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Guild Wars 2 Guides
With a growing collection of Guild Wars 2 Raid Guides and Getting Started Guides explore challenging bosses and new mechanics all while learning what you need to know to become confident clearing encounters.
Featured Guides
Cosmic Observatory CM Guide
Face the Wizard of the Celestial in the Cosmic Observatory in Challenge Mode.
Secrets of the Obscure
Getting Started
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Feb 9, 2024
Getting Started
Golem Setup
So you've levelled a character or two to level 80, found an interest in engaging in group content, and geared a class up accordingly. But...how do you practice? Welcome to the Special Forces Training Arena.
Sep 4, 2023
Getting Started
ArcDPS
ARCDPS is a third party add-on developed by deltaconnected.
Aug 28, 2023
Foundations
First Steps
Welcome to our series on how to get your first character ready to start clearing raids or strikes. This series assumes that you are a new player who does not have many of the tools, resources, or crafting levels that more experienced players will have to gear a character.
Aug 21, 2023
Foundations
Understanding Squad Roles
This is an in-depth guide to approaching Squad Roles and Role Compression.
Aug 28, 2023
Getting Started
Attributes and Gear
This is an in-depth guide to approaching Attributes and Gear in PvE Endgame Instanced Content. Guild Wars 2 is a large game, with complex mechanics and interactions throughout. This guide is intended to help with gearing custom builds on any Class or Character, and to help you understand the details of existing endgame builds made by the Guild Wars 2 community, and create your own variations and custom builds so you can better adapt to the needs of your Squad!
Professions
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Jan 3, 2024
Professions
Introduction to Revenant
The Introduction to Revenant will help you understand the basic mechanics of this profession. Additionally, you will learn the specific specialization perks that each Revenant build has.
Jan 3, 2024
Professions
Introduction to Mesmer
The introduction to Mesmer will help you understand the basic mechanics of this profession. Additionally, you will learn the specific specialization perks that each Mesmer build has.
Jan 3, 2024
Professions
Introduction to Thief
The Introduction to Thief will help you understand the basic mechanics of this profession. Additionally, you will learn the specific specialization perks that each Thief build has.
Jan 3, 2024
Professions
Introduction to Guardian
The Introduction to Guardian will help you understand the basic mechanics of this profession. Additionally, you will learn the specific specialization perks that each Guardian build has.
Jan 3, 2024
Professions
Introduction to Elementalist
The Introduction to Elementalist will help you understand the basic mechanics of this profession. Additionally, you will learn the specific specialization perks that each Elementalist build has.
Raids
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Jan 8, 2024
Spirit Vale
Vale Guardian Guide
The Vale Guardian (often shortened to "VG") is the first boss encounter of the Spirit Vale. Although Vale Guardian is the first boss you encounter, that might not mean that it is the easiest! Get ready for plenty of movement, mechanics and mayhem.
Aug 15, 2023
Hall of Chains
Dhuum
Dhuum is the second and final boss of Hall of Chains. Team up with Desmina to keep the Reapers alive and prevent Tyria from falling to Dhuum. Everyone has to be constantly aware of mechanics and the tank, kiter, and greens keep the group from the constant brink of death.
Jan 3, 2024
Stronghold of the Faithful
Introduction to Tower Chrono
The Tower Chrono (sometimes just refered as 'Tower' Role) is one of the least common special roles in raid encounters. It's specifically designed around the Chronomancer Elite Specialization to capture towers in the Stronghold of the Faithful Raid during the Siege the Stronghold Escort Event. This Guide will teach you the basics of understanding the role and mastering it on a beginner friendly base.
Aug 6, 2023
Stronghold of the Faithful
Xera
Xera is the final boss of Stronghold of the Faithful. There are minigames, platforming, and mechanics that can instantly kill the squad. Be prepared for a tough fight with everyone needing to do their part.
Aug 24, 2023
Hall of Chains
Soulless Horror
Soulless Horror will slaughter the squad if they can't handle her constant movement, high damage, and shrinking platform. If you find yourself laying on the ground, death will come on swift wings in the form of a wall.
Strikes
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Feb 26, 2024
Secrets of the Obscure
Temple of Febe Guide
Muster your squad to defeat the Glaive of House Nephus in this demonic cathedral in the Mists.
Feb 4, 2024
Secrets of the Obscure
Cosmic Observatory Guide
Cleanse the kryptis possession of the Wizard of the Celestial in the Cosmic Observatory.
Jul 23, 2023
End of Dragons
Kaineng Overlook CM
Kaineng Overlook (KO) is the third End of Dragon's strike, accessible via the Arborstone portal. As this challenge mode is one of the harder and more complex encounters in the game, it requires some preparation to successfully complete and gain the rewards.
Feb 4, 2024
Secrets of the Obscure
Cosmic Observatory Extra Detail
Supplementary information and suggested settings to aid accessibility in the Cosmic Observatory strike.
Jan 27, 2024
Secrets of the Obscure
Cosmic Observatory CM Guide
Face the Wizard of the Celestial in the Cosmic Observatory in Challenge Mode.
Dungeons
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Mar 11, 2023
Ascalonian Catacombs
Ascalonian Catacombs Story
Ascalonian Catacombs (often shortened to "AC") is a legacy Dungeon available in the base game. The Ascalonian Catacombs Story needs to be completed once in order to be able to open the Exploration Mode for this dungeon on a character. Your objective is to prevent King Adelbern from killing Eir Stegalkin.
Sep 2, 2023
Dungeons
Slaying Sigils and Potions Guide for Dungeons
Slaying Sigils and Potions are a great way to maximize your damage output in Dungeons and add that last bit of efficiency for smooth Dungeon clears. In this guide, you will learn which Sigils and Potions are best in slot for each and every Dungeon.
Dec 30, 2023
Ascalonian Catacombs
Ascalonian Catacombs Path 1
Ascalonian Catacombs (often shortened to "AC") is a legacy Dungeon available in the base game. In Ascalonian Catacombs Path 1, you will help Scholar Hodgins to restore old human artifacts and defeat the Howling King which is threatening to take control over the Catacombs.
Aug 31, 2023
Caudecus's Manor
Caudecus's Manor Path 3
Caudecus's Manor (often shortened to "CM") is a legacy Dungeon available in the base game. In Caudecus's Manor Path 3, you further investigate the disappearance of one of Caudecus's butlers.
Apr 25, 2023
Honor of the Waves
Honor of the Waves Path 3
Honor of the Waves (often shortened to "HotW") is a legacy Dungeon available in the base game. In Honor of the Waves Path 3, you will eliminate Sorge the Zealot, who is sacrificing Kodans to please his master.
Builds
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Mar 19, 2024
Builds
Heal Alacrity Tempest Gameplay Guide
A general overview of essential utilities, traits, mechanics and how to deal with them per encounter for Heal Alacrity Tempest. You'll notice a lot of open utility slots for encounters that can be filled in as you see fit. If you're unsure, take [gw2:5570:skill], [gw2:30432:skill] or [gw2:5573:skill] as these are generally good filler skills.
Jan 3, 2024
Builds
Introduction to Power Virtuoso
This is an introduction to the Virtuoso specialization.
Dec 11, 2023
Builds
Heal Quickness Firebrand Gameplay Guide
The Heal Quickness Firebrand Gameplay Guide will aim to provide you with all the tips and tricks to maximise your gameplay with this build.
Jan 3, 2024
Builds
Introduction to Condition Harbinger
An Introductory Guide to Condition Harbinger.
Sep 4, 2023
Builds
Condition Alacrity Specter Gameplay Guide
The Condition Alacrity Specter Gameplay Guide will aim to provide you with all the tips and tricks to improve your performance with this build.
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