User:Flutte/Sandbox5

Getting started

Account creation

Primary article: Account

Players must first choose which platform to create their Guild Wars 2 account on, which then locks them into purchasing all content from the same platform. For instance, purchasing an expansion through Steam will only apply to a Steam Guild Wars 2 account and not to an ArenaNet or Epic Games Guild Wars 2 account. Refer to the main account page for differences between all platforms.

• ArenaNet (link)
• Steam (link)
• Epic Games (link)

All newly-created accounts are free accounts, which can then be upgraded to a full account with the purchase of any expansion. Free accounts can play the entirety of the base game for free but with several limitations, including chat and Trading Post restrictions.

Note: Players can link their Guild Wars Reforged account with their Guild Wars 2 account if purchased through the same platform. No account linkage exists for Epic Games accounts. This linkage grants access to the Hall of Monuments rewards in Guild Wars 2 based on achievement progress in Guild Wars Reforged and Eye of the North. Refer to the Reforged FAQ for additional guidance on account linkage.

Installation

Primary article: Running the game

The game is launched through the same platform the account was created through. Afterwards, the entirety of the game (including all DLC) will be downloaded. Players are able to enter the game once a minimum threshold of files have been downloaded.

Notes for Steam/Epic Games users:

• Launching the game through the platform launcher automatically creates and logs into a Steam or Epic Games Guild Wars 2 account, respectively.
• Both platforms may have an older launcher build; thus, additional files may be downloaded upon launching the game.
• A launch option command can be used to log into an ArenaNet Guild Wars 2 accounts through Steam/Epic Games; however, the most common danger is purchasing non-refundable content for the wrong account. ArenaNet Guild Wars 2 accounts must purchase from the ArenaNet store and approved retailers. This option should be used with caution, especially if returning from a hiatus.

World selection

Primary article: World

Players can select their home world upon logging into the game for the first time. With the releases of the megaserver and World Restructuring systems, the only impact of world selection is the server region.

All players from the same region (EU or NA) are able to play together, regardless of home world selection. Furthermore, World versus World matchmaking is now based on the player's nominated guild instead of their home world. Server region transfers generally cost or are free for ArenaNet Partners.

Recommended settings

See also: Options

Players are encouraged to explore the Options panel (default F11) to adjust the user interface and game interactions. The below are some notable suggestions based on different use cases:

Visual clarity

General Options

• Cursor Contrast: Low or High
• Show All Enemy Names 1
• Show All NPC Names 1
• Show All Player Names 0
• Show All Party Names 0
• Show All Squad Names 0
• Show All Pet/Minion/Etc. Names 0
• Show All Usable Object Names 1
• Standard Enemy Models 1
• Standard Friendly Models 1
• WvW Simple Nameplates: Everyone
• Hide Ally Visual Effects: Hide None
  • Other selections may hide mechanics
• Simple Party UI 1

Graphics options

• Effect LOD 1
• Character Model Limit: Medium
  • Lower selections may hide mechanics and NPCs

Combat

General Options

• Field of View: Max
• Ground Targeting: Fast with Range Indicator or Instant
• Double-Tap to Evade 0
• Disable Area-of-Effect Rings 0
• Autotargeting 0
• Melee Attack Assist 0
• Lock Ground Target at Maximum Skill Range 1
• Allow Skill Retargeting 1

Quality of life

General Options

• AoE Loot On Interact: 1
• Autoloot: Autopickup 1
• Autoloot: Quick Interact: 1
• Show All Commander Tags 1
• Clear All Squad Markers 1

Keybindings

See also: Controls

Keybinds are based on personal preference. Aside from basic controls, some important keybindings include:

• About Face
• Special Action
• Call Target
• Take Target
• Activate Mastery Skill

First steps in Tyria

Primary article: Character creation

Players must first create their character before they can enter Tyria:

• Race determines starting zone, racial skill, and character model and voice. Racial skills are insignificant and should not be a deciding factor. Race-specific dialogue may also appear, with sylvari players having the most significant changes.
• Professions determine equippable weapons and armor class, which may affect fashion choices. They also each have a unique mechanic, which can later change depending on which elite specialization is active.
• Physical appearance has no impact because all players have the same hitbox size. Appearance can later be changed using Self-Style Hair Kits, Total Makeover Kits, or Permanent Self-Style Hair Kits.
• Different backgrounds can influence some story arcs during the base game. However, all players will experience the same overarching story. Background-specific dialogue may occasionally appear.
• Character names must follow the Guild Wars 2 Code of Conduct to be approved, or not subject to a forced name change at any point.

Players are then loaded into their race-specific starting area within an instanced tutorial zone, where they are introduced to basic game controls.

What do I do now?

Story mission are unlocked every 10 levels. There are enough hero points to unlock all specializations, which is a requirement to use elite specializations. Expansion zones give 10 hero points per hero challenge.

Max level is 80.

Everything provides experience. Players can complete objectives within the Character Adventure Guide for experience.

Gear is quickly replaced. Focus on stat combinations. Berserker gear preferred for direct damage.

Long-term goals

Account-wide unlocks

Masteries

Primary article: Mastery

Traversal

• Gliding
• Mounts
  • Mount skills
• Bouncing Mushrooms

Combat

• Downed skill #5

Utility

• Jade Bot

Items

Several quality of life items, such as gizmos, can be attained. Some significant ones include:

Category	Item	Owned Content	Unlock Requirement	Notes
Combat	HLegendary equipment		Various	Reusable GAscended-level equipment across all characters and build/fashion templates. Free prefix swapping and transmutes.
Movement	Executioner Axe Toy		Purchase the Executioner's Outfit from the Gem Store for 700 . (Only available during Halloween)	Use   Corpse Toss to charge in a straight line. Weapon stow to cancel the skill aftercast. Apply  Swiftness and  Superspeed before charging for maximum speed.
	Endless Choya Piñata Tonic		1. Possible reward obtained by defeating the final boss in the Casino Blitz meta event; or, 2. Purchased from Casino Blitz Reward Cashier for 1,000 Casino Coin.	Non-gem alternative to Executioner Axe Toy with   Roll Out (shorter skill activation and recharge times).
Teleportation	Experimental Teleportation Gun		Purchased from Danka in Timberline Falls for 32 .	Used to jump forward 900 units, creating a portal between the start and end points.
	Teleportation Devices	Various	Various	Teleports to different locations.
	World Boss Portal Device		Purchased from the Gem Store for 400 .	Reminders and teleports to upcoming world bosses.
	Maguuma Pact Operation Portal Device		Purchased from the Gem Store for 400 .	Reminders and teleports to upcoming meta events.
	White Mantle Portal Device		1. Possible reward obtained by defeating the final boss in the Stronghold of the Faithful raid; or, 2. Purchased from Scholar Glenna (unlocked upon defeating the final boss).	Creates a portal similar to mesmer's   Portal Exeunt but on a 30-minute cooldown.
	Prototype Position Rewinder		Purchased from Hafren in Sandswept Isles for 175,000  + 75 Difluorite Crystal after completing the renown heart.	Saves one position within the open world zone for 30 seconds with the ability to teleport back to it. Helpful for jumping puzzles.
Utility	Portable exchangers	Various	Various	Consumes currency or items for rewards.
	Infinite Mist Omnipotion		Crafted in the Mystic Forge.	Improved stats within Fractals of the Mists. Applies to group members as well.
	Infinite Metabolic Primer (WvW) Infinite Utility Primer (WvW)		Purchased from Manfred Njallson in Lion's Arch Aerodrome for 5,000  and 250 ; or, Dugan in World vs. World for 10  and 50  and 6,000  and 10,000	Extends  Enhancement /  Nourishment up to the same remaining time as the primer, rounded up to the next hour.
	Copper-Fed Salvage-o-Matic Silver-Fed Salvage-o-Matic Runecrafter's Salvage-o-Matic		Purchased from the Gem Store for 800  / 500  / 600 .	Infinite salvage kits for non-food items
	Portable Composter		Crafted during the  Gourmet Training achievement.	Infinite salvage kit for food items.
	Infinite Siege Blueprints		Complete various WvW collections.	Infinite-use blueprints for deploying siege weapons during World versus World.
	Unlimited Gathering Tools		Purchased from the Gem Store for or as a bonus from certain Digital and Ultimate editions of expansions.	Infinite-use salvage tool.
	Shared Inventory Slot		Purchased from the Gem Store for 700  (1) / 1,890  (3) / 2,800  (5), or as an expansion purchase bonus.	Inventory slot accessible to all characters.

Story

Players can progress through the story in chronological order. Some content is gated by story progression, which is usually lifted once any character meets the requirement.

Wizard's Vault

Completing objectives rewards Astral Acclaim, which can be used to purchase a variety of rewards. These include mount skins, cosmetics, and extra templates.

Group content

PvE

Primary article: PvE

Players can also come together in smaller groups for dungeons, fractals, and raids, or larger groups for convergences and open world events. There are also challenge and legendary challenge modes for some content.

Players can also grind for expensive item drops, such as various infusions.

PvP

Primary article: PvP

Players can engage in large-scale PvP combat with World vs. World, or smaller-scale PvP combat with sPvP.

Fashion

Primary article: Fashion

Many skins outside of the Gem Store can be obtained either through completing achievements, or unlocking them through item drops. Unlocking more non-Gem Store skins may increase the chance for Guaranteed Wardrobe Unlocks to randomly unlock a Gem Store skin. Some mounts skins can be obtained in-game.

Helpful tips

Primary articles: Abbreviations, Tips

• Shift-click
• Alt-click
• Right-click bouncing chests
• Deposit All Materials & Compact
• "o o" search for loot containers
• /gg
• Waypoint
• NPC stat scaling
• Boons/conditions
• Defiance bar