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* [[Guide:Leveling_Up|Leveling Up Guide]]
  
* [[Open_World/Resources|Important Resources]]
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* Looking for leveling builds? See our [[Guide:Leveling_Up|Leveling Guide]]
 
  
<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==
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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==Tagging Builds==
Support builds for playing with groups
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Tagging builds are niche builds that specialize in dealing '''ranged''', '''area''' damage in order to maximize the number of enemies they can hit. They typically deal low damage and are only used in open world farm squads such as LS4 Trains.
 
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==Specialist Builds==
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Specialist builds are niche builds only useful in very specific use-cases. Pay attention to their overview for detailed information.
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==Core Builds==
 
==Core Builds==
Builds that are accessible to F2P / Core players
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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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==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 dungeons, fractals, and/or raids?'''
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A: No, these builds are for open world. When joining a dungeon, fractal, 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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'''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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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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'''Q: I would like to contribute suggestions/gameplay tips/new builds. Where do I start?'''
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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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<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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Revision as of 15:22, 20 January 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 March 19, 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
Air
Tempest
Water
4.5
Engineer
Guardian
Mesmer
Necromancer
Ranger
Revenant
Thief
Warrior
Test

There are currently no test Open World General builds

Draft

There are currently no draft Open World General builds


Tagging Builds

Tagging builds are niche builds that specialize in dealing ranged, area damage in order to maximize the number of enemies they can hit. They typically deal low damage and are only used in open world farm squads such as LS4 Trains.


Specialist Builds

Specialist builds are niche builds only useful in very specific use-cases. Pay attention to their overview for detailed information.

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.


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 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: 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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