Hi everyone!
GW2 Raid Academy and Raid Training Initiative are pleased to share that we will be co-hosting Zero to Hero 15, our cross-region community raid training event for ANYONE interested in learning to raid in NA or EU beginning September 25th for a week!
Everyone is encouraged to join - no prior experience or a particular build is required for this event, although we do suggest doing some preparation in advance, such as unlocking the elite specialization you are interested in.
The event begins Sepetember 25, 2026, and features a full week of structured training, mentoring, and community support across both NA and EU.
A Raid Event for Everyone: No Experience Required
Zero to Hero is designed specifically for players who want to learn raids from the ground up.
- No prior raid experience needed!
- No required build, though preparing your preferred elite specialization beforehand is recommended.
- Open to all professions, all skill levels, and completely free!
Whether you’re brand‑new to raids or returning after a break, this is one of the best community-supported ways to learn Guild Wars 2 Raids!
Event Schedule & Discord Servers
If you are playing in the NA data center, the event will take place in the GW2 Raid Academy discord. Use the link below to join!
If you are playing in the EU data center, the event will take place in the Raid Training Initiative discord. Join with the following link!
Raid training sessions and profession mentoring sessions will be happening throughout the week. For more information, feel free to join the server(s) and use the #ask-a-question channel (RA) or #ask_questions channel (RTI), or check out our reddit post here:
Ready to Start Your Raid Journey?
Zero to Hero 15 is an excellent opportunity for anyone who wants to learn Guild Wars 2 raids in a friendly and supportive environment. Mark your calendars for September 25, join the appropriate Discord server, and get ready to go from Zero to Hero with the GW2 raid community!