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<div class="section-revised"><i class="fa fa-check" style="color: #458e46;"></i> Section revised on: <b>April 28, 2021</b></div>

==About Open World==
Welcome to the Open World section, where you can find builds for general use in open world, soloing bosses, zerging with a group, and others.

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==General Builds==
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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==Solo Builds==
Builds for soloing hard content, like bosses or group events.
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==Tagging Builds==
Niche builds for very fast zerg events, like the Mad King's Lab.
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==Leveling Builds==
Short build guides for leveling up a character by hand
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==Low-Intensity Builds==
Builds that are specifically low-intensity, low-input.
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==Important Resources==
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[[#FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]]

[https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Main_Page Guild Wars 2 Wiki]

[https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Event_timers Event Timers]

[https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/World_boss#Global_schedule World Boss Schedule]

[[Guide:How to Gear a Character]]

[[Guide:What_are_CC_and_Breakbars|What are CC and Breakbars?]]
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===Peu Research Center===
Thanks to the hard work of Peureki, an open world commander, we now have access to the Peu Research Center Benchmarks, which can give you a good idea on where you might look to start farming.

[https://peuresearchcenter.com/benchmarks.html You can find the Peu Research Center here!]

===GW2Efficiency===
Guild Wars 2 Efficiency is an extremely useful tool for any Guild Wars 2 player and is recommended for everyone. All you need to start is your API key! 

[https://gw2efficiency.com/ Check out GW2Efficiency]

==Partner Communities==
We have several partner communities which help us shape some of the builds found here. They provide critical feedback and are a great place to learn how to farm, especially in open world. 

===Metabattle Discord Server===
Is advertising our own server here cheating? Well, yes, but you should still join our Discord.

[https://discord.gg/z52DEj6 No seriously join the server here.]

===Overflow Trading Company===
The Overflow Trading Company is a massive, independantly-run trading discord aimed at faciliating trading outside of the in-game trading post. They also teach people how to make money and have many different tools and informative resources to help you on your way. If you're interested in trading or how to make gold in GW2, check them out!

[https://discord.gg/7tWwz499rX Join the OTC Discord]

===Shiny Mayhem===
Our Open World Curator's guild of choice, Shiney Mayhem is a farming community that hosts frequent trains. You do not have to be a guild member to participate, though they're awesome enough that you should be one ;)

[https://discord.gg/MZCcK3H Join the Shiny Mayhem Discord!]

==Frequently Asked Questions==

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

A: No, these builds are for open world. When joining a dungeon, fractal, 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: The short answer is "sure!". The long answer is that you should study the class and learn why those traits are being taken. From there you can make decisions about other traits or weapons based off your current knowledge of the game and optimize for your own fun while maintaining a decent build :) 


'''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 [[MetaBattle:Tutorial]] and [[MetaBattle:Style Manual]].</div>

===Other Resources===
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[[Guide:What_Profession_Should_I_Play|What Profession Should I Play?]]

[[Guide:What are Combo Fields|What are Combo Fields?]]

[[Guide:Ways to Earn Gold]]

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