Guild Wars 2

I just found out i have to have 100% world completion for a legendary weapon, just when i figured out i would like to craft one

Find a server that owns all of WvW so you can map it easier. Apart from that the world map is pretty straight forward. The only issue may be in Orr where some skill points can be pretty tough solo.

I got all of the skill points in Orr using Ash Legion Kits. Map completion is fairly simple/easy you just need a ****load of patience because it takes forever.

The most frustrating part is WvW. I suggest checking every map quickly each day to see if something you need is open to you.

Bind map to a comfortable key, you will be using it a lot :P

wildcode.5403:

Find a server that owns all of WvW so you can map it easier. Apart from that the world map is pretty straight forward. The only issue may be in Orr where some skill points can be pretty tough solo.

Only point in the entire game I had trouble with: The Skill Point in the maze in Orr. Everytime I popped in, in comes the veteran giant and all his friends and Im dead. I wiped about 6-7 times doing it lol. Then asked for someone to come help and it was a breeze with two. Orr/Malchors/SoD etc are alot easier if you can find a small group that are looking for map completion.

WvW was easy for me because I play wvw.

Try to set goals, like today I am going to complete Herathi Hinteralands and stick to that goal. It goes really quickly when you have specific goals, although you may find yourself up a bit later at night. Some days I was completing 4-5 areas in a day (weekend) once “world completion” became a goal.

Remember there is a single POI in the Order of Whispers headquarters. It’s pretty easy to miss since it doesn’t display on the world map.

It’s really not difficult. I’ve been working towards map completion since launch and each time I’ve gone to a new area I’ve achieved 100% complete before allowing myself to move on.

As for making it a quicker/more enjoyable process. Work your way around a map, sort of like with puzzles where you fill in the edge/corner pieces first I think mapping goes a bit faster if you go around the outside and then work your way in.

Every time you come across an event DO IT. It will make Hearts go a lot quicker. If you enjoy JP’s or achievements then be aware of where they are in each zone. You’ll find the task more enjoyable if you’re breaking it up doing things you enjoy.

Use maps you haven’t finished to work on your Daily achievement. This is actually a really good one since it will get you exploring and remove a little of the tediousness that comes from both mapping and doing the daily.

Keep an eye on WvW. As people have pointed out this can be a really difficult area to map, simply because you cant map a keep if it’s owned by an enemy and people will grief you while you try and get skill points/vistas. If you monitor the WvW tab you can make sure you map areas when your server controls them or is doing really well.

Do it with guild members. I know a lot of people in my guild who map together and they get through maps VERY quickly. Doing it with others is a really effective and efficient way of mapping. Personally I prefer to experience the storyline in areas and go through it slowly. But if you’re just looking to get it done, definitely try and rope some guild members in or join forces with people you encounter in the area, who are probably mapping as well.

Best Tip of All:

• Enjoy yourself

One little tip for WvW completion: You can get the poi in the Cliffside, Cragtop, and Dawn’s Eyre towers without control of the tower. Just approach the tower from the East and sneak along the cliff to the south of the tower walls, make a couple easy jumps, hug the wall, and you will be awarded the poi.

I hear you. Map completion is my goal at the moment (uh, along with the occassional champ train for cash). I’m at 78% and am at the point where I’m completing one map at a time. What I find difficult is just sticking to hearts/POI’s/vistas. I am the person that has to gather and kill everything along the way, so it’s hard to finish a map quickly.

In Orr, don’t be afraid to /map ask for help for anything. Whenever I’m there I will help anyone, and would hope others would do the same for me. One time in particular I helped someone get the SP in the maze… another player also came to help. With the 3 of us it was quick. There are often roamers out there who also need this or that WP, SP, etc, so just ask! You can form a quick party and then go on your way.

Thanks to others who have posted some good tips in here! I’ll be needing the ones on WvW especially.

The ease of Orr can depend on your class. I solo’d 100% Orr with Thief and Guardian.
Had to take a partner to duo them with Ele.
WvW – don’t put it off. Check often to see what you can get that you’re missing and get it gradually as you can. Its very frustrating when everything else is done and you’re waiting on certain spots in WvW for 100% map.

BTW you necro’d this thread

Expect to have to visit the Chantry of Secrets a second time when you are done. Map completion is buggy and often times you have to revisit that one in order to get the POI there. Also, for me anyway, I had to leave the instance in order to get the map completion after entering the chantry to get the POI.

Vol.5241:

BTW you necro’d this thread

-.- I didnt even realize, it popped on the first page, didnt even look at the date lol

I do this personally, run to all the WPs and easy poi first. Do al the hearts that are far from a wp or annoying to do. Once you have all wps and most of sp/poi/vista head to another zone and do the same. you will have 85%+ done and then take your time to do a heart or 2 a day.