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Why Play Guild Wars 2
Why even play Guild Wars 2 in the first place?
Reasons to play Guild Wars 2
Is Guild Wars 2 still worth playing in 2026? In this video, I’ll give you 7 reasons why I think it is.
New Player Guides
This page exists to give new players a clean starting point in Guild Wars 2. It shows you what actually matters early on, so you can progress with confidence instead of guessing your way through the game.
How to use this page
- Watch from top to bottom for the smoothest learning curve.
- If you’re only interested in specific topics, use the chapter list to jump around at any time.
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Choosing a Class
Pick something you’ll actually enjoy—this determines your “feel” in combat more than your gear does early on.
Choose your Class Guide
A practical overview to help you match a profession to your playstyle (without getting baited by “meta only” takes).
Easiest Starting Class
If you want the smoothest beginner experience, this narrows down the easiest options and why they work.
New Player Mistakes
Avoid the classic traps that waste time, gold, and motivation—so your progress stays clean from day one.
2
Setup
Get your controls and performance right—GW2 feels 10x better when your setup isn’t fighting you.
Keybind Guide
Comfortable binds reduce panic clicks and make dodges, swaps, and utilities actually usable.
Settings Guide
The must-change settings that improve clarity, movement, targeting, and overall game feel.
FPS Guide
Smoother FPS makes dodging and reaction gameplay consistent—especially in metas, bosses, and WvW.
3
Intro to Economy
Learn the “value systems” in GW2 so you stop bleeding gold and start building account value efficiently.
Wizard’s Vault Tierlist
Wizard’s Vault is one of the fastest ways to progress your account and save you weeks of grind.
Currency Guide
GW2 has many currencies—this helps you understand which ones matter and which ones you can ignore early.
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What to do after reaching Level 80
Level 80 is only the start line — this chapter aims to give you a clean direction so you don’t wander aimlessly.
Expansion Guide
A simple expansion roadmap: what each one unlocks and why your next purchase/order matters.
What to focus on after Level 80
This tierlist rates what you should focus on after reaching level 80 in Guild Wars 2 so that you can not only make the best progress on your account, but also have the most fun while doing so!
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Getting into PvP and WvW
The fastest way to stop feeling lost: learn the basic rules, roles, and what “good decisions” look like.
PvP Beginner Guide
A beginner-friendly entry to structured PvP—what matters, what doesn’t, and how to improve fast without tilting.
WvW Beginner Guide
How WvW actually works (zergs, objectives, builds, rewards) and what to do in your first 30 minutes.