User:Lady Elyssa/PvE Character Gear for Strike damage

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Gearing up at level 80[edit]

This short-ish guide is focused exclusively on gearing a character for PvE with Exotic or Ascended gear using Strike damage. Each piece of equipment comes its own set of Attributes that add to your characters own base Attributes. The stat prefixes we are interested in are:

  • Power.png Power (increases direct damage)
  • Precision.png Precision (increased chance of a critical hit)
  • Ferocity.png Ferocity (increased damage when you critical hit)

Rarity[edit]

  • The rarity of gear is indicated by the colour of the text, e.g. Exotic is orange, Ascended is pink, and Legendary is purple.
  • Ascended and Legendary gear comes with Infusion slots which is important to survive the higher levels of Fractals of the Mists, those interested in having a Cosmetic aura as part of Fashion Wars as well as those looking to maximise their gears potential.

Exotic Gear[edit]

The quickest and easiest way for a player to get level 80 Exotic Gear is for them to buy what they need directly from Trading Post.

Exotic Weapons[edit]

Berserker Weapons
Type Weapon Cost Note
Axe Maw of the Damned.pngMaw of the Damned Superior Sigil of Force.pngSuperior Sigil of Force
Dagger Usoku's Needle.pngUsoku's Needle Superior Sigil of Accuracy.pngSuperior Sigil of Accuracy
Focus Adam.pngAdam
Greatsword Ebonblade.pngEbonblade
Hammer Bronze Hammer.pngIronfist
Longbow Eir's Longbow.pngEir's Longbow
Mace Ceremonial Morning Star.pngSerpentstone
Pistol Ceremonial Pistol.pngVenomstriker
Rifle Charrzooka (weapon).pngCharrzooka Superior Sigil of Accuracy.pngSuperior Sigil of Accuracy
Rifle Exterminator.pngExterminator
Scepter Anura.pngAnura
Scepter Hypnotic Scepter.pngHypnotic Scepter
Shield Kryta's Embrace.pngKryta's Embrace
Shield Opulent Defender.pngOpulent Defender
Short bow Eir's Short Bow.pngEir's Short Bow Superior Sigil of Accuracy.pngSuperior Sigil of Accuracy
Staff Deathwish.pngDeathwish Superior Sigil of Accuracy.pngSuperior Sigil of Accuracy
Sword Twin Sisters.pngTwin Sisters Superior Sigil of Force.pngSuperior Sigil of Force
Sword Bonetti's Rapier.pngBonetti's Rapier
Torch Combustion.pngCombustion
Warhorn Kodanroar.pngKodanroar
Selectable (all) stat Weapons
Type Weapon Cost Note
Greatsword Iron Legion Flamesaw.pngIron Legion Flamesaw
Pistol Iron Legion Pistol.pngIron Legion Pistol
Rifle Iron Legion Longshot.pngIron Legion Longshot
Staff Iron Legion Staff.pngIron Legion Staff
Sword Iron Legion Combat Blade.pngIron Legion Combat Blade

Exotic Armor[edit]

Depending on your profession your choice of Exotic Armor is defined accordingly:

Berseker Armor
Weight Specialization Named Armor Pieces Cost
Light
Elementalist icon small.png Elementalist
Mesmer icon small.png Mesmer
Necromancer icon small.png Necromancer
Zhed's armor
Superior Rune of the Centaur.pngSuperior Rune of the Centaur
Zhed's Mask
Zhed's Mantle
Zhed's Coat
Zhed's Gloves
Zhed's Leggings
Zhed's Boots
Medium
Engineer icon small.png Engineer
Ranger icon small.png Ranger
Thief icon small.png Thief
Nika's armor
Superior Rune of Infiltration.pngSuperior Rune of Infiltration
Nika's Mask
Nika's Pauldrons
Nika's Coat
Nika's Gloves
Nika's Leggings
Nika's Boots
Heavy
Guardian icon small.png Guardian
Revenant icon small.png Revenant
Warrior icon small.png Warrior
Devona's armor
Superior Rune of Strength.pngSuperior Rune of Strength
Devona's Helm
Devona's Pauldrons
Devona's Chestguard
Devona's Gauntlets
Devona's Legplates
Devona's Greaves
  • Helmet
Ice Golem's Maw Box - Trading Post:
  • Shoulder Piece
Shoulders of the Ebon Vanguard Choice Chest - Trading Post:

Exotic Trinkets[edit]

Trinkets are comprised of three typs of Jewelry, an Amulet, Ring and an Accessory (Ear Ring).

Berserker Trinkets
Type Trinket Cost
Amulet
Amulet.pngBerserker's Amulet
Ruby Orichalcum Amulet.pngRuby Orichalcum Amulet
Ring
Gold Ring.pngBerserker's Ring
Ruby Orichalcum Ring.pngRuby Orichalcum Ring
Accessory
Ruby Orichalcum Earring.pngRuby Orichalcum Earring

Exotic Back Item[edit]

The Back item provides the lowest attributes of all equipment. The Guild Assassin Backpack provides a cheap and easy to obtain Exotic for those that do Guild Missions.

Source Item Name Cost Location
Core
Guild Commendation Trader Guild Assassin Backpack Gold coin + 5 Guild Commendation Guild Hall
Stat selectable Back Items off the Trading Post
Type Cost
Lucky Great Ram Lantern.pngLucky Great Ram Lantern
Lucky Great Monkey Lantern.pngLucky Great Monkey Lantern
Lucky Great Rooster Lantern.pngLucky Great Rooster Lantern
Lucky Great Dog Lantern.pngLucky Great Dog Lantern
Lucky Great Boar Lantern.pngLucky Great Boar Lantern
Lucky Great Rat Lantern.pngLucky Great Rat Lantern
Lucky Great Ox Lantern.pngLucky Great Ox Lantern
Lucky Great Tiger Lantern.pngLucky Great Tiger Lantern
Lucky Great Rabbit Lantern.pngLucky Great Rabbit Lantern

Exotic Underwater Breathing Apparatus[edit]

Currently, the only Exotic Breather is the Rime-Rimmed Mariner's Rebreather and while it is stat selectable it can only be found within:

There is a Rare breather found as a reward from the Defeat Tequatl the Sunless group event that can be purchased directly from the Trading Post.

Source Item Cost Location
Core
Trading Post
Benthic Aquabreather (light)
Benthic Waterbreather (medium)
Benthic Hydrobreather (heavy)
Any Major City

Upgrades[edit]

IMPORTANT!: A Black Lion Salvage Kit has a 100% chance of recovering upgrades like a Rune or Sigil from Exotic Equipment so be sure it can be Salvaged or risk a potentially costly investment. Typically, gear bought with Karma cannot be salvaged and an Upgrade Extractor may prove useful for removing upgrades from items that cannot be salvaged.

Relic[edit]

Relics can be equipped from level 60 onwards and can be crafted or bought from the Trading Post.

Relics
Relic Description Cost
Relic of the Brawler.pngRelic of the Brawler Deal increased strike damage for a duration when granting protection or resolution to yourself.
Relic of the Citadel.pngRelic of the Citadel After using an elite skill, call down an artillery strike on the skill target or nearest enemy that inflicts stun.
Relic of the Daredevil.pngRelic of the Daredevil After dodge rolling in combat or evading an attack, your next attack is guaranteed to be a critical hit. (Cooldown: 1 Second)
Relic of the Deadeye.pngRelic of the Deadeye Gain increased strike damage for a duration when you use a cantrip skill.
Relic of the Dragonhunter.pngRelic of the Dragonhunter Enemies hit by your trap skills become hunted by you, increasing your strike damage and condition duration against them.
Relic of Fireworks.pngRelic of Fireworks Upon dealing strike damage using a weapon skill with a recharge time of 20 seconds or more, deal increased strike damage for a duration. Refreshes duration on stack.
Relic of the Thief.pngRelic of the Thief Upon striking an enemy with a weapon skill that has a recharge or resource cost, gain increased strike damage. When this triggers, refresh the duration of all stacks.
Relic of the Weaver.pngRelic of the Weaver Upon using a stance skill, deal increased strike damage for a duration.

Runes[edit]

Runes can be added to Armor.

Runes
Name Cost Usage Notes
Superior Rune of Strength.pngSuperior Rune of Strength Open World Helps with Might upkeep.
Superior Rune of Vampirism.pngSuperior Rune of Vampirism Open World +10% Max Health
Restore 10% health on kill.
Superior Rune of the Pack.pngSuperior Rune of the Pack Open World +15% Boon Duration.
Superior Rune of the Scholar.pngSuperior Rune of the Scholar Open World, Fractals, Raids Meta for Power builds.

Sigils[edit]

Sigils can be added to Weapons.

Sigils
Name Cost Usage Notes
Superior Sigil of Accuracy.pngSuperior Sigil of Accuracy Open World +7% Critical Chance.
Superior Sigil of Air.pngSuperior Sigil of Air Open World Lightning Strike on Crit.
(Cooldown: 3 Seconds)
Superior Sigil of Bloodlust.pngSuperior Sigil of Bloodlust Open World, WvW Stacks Power on kill.
(Max 25 Stacks)
Superior Sigil of Energy.pngSuperior Sigil of Energy Open World Gain 50% Endurance on Weapon Swap.
Superior Sigil of Force.pngSuperior Sigil of Force Open World, Fractals, Raids +5% Strike damage. Meta for Power Builds.
Superior Sigil of Impact.pngSuperior Sigil of Impact Open World, Fractals, Raids +3% Strike damage.
+7% Strike damage vs Stunned or Knocked Down foes.
Superior Sigil of Strength.pngSuperior Sigil of Strength Open World, Fractals, Raids Gain might for 10 seconds upon critically hitting a foe.
(Cooldown: 1 Second)

Ascended Gear[edit]

By now you should have a good set of Exotic equipment and for many this is more than good enough to meet the challenges they may face within Open World PvE. For those looking to take things a step further there is always Ascended Gear.

If you haven't done so already, now is the time to look at crafting. You will need a level of 500 in Artificer, Huntsman or Weaponsmith to begin crafting Ascended Weapons. See (External Links)

Ascended Weapons[edit]

Once the maximum crafting level has been complete speak to the Master craftsman where you can buy the recipes.

To craft an Ascended weapon you will first need to buy an Ascended Inscription for 21,000 Karma which will let you choose from the various stat combinations. For Power stats you will need to select Recipe: Zojja's Berserker Inscription.

You will then need to buy the appropriate weapon recipe(s) for 5 Laurel + 3 Gold coin.

Players can also craft Grandmaster Marks to exchange for Ascended weapons at certain vendors. The recipes for these marks are sold at BLING-9009, Ascended Weapon League Vendor and Skirmish Supervisor.

Zojja's Berserker Weapons
Type Weapon Discipline Direct Craft Vendor
Axe Zojja's Reaver Weaponsmith
Dagger Zojja's Razor Weaponsmith
Mace Zojja's Flanged Mace Weaponsmith
Sword Zojja's Blade Weaponsmith
Scepter Zojja's Wand Artificer
Focus Zojja's Artifact Artificer
Shield Zojja's Bastion Weaponsmith
Warhorn Zojja's Herald Huntsman
Greatsword Zojja's Claymore Weaponsmith
Rifle Zojja's Musket Huntsman
Staff Zojja's Spire Artificer

Elite Specialization Weapon Collections[edit]

Each of the expansions provides Elite Specialization Collections with an Ascended weapon as the reward.

Specialization Expac Elite Specialization Specialization Collection Weapon Prefix
Elementalist icon small.png Elementalist HoT Texture Centered Trans.png Tempest The North Wind Warhorn
PoF Texture Trans.png Weaver Warpblade Sword
EoD Texture Trans.png Catalyst Gravity Hammer Dragon's
Engineer icon small.png Engineer HoT Texture Centered Trans.png Scrapper Fix-r-Upper Hammer Berserker's
PoF Texture Trans.png Holosmith The Cutting Edge Sword Berserker's
EoD Texture Trans.png Mechanist Percussive Maintenance Mace Dragon's
Guardian icon small.png Guardian HoT Texture Centered Trans.png Dragonhunter Ydalir Longbow Berserker's
PoF Texture Trans.png Firebrand Expurgation Axe
EoD Texture Trans.png Willbender Purifier Sword
Mesmer icon small.png Mesmer HoT Texture Centered Trans.png Chronomancer Horologicus Shield Berserker's
PoF Texture Trans.png Mirage Veilrender Axe
EoD Texture Trans.png Virtuoso Prima Donna Dagger
Necromancer icon small.png Necromancer HoT Texture Centered Trans.png Reaper Dark Harvest Greatsword Berserker's
PoF Texture Trans.png Scourge Guide for the Lost Torch
EoD Texture Trans.png Harbinger Quietus Pistol
Ranger icon small.png Ranger HoT Texture Centered Trans.png Druid Yggdrasil Staff
PoF Texture Trans.png Soulbeast Fang of Mokèlé Dagger
EoD Texture Trans.png Untamed Crushing Weight Hammer Dragon's
Revenant icon small.png Revenant HoT Texture Centered Trans.png Herald Glint's Bastion Shield
PoF Texture Trans.png Renegade Guerrilla Arc Shortbow
EoD Texture Trans.png Vindicator Dichotomy Greatsword Dragon's
Thief icon small.png Thief HoT Texture Centered Trans.png Daredevil Bo Staff
PoF Texture Trans.png Deadeye Cursed Flintlock Rifle Berserker's
EoD Texture Trans.png Specter Possession Scepter
Warrior icon small.png Warrior HoT Texture Centered Trans.png Berserker Wild Abandon Torch
PoF Texture Trans.png Spellbreaker Silence of a Thousand Years Dagger
EoD Texture Trans.png Bladesworn The Keenest Cut Pistol Berserker's
Dragon's


Caladbolg Weapons[edit]

After completion of Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns you will recieve an email from Warden Leide that will invite you to start the collection to obtain Caladbolg weapons.


Vendor[edit]

Domain Currencies Available weapons
Fractals of the Mists Fractal Research Page.png Fractal Research Pages + Fractal Relic.pngFractal Relics + Grandmaster Weaponsmith's MarkGrandmaster Huntsman's MarkGrandmaster Artificer's Mark Grandmaster Marks + Gold coin Coin Any weapon type with any stats Available prefixes depend on which expansions you currently own.</ref>

Ascended Armor[edit]

  • For Open World PvE this really isn't necessary but are useful for those wanting to use Infusions to benefit from the Attribute Bonuses or those Fashion Warriors looking to strut their Cosmetic Aura.
  • For high tier Fractals Ascended armor is a must.
  • For Raids, Exotic armor is certainly sufficient but for those keen to maximise their gains, Ascended armor is a worthwhile investment.

Crafting[edit]

To craft Ascended armor you will first need to buy an Ascended Insignia for 21,000 Karma which will let you choose from the various stat combinations. For Power stats you will need to select Recipe: Zojja's Berserker Insignia.

You will then need to buy the appropriate armor recipe(s) for 5 Laurel + 3 Gold coin.

Light Armor - Tailor
Armor Crafted Berserker Fractal / PvP Vendor
Illustrious Masque
Illustrious Epaulets
Illustrious Doublet
Illustrious Wristguards
Illustrious Breeches
Illustrious Footwear
Medium Armor - Leatherworker
Armor Crafted Berserker Fractal / PvP Vendor
Illustrious Visage
Illustrious Shoulderguard
Illustrious Guise
Illustrious Grips
Illustrious Leggings
Illustrious Striders
Heavy Armor - Armorsmith
Armor Crafted Berserker Fractal / PvP Vendor
Illustrious Visor
Illustrious Pauldrons
Illustrious Breastplate
Illustrious Warfists
Illustrious Tassets
Illustrious Greaves

Ascended Trinkets[edit]

Before you hand over your hard earned coin check how many Laurels you have as it might be worth waiting and picking up Ascended Trinkets from one of the following merchants.

NOTE: Ascended Rings with only 1 (one) Infusion slot can be Infused to gain a 2nd Infusion slot. Additionally Rings can also be Attuned, increasing the maximum number of Infusion slots to 3.

Vendor Cost Location
Amulet Ring Accessory
Laurel Merchant 30 Laurel 35 Laurel 40 Laurel + 50 Glob of Ectoplasm Any Major City
WvW Laurel Merchant 20 Laurel + 250 Badge of Honor 25 Laurel + 250 Badge of Honor 40 Laurel + 50 Glob of Ectoplasm Any WvW map
Guild Commendation Trader Gold coin + 12 Guild Commendation Guild Hall
Living World Season 3 requires Heart of Thorns
Scholar Rakka 125 Blood Ruby + 3,000 Unbound Magic 100 Blood Ruby + 2,000 Unbound Magic Bloodstone Fen
Scholar Surra 150 Petrified Wood + 4,000 Unbound Magic Ember Bay
Slooshoo 200 Fresh Winterberry + 2,000 Unbound Magic 300 Fresh Winterberry + 4,000 Unbound Magic Bitterfrost Frontier
Quartermaster Hitchens 125 Jade Shard + 3,000 Unbound Magic Lake Doric
Supplymaster Hanjo 125 Fire Orchid Blossom + 3,000 Unbound Magic 100 Fire Orchid Blossom + 2,000 Unbound Magic Draconis Mons
Provisioner Anlana 125 Orrian Pearl + 3,000 Unbound Magic Siren's Landing
Living World Season 4 requires Path of Fire
Ethall 100 Difluorite Crystal + 2,000 Volatile Magic 150 Difluorite Crystal + 4,000 Volatile Magic Sandswept Isles
Crystal Bloom Quartermaster
Mist Warden Quartermaster
Olmakhan Quartermaster
125 Mistborn Mote + 3,000 Volatile Magic 100 Mistborn Mote + 2,000 Volatile Magic 150 Mistborn Mote + 4,000 Volatile Magic Dragonfall
Living World Season 5 requires Path of Fire
Bright Shore 56,000 Karma + 375 Eternal Ice Shard Bjora Marches
Humble Stone 56,000 Karma + 375 Eternal Ice Shard Bjora Marches
Kjep Corrson 56,000 Karma + 375 Eternal Ice Shard Eye of the North
All stats
BUY-2046 PFR 100 Pristine Fractal Relic + 2 Integrated Fractal Matrix 100 Pristine Fractal Relic + 2 Integrated Fractal Matrix 100 Pristine Fractal Relic + 2 Integrated Fractal Matrix Mistlock Sanctuary
Mistlock Observatory
Skirmish Supervisor 260 WvW Skirmish Claim Ticket + 250 Memory of Battle 350 WvW Skirmish Claim Ticket + 250 Memory of Battle 175 WvW Skirmish Claim Ticket + 250 Memory of Battle Any WvW map

Miscellaneous Trinkets[edit]

These are available from achievements, the Mystic Forge, special scavenger hunts, etc.

All stat selectable:

Ascended Back Items[edit]

The Back item provides the lowest attributes of all equipment. The easiest and cheapest Ascended back items to obtain are those from Season 3.

Source Item Name Cost Location
Core
Mystic Forge Book of Secrets Various ingredients Lions Arch / WvW
Mystic Forge Quiver of Swift Flight Various ingredients Lions Arch / WvW
Living World Season 2
Azarr Softhoof Mawdrey Laurel + Various ingrediants Various Locations
Living World Season 3 requires Heart of Thorns
Scholar Rakka Blood Ruby Backpack 5,000 Unbound Magic + 200 Blood Ruby Bloodstone Fen
Scholar Surra Lava Skull Backpack 5,000 Unbound Magic + 200 Petrified Wood Ember Bay
Slooshoo Icebrood Horn Backpack 5,000 Unbound Magic + 400 Fresh Winterberry Bitterfrost Frontier
Quartermaster Hitchens White Mantle Scroll 5,000 Unbound Magic + 200 Jade Shard Lake Doric

Renown heart NPC repeatable.png Queen Yasamin
Renown heart NPC repeatable.png King Zoran
Renown heart NPC repeatable.png Queen Mahtab
Renown heart NPC repeatable.png Queen Bahar
Renown heart NPC repeatable.png King Reza

Relic of Balthazar
Relic of Dwayna
Relic of Grenth
Relic of Lyssa
Relic of Melandru

315,000 Karma + 200 Orrian Pearl Siren's Landing
Relic Collector Achievement Relic of Abaddon Siren's Landing
Living World Season 4 requires Path of Fire
Kadir Beetle Incubator 154,000 Karma + 100 Inscribed Shard Domain of Kourna

Back Item Collections[edit]

Ascended Underwater Breathing Apparatus[edit]

Source Item Cost Location
Core
BUY-4373
Zojja's Cloth Breather (light)
Zojja's Leather Breather (medium)
Zojja's Metal Breather (heavy)
150 Fractal Relic.pngFractal Relics
Fractals of the Mists
Living World Season 3 requires Heart of Thorns
Slooshoo
Wegloop's Air Veil (light)
Wegloop's Air Mask (medium)
Wegloop's Air Helmet (heavy)
500 Fresh Winterberry + 6,000 Unbound Magic
Bitterfrost Frontier

Infusions[edit]

Infusions can be added to Weapons, Armor and Trinkets (Rings and Accessories only, not Amulets, see Enrichments) and aside from any Cosmetic Aura can be used to maximise a characters attributes. It is worth noting that Ascended Rings can be Attuned by upgrading them in the Mystic Forge to gain one extra infusion slot.

WARNING!: Upgrading rings in the Mystic Forge will destroy any existing infusions unless removed prior to attunement by using an Infusion Extraction Device.

Infusions
Vendor Name Attribute Bonuses Cost Usage
Laurel Merchant Mighty Infusion
+4 Power
Laurel Open World, Raids
INFUZ-5959 Mighty +5 Agony Infusion
+5 Power
+5 Agony Resistance
+5 Agony Infusion + 5 Integrated Fractal Matrix Fractals, Raids
INFUZ-5959 Mighty +7 Agony Infusion
+7 Power
+7 Agony Resistance
+5 Agony Infusion + 5 Mighty +5 Agony Infusion Fractals, Raids
INFUZ-5959 Mighty +9 Agony Infusion
+9 Power
+9 Agony Resistance
+7 Agony Infusion + 5 Mighty +7 Agony Infusion Fractals, Raids

Enrichments[edit]

An Enrichment can be applied to Ascended an Amulet.

Enrichments
Acquisition Name Attribute Bonuses Cost Usage
Laurel Merchant
Experienced Enrichment
+20% Experience from Kills
10 Laurel
Open World on Kill
Laurel Merchant
Karmic Enrichment
+15% Karma
10 Laurel
Open World Events, Fractals, Raids
Rare Collections
Koda's Warmth Enrichment
+15% Karma
Open World Events, Fractals, Raids
Dedicated Anniversary Achievement Box
Celebratory Birthday Enrichment
+15% Karma
8th Birthday
Open World Events, Fractals, Raids

A Note about Experience:

  • An exploration bonus is earned based on how long a creature has been alive in the world.
  • Earning an increased amount of experience (XP) also helps with Mastery training.

A Note about Karma:

  • Can be gained from completing Events, Hearts, Fractals of the Mists, Raids, Strike Missions and the Orphans during Wintersday.


Ascended Gear Attributes
Attributes Base Weapon Armor Amulet Rings Accessories Total
Weapon Strength - 1100 - - - - 1100
Power 1000 125 439 126 206 182 2078
Precision 1000 90 315 85 136 120 1746
Ferocity 150 90 315 85 136 120 896
Crit Chance 5 4 15 4 6 5 40
Crit Damage 150 156 171 156 160 158 210
Avg Base Damage 339 43 149 43 70 62 705
Avg Crit Damage 1393 87 314 87 143 126 1719

Consumables[edit]

While Consumables aren't strictly needed for Open World they can offer some additional utility benefits likes additional experience to help with levelling Masteries or Karma for Wintersday. For Fractals and Raids consumables are basically a requirement.

Any Nourishment utility.png utility item used while a Utility Primer is active will have the same remaining time as the primer.

Any Nourishment food.png food consumed while a Metabolic Primer is active will have the same remaining time as the primer.

Power Utility Items[edit]

Power Utility
Utility Effect Duration Crafting/Vendor TP Usage
Superior Sharpening Stone.pngPotent Superior Sharpening Stone
Gain Power Equal to 3% of Your Precision
Gain Power Equal to 6% of Your Ferocity
+10% Experience from Kills
60 min Open World
Fractals
Raids
Superior Sharpening Stone.pngSuperior Sharpening Stone
Gain Power Equal to 3% of Your Precision
Gain Power Equal to 6% of Your Ferocity
+10% Experience from Kills
30 min Open World
Tin of Fruitcake.pngTin of Fruitcake
Gain Power Equal to 3% of Your Precision
Gain Power Equal to 6% of Your Ferocity
+10% Experience from Kills
+10% Karma
30 min Open World,
Wintersday

Power Foods[edit]

Power Foods
Budget Food
Food Effect Duration Crafting/Vendor TP Usage
Plate of Steak and Asparagus.pngPlate of Steak and Asparagus +80 Power
+60 Precision
30 min Open World,
Fractals, Raids
Can of Steak and Asparagus.pngCan of Steak and Asparagus Badge of Honor N/A Open World,
Fractals, Raids
Fried Golden Dumpling.pngFried Golden Dumpling +100 Concentration
+25% Magic Find
33% Chance of Might (5s) on Crit
30 min Found in Lucky Envelopes Open World,
Lunar New Year
Avocado Smoothie.pngAvocado Smoothie +80 Power
+60 Precision
30 min Fractals, Raids
Meta Food
Food Effect Duration Crafting/Vendor TP Usage
Bowl of Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash Soup.pngSweet and Spicy Butternut Squash +100 Power
+70 Ferocity
30 min Fractals, Raids
Plate of Spicy Moa Wings.pngPlate of Spicy Moa Wings Fractals, Raids
Plate of Truffle Steak.pngPlate of Truffle Steak +100 Power
+70 Precision
30min Open World,
Fractals, Raids
Steak with Winterberry Sauce.pngSteak with Winterberry Sauce 3,500 Karma + 5 Fresh Winterberry Open World,
Fractals, Raids
Ascended Food
Food Effect Bonus Effect Duration Crafting Usage
Cilantro Lime Sous-Vide Steak.pngCilantro Lime Sous-Vide Steak +100 Power
+70 Precision
Steal Life on Crit 60 min Raids
Peppercorn-Crusted Sous-Vide Steak.pngPeppercorn-Crusted Sous-Vide Steak -10% Incoming Damage Raids

Festival Consumables[edit]

Festival Consumables
Consumable Effect Duration Cost / Source Festival
Longevity Noodles.pngLongevity Noodles +15% Magic Find
+15% Gold from Monsters
+15% Experience from Kills
+25% Magic Find during Lunar New Year
30 min Lunar New Year Vendor.pngLunar New Year
Experience (thirty percent).pngNew Year's Gift +10% Magic Find
+5% from kills
5mins to 10mins,
Stacks up to 2 Hours
New Year's Gift Lunar New Year Vendor.pngLunar New Year
Peppermint Omnomberry Bar.pngPeppermint Omnomberry Bar +30% Magic Find
+40% Gold from Monsters
+10% Experience from Kills
+10% Karma
30 min Halloween Vendor (map icon).pngLabyrinth
Lunar New Year Vendor.pngLunar New Year
Event Wintersday.pngWintersday
Plate of Island Pudding.pngPlate of Island Pudding +30% Magic Find
+10% Karma
+15% Experience from Kills
30 min Halloween Vendor (map icon).pngLabyrinth
Lunar New Year Vendor.pngLunar New Year
Event Wintersday.pngWintersday
Winter's Blessing.pngWinter's Blessing +10% Experience from All Sources
+10% Karma
60 min Donation Drive only during Wintersday Event Wintersday.pngWintersday

Mastery Consumables[edit]

Mastery Consumables
Consumable Type Bonus XP Duration Cost Source / Vendor
Birthday Booster.pngBirthday Booster
Celebration Booster.pngCelebration Booster
Celebration Bonus.png +100% from kills 60 min Birthday Booster
Celebration Booster
First Birthday Gift.png Birthday Gift
Black Lion Booster.pngBlack Lion Boost Black Lion Booster.png +50% from kills 30 min Black Lion Statuette Black Lion Statuette.pngBlack Lion Statuette
Experience (thirty percent).pngBlessings of the New Year Experience (thirty percent).png +10% from All Sources 5mins to 10mins,
Stacks up to 2 Hours
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Lucky Firecracker.pngLucky Firecracker
Powerful Potion of Dredge Slaying.pngChatoyant Elixir Powerful Potion of Dredge Slaying.png +20% from kills (only during April Fools) 60 min Tiger's Eye Pebble + 1 Beryl Orb April Fool's Vendor
Communal Boost Bonfire.pngCommunal Boost Bonfire Activate Experience Boost.png +50% from kills 60 min Black Lion Statuette Black Lion Statuette.pngBlack Lion Statuette
Feast of Delectable Birthday Cake.pngFeast of Delectable Birthday Cake Nourishment.png +40 to All Attributes
+10% Karma
+15% Magic Find
+15% XP from Kills
30 min Birthday_Vendor
Committed Anniversary Achievement Box
Experience Booster.pngExperience Booster Experience Booster.png +50% from All Sources 60 min Boost Enchantment Powder 100 Gem
Killstreak Experience Booster.pngKillstreak Experience Booster Killstreak Experience Booster.png +10% to +100% from kills 60 min Boost Enchantment Powder Boost Enchantment Researcher
Longevity Noodles.pngLongevity Noodles Nourishment.png +15% Magic Find
+15% Gold from Monsters
+15% XP from Kills
+25% Magic Find during Lunar New Year
30 min Crafting
Trading Post
Experience (thirty percent).pngNew Year's Gift Experience (thirty percent).png +5% from kills 5mins to 10mins,
Stacks up to 2 Hours
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New Year's Gift
Peppermint Omnomberry Bar.pngPeppermint Omnomberry Bar Nourishment food.png Nourishment +30% Magic Find
+40% Gold from Monsters
+10% XP from Kills
+10% Karma
30 min Crafting
Trading Post
Plate of Island Pudding.pngPlate of Island Pudding Nourishment food.png Nourishment +30% Magic Find
+10% Karma
+15% XP from Kills
30 min Crafting
Trading Post
Superior Sharpening Stone.pngPotent Superior Sharpening Stone Nourishment utility.png Nourishment +10% from kills 60 min Crafting
Trading Post
Powerful Potion of Demon Slaying.pngPowerful Potion of Slaying Scarlet's Armies Nourishment utility.png Nourishment +15% from kills 60 min Crafting
Trading Post
Resting in Chair.pngResting in Chair A Little Well Rested +5% from All Sources 1 - 4 hours 0 ---
Winter's Blessing.pngWinter's Blessing Winter's Blessing.png +10% from All Sources 60 min Winter's Blessing Donation Drive
only during Event Wintersday.pngWintersday

Guild Consumables[edit]

Guild Consumables
Consumable Bonus XP Duration Cost Source / Vendor
Endless Gift Dolyak Tonic.pngGuild XP Gain +3% - +10% XP
from ALL Sources
Permanent until replaced 0 Nathan the Bartender
10 Karma and 10 Experience Banner.pngGuild Karma and Experience Banner +15% from kills 30 min 3 for 2 Guild Commendation + 10 Silver coin Stalwart Ben
Guild Commendation Trader
Guild Heroes Banner.pngGuild Heroes Banner +15% from kills 30mins 3 for 3 Guild Commendation + 10 Silver coin Stalwart Ben
Guild Commendation Trader
Guild Anniversary Banner.pngGuild Anniversary Banner +15% from kills 60 min Proof of Legend Requires Decade's Star Skin.

Potions[edit]

Potions of Slaying provide a Damage Bonus, Damage Reduction as well as +10% Experience from kills and are the Nourishment utility.png Utility form of Nourishment and can be used in place of the Power Utility Items above in suitably target rich areas. All potions have a duration of 30mins except the Powerful Potions which last up to 60mins.

Potions vs Cultural Enemies[edit]

Slaying Potions vs Cultural Enemies
Culture Enemy Type Level Requirement / Potion Strength Map / Dungeon
5 20 35 50 65 80
Weak Minor Potion Strong Potent Powerful
Asura Inquest +3% Dmg +5% Dmg +7% Dmg
+8% Dmg
-8% Dmg
+9% Dmg
-9% Dmg
+10% Dmg
-10% Dmg
Crucible of Eternity
Charr Flame Legion +3% Dmg +5% Dmg +7% Dmg
+8% Dmg
-8% Dmg
+9% Dmg
-9% Dmg
+10% Dmg
-10% Dmg
Citadel of Flame
Ghost -- -- -- -- --
+10% Dmg
-10% Dmg
Ascalonian Catacombs
Humans Centaur +3% Dmg +5% Dmg +7% Dmg
+8% Dmg
-8% Dmg
+9% Dmg
-9% Dmg
+10% Dmg
-10% Dmg
Outlaw +3% Dmg +5% Dmg +7% Dmg
+8% Dmg
-8% Dmg
+9% Dmg
-9% Dmg
+10% Dmg
-10% Dmg
Caudecus's Manor
Sylvari Nightmare Court +3% Dmg +5% Dmg +7% Dmg
+8% Dmg
-8% Dmg
+9% Dmg
-9% Dmg
+10% Dmg
-10% Dmg
Twilight Arbor
Norn Sons of Svanir +3% Dmg +5% Dmg +7% Dmg
+8% Dmg
-8% Dmg
+9% Dmg
-9% Dmg
+10% Dmg
-10% Dmg
Honor of the Waves
Bitterfrost Frontier
Bjora Marches

Potions vs Enemy Type X[edit]

Slaying Potions vs Enemies
Enemy Type Level Requirement / Potion Strength Map / Dungeon
10 25 40 55 70 80
Weak Minor Potion Strong Potent Powerful
Branded
+10% Dmg
-10% Dmg
Thunderhead Peaks
Destroyer +3% Dmg +5% Dmg +7% Dmg
+8% Dmg
-8% Dmg
+9% Dmg
-9% Dmg
+10% Dmg
-10% Dmg
Draconis Mons
Dredge +3% Dmg +5% Dmg +7% Dmg
+8% Dmg
-8% Dmg
+9% Dmg
-9% Dmg
+10% Dmg
-10% Dmg
Sorrow's Embrace
Elementals +3% Dmg +5% Dmg +7% Dmg
+8% Dmg
-8% Dmg
+9% Dmg
-9% Dmg
+10% Dmg
-10% Dmg
Grawl +3% Dmg +5% Dmg +7% Dmg
+8% Dmg
-8% Dmg
+9% Dmg
-9% Dmg
+10% Dmg
-10% Dmg
Hologram +5% Dmg +5% Dmg
+5% Dmg
+5% Dmg
+5% Dmg
Dragon Bash Festival
Ice Brood +3% Dmg +5% Dmg +7% Dmg
+8% Dmg
-8% Dmg
+9% Dmg
-9% Dmg
+10% Dmg
-10% Dmg
Bjora Marches
Drizzlewood Coast
Krait +3% Dmg +5% Dmg +7% Dmg
+8% Dmg
-8% Dmg
+9% Dmg
-9% Dmg
+10% Dmg
-10% Dmg
Mordrem
+10% Dmg
-10% Dmg
Heart of Thorns
Ogre +3% Dmg +5% Dmg +7% Dmg
+8% Dmg
-8% Dmg
+9% Dmg
-9% Dmg
+10% Dmg
-10% Dmg
Undead +3% Dmg +5% Dmg +7% Dmg
+8% Dmg
-8% Dmg
+9% Dmg
-9% Dmg
+10% Dmg
-10% Dmg
Ruins of Orr
The Ruined City of Arah

NOTE:

Inventory & Bags[edit]

All characters start with a 20 slot Starter Backpack equipped in the first bag slot with additional bags found as loot, purchased from vendors, crafted or given as rewards for completing achievements, the personal story and Living World events.

Bags come in different sizes starting at 4 slots and go all the way up to 32 slots. Some bags come with special features that can help with inventory organization.

Note: The 20 Slot Starter Backpack can be replaced by larger bags.

Acquisition[edit]

Bags
9 Slot Bag Vendor/Crafting TP/Cost
Ogre Bag.pngWrangler's Bag Leatherworker tango icon 20px.pngLeatherworkers
12 Slot Bags Vendor/Crafting TP/Cost
12 Slot Coarse Leather Pack.png12 Slot Coarse Leather Pack Leatherworker tango icon 20px.pngLeatherworkers
Leather Bag.png12 Slot Cotton Bag Tailor tango icon 20px.pngTailors
12 Slot Steel Box.png12 Slot Steel Box Armorsmith tango icon 20px.pngArmorsmiths
15 Slot Bags Vendor/Crafting TP/Cost
15 Slot Darksteel Box.png15 Slot Darksteel Box Armorsmith tango icon 20px.pngArmorsmiths
15 Slot Linen Bag.png15 Slot Linen Bag Tailor tango icon 20px.pngTailors
15 Slot Rugged Leather Pack.png15 Slot Rugged Leather Pack Leatherworker tango icon 20px.pngLeatherworkers
18 Slot Bags Vendor/Crafting TP/Cost
18 Slot Mithril Box.png18 Slot Mithril Box Armorsmith tango icon 20px.pngArmorsmiths
18 Slot Silk Bag.png18 Slot Silk Bag Tailor tango icon 20px.pngTailors
18 Slot Thick Leather Pack.png18 Slot Thick Leather Pack Leatherworker tango icon 20px.pngLeatherworkers
20 Slot Bags Vendor/Crafting TP/Cost
Embroidered Coin Purse.pngBandit Coin Purse Basic Collections.png Bandit Weapons Specialist
Uncanny Jar.pngUncanny Jar Basic Collections.png Uncanny Canner Black Lion Trading Company trading post icon.png / 24 Copper coin + 3556 Karma
Simple Boreal Canteen.pngSimple Boreal Canteen Armorsmith tango icon 20px.pngLeatherworker tango icon 20px.pngTailor tango icon 20px.png N/A
Halloween Pail.pngHalloween Pail Festival Rewards Vendor Candy Corn Cobs
Wrapped Gift.pngLarge Wintersday Gift Charity Corps Seraph 7000 Karma + 5 Snow Diamond.png
20 Slot Gossamer Bag.png20 Slot Gossamer Bag Tailor tango icon 20px.pngTailors
20 Slot Hardened Leather Pack.png20 Slot Hardened Leather Pack Leatherworker tango icon 20px.pngLeatherworkers
20 Slot Orichalcum Box.png20 Slot Orichalcum Box Armorsmith tango icon 20px.pngArmorsmiths
20 Slot Fractal Uncommon Equipment Box.png20 Slot Fractal Uncommon Equipment Box BUY-4373 150 Fractal Relics + 10 Silver coin 8 Copper coin
20 Slot Fractal Rare Equipment Box.png20 Slot Fractal Rare Equipment Box BUY-4373 200 Fractal Relics + 15 Silver coin 12 Copper coin
20 Slot Fractal Exotic Equipment Box.png20 Slot Fractal Exotic Equipment Box BUY-4373 250 Fractal Relics + 20 Silver coin 16 Copper coin

To craft bags with more than 20 slots I would recommend referring to the Crafting section of the Bag page.

Shared Inventory Slots[edit]

Shared Inventory Slots can be accessed by all characters on the account. It is recommended to have at least four of these initially for:

While there are any number of useful items that can be placed within a Shared Inventory Slot some common examples include:

Mastery Points[edit]

Complete the following activities to earn experience to progress the relevant Mastery

Mastery point (Central Tyria).png Central Tyria[edit]

See Also: Central Tyria Mastery Points

Mastery point (Heart of Thorns).png Heart of Thorns[edit]

Open World Events in:

See Also: Heart of Thorns Mastery Points

Mastery point (Path of Fire).png Path of Fire + Living World Season 4[edit]

Open World Events and Bounties in:

See Also: Path of Fire Mastery Points

Mastery point (Icebrood Saga).png Living World Season 5 - Icebrood Saga[edit]

Open World Events on:

See Also: Icebrood Saga Mastery Points

See also[edit]

External links[edit]

Builds[edit]

PvE - Open World
PvE - Fractals
PvE - Raids
PvP
  • Gods of PvP — Structured PvP Builds (for small scale player vs player)
WvW
  • Alliance Guides — WvW Builds (for large scale player vs player)
  • GW2 Mists — WvW Builds (for large scale player vs player)

Build Videos[edit]

Crafting[edit]

Farming[edit]