NEW PLAYERS GUIDES
Welcome to the wonderful world of Tyria!
Why Play Guild Wars 2?!
Why Play Guild Wars 2 In 2021? Explaining The Appeal & Comparing to Other MMO’s
The remaster of the video that started it all. Got a friend you want to entice into playing the game? Send them this to show them what GW2 has to offer compared to its competitors.
Start or Return Stronger!
“A Stronger Start: A Guild Wars 2 Guide for New Players”
If you are new to Guild Wars 2 this guide covers much of what you need to know to get started.
includes a basic overview of the races, classes, specialization options, and all of the gameplay elements you will come across in your first few hours of gameplay.
“Useful Resources for New & Returning Players”
General tips on how to get the most out of your returning or new player Guild Wars 2 experience as well as an invitation to multiple communities if you would like one!
Should I Use A Level 80 Boost?
Should I use a level 80 Boost in Guild Wars 2?
Many people that buy the Guild Wars 2 expansions find themselves with a free level 80 boost on their hands and often ask me if they should use it. Here are the pros and the cons of using the boost! After watching this video you can make an informed decision!
Just hit level 80…. NOW WHAT?!
I just hit level 80 in Guild Wars 2… Now What?
Many players hitting level 80 often find themselves overwhelmed with so many options of content to choose from. Lets clear that up here by covering the basics of all level 80 content including: Fractals, raids, strikes, pvp, wvw, and much more.
Mastering the Mastery System
A guide to the GuildWars2 Mastery system.
How does the mastery system work?
How can you get masteries easiest?
Which masteries should you go for first?
Answers to all of these questions and more are contained within this video.
Living World
“WTF is Living World?!”
While Guild Wars 2 is an amazing game they have been inconsistent with how they have named their DLC content which has lead to some confusion for new players. Let me clear that confusion up here!
Combos & Breakbars
“Combos & Breakbars made Easy, a Guild Wars 2 Guide”
A semi-hidden system in Guild Wars 2 that even many veteran players never picked up. Understanding combos can unlock a whole new set of skills available to your class.
Understanding breakbars is extremely helpful at all levels of play, and also required for high level content. This allows you to stun or interupt high level opponents and make them vulnerable to attacks for a time.
Learn the details here!
Boons and Conditions Made Simple
Boons are an essential part of Guild Wars 2 and can take your solo or group play experience to a new level.
Here we take a look at each boon and how they work as well as how to use them.
Help yourself and your allies do what they do, but even better!
Conditions are another essential part of Guild Wars 2. Where boons benefit you, conditions do the opposite and will harm you. But conditions are also a crucial way of dealing damage to your enemy.
This video breaks down everything you need to know about conditions!
Ascended Gear
Getting Ascended in Guild Wars 2 and Gearing Up After 80
A guide to all the ways to get ascended gear (which has the top stats in game) after you have hit level 80.
I will show you all the different ways to get it so that you can approach getting it in any game mode you wish. Including pvp, wvw, crafting, fractals, raids, achievements, and more!
Easy 1 Hour Ascended Weapon
If You’ve completed Heart of Thorns you can do the epilogue story to get a guaranteed ascended weapon called “caladbolg”. It doesn’t take long and can easily be your first endgame item! This guide walks you through the entire process.
Tips and Tricks
“Guild Wars 2 Tips and Shortcuts you DON’T know!”
A mountain of miscellaneous tips and tricks spanning all modes of GW2 for newbies and veterans alike! Learn how to open chests without confirmation windows, place markers on targets and the map to communicate worldlessly, and so much more with this video.
Salvage Kit Investments
“Which Salvage Kit Gives the Most Gold in Guild Wars 2?”
A new Guild Wars 2 guide on salvage kits and salvage mechanics. Which kit is the best to use in each situation, to get you the most gold and rewards.
If you are considering purchasing salvage-o-matics we also have “is it worth it” videos covering those items.
Link to salvage kits "is it worth it" videos can be found here.
Converters
“Muk, I have all of these excess materials, but I don’t know what to DO with them!”
If you find yourself asking this question, this is the guide for you!
This guide will give you the information you need to get your hands on converters that will take excess materials and make them into something different!
Crafting
Are you looking to learn how to craft?
This guide will walk you through some of the basics and even advanced tips on your journey to be a master crafter!
Research Notes
Are research notes you ask? Well we have the video just for you!
This guide will show you how to quickly and efficiently get research notes!
Secrets of the Obscure
One addition Secrets of the Obscure gave us was a NEW, faster way to obtain the skyscale, as well as new progression options!
Guilds and You
“Complete Guide to Guild Wars 2 Guilds System”
Many players in MMO’s like to play it “solo” but there are many benefits to being in guilds even if you are the silent type that sits in the back row by the window!
This video covers making a guild, building a guild hall, the benefits you get from it, and much more.
