The Complete Beginners Guide To Guild Wars 2 In 2024

Guild Wars 2 is without a doubt one of the best MMORPG's to date and starting in this storied game is a bit... Daunting. Well thats where I mean to help you. This is the Complete Beginners Guide to Guild Wars 2 in 2024.

0:00 Intro
0:32 Server Selection
1:19 The Races
1:46 The Classes
3:19 Your First Login
4:05 Menu Overview
9:53 Hero Panel
17:21 Skill Bar
18:51 Your First 10 Levels
21:04 Leveling To Max
21:59 When You Reach Max Level
22:49 Endgame Modes
22:56 Open World
23:47 Dungeons
24:16 Fractals of The Mists
25:23 Raiding
26:28 Strike Missions
27:10 Structured PVP
28:12 World vs. World
29:17 Other Endgame Modes
29:35 Expansions
31:23 Living World Seasons
31:48 The Gem Store
32:17 New Player Tips
33:31 Critical New Player Mistakes

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[tristanreeves]

One small thing to consider when choosing a race is that there are cultural armors only wearable by that race. So if you fancy the ninja underboob human top for your thief don’t pick norn. That’s just the most iconic cultural armor I can think of but same goes for all. We all know fashion is the REAL endgame

[SuperGuitarman]

I just started GW2 as a Ranger, really enjoying it so far. Feel a bit overwhelmed though lol. I have to collect all the map icons or I might get struck by lightning or something lol.

[Dordigon]

As someone who just got their first gaming PC and deciding to play Guild Wars 2 for the first time really appreciate the in-depth explanation of everything. Great video

[Mario_Universe]

Bro is out here making better tutorials than the game itself. Always great to have refresher vids like this.

[Znnimus]

Something to note on picking the race is to also think of which voice acting you like the most. I cannot tell you how important this becomes once you get to the later expansions as some voices don't sync with your own feelings.
For example, I made a human necro, and after getting it all geared to mostly ascended gear, I made a asuran engineer for kicks and giggles. Now I am serious debating switching mains because it turns out, the asura male voice acting fits me perfectly. But I cannot decide because I put in so much time into the necro already.

[SheenaMalfoy]

Seasoned vet here, the only thing I'd really like to add that the video didn't emphasize is that the game will not tell you what to do or where to go! This is a game where you have to figure things out for yourself, and choose what you want to do within it! A lot of new players often reach max level and get stuck because they don't know what to do next. That's the beauty of it: you get to choose that for yourself! So don't expect the game to handhold you through it, don't worry about screwing it up (you literally can't screw up, everything important can be changed out of combat), and just get out there and do stuff!

Oh, and welcome to Guild Wars 2!

[michaelmiller]

What I did years ago when I started playing, ( when the game first came out), was that I listened to virtually everyone . Since this is the one and only game that I invest my time and money, they told me to never buy armor, dont use the runes, and sigils, to wait until Im lvl 40 before I do any of that. I didnt listen. I tried the runes, and the sigils, because I wanted to see how they affected my character. Didnt go hog wild, but I did get the feel, and how they actually work. I think its good to try them out, so you know what they do, and how you can build your character. Always open you BLT chests, even though some people say there is just garbage in them. I lucked out and found a infinite pick in one. Also, slowly invest in infinite harvesting tools that add to your currency. Buy one set, and pass to your other characters through the shared inventory. BTW, awesome stuff.👍👍👍

[joshmonk]

Big note: Toughness is what generates aggression in GW2. If you're not specifically building a tank, too much toughness is detrimental (focus vitality for survivability instead).
Unless gearing a tank, or for WvW, 3 toughness pieces is typically the most you should have

[AstroeX]

I just started a couple days ago... this video is going to help so much! thanks!

[rob_mason]

These videos are great and i'm still learning. I've been bumbling my way through mostly following the personal story line solo as a necromancer and am already at level 60. I have a few challenging things im still trying to figure out that are basic:
1) Finding quest targets on the map involves a lot of scrolling and zooming and sometimes the marker is just a place where you have to go to go through a portal which is confusing
2) Even at level 60 I still dont have a good feel for what im doing with my build/weapons etc. Hasnt clicked at all. I've looked at a bunch of builds and watched some videos but most of the builds are end game/maxed out which dont help you with the process to get there or what to focus on. This game, unlike all MMOs before it, does not hand out better gear much and is also not super generous on currency (the multiple currencies are another oddity).
3) The inventory space management isn't bad but the icons arent very differentiated to me so its a lot of clicking around
4) While I've been getting through the fights, I just kind of mash buttons when the cooldowns are down and hit heal when I need it. I dont feel like I have much of a strategy there either.
5) As a dad gamer (and a lot older), its hard to find solid uninterrupted time for raids/pvp etc so i'm mostly a PVE/solo player (yeah I know this is Guild Wars 😜).

[guyger]

Ive owned guild wars 2 a while and have hardly played it. I may have to go ahead and give it a shot. Ill steer clear of Raids or group stuff because I lack any form of recognizable coordination for group gaming especially on a keyboard. ill hit every wrong key so consistently that I may as well not be in group at all lol.

[andreasahman]

Just got back after 8 years, it’s a lot but videos like this really helps, appreciate it

[TheJerre]

I just started playing this week and Engineer does have acces to 2 weapon sets you just can't switch them mid combat. Thanks for explaining this game, makes it a little more manageable ;)

[norbertmosinski]

I'm about to start this game and I feel like I've gathered a lot of useful information that I do not need to find out by my own thanks to you. This guide is great, thank you very much.

[moonhaewon]

For new players that might be confused as I was when I first started, Followers are people that added u on your friendlist but you haven't accepted them yet, if you send them a friend request they'll stop being a follower and go to your friends tab.

[TetraBui]

literally just started the game today, what a coincidence !
Thanks!

[crow_buddy]

I've been following your channel for a while, and it keeps getting better and better. Awesome video! Perfect for new folks. Have a Happy New Year. :)

[eziagaming]

Brand new player here. Yesterday, I reached the Heart of Thorns area. At the starting point of the map, there was an event. I had no idea what to do and followed a player with a blue marker who seemed to know what they were doing.

In the chat, I saw another random player calling for a vote to kick me! I wasn't even in any group :D I need this guy to calm down.

Now I've lost all my confidence and I'm back to exploring the base game xD

I watched this video to figure out what I did wrong, but apparently itseems it just wasn't the other player's day :D

a very good and helpful video!

[chucksullens]

Great job man! Your presentation style is also casual and refreshing to listen to. Subbed.

[slickittenounounoun]

As a current new player there is certainly a "am I doing it right " paralysis. I have only played a few sessions and suddenly i am lvl 45. Do i have good gear? How do i get good gear? Am i using my skills well? Which utility skills should i select. Crafting? Salvaging? Dungeons?
Just so much information and its hard to know what is important to learn first.