Guild Wars 2

I need some help in world vs. world. I understand everything but it is overwhelming especially if you die in battles against guards or griffin raptors. I wanna know how I can minimize deaths and get better at the game and it could be I am not using the right class. I am using thief with a sword as main hand and a pistol as offhand with a shortbow handy if needed. How can I minimize my deaths and try not to die in a battle with my team mates? Is it me that is messing up and thinking it is hard fighting computer guards and warriors etc.?

What level are you? You are able to enter WvW anytime and are scaled up to 80, true, but true level 80s will have an advantage in gear, traits, and, most importantly, experience.

Also, a large part of doing well in WvW is getting over the shakes. It could be that you’re okay with the class in PvE, but freeze up or go blank in PvP. If you don’t want to spend money on repairs, go to sPvP and throw yourself into random matches over and over. Whether you win or how many times you die is not important- the important part is being desensitized to fighting other players (and the prospect of being beaten). You’ll also start picking up on some of the habits and tricks people use.

Finally, in PvE, solo champions or difficult areas (the maze skillpoint in Cursed Shore, for example). Run dungeons often and pay attention to what you can bring to the table. Train yourself to play actively and plan out your attacks instead of pressing 1-2-3 to deal damage. Fighting the AI isn’t the same as fighting an actual person, but even if you get beaten horribly, you’ll figure out some tricks and creative ways to stay alive and deal out damage that you can apply to PvP.

madassassin.1604:

I need some help in world vs. world. I understand everything but it is overwhelming especially if you die in battles against guards or griffin raptors. I wanna know how I can minimize deaths and get better at the game and it could be I am not using the right class. I am using thief with a sword as main hand and a pistol as offhand with a shortbow handy if needed. How can I minimize my deaths and try not to die in a battle with my team mates? Is it me that is messing up and thinking it is hard fighting computer guards and warriors etc.?

Make sure that you follow the commander icon on the map, to get that icon it costs 100gold so people who have it usually know what they are doing. As for dying a lot, I would reccomend either getting more vitality or just going to the thief forums and ask some other wvw thiefs (sorry i’ve never played thief)

WvW is essentially a lvl 80 zone. so things will hit harder, live longer so you just need to be more on your toes. it’ll take getting used to and it helps the more understanding you have of your class and have developed your own playstyle.

like epic mentioned, go check out the thief subforum and look for WvW builds. pick one, test it out and see if you enjoy it. play to the strengths of your class! evasive skills, stealths… just know it’ll take time. so don’t rush and it gets better. : )))

i’m not a big fan of PvP and even now, i still get adrenaline when i see an emeny invader if i’m not prepared. so the mindset makes a big difference as well. sure, playing versus actual players and not “mindless AI” is not the same thing, but learning your class well in PvE definitely helps in WvW as well – just remember who you’re playing against. and have faith in yourself. learn to dodge, remove conditions, mitigate dmg.

and one BIG thing i want to say is, be aware of your surroundings, the situation you’re in! if you’re with a group, learn when they pull out and follow them. learn when to engage enemies. don’t get tunnel vision. focus on the tasks at hand, but be flexible enough to go from fight to flight if needed.

thanks akamon I am planning to go into normal PVP to get used to everything and do not worrry I am patient when it comes to getting better. I already do plan my attacks however, I just need to get better! and epic it is okay that you have not played thief do not worry about it!