PvP / WvW without microphone?

Hi all,

I’m a returning player who never really got involved in PvP or WvW the first time around.

I was thinking of playing in them this time but don’t have a microphone with my headphones. Is that going to be a problem or are those modes completely playable/enjoyable without them?

Note: I’m also not the fastest typist so probably won’t be doing much text chat either.

I guess I’m basically just asking whether those modes require me to communicate with others or if I can fully solo them?

Thanks for your help.

Never had any need for a microphone for WvW.

The only time you might need it for PvP would be if you were duo queuing with a friend but I've never had to do that with my friend either.

For playing in wvw zergs it's very good to join squad and voice chat so you know what your commander is doing. Mic isnt needed at all, you just need to hear what's going on. Pvp and wvw roaming/unorganized squads dont even need voice chat.

Agreed. Mic is not really needed, only listen, as most of the time someone else is coordinating. You may wish to use the 'mute mic' on-switch on your comms program of choice, so others know you cannot speak.

Thanks for the help all. I’ll give those modes a go now.

I was in WvW-only guild for few years, raiding in WvW almost daily basis without a mic. Not just because I do not own it, but my spoken English is also terrible. Never had problems becuse of that, also about 1/4 of our guild never spoke so I was not even only one.

As long the comm and some other members are able to speak and coordinate, it is fine if couple people lack the mic. Obviously you still must join the proper discord/TS channel to listen.

Some commanders will want you to join voice chat, but only to listen to instructions, so you don't need a microphone. Others won't use voice chat at all.