Game basics

Game basics

This page links to articles covering the basic aspects of Guild Wars 2. It is meant as a starting point for you to discover each of those aspects. Click on an article to learn more on each topic.

For a more streamlined guide, please check the Guild Wars 2 Online Manual and the Extended Online Manual.

Running the game

• Controls
• User interface
• Worlds

Characters

• Character creation
• Races
• Professions
• Skills
• Traits
• Attributes
• Specializations
• Level rewards

Account

• Achievements
• Dailies
• Login rewards
• Masteries
• Free account restrictions

Features

• Gliding
• Mounts

Cooperation

• Party
• Squads
• Friends
• Guilds

Map

• Zones
• Cities
• Home instance
• Jumping puzzles

Others

• Glossary
• Abbreviations

 

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