Guild Wars 2: A Comprehensive Guide to the World vs. World Beta Construction

Introduction

Guild Wars 2's World vs. World (WvW) mode is a large-scale, competitive game mode that pits three servers against each other in a battle for supremacy. The WvW beta construction was a limited-time event that allowed players to experience the mode and provide feedback before its official release.

The Basics

In WvW, each server has a home world and three borderlands. The borderlands are connected by a network of towers and keeps, and each server's goal is to capture and hold as much territory as possible. Players can participate in WvW by joining one of three tiers:

• Bronze: Open to all players, regardless of level or experience.
• Silver: Open to players who have reached level 40.
• Gold: Open to players who have reached level 80 and have completed the Heart of Thorns expansion.

Objectives

The primary objective of WvW is to capture and hold objectives. Objectives are divided into three types:

• Towers: Small outposts that provide a small amount of supply and influence.
• Keeps: Larger fortresses that provide a significant amount of supply and influence.
• World Bosses: Powerful creatures that provide a significant amount of loot and rewards.

Supply and Influence

Supply and influence are two key resources in WvW. Supply is used to build, repair, and upgrade objectives. Influence is used to generate population growth, which determines the number of players that can be deployed into the borderlands.

Population

Each server has a population cap of 250 players. The population cap is divided into three tiers:

• Bronze: 100 players
• Silver: 75 players
• Gold: 75 players

Upgrades

Objectives can be upgraded to provide additional bonuses. Upgrades cost supply and influence, and can provide bonuses such as increased defense, increased resource generation, or reduced respawn timers.

Tiering

The WvW beta construction was divided into three tiers:

• Bronze: Open to all players, regardless of level or experience.
• Silver: Open to players who have reached level 40.
• Gold: Open to players who have reached level 80 and have completed the Heart of Thorns expansion.

Each tier had its own unique set of objectives and rewards.

Rewards

Players who participate in WvW can earn a variety of rewards, including:

• Experience: WvW is a great way to level up quickly.
• Loot: Players can loot chests and slain enemies for a variety of items, including weapons, armor, and crafting materials.
• Rewards: Players can earn various rewards for completing objectives, such as currency, experience, and loot.
• Titles: Players can earn various titles for completing achievements in WvW.

Tips and Tricks

Here are some tips and tricks for playing WvW:

• Join a group: Grouping up with other players is the best way to succeed in WvW.
• Focus on objectives: The primary goal of WvW is to capture and hold objectives.
• Use siege weapons: Siege weapons are powerful tools that can help you destroy enemy structures and defenses.
• Communicate with your team: Communication is key in WvW. Use chat to coordinate with your team and share information.
• Don't give up: WvW can be a tough game mode, but don't give up if you're losing. There's always a chance to come back and win.

Conclusion

The WvW beta construction was a great opportunity for players to experience the mode and provide feedback. The beta was a success, and WvW is now a permanent part of Guild Wars 2.

Additional Resources

• Guild Wars 2 Wiki - World vs. World (https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/World_vs._World)
• ArenaNet - World vs. World (https://www.arenanet.com/game/wvw/)
• Dulfy - World vs. World Guide (https://dulfy.net/category/guides/gw2-wvw-guides/)