PvE Fundamentals

This page covers the core knowledge every GW2 PvE player needs for instanced content.

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.

Foundations & Group Basics

Learn the language, fix the biggest misconceptions, and understand what “good group play” actually means.

What squads want, why boons matter, and how compositions work — so you know what to bring and what to look for.

Instanced PvE terms explained (roles, acronyms, content types) so you can follow groups and guides without confusion.

What support really means in GW2: boons, healing, utility, and how to make groups feel stable and fast.

A practical method to learn a rotation without overwhelm — what to prioritize, how to practice, and what actually matters.

Stop guessing damage types — this clears up the “condi boss” myth and helps you choose builds for real reasons.

Optional tools that make improvement easier: clean UI, better feedback, and less guesswork.

ArcDPS setup, useful addons, and how to read the data in a way that actually helps you improve (without tunnel-vision).

Improve clarity and QoL with Blish HUD modules — great for navigation, tracking, and generally reducing UI friction.

Extra tricks that quietly save time, increase efficiency, and make the game feel smoother.

A bundle of high-impact tips and hidden mechanics that many players miss — even after years.

What to work toward, what’s worth it, and what boosts your performance the most.

A complete ascended gear roadmap: how to get it, what to prioritize first, and which paths are actually efficient.

Food is one of the cheapest power spikes in PvE — this shows what to use, when it matters, and how to stay efficient.

The core principles behind strong builds (not just “meta picks”) — so you can judge builds and make smart adjustments.

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New PvE fundamentals will be added as the library expands.

More to come soon — stay tuned!

I’m actively working on the next videos already. If you want to suggest a topic, drop it in the comments :)