Guild Wars 2

I’m returning after a very long break. I’m going to level a new character to get the feel of the game again. I seem to remember that I could buy some starter armor/enhancements that made leveling a little easier – or am i thinking of another game?

I think I used a speed proc thingie just to help me get around faster and then + power thinngies to make it a little easier as I level. I think I buy level 0 gear, put in the speed and power thingies, and go have fun. That right?

Any other quality of life things they may have added? I remember exploring and getting extra XP from creatures no one had killed in a while – I think there were xp boosts – not sure what is still around.

Thanks for any advice getting started on my 1-80 journey. Ranger I think…maybe Guardian…

Mashugana.2843:

I’m returning after a very long break. I’m going to level a new character to get the feel of the game again. I seem to remember that I could buy some starter armor/enhancements that made leveling a little easier – or am i thinking of another game?

I think I used a speed proc thingie just to help me get around faster and then + power thinngies to make it a little easier as I level. I think I buy level 0 gear, put in the speed and power thingies, and go have fun. That right?

There are many upgrade components you can apply to your equipment to add extra stats or effects. The most common are Runes for armour and Sigils for weapons, but there’s also gem stones and Talismans/Marks/Seals/Medallions/Crests (same thing but the name changes as you go through the higher level versions).

You can buy or find many variations of all of those. Low level runes are very cheap on the Trading Post. And you don’t need to buy special gear to put them in – any equipment can hold at least 1 upgrade. (There is no level 0 gear at all, since characters start at level 1, so you might be thinking of another game there.)

Personally I never bother buying upgrades for new characters because you’ll be changing your equipment all the time anyway as you level up. But the option is certainly there if you want it and I’m sure some people do it.

Mashugana.2843:

Any other quality of life things they may have added? I remember exploring and getting extra XP from creatures no one had killed in a while – I think there were xp boosts – not sure what is still around.

You do still get an XP bonus for killing enemies that haven’t been killed recently – that’s mainly passive animal with yellow names since most people ignore them. There are also XP boosts – you can buy boosters in the gem store but you’ll also get various versions in-game.

One thing which might be new (depending on when you left) is level up rewards – each time you reach a new level you get a pop-up with some items and some info on the game. The items can’t be sold or salvaged but they’re often useful, and the information can be helpful too.