup> Levels shown are for equipment — [[weapon]]s, [[armor]], and [[trinket]]s. Other items, like upgrade components, crafting materials, recipes etc, are often available with lower level requirements.
: <sup>2</sup> Also applies only to equipment and denotes the scaling of weapon strength, defense, and/or attributes between items of the same type and level. Actual numbers will differ slightly due to rounding and there are very small number of exceptions, i.e. items that do not follow the ratio.
: <sup>3</sup> There are a few craftable masterwork items with levels below 14, but this is generally the lower limit.
: <sup>4</sup> There are a few leveling equipment items (from level 18 upwards). 
: <sup>5</sup> Legendary equipment will always have the same relative stats as the highest rarity available for the item type.<ref>https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/linsey-murdock-unveils-new-high-end-ascended-gear/</ref>

== Types ==
There are several broad types of items:
* [[Equipment]] — any item that a character can equip, including:
** [[Weapon]]
** [[Armor]]
** [[Trinket]]s
** [[Outfit]]
* [[Gathering tool]] — harvesting sickles, logging axes and mining picks of various qualities
* [[Bag]] — items that contain your inventory
* [[Upgrade component]] — items that can be placed in weapons (sigils), armors (runes), accessories (some jewels) or anything (some jewels, and other upgrade compontents) — these also sometimes serve as a crafting component
** [[Sigil]]
** [[Rune]]
** [[Mark (upgrade component)|Mark]], [[Talisman]], [[Seal]], [[Medallion]], [[Crest]]
** [[Gemstone]]
** [[Jewel]]
** [[Doubloon]]
* [[Container]] — items that produce other items when used
* [[Consumable]] — items that are consumed (disappear) after being used
** [[Booster]]
** [[Food]]
** [[Utility item]]
** [[Alcohol]]
** [[Salvage Kit]]
** [[Manual]]
** [[Decoration]]
** [[Recipe sheet]]
** [[Dye]]
** [[Tonic]] and [[Hylek Potion]]
** [[PvP finisher]]
** [[:Category:Service items|Service]] — are consumed immediately upon receipt
** [[Tray]]
** [[Skin]]
** [[Transmutation Charge (item)|Transmutation Charge]]
** [[Miniature]]
** Items that grant bundle upon using
** Various other consumable items that aren't tied to any category — like [[Tome of Influence]], [[Chalice of Glory]], [[Revive Orb]], [[Evon Gnashblade's Box o' Fun]], [[Cow Finisher]]
* [[Gizmo]] — items that activate something upon using, but are not consumed by doing this Some gizmos can be time limited, like [[Golem Banker (consumable)|Golem Banker]]
** [[:Category:Container gizmos|Container gizmos]] — use a vendor-like UI and use their own as exchange items, e.g. [[Commander's Choice Chest]]s and some other [[WvW]] boxes
** [[Lore book]]s — [[book]]s that offer lore and information to the player via dialogue boxes or an audio play-back
** [[Portable exchanger]]s (also called "converters" or "gobblers") — use a vendor-like UI to provide rewards in exchange for a [[currency]] or [[item]]
** [[:Category:Teleportation devices|Teleportation devices]], e.g. [[Portal Scroll]]s and [[Lounge]] passes
** [[Novelty|Novelties]] — can be unlocked in the [[hero panel]] as novelties for the whole [[account]] or kept in the [[inventory]] as gizmos for a [[character]]
*** [[Chair]]
*** [[Musical instrument]] — [[Music box]]
*** [[Held item]]
*** [[Toy]], e.g. [[Costume brawl toy]] and [[Travel Toy]]
*** [[Tonic#Endless tonics|Endless tonic]]
** [[World versus World]] [[Blueprint]]s, [[Trap (environmental weapon)|Trap]]s, and [[Trick (environmental weapon)|Trick]]s, including the [[Mist Sentry Turret]] — although these items are classified as gizmos, they behave more like [[consumable]]s
** Consumable-like items, e.g. [[Black Lion Key]] or [[Instant Repair Canister]]
* [[Crafting material]] — basic, fine and rare raw materials that can be used for crafting, most of them can be deposited as a material to bank
** [[Ingredient]] — raw materials used for [[cooking]]
** [[Component]] — half-product used to create final equipment
** [[Inscription]] — used to craft a weapon with specific stats
** [[Insignia]] — used to craft an armor with specific stats
** [[Mystic item]] — items used only as a crafting ingredient in [[Mystic Forge]]
* [[Trophy]] — items with no direct use that can be sold for [[coin]], are used to help with [[Heart]]s or [[dynamic event]]s or are exchanged to something else
** [[Junk]]
** [[Token]]
** [[Salvage item]]
** [[Event item]]
** And items used to complete [[Heart]]s

There are also [[story item]]s that aren't stored directly in an inventory, but can be seen by accessing the story section in the [[Hero]] panel They serve as a memento items reminding you what you've got during your [[personal story]]

[[Digital Deluxe Upgrade]] and [[Character Slot Expansion]] upgrades purchased from Gem Store are not items and are not placed in inventory

==Player Chatter==

*When a character receives an item of {{rarity|rare}} rarity or better, they will occasionally shout out one of the following lines, depending on their race and gender.

{{Character quote
| asura_male = Ooh...rare and valuable.<br>Quite a reward!<br>Now ''this'' is a find!
| asura_female = Oh, I know of a good use for ''this!''<br>Statistically speaking, this is rather rare.<br>Oh! What a pleasant surprise!
| charr_male = Pillage!<br>''That'' looks valuable.<br>You can never have too much treasure.
| charr_female = Nothing like the spoils of war!<br> Oh yeah! ''That's'' my loot!<br> And I deserve it, too.
| human_male = You can never have too much treasure.<br>Nice gear!<br>Now ''that'' looks valuable.
| human_female = Aah... sweet, sweet loot!<br>Aah, shiny!<br>Mine. All mine!
| norn_male = Ah! Better than moot loot.<br>Sweet, sweet treasure.<br>It'll fetch a nice price!
| norn_female = I...like it!<br>A fitting reward!<br>The spoils of battle!
| sylvari_male = That's valuable!<br>You rarely see one of those.<br>Rare loot!
| sylvari_female = Rare treasure!<br>Look at this! So pretty!<br>I earned that.
}}

== See also ==
* [[Bundle]]
* [[Equipment acquisition by stats]]
* [[Prefix]]

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