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The recent balance patch in Guild Wars 2 has brought about significant changes to various specializations. While some specs have emerged as winners with positive adjustments, others have faced challenges and lost their identity. In this article, we will discuss the top specs that have excelled after the balance patch and those that have been significantly affected by the changes.

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Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure is the latest expansion for Guild Wars 2, and as a new player, you might be wondering if it's worth purchasing. In this guide, we will provide you with an overview of the pros and cons of buying this expansion, giving you the information you need to make an educated decision.

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This highly anticipated expansion takes players on a thrilling journey filled with new adventures and groundbreaking changes to combat mechanics. The expansion moves away from elite specializations and instead emphasizes small reworks and trait modifications to provide more flexibility in build options. In this guide, we will explore the exciting features and updates that await you in this immersive expansion.

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The Guild Wars 2 Secrets of the Obscure Beta Event introduced exciting new builds and combinations for players to experiment with. In this guide, we will explore the top 3 powerful builds from the beta event: The Aura Blade, The Robotic Fist, and The Blade Overload. These builds offer unique playstyles and powerful combinations of weapons and elite specializations. Let's dive in!

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Welcome to the Power Quickness Herald PvE Build Guide for Guild Wars 2! This build is known for its incredible power and quickness, making it one of the strongest builds. Not only will you boost your own damage, but you'll also provide essential boons and support to your group. Whether you're playing raids, strikes, fractals, or open world content, this build will make your teammates better just by having you in their presence. Let's dive into the details of the build.

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In this guide, we will discuss the Guild Wars 2 Power Spellbreaker build, which offers high damage output and a straightforward rotation. We will explore 3 different builds, including an open-world roaming build, a power DPS variant, and a quickness Spellbreaker build. The goal of this guide is to provide flexibility and low switching costs between different PvE game modes using one set of gear with slight alterations.

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Hello, fellow Guild Wars 2 players! In this guide, we'll be discussing an easy and flexible build for the Elementalist's elite specialization, the Tempest. The goal of this build is to provide you with versatility and low switching costs between different PvE game modes, using a single gear set with minor alterations. We'll focus on high-damage output while ensuring necessary defense and support capabilities.

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Guild Wars 2 players, get ready for the most exciting news! The highly anticipated new expansion, Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure, has been announced and is set to release on August 22nd. Priced at $25 for the standard edition, $50 for the deluxe edition, and $75 for the ultimate edition, this expansion promises to bring significant changes and thrilling new content to the game. Let's delve into the details of what to expect from this game-changing expansion.

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Welcome to the Mesmer guide in Guild Wars 2! Whether you've just chosen this mesmerizing profession or are seeking guidance to enhance your skills, this comprehensive guide will provide you with the knowledge you need. We'll delve into the core specialization of the Mesmer and touch on the elite specializations: chronomancer, mirage, and virtuoso. So, let's embark on a mesmerizing journey together!

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The gift of battle is an essential component for crafting most legendaries in Guild Wars 2. It is typically obtained through the gift of battle reward track in the world versus world (WvW). However, if you prefer something else to the PvP-oriented game mode, there are alternative methods to acquire the gift of battle. In this guide, we will explore two solo-friendly approaches that don't require direct engagement with enemy players.

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In Guild Wars 2, using two daggers on a Thief can be challenging due to limited mobility and defense. Fortunately, the wardrobe system allows for the use of skins that make sword and dagger combinations visually resemble dual daggers. In this guide, we will explore the S/D (Sword/Dagger) Daredevil build, which offers a more fun, viable, and closer-to-Guild Wars 1 assassin playstyle.

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Welcome to the world of Guild Wars 2, where powerful solo builds can make your adventures thrilling and engaging. In this guide, we will delve into one of the most formidable solo builds for Rangers – the Core Condition Overload Ranger. This build combines bleeding, traps, poison, and pets to create a versatile and high-damage playstyle. Whether you're exploring Tyria or tackling challenging content, this build will keep you at the top of your game.