guild wars 2 dnd 5e

Converting Guild Wars 2 into Dungeons & Dragons 5e is a fantastic idea! Below is a framework to adapt Tyrias races, classes, lore, and mechanics into a D&D campaign. Races of Tyria (Player Options) Replace or reflavor existing D&D races to match GW2s playable races: Human (Use standard D&D Human or Variant Human) Charr (Reskinned Minotaur or Leonin from Mythic Odysseys of Theros) - Traits: +2 STR, +1 CON, Natural Weapons (claws), Charge ability. Norn (Reskinned Goliath or Half-Orc) - Traits: +2 STR, +1 CON, Cold Resistance, "Norn Form" (reflavored Barbarian Rage). Asura (Reskinned Gnome or Custom Small Race) - Traits: +2 INT, +1 DEX, Advantage on saves vs. magic, tinkerer abilities. Sylvari (Reskinned Eladrin Elf or Custom Plant Race) - Traits: +2 WIS, +1 CHA, Poison Resistance, Photosynthesis (limited healing in sunlight). (Optional: Add Tengu as a reskinned Kenku or Aarakocra.) Professions as D&D Classes GW2s professions can be adapted using existing D&D classes with slight tweaks: GW2 Profession D&D 5e Equivalent Custom Adjustments Warrior Fighter (Champion or Battle Master) Add "Adrenaline" mechanic (spend for extra attacks). Guardian Paladin (Oath of Devotion) Smites reflavored as Virtues. Revenant Warlock (Hexblade) "Legends" as Patrons (e.g., Jalis = Tank, Mallyx = Doom). Ranger Ranger (Beast Master or Hunter) Pets as full companions (use Sidekick rules). Thief Rogue (Thief or Assassin) "Initiative" as bonus-action dodges. Engineer Artificer (Battle Smith) Kits as spell reflavors (e.g., Flamethrower = Burning Hands). Elementalist Sorcerer (Draconic) Attunements = Metamagic options. Necromancer Wizard (School of Necromancy) Shroud = Temporary HP pool. Mesmer Bard (College of Glamour) Illusions = Mirror Image, Phantasmal Force. (Note: Some GW2 elite specs could be multiclass or subclass tweaks.) The World of Tyria Major Factions: - Destinys Edge / Dragons Watch The partys adventuring guild. - The Orders (Vigil, Whispers, Priory) Faction-based quests. - Elder Dragons Campaign BBEGs (Zhaitan, Mordremoth, etc.). Key Locations: - Divinitys Reach A sprawling human city (like Waterdeep). - The Black Citadel A militarized Charr stronghold. - Rata Sum A floating Asura metropolis. - The Grove A Sylvari tree-city. GW2 Mechanics in D&D Dynamic Events: Replace random encounters with "live" world events (e.g., defending a village from Centaurs). Downed State: When reduced to 0 HP, roll a death save to rally with 1 HP (once per long rest). Waypoints: Teleportation circles between major locations. Example Adventure Hook "The Pact has called for aidan undead fleet led by a Risen Horror threatens Lions Arch. The party must gather allies from the Orders, navigate political tensions with the Charr and Asura, and uncover lost artifacts to weaken Zhaitans corruption." Resources & Homebrew GW2 Lore: Pull from the Wiki. 5e Adaptations: Check out r/UnearthedArcana for GW2-themed homebrew. Would you like help statting out a specific GW2 enemy (e.g., a Mordrem Troll) or magic item (e.g., The Dreamer)? Let me know!