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* [[Open_World/Resources|Important Resources]]
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<div class="alert alert-success" style="margin-top: 15px;">Section revised on: <b>October 04, 2021</b></div>
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<div class="alert alert-success" style="margin-top: 15px;">Section builds are up to date for the {{Last updated|PvE}} patch.</div>
  
 
==General Builds==
 
==General Builds==
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Builds meant for general open world. Useful for general open world and story-mode play, such as events, zerging, map completion, and random shenanigans.
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Builds meant for general open world play. Useful for general open world and story-mode play, such as events, zerging, map completion, and random shenanigans. These builds typically suggest similar gear to their instanced PvE counterparts (Raids/Fractals/Strikes) for ease of gearing but if you are not worried about this or don't mind investing in a separate gear set for open world then feel free to alter your equipment.
 
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==Support Builds==
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==Core Builds==
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Support builds for playing with groups
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Core builds are builds that do not feature an elite specialization and have gear variants which are accessible to Free To Play players.
 
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==A Note From the Editor: Build Philosophy==
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Build Philosophy is something to be discussed with any build compendium. The builds in this section are fully managed and maintained by myself, though we do occasionally have other contributors. Because of this dynamic, I am often left making difficult decisions related to the section that can have ramifications for how builds are displayed, what type of builds we allow, and many other major issues.
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To help keep this in check, it is important to establish a solid philosophy here. It is as follows:
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* Builds should be focused on the idea of "General Open World". That is, they should perform well with or without allies.
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* Builds should be tailored to a very broad audience including both casual and serious players.
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* Builds should be designed with simplicity in mind, especially when it comes to skill usage.
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* Builds should use gear similar to their raid counterparts, where available.
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* Builds should include basic skill usage for DPS, Defense, and CC.
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* Builds should use a priority and key concept system instead of rotations.
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* Builds should offer interesting or useful variants.
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* Builds should be merged into a single page if there are multiple very similar pages.
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* Builds should always list consumable options and encourage players to use them.
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==Important Resources==
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[[#Frequently_Asked_Questions|Frequently Asked Questions]]
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[https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Main_Page Guild Wars 2 Wiki]
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[https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Event_timers Event Timers]
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[https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/World_boss#Global_schedule World Boss Schedule]
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[[Guide:How to Gear a Character|How to Gear a Character]]
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[[Guide:What_are_CC_and_Breakbars|What are CC and Breakbars?]]
  
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==Frequently Asked Questions==
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'''Q: Can I play these builds in fractals, strikes, and/or raids?'''
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A: No, these builds are for open world. When joining a fractal, strike, or raid group, you should play a [[Fractal]] or [[Raid]] build.
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'''Q: I don't have the right stats/runes/sigils/unlocked traits for this build. Can I still play it?'''
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A: Yes, but your effectiveness will be limited. Having the right gear and traits is important for maximizing a build's potential. You can still run a build that's close to the recommended build, but you should work your way up to the right gear/traits eventually. Some builds will not function without certain traits, so its worth looking into.
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'''Q: I haven't reached level 80 and don't have these skills/traits unlocked. What should I do?'''
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A: Under level 80 you shouldn't worry about running the absolute best build. Instead, you should try out different weapons, skills, and traits to learn how they work. If you start finding story missions/normal enemies difficult, make sure you're wearing gear appropriate to your level. If you aren't, you can always visit an Armorsmith or Weaponsmith which always offer basic gear within your level range.
  
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==Solo Builds==
 
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Builds for soloing hard content, like bosses or group events.
 
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'''Q: The build suggests (X weapon/skill/trait) but I find (Y weapon/skill/trait) more fun to use. Can I use that instead?'''
  
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==Tagging Builds==
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A: These builds are meant to be templates which you modify to fit your preferences. Open World has no true "meta". With that said, certain builds hinge heavily on specific traits or gear combinations, so its worth studying and playing the build before you start modifying it.
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==Core Builds==
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'''Q: I would like to contribute suggestions/gameplay tips/new builds. Where do I start?'''
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Builds that are accessible to F2P / Core players
 
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A: MetaBattle is a community wiki where anyone can contribute! Feel free to edit the build pages or create your own build page. More information can be found at [[MetaBattle:Tutorial|Tutorial]] and [[MetaBattle:Style Manual|Style Manual]].</div>
  
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==Low-Intensity Builds==
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Builds that are specifically low-intensity, low-input.
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<div class="section-title me-auto">Featured PvE Guides</div>
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<div class="section-quick-browse">[[PvE Guides|Browse PvE Guides]]</div>
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Latest revision as of 19:53, 12 April 2024

Open World builds for Guild Wars 2. A wide variety of GW2 builds and guides for all classes.

Do you love Guild Wars 2? Come stop by our Discord or join Guild Wars University, a welcoming place for newbies and veterans alike to learn more about the game!

Section builds are up to date for the October 8, 2024 patch.

General Builds

Builds meant for general open world play. Useful for general open world and story-mode play, such as events, zerging, map completion, and random shenanigans. These builds typically suggest similar gear to their instanced PvE counterparts (Raids/Fractals/Strikes) for ease of gearing but if you are not worried about this or don't mind investing in a separate gear set for open world then feel free to alter your equipment.

Elementalist
Good
Catalyst
Power Catalyst
Air
Catalyst
Fire
4
Great
Tempest
Condi Tempest
Fire
Earth
Tempest
5
Meta
Tempest
Fresh Air
Air
Tempest
Water
5
Great
Weaver
Condi Weaver
Fire
Earth
Weaver
5
Great
Weaver
Power Weaver
Air
Weaver
Fire
5
Engineer
Good
Engineer
Core Power Engineer
Firearms
Explosives
Tools
4.7
Good
Holosmith
Condi Holo
Explosives
Firearms
Holosmith
4.5
Great
Holosmith
Power Holo
Firearms
Explosives
Holosmith
4
Good
Mechanist
Condition Mechanist
Explosives
Firearms
Mechanist
5
Great
Mechanist
Power Mechanist
Explosives
Firearms
Mechanist
4.8
Meta
Scrapper
Power Scrapper
Explosives
Firearms
Scrapper
5
Guardian
Great
Dragonhunter
Power Dragonhunter
Zeal
Dragonhunter
Virtues
5
Great
Firebrand
Condi Firebrand
Radiance
Firebrand
Virtues
5
Good
Guardian
Core Condition
Zeal
Radiance
Virtues
5
Good
Guardian
Core Power
Zeal
Radiance
Virtues
4.5
Great
Willbender
Condition Willbender
Virtues
Radiance
Willbender
5
Great
Willbender
Power Willbender
Zeal
Willbender
Virtues
4.7
Mesmer
Meta
Chronomancer
Power Chrono
Dueling
Illusions
Chronomancer
5
Good
Mesmer
Core Power Mesmer
Domination
Dueling
Illusions
4.5
Great
Mirage
Condi Mirage
Dueling
Chaos
Mirage
5
Great
Virtuoso
Condition Virtuoso
Dueling
Illusions
Virtuoso
4.5
Good
Virtuoso
Power Virtuoso
Illusions
Virtuoso
Dueling
4
Necromancer
Good
Harbinger
Condi Harbinger
Curses
Soul Reaping
Harbinger
4
Good
Necromancer
Core Power
Spite
Curses
Soul Reaping
4
Meta
Reaper
Power Greatsword
Spite
Soul Reaping
Reaper
5
Great
Scourge
Condi Scourge
Soul Reaping
Curses
Scourge
5
Ranger
Great
Druid
Condition Druid
Wilderness Survival
Skirmishing
Druid
5
Good
Ranger
Core Power Ranger
Marksmanship
Skirmishing
Beastmastery
4.8
Great
Soulbeast
Condition Skirmisher
Skirmishing
Soulbeast
Wilderness Survival
4.9
Great
Soulbeast
Power Soulbeast
Beastmastery
Soulbeast
Skirmishing
5
Meta
Untamed
Power Untamed
Skirmishing
Untamed
Marksmanship
4.5
Revenant
Draft
Herald
Condi Herald
Corruption
Herald
Invocation
5
Meta
Herald
Power Herald
Invocation
Devastation
Herald
5
Great
Renegade
Condi Renegade
Corruption
Renegade
Invocation
5
Great
Renegade
Power Bombardment
Invocation
Devastation
Renegade
5
Good
Revenant
Core Power Revenant
Invocation
Devastation
Retribution
4
Great
Vindicator
Power Vindicator
Invocation
Devastation
Vindicator
5
Thief
Good
Daredevil
Condi Daredevil
Deadly Arts
Trickery
Daredevil
5
Great
Daredevil
Power Daredevil
Trickery
Critical Strikes
Daredevil
5
Good
Deadeye
Pistol Pistol Payback Deadeye
Critical Strikes
Deadeye
Deadly Arts
5
Great
Deadeye
Power Deadeye
Critical Strikes
Deadeye
Deadly Arts
5
Good
Specter
Condition Specter
Deadly Arts
Trickery
Specter
5
Good
Thief
Core Power Thief
Deadly Arts
Critical Strikes
Trickery
4.5
Warrior
Good
Berserker
Condi Berserker
Arms
Discipline
Berserker
5
Meta
Berserker
Power Berserker
Strength
Discipline
Berserker
5
Great
Bladesworn
Power Bladesworn
Strength
Bladesworn
Tactics
5
Great
Spellbreaker
Power Spellbreaker
Strength
Defense
Spellbreaker
4.8
Good
Warrior
Core Power Warrior
Strength
Arms
Discipline
5
Test

There are currently no test Open World General builds

Draft
Draft
Herald
Condi Herald
Corruption
Herald
Invocation
5


Core Builds

Core builds are builds that do not feature an elite specialization and have gear variants which are accessible to Free To Play players.

Good
Elementalist
Core Power
Air
Fire
Water
4
Good
Engineer
Core Power Engineer
Firearms
Explosives
Tools
4.7
Good
Guardian
Core Condition
Zeal
Radiance
Virtues
5
Good
Mesmer
Core Power Mesmer
Domination
Dueling
Illusions
4.5
Good
Necromancer
Core Power
Spite
Curses
Soul Reaping
4
Good
Ranger
Core Power Ranger
Marksmanship
Skirmishing
Beastmastery
4.8
Good
Revenant
Core Power Revenant
Invocation
Devastation
Retribution
4
Good
Thief
Core Power Thief
Deadly Arts
Critical Strikes
Trickery
4.5
Good
Warrior
Core Power Warrior
Strength
Arms
Discipline
5


A Note From the Editor: Build Philosophy

Build Philosophy is something to be discussed with any build compendium. The builds in this section are fully managed and maintained by myself, though we do occasionally have other contributors. Because of this dynamic, I am often left making difficult decisions related to the section that can have ramifications for how builds are displayed, what type of builds we allow, and many other major issues.

To help keep this in check, it is important to establish a solid philosophy here. It is as follows:

  • Builds should be focused on the idea of "General Open World". That is, they should perform well with or without allies.
  • Builds should be tailored to a very broad audience including both casual and serious players.
  • Builds should be designed with simplicity in mind, especially when it comes to skill usage.
  • Builds should use gear similar to their raid counterparts, where available.
  • Builds should include basic skill usage for DPS, Defense, and CC.
  • Builds should use a priority and key concept system instead of rotations.
  • Builds should offer interesting or useful variants.
  • Builds should be merged into a single page if there are multiple very similar pages.
  • Builds should always list consumable options and encourage players to use them.

Important Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Guild Wars 2 Wiki

Event Timers

World Boss Schedule

How to Gear a Character

What are CC and Breakbars?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I play these builds in fractals, strikes, and/or raids?

A: No, these builds are for open world. When joining a fractal, strike, or raid group, you should play a Fractal or Raid build.


Q: I don't have the right stats/runes/sigils/unlocked traits for this build. Can I still play it?

A: Yes, but your effectiveness will be limited. Having the right gear and traits is important for maximizing a build's potential. You can still run a build that's close to the recommended build, but you should work your way up to the right gear/traits eventually. Some builds will not function without certain traits, so its worth looking into.


Q: I haven't reached level 80 and don't have these skills/traits unlocked. What should I do?

A: Under level 80 you shouldn't worry about running the absolute best build. Instead, you should try out different weapons, skills, and traits to learn how they work. If you start finding story missions/normal enemies difficult, make sure you're wearing gear appropriate to your level. If you aren't, you can always visit an Armorsmith or Weaponsmith which always offer basic gear within your level range.


Q: The build suggests (X weapon/skill/trait) but I find (Y weapon/skill/trait) more fun to use. Can I use that instead?

A: These builds are meant to be templates which you modify to fit your preferences. Open World has no true "meta". With that said, certain builds hinge heavily on specific traits or gear combinations, so its worth studying and playing the build before you start modifying it.


Q: I would like to contribute suggestions/gameplay tips/new builds. Where do I start?

A: MetaBattle is a community wiki where anyone can contribute! Feel free to edit the build pages or create your own build page. More information can be found at Tutorial and Style Manual.

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