guild wars 2 inventory management

Managing your inventory efficiently in Guild Wars 2 is crucial, especially since space can fill up quickly. Here are some key tips and strategies to keep your inventory organized: General Tips Deposit Materials Click the gear icon in your inventory and select "Deposit All Materials" to send crafting materials to your Bank (Account-wide storage). Use Invisible Bags These prevent items from being auto-deposited or sold to vendors (useful for gear swaps, consumables, etc.). Salvage Excess Gear Use salvage kits (Basic, Master, Mystic, or Silver-Fed) to break down unwanted gear into materials. - Basic/Master for low-level gear. - Mystic/Silver-Fed for higher rarity (Rare/Exotic). Sell Junk Use the "Sell Junk" option at vendors to clear trash items automatically. Compact Inventory Click the gear icon and select "Compact" to remove gaps in your bag. Bag & Storage Expansion Buy More Bags Purchase larger bags (8-32 slots) from the Trading Post or craft them. Bank Slots Expand bank storage via gems (can be bought with gold). Material Storage Expansion Increase material storage capacity (via gems). Shared Inventory Slots Useful for account-bound items (e.g., salvage kits, teleport items). Managing Specific Items Unidentified Gear Open before salvaging for better returns (check if worth identifying first). Luck Essences Consume them to boost your Magic Find. Dungeon Tokens / Currency Store in Wallet (no need to keep physical items). Ascended/Legendary Gear Store in Legendary Armory (if applicable) or bank. Consumables (Food, Boosters) Use or store in shared slots for easy access. Advanced Strategies Alts as Mules Use extra character slots for storage (equip with large bags). Guild Bank If in a guild, use extra storage (requires permissions). TP Listings Sell excess materials/gear on the Trading Post instead of hoarding. Fractal & WvW Potions Use or stack them to save space. Useful Tools & Add-ons GW2 Efficiency (Website) Track inventory across characters. BlishHUD / Taco (Overlays) Help with inventory management (unofficial mods). Gem Store Convenience Copper-Fed Salvage-o-Matic Infinite salvage kit (best QoL purchase). Runecrafters Salvage-o-Matic Best for runes/sigils. Bank Tabs / Material Storage Expansions Long-term investments. By following these steps, you should keep your inventory clean and maximize efficiency. If you have specific items you're struggling with, let me know!