Guild Wars 2

Hero points have never been something you have to “farm.” You just do them as you travel through maps. Since each hero challenge in new maps is worth 10 points, that essentially makes the 400 hero points the equivalent of 40 hero points in the old maps (keep in mind that core specs cost 60 hero points). Just play through the 4 new maps and you’ll probably be unlocking your elite spec faster than you originally unlocked one of your core specs.

Considering the new hero challenges in the HoT maps give 10 hero points each and with the amount of hero points currently attainable in game, getting all traits/skills unlocked and then spending 400 for the elite is pretty light honestly. I think it’s in a great spot. Also, to clarify, Colin said you’d need 60 points to “start” playing the elite spec, which I assume means 60 points gets you that very first passive in the spec which gives you your new weapon and special profession ability (ex. reaper shroud, celestial form, etc).

Hey Colin thanks for the info been wondering about this for a while. Glad to hear that my elite spec won’t just be handed to me and I’ll actually be able to progressively unlock it as I travel through the jungle. Really cool. Keep up the good work and can’t wait for launch this Friday.

Does this factor in exp. boosters and the fact that the mobs in the new maps seem to be giving significantly more exp. than in old maps?