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What is this?[edit]
This is the official wiki for the game of Guild Wars. See About.
Why Guild Wars Wiki?[edit]
Why did we not just use GuildWiki for game documentation? See Why Guild Wars Wiki?.
Is this available in languages other than English?[edit]
Not at the moment. ArenaNet has confirmed that they planned on hosting wikis in other languages but there are no definite plans or schedule yet.
How can I help?[edit]
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Are there any policies I should be aware of?[edit]
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Are there any style and formatting guidelines I should be aware of?[edit]
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Is there a village pump in this wiki?[edit]
Try Guild Wars Wiki:Community portal.
Where can I get an answer to my wiki-related question?[edit]
Try Help:Ask a wiki question.
Where can I get an answer to my game-related question?[edit]
First check the game-related FAQs further down this page. If you can't find an answer, try Help:Ask a game question.
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Where should I post suggestions?[edit]
If you have suggestions you'd like to share with ArenaNet please go to the Feedback portal and choose the appropriate area.

About Guild Wars

Where is the official website?[edit]
The official website is at http://www.guildwars.com/.
There are also official websites in other languages:
Where can I buy this game?[edit]
Guild Wars and its campaigns are available in many digital gaming and software stores worldwide. The first of such locations is represented by the official Guild Wars Online Store.
Can I download the game client?[edit]
The Guild Wars game client can be downloaded from the official websites. Visit this page to download it from the North American official website.
What happens if I reinstall Guild Wars or install it on a new computer?[edit]
You will just need to re-download the patches for game updates before being able to play again. Player data is not stored on the player's computer. So your personal information, characters, inventory, and in-game achievements are all stored on ArenaNet servers and tied to your account. The only thing you need to manually retain would be skill and equipment templates. Alternatively, you can copy the Gw.dat to an external hard drive and avoid re-downloading the game.
Is there a trial version of the game?[edit]
A trial DVD has been released that offers a 14-day/10-hour trial period. It's also possible to visit Eye of the North for 5 hours from an account with an already-purchased access to one of core campaigns by providing the activation key specified here. All the boxed retail versions of the game also contain a trial key inside. Some fansites have forums where you can try asking around for unused trial keys.
Is there a subscription fee for Guild Wars?[edit]
The short answer is no. After the initial purchase, you can play whenever you want and you will have full access to the content you purchased. In some markets, Guild Wars is also available through other payment models: in Korea, Guild Wars is also available through time cards, and in Japan, Guild Wars is also available through a monthly subscription.
Do I need an internet connection to play?[edit]
Yes.
Where is my activation key?[edit]
If you bought Guild Wars in a store, there should be a card with a black stripe to scratch off hiding the access key in the box, glued to a sheet of paper. It may also be on a piece of paper, folded over, that you will need to tear on the line to open.
Do I have to buy the original Guild Wars to play Guild Wars Factions or Nightfall?[edit]
Guild Wars Factions and Guild Wars Nightfall are standalone products. You do not need to have the original Guild Wars Prophecies to play either game. Any of the three can be installed and played separately. You are also not excluded from interacting with those who have purchased more or less campaigns than you.
How can I find out more about Guild Wars: Eye of the North?[edit]
See Guild Wars Eye of the North. Alternatively, see the FAQ on official website.
Where can I get help regarding a technical issue?[edit]
Send your question to support.
How can I report a bug?[edit]
Use the in-game /report command or contact support.
Where can I get help with a gameplay issue?[edit]
Try Help:Ask a game question. But be aware that technical issues like not being able to connect will usually get you answers that direct you to support anyway.
How do I report in-game misconduct?[edit]
Use the in-game /report command or contact support, see this article for details on how to fill out a support request to report EULA violations.

Game account

Can I change the email address that I used to register my account?[edit]
For special circumstances (such as as an inactive or inaccessible email account), contact support.
What can I do if I forgot my account name/email address?[edit]
Your account name is usually your email address. If you created the account from a PlayNC or NCsoft Master Account (usually only if you have multiple Guild Wars accounts) it will be username@plaync, or username@ncsoft, where username is a name you chose that you can look up in your PlayNC master account. If you are still stuck, contact support and see if they can help.
What can I do if I forgot my password?[edit]
If you cannot recall your password in order to log into the game, or if you have other difficulties, contact support.
How do I change my password?[edit]
Login to your Guild Wars account on the official ArenaNet account website, where you can change your Guild Wars and/or Guild Wars 2 password(s). If a Guild Wars 2 account is linked, both your Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 passwords will be changed to the same password. Changing your account name on that site may result in you not being able to login to the game.
Why does the game not recognize my access key after I reinstalled?[edit]
You do not need your access key when reinstalling. The access key is used to activate your account, after which you can log in to your account from any computer. Once an access key is used, it can no longer be used again (although it can be used to verify account ownership with support in the event of an account ownership dispute).
Can I add an access key to an existing account?[edit]
Yes, you can add multiple access keys to one single account. This is the only way to link multiple campaigns to one account.
How do I add an access key to my existing account?[edit]
Start the Guild Wars game client. There is a link below the password field where you can choose to add an access key. After clicking on that, make sure you choose the option to add the key to your existing account. (Otherwise, you may create a second account, and accounts cannot be merged later.) Keys can also be added to existing accounts through the Edit Account button on the Character Select screen.
How do I find out what access keys my account has?[edit]
Start the Guild Wars game client and login to your account. There is an 'Edit Account' button on the lower left corner. Clicking on it will open up another menu from which you can view the names of all components of the game(s) associated with your account. The actual access keys are not revealed, for security purposes.
Can I use the same access key for multiple accounts?[edit]
No. Each access key can only be used for a single account.
Does an access keys have any use after it has been attached to an account?[edit]
Yes. When dealing with account-related issues, support will sometimes request an access key to prove account ownership.
Can I merge two accounts?[edit]
Accounts cannot be merged. If you have created a separate account for a different campaign (mistakenly or otherwise), you cannot link or merge it with another account at a later date; however, if you had mistakenly created a new account (instead of adding the access key to an already existing one), you should contact support as they may be able to help you by deactivating the new account and attaching the key to your old account.
Will my account expire?[edit]
No, it will not.
Can I change my characters' names?[edit]
With the Fourth Anniversary content update, name changes are now available, for a fee. See the official Guild Wars Online Store for details.
Can I transfer my characters to another account?[edit]
No, characters cannot be transferred from one account to another. Characters created in one account are permanently tied to that account (until you delete them).
Can I buy, sell or trade accounts?[edit]
No, the Rules of Conduct state that 'You may not advertise the intent to or commit the act of buying, selling, trading, sharing, or transferring access to any Guild Wars account for real-world cash or for in-game gold or items'. Using an account for which you are not the original owner puts you at risk of losing all future investments you make in that account, including campaigns, character slots, and more, as well as all titles and other accomplishments that you attain.
What can I do to make my account more secure?[edit]
Please read Gaile Gray's page on Account security.
My account was banned for botting/misconduct. How can I appeal?[edit]
Contact support. Before you do, please read Gaile Gray's post about bot bans, so that you are familiar with ArenaNet's point of view on banning and bots.
Don't see your answer?[edit]
Click here to ask a question.

Playing the game

Is a character tied to the campaign where that character was created?[edit]
No. All roleplaying characters can travel to any other campaign that is linked to the same account.
See the next question on how to transfer them from one campaign to another.
How do I bring my character to another campaign or expansion?[edit]
In order for a character to be able to travel from one campaign to another, or to Eye of the North, the first prerequisite is that the account must have all the proper account keys. In other words, the account keys must be added to or merged into one account.
To transfer a Guild Wars Prophecies character to another campaign or expansion:
  • Guild Wars Factions - Acquire and complete the quest Mhenlo's Request, available from Firstwatch Sergio upon arrival in Lion's Arch.
  • Guild Wars Nightfall - Acquire and complete the quest Sunspears in Kryta, available from Lionguard Figo in Lion's Arch.
  • Guild Wars Eye of the North - Acquire and complete the quest What Lies Beneath, available from Len Caldoron in Lion's Arch.
To transfer a Guild Wars Factions character to another campaign or expansion:
  • Guild Wars Prophecies - Acquire and complete the quest Chaos in Kryta, available from Guardsman Chienpo in Kaineng Center.
  • Guild Wars Nightfall - Acquire and complete the quest Sunspears in Cantha, available from Imperial Guardsman Linro in Kaineng Center.
  • Guild Wars Eye of the North - Acquire and complete the quest I Feel the Earth Move Under Cantha's Feet, available from Minister of Maintenance Raiugyon in Kaineng Center.
To transfer a Guild Wars Nightfall character to another campaign or expansion:
  • Guild Wars Prophecies - Acquire and complete the quest Terror in Tyria, available from Deras Tenderlin in Kamadan, Jewel of Istan.
  • Guild Wars Factions - Acquire and complete the quest Plague in Cantha, available from Funwa Shento in Kamadan, Jewel of Istan.
  • Guild Wars Eye of the North - Acquire and complete the quest Hole of Istan, available from Bendah in Kamadan, Jewel of Istan.
After the appropriate quest has been completed, the character can freely travel between campaigns using the travel icon on the world map (or, when travelling to Eye of the North, the Asura Gate icon).
Nightfall characters have an additional requirement; they are also required to have completed the Time is Nigh (a primary quest) to be offered these above quests.
See Campaign travel and the individual quest articles for more information.
How do I bring my foreign character to an earlier area of the game?[edit]
  • Characters can reach Ascalon City by going from Lion's Arch through North Kryta Province, Scoundrel's Rise, Griffon's Mouth, Deldrimor Bowl, Anvil Rock, Iron Horse Mine, Traveler's Vale, Ascalon Foothills, Diessa Lowlands, The Breach and Old Ascalon. The Gates of Kryta, Beacon's Perch, Ice Tooth Cave, Yak's Bend, Grendich Courthouse, Piken Square and Sardelac Sanitarium outposts are along the way. See Kryta, Northern Shiverpeaks and Ascalon for maps. Pre-Searing Ascalon cannot be reached.
  • Characters can reach Seitung Harbor by going from Kaineng Center south through Bukdek Byway to The Marketplace, northwest to Kaineng Docks and talking to First Mate Xiang. From Seitung Harbor, characters can reach Shing Jea Monastery by heading west through Saoshang Trail and Linnok Courtyard. Monastery Overlook cannot be reached; however, the same area can be mapped while Shing Jea Boardwalk is open during certain special events such as Canthan New Year and the Dragon Festival.
  • Characters can reach Chahbek Village by talking to Second Spear Binah in Kamadan, Jewel of Istan to enter Churrhir Fields, then talking to Historian Laharo. Island of Shehkah cannot be reached.
Can I play with someone who owns a different set of campaigns?[edit]
Yes, for PvP areas in the Battle Isles, and in any campaigns or expansions you both have. For example, if you and your friend both own the Nightfall campaign, you can both play together in Nightfall, even if your friend also owns the Factions campaign. If you do not also own the Factions campaign, you will not be able to join your friend in the Factions campaign.
I abandoned a primary quest in Eye of the North, how do I re-take the quest?[edit]
Abandoned primary quests in Eye of the North can be retaken through the 'seek guidance' option at the Scrying Pool in the Hall of Monuments.
How do I get the special bonus items for my game?[edit]
Type '/bonus' in a town or outpost and it'll add all the bonus items to your inventory if you have space and don't already have that item created on that character. You can list the special items on your account by typing '/bonusitems'. You can delete any bonus items you don't want by dragging them to the trash can on your inventory bar. You can recreate them again by using '/bonus' command again; however, take care with this as some special items cannot be remade - especially the miniature bonus items. These and other commands are listed on the Special commands page.
How do I start a mission?[edit]
In Prophecies and Factions, missions are started by pressing the 'Enter Mission' button in Party Window. In Nightfall and Eye of the North, missions are started by talking to a mission starter, who can be identified by the rotating green shield and two swords symbol floating above their head.
I have a level 20 character, why don't I have 200 attribute points?[edit]
The remaining 30 attribute points can be obtained by completing two quests in your character's native campaign: Forgotten Wisdom and The Hero's Challenge for Prophecies characters, Lost Treasure and An Unwelcome Guest for Factions characters or Rising in the Ranks: First Spear and Rising in the Ranks: Master Sergeant for Nightfall characters. See the individual quest articles for more information.

Hey, i get why you miss Linux, i mean, its nice to have it on a external drive so i cant break windows while using it. But yea, Manjaros a good one from what i heard, I use Ubuntu now for games, but games do seem to run better on Linux, windows really is meant for more office based things for the most part, unless you have a really good pc. I built a first-generation Core i7 920 in 2009. Over the years, I upgraded the RAM from 6 GB to 18 GB, gone through three video cards, and the hard drives became Solid State Drives. It runs Windows 10 beautifully. I have no problems running games I like, sometimes at the same time, such as Guild Wars 2 and Eve Online. Take the installation folder which is normally in. C: Program Files Guild Wars 2. And copy it to the desired harddrive location. D: Program Files Guild Wars 2. From that folder you can make a shortcut on the desktop which will start the launcher and download the rest of the gw2.dat directly to your D drive. Great transfer speeds with USB 3.0, among the cheapest external hard drives with quality that says otherwise. A 2 year warranty instead of the 1 year warranty you'd get from those other guys. I stream movies from this to my Roku 2 box via Plex for hours at a time and the HD doesn't seem to heat up what-so-ever. Add a comment 0 I just confirmed that yes you can run Guild Wars 2 from an external drive. I plugged in an external USB 3 HDD, moved the Guild Wars 2 file from the Applications folder to the external drive, double-clicked it, downloaded an update, logged on, and everything worked fine.

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Gamers personally influence Guild Wars 2, shaping its future and each user's individual experience

Guild Wars 2 is a highly-rated multi-player game in the fantasy genre. Users can choose a highly personalized character, job, and even specialized skills as they navigate the mythical world of Tyria in their quest to fight Elder Dragons. Guild Wars 2, the sequel to the original Guild Wars, is a dynamic game where gamers, both experienced and novice, will appreciate the crafting of its story and functionality. The creator, ArenaNet, placed a strong emphasis on the artistic qualities of the game, making the experience more than just slaying dragons. Guild Wars 2 is for someone looking to get lost in a foreign world of diverse races and species, in a dynamic environment that keeps you guessing.

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Guild Wars 2 is a truly unique experience, allowing players to personalize their characters, jobs, and specialized skills, while interacting in an ever-evolving dynamic storyline, sure to entertain both the novice and experienced gamer.

The Guild Wars 2 core game is entirely free to download and play all the way through. Many games will offer a demo or shortened version for free, enticing users to purchase the full version as they get hooked. After the game’s wildly successful launch, the author was able to offer the core game for free. There are optional game enhancements available for purchase beyond the initial core game completion. These are “pay once, play forever”, with no subscription required, a wonderful break from the recurring payment world we live in. As previously mentioned, users can team up into groups and play the game together. There are three geographic “mega servers”: European, North American, and Chinese. These mega servers are siloed, meaning you can only team up with players from your own mega server. However, North American and European mega servers have the ability to pay a lofty fee and change servers, should they desire. Users on the China mega server, cannot, which is ironically similar to real life.

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The plot and setting of Guild Wars 2 is so intricate, it even feels real at times. When you detach yourself from your laptop and slowly blink into the sunlight you forgot existed, that world (the real world), feels…dull. The intricacy of the architecture and landscape in the high fantasy world of Tyria is impressive to say the least. Humans are the lesser species as you begin the game, battling various species including the Norn (Nordic hunters), the Charr, and Asura.

The story line is so elaborate, it would take a user quite some time to fully understand and remember it all as second nature. However, as any fanatic will tell you, getting lost in an external world can be an escape well worth it from time to time.

ForOne of the most impressive features is Guild Wars 2’s ability to progress the story line based on player’s actions. This gives users the ability to actually form the story based on how they play the game. This isn’t your average Mario game where the beginning, middle, and end are pre-defined and the only outcome is you following a precise set of actions to achieve the desired outcome. This puts the game in the users’ hands on a whole other level.

Something I found interesting and mildly disturbing was the fact that users are encouraged to beat and kill animals in various worlds for little or no reason. Running by an endangered black panther minding its own business? Go ahead, slay it for some points. It glorifies “violence for violence’s sake”, which I’m not a fan of. Fighting for safety, victory, or hunting for food is something entirely different, however.

From a security and privacy perspective, the author company AreaNet is reputable and overall I feel comfortable downloading the game, thereby handing over some of my personal data. As with many accounts of this nature, I recommend allowing your personal computer’s browser to create a highly complex password and store it, rather than using the same password as say your bank. ArenaNet’s privacy policy states they do not sell or share personal information for direct marketing purposes.

Where can you run this program?

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Guild Wars 2 can be downloaded onto 32 or 64-bit application Windows systems, or onto 64-bit macOS machines. The download on my 64-bit Windows PC was incredibly lengthy. I was also given the option to decline receiving email offers from the author which is always appreciated.

Is there a better alternative?

One of the closest games by comparison is the cult hit, World of Warcraft, affectionately referred to as WoW. Guild Wars 2 has a similar basis as WoW with characters, multi-player teams, quests, and battles. However, Guild Wars 2 has been noted as a better alternative than WoW for “those that have a real life.” WoW users often complain that, while mostly enjoyable, WoW can feel like having a second job. Whereas Guild Wars 2 is appropriate for both avid and casual players, without a nagging urgency to “keep up” as with WoW. The battle agility and encounters between multi-player teams is markedly superior in Guild Wars 2. In favor of living a real life along with a gaming hobby, Guild Wars 2 comes out on top in my opinion.

Our take

As a gaming novice, I find Guild Wars 2 slightly overwhelming. The lengthy installation, large device memory usage, and complicated story line gives me pause. However, for a gaming hobbyist who lives for diving into these worlds, has the appropriate hardware, and is anxious to learn the ins and outs of the world of Tyria, Guild Wars 2 is a fitting choice.

Should you download it?

For gamers looking for their next venture, this is a great download. The functionality, graphics, custom skills, and ability to tailor itself to your particular actions make this game worth it. Even for a gaming novice, the gear curve is shallow, making basic maneuvers and actions easy enough for new users to pick up. If you’re looking for a game that won’t consume your whole life, but will give you the reality escape we all need sometimes, this might just be the game for you.

Highs

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  • Easy download
  • Basic game version was free to download
  • Ability to interact with other users
  • Ability to choose your own character's job and skills makes the game feel more personalize
  • The storyline is responsive to players’ actions

Lows

  • Users must download and install the game onto their hard drive
  • Takes up space on the user's computer
  • The installation took quite a long time and was a very large application
  • Unnecessary violence in the story line
  • Drinking alcohol in a game age-approved for teenagers

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