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Major balance changes to all classes, new dungeon difficulty, and holiday events are now available. Check out the full patch notes for details.
raid guild wars 2
In Guild Wars 2, raids are challenging 10-player endgame content that requires teamwork, coordination, and mastery of mechanics. Heres a breakdown of key aspects: Raid Basics Number of Wings: 7 wings (Forsaken Thicket, Bastion of the Penitent, Hall of Chains, Mythwright Gambit, The Key of Ahdashim, and two in End of Dragons). Bosses: Each wing has 14 bosses with unique mechanics (e.g., Vale Guardian, Dhuum, Qadim). Difficulty: Harder than dungeons/fractals; some bosses have enrage timers. How to Start Raiding Unlock: Requires Heart of Thorns (Wings 14) or Path of Fire (Wings 57). End of Dragons added strike missions (easier 10-player fights). Squad Setup: 2 healers, 2 tanks (often Chronomancer/Firebrand), 6 DPS (meta builds from Snowcrows or Hardstuck). LFG Tool: Use the in-game LFG (Y > "Raids" tab) or join training discords like Raiders Inn. Rewards Legendary Armor: Craftable via raids (Wings 14 for Envoy armor). Ascended Gear: Drops, magnetite/shards for vendor purchases. Unique Skins: Weapons, minis, titles (e.g., "The Eternal" for Dhuum CM). Tips for Beginners Learn Mechanics: Watch guides (Mukluk, MightyTeapot on YouTube). Start Easy: Wing 1 (Vale Guardian) or Wing 4 (Cairn) are beginner-friendly. Join Trainings: Many guilds/discords offer learner groups. Strike Missions (EoD) Shorter 10-player fights (e.g., Aetherblade Hideout, Harvest Temple CM). Good stepping stone before raids. Challenge Modes (CMs) Harder versions of bosses (e.g., Dhuum CM, Qadim CM) with extra rewards. Would you like specifics on a particular raid wing or boss?
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Major balance changes to all classes, new dungeon difficulty, and holiday events are now available. Check out the full patch notes for details.
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