Guild Wars 2

I played stronghold twice today, and had no clue what to do. Yes, I read the instructions at the start of the match but I didn’t really find that it reflected what I need to do. A bit too complicated.

I spend the match running supplies, but don’t know if it really contributed or not.

So question: What are the various roles you can fulfill in stronghold? Like in conquest, you can be a roamer, focus on supporting teamfights, push far etc.

What are the roles to choose from in this new game mode? In other words, how do I make myself useful?

Also, I see red and blue points on top. What do these reflect? Not kills surely…? And if the goal is to kill the enemy lord, what’s the use of points? Does killing the lord give bonus points like foefire?

The goal of stronghold is to kill the enemy lord. To do this you have to break through gates. However, only npcs can damage gates. To summon npcs you spend your supply at two doors located right where you spawn at start of game. To get more supply you have to go to the middle of the map and channel some. There are a few timers to keep in mind during the match, however I’m not experienced enough to help here.

As for roles, given the objectives. You can defend (kill enemy npcs), you can supply run (produce npcs), or you can attack (defend your npcs from enemy team. For defending there is a treb that is useful. For attacking you want to be able to protect your npcs, so boon sharing and swiftness to get them moving faster are both good. Healing them is an option I believe.

A lot of builds that are nearly useless in conquest are great in stronghold. Of course, due to the queue (as far as current plans are concerned) being linked to conquest, you’ll have to change your build fairly quick at the start of the match to be optimal. For this event however, just make a build focused on either support (attacking), bunker/mobility (supply) or high damage (defense). And work with your team to accomplish the goal.

I personally found the map very confusing when playing it, it felt too big without enough options to get around fast. But I’ve only played it twice…. So there is room to learn. Hopefully when I get used to the map, I’ll find ways of traversing the map more effectively.

Good luck, and I hope this helped.

Heres a quick breakdown of classes and what they can/possibly potentially do ect.
Warrior: Best for defending home base. Or stopping NPC Channels (needs banner)
Mesmer: Supply runner/ helps with final push (use portals)
Elementalist: with staff they can help run npcs or heal npcs or defend lord and heal him
Guardian: Shelter guard can defend our pushing npcs or lord is good for defending our base with warrior. Great for channeling and escorting legendary npcs
Engi: Defending home base destroys enemy npcs quickly
Mesmer: Every team should have a mesmer they are good for supply running due to portals. (needs portals)
Necro: good for pushing their lord. (great with lich up)
Thief: Supply runner helps push enemy gates.
Ranger: Supply runner pushing the enemy gate or destroying enemy npcs.

Now mind you this can all change but as of the last beta that is sorta the roles everyone filled. There is probably a million other ways to do it but that is like basic ways people met the needs. There are even more combos but this gives you a starting point.

Depends on what you want to do and what setup you are running.

Offense

• Player Defender Killer – go fourth and kill them all
• Supply/Bomber Runner – run supply and keep NPCs in route to enemy base
• Guard Killer – Move forward and wipe out their NPCs
• Lord Sniping – Keep the fight going on their lord to force them to defend while you team counter attacks

Defense

• Player Killer (Inbound attackers) – kill all inbound enemy players
• Gate Guardian – Hold your gate from players, NPCs and heroes
• Treb Support – Make it rain to support your team
• Supply Runner (Bombers/Archers) – While guarding gate keep NPCs in motion
• Lord Guardian – If they make it thru your gates hold them at the lord
• Hero Summoner/Blocker – Control the flow of the heroes

If you want to put in conquest mode ask yourself if you were a point holder or a far point taker. If holder than go the defense role to try out, if far point capper then go on the offense at take the fight to pushing to their lord.

God hunting!

Is there a feedback thread for stronghold?

I just tried it for the first time, and the only thing I have to say is: WTF is going on? O.o

I can’t tell a kitten thing about this map. The instructions are useless, I have this red orb sitting above my head that does who knows what, there’s glowing kitten all over the minimap I have no idea what any of it means. Just…. wtf? I can’t figure it out.

I need a practice map of this with no other ppl in it so I can explore and figure out what the hell it is without being ambushed constantly.

Here’s the basics if you haven’t seen them. I find it much easier to understand than Conquest.

https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/stronghold-the-battle-of-champions-dusk/

And here’s the Ready Up about it. Shows the map slowly