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.
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.
Why even play Guild Wars 2 in the first place?
Is Guild Wars 2 still worth playing in 2026? In this video, I’ll give you 7 reasons why I think it is.
Pick something you’ll actually enjoy—this determines your “feel” in combat more than your gear does early on.
A practical overview to help you match a profession to your playstyle (without getting baited by “meta only” takes).
If you want the smoothest beginner experience, this narrows down the easiest options and why they work.
Avoid the classic traps that waste time, gold, and motivation—so your progress stays clean from day one.
Get your controls and performance right—GW2 feels 10x better when your setup isn’t fighting you.
Comfortable binds reduce panic clicks and make dodges, swaps, and utilities actually usable.
The must-change settings that improve clarity, movement, targeting, and overall game feel.
Smoother FPS makes dodging and reaction gameplay consistent—especially in metas, bosses, and WvW.
Learn the “value systems” in GW2 so you stop bleeding gold and start building account value efficiently.
Wizard’s Vault is one of the fastest ways to progress your account and save you weeks of grind.
GW2 has many currencies—this helps you understand which ones matter and which ones you can ignore early.
Level 80 is only the start line — this chapter aims to give you a clean direction so you don’t wander aimlessly.
A simple expansion roadmap: what each one unlocks and why your next purchase/order matters.
Masteries are permanent account upgrades—this shows what’s worth prioritizing first for real QoL and power.
The fastest way to stop feeling lost: learn the basic rules, roles, and what “good decisions” look like.
A beginner-friendly entry to structured PvP—what matters, what doesn’t, and how to improve fast without tilting.
How WvW actually works (zergs, objectives, builds, rewards) and what to do in your first 30 minutes.
New guides will be added as the library expands.
I’m actively working on the next videos already. If you want to suggest a topic, drop it in the comments :)
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