GW2:PvP

Guild Wars 2 Basic PVP Intro

There are two types of PVP systems, Structured PVP (sPVP) and World vs World (WvW).

Structured PVP Basics

• This are basically rated battleground matches played on a Conquest type map.
• Players compete on an even footing, where skill and not gear is the deciding factor.
• It provides players with a fully geared level 80 premade toon, with all skills unlocked.
• No XP is earned here since there is no need to ever level your character.
• sPVP is completely isolated from the rest of the world and doesn’t grant PVE rewards.
• There is no gear progression, you can earn “Rank” by earning PVP experience and “glory”, this can be used to buy better looking equipment from glory vendors.
• Glory is a type of currency that can be used to get PVP rewards.
• Unlike experience levels, Rank is account wide and is a measurement of success in PvP

How do I get there?

(After the intro tutorial) Press H, select the PvP tab and log into the Mists (PvP lobby area)

WvW PVP Basics

• This is basically an open PVP map with multiple objectives at a grand scale.
• Your home server (team) will face battle against two other servers.
• Matches will last two week and each team will accrue points per objectives captured.
• Players can besiege structures, battle over resources and win rewards for their world.
• WvW is completely isolated from the rest of the world but it grants PVE rewards.
• Your toon will be upleveled to 80 but you will retain your current gear and PVE progress.
• You can level via WvW and will earn XP and Loot from player kills.

How do I get there?

Press B and then select what World you wish to enter.

WvW Basic Tips

For those new to WvW while they are trying to figure out the gist of things.

• Stay in group
• ALWAYS carry 10 supply with you at all times.
• Control the supply lines (Dolyak Supply Caravans) they are the lifeblood of WvW
• Claim Towers and Keeps in your guild’s name to earn more influence
• Defend what you control and repair gates and walls.
• Upgrade your camps, towers and keeps- This will make them last longer and will provide your team with additional waypoints
• Never upgrade the walls unless you already upgraded the cannons on each entrance.
• Never EVER take supply from StoneMist.