

Asura – short alchemical inventors with unparalleled intelligence.Revenant – Released alongside the Heart of Thorns expansion, Revenants are powerful melee warriors with heavy armor and otherworldly abilities.They use grenades, turrets, elixirs, and other devices to defeat their enemies. Engineer – alchemical and technological masterminds.They summon the dead, channel blood energy, and rip the souls from their enemies’ bodies. Necromancer – masters of the dark arts.They can also shatter their illusions to deal more damage. They use mental magic to confound and control their enemies. They use the power of the elements to rain destruction down on their foes. Elementalist – mastered the art of harnessing Tyria’s natural forces.They can summon pets to keep enemies at bay while they line up for the kill. Ranger – proficient with the bow and can strike enemies safely from a distance.They use surprise and shadow to their advantage. Thief – deadly masters of the art of stealth and one-on-one combat.They are versatile combatants with a good balance between offensive and defensive abilities. Warrior – rely on strength, speed, and heavy armor to survive.They are able to equip a variety of weapons and also benefit from the protection of heavy armor. Guardian – specialize in defensive and protective magic.Fair Matchmaking – PvP auto-balances everyone's levels and stats to be maximum, creating a truly fair PvP environment.Varied PvP Options – with large scale PvP through World vs World or traditional Conquest / Team Deathmatch.Aimed Individual Skills – have to be aimed in combat.High Production Value – great visuals, interface, and musical score.Classes and Races – over nine playable classes, called professions, and five races.Story Driven Gameplay – with dynamic quests that impact the story.

The expansions still have to be purchased but there are minimal restrictions for F2P users. The game originally launched as a buy-to-play title, but the core version of the game went free to play on August 29, 2015. Choose to play as one of five races and create your own story as you embark on adventures and quests in an expansive, mesmerizing, and dynamic world that changes based on your actions and decisions. Take your pick from eight unique professions, each with their own distinct playstyle. Guild Wars 2 transports players to the mythical fantasy world of Tyria, a land beset by Elder Dragons who have wreaked havoc on a once peaceful land.
