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If you're talking about end-game in the context of combat encounters in PvE and WvW, then no, crafting is not required, nor does it give you any advantages. Further, guides such as GW2Crafts.net offer quick-and-easy instructions to level up crafting professions in as little effort as possible, with little to no gathering required. Crafting is also not a reliable source of gold-making. Besides Trading Post flipping, most of everybody's gold is obtained from combat-oriented activities, such meta-events and Fractals (aka 5-man dungeon instances). As far as gold is concerned—again in the context of combat encounters in PvE and WvW—your biggest cost centers are likely to be consumables, such as food and Utility (https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Utility_item) items that provide combat buffs. Generally speaking, you'd be spending about 1 to 1.5 gold per hour on these. Beyond that, large sums of gold are typically spent on unlocking mounts, buying materials for crafting cosmetic-oriented items (mostly legendary weapons), or converting into Gems to purchase items off the Gem Store.

@"Iris Ng.9845" has an amazing thread in this very sub-forum for such requests. Consider posting your request there.

Reddit user u/Lishtenbird created a comprehensive summary of the content and features that have been released over the years. As far as where to start, if you were playing through a particular part of the story, simply pick up from there. If you haven't unlocked some of the more recent Living World episodes, the complete packs are scheduled to be discounted significantly this week for even bigger savings (i.e. their base price already discounts episodes by 20%, and this week's discount reduces the price-per-episode further).

how is the Soulbeast and Deadeye in PVP with similair setup? I want to dabble in pvp but only like ranged as well. But as far as raids go, raids are basically stack on the everyone and attack the boss? Sounds pretty boring. Is there a decent amount of strat to it at all or is it mostly zerg/dodge? I can't speak much about PVP, as I haven't cared enough to keep up with current trends since the last balance patch. However, as far as I know, Soulbeasts usually go high-sustain builds with Axe/Warhorn and Greatsword; a previous cheese Longbow unblockable burst build was nerfed some time back, and may not be usable anymore. On the other hand, Rifle Deadeye is very hard to pull off well in the confined spaces of the PVP maps, and are more often played as roamers to harass capture points; you'll probably find more of what you're looking for with a ranged playstyle while roaming in WVW. As for raids, there are enough mechanics to make things interesting, and each boss requires some amount of coordination and awareness. Even as a DPS focusing on their damage rotation/priorities, you still need to respond appropriately to boss mechanics, while still maintaining a certain level of DPS.

First and foremost, regardless of what build you're looking for, nine times out of ten, you'll be grouped up in melee range of the boss anyway. This is primarily to facilitate the distribution of healing and boons, rather than DPS rotations. Otherwise, if it's just the matter of having a ranged weapon anyway, then there are indeed builds that accommodate, such as Condi scourgeShortbow/Shortbow Condi SoulbeastRifle Power DeadeyeScepter Condi Mirage/Chrono

The ranger, because it's level 57. Otherwise, the difficulty of HoT content is dependent on how well you know a profession and build. The guide stickied on this subforum offers leveling builds, but the gameplay fundamentals of each build is still relevant at level 80.

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A scam is a scheme conducted by an entity to defraud another party for their own benefit. So, how is ANet NOT allowing you to give them money a scam? Furthermore, simply buying an item from the gem store does not make your account "buy to play," as that connotation was used in the original business model of the game, where players would pay once for the game, and be able to play the MMO indefinitely without a subscription. Lastly, let me say this. The people you are taking your frustration out on are the same that have graciously answered your questions, and given you solid advice. They aren't customer service, retail technical support specialists, or even representatives of ArenaNet. Yes, you are clearly peeved by the fact that you aren't able to buy something from the gem store while it's on sale. However, neither is this the forum to voice such discontent, nor are these people the ones you should be spiting diatribes at.

A common question I see pop up now and again is whether to sell or salvage unidentified gear, and if so, what's the best kit to use. These questions are likely more of an interest with the official release of legendary upgrades, and the upcoming reveal of the recipe for Mystic Motes and Mystic Aspects. In an attempt to answer these questions using the Trading Post API and research from the wiki, I present a compiled list of possible profits. Note that Basic, Journeyman, Fine, and Master Salvage Kits are considered bought with karma due to the ease of access to the vendor in Dragonfall. Lastly, the "best" method presented is based solely on maximum possible profits, and does not take into consideration of the convenience and inventory management challenges of using conventional salvage kits. TLDRPiece of Common Unidentified Gear: Identify, then salvage Fine (blue) with Basic Salvage Kits, and Master Salvage Kits for Masterwork (green) and Rare (yellow).Piece of Unidentified Gear: Salvage with either Master or Mystic Salvage Kit.Piece of Rare Unidentified Gear: Salvage with either Master or Mystic Salvage Kit.Piece of Common Unidentified GearNote: Prices are based on Trading Post sell prices, factoring in the 15% tax. Note: When identifying, Masterworks were salvaged with Runecrafter's Salvage-o-Matic, Rares were salvaged with Master Salvage Kit, while Exotics were not salvaged. Note: Due to the ease of access of salvage kits bought with karma (i.e. Dragonfall), Basic and Master Salvage Kits are assumed to have no coin cost. Note: Mystic Salvage Kits were crafted using salvage kits bought with karma, and Mystic Forge Stones obtained from daily login rewards. These kits are assumed to have no coin cost. Sell: 99c Direct salvage (Basic): 1s 01c Direct salvage (Copper-Fed): 98c Direct salvage (Master/Mystic): 1s 04c Direct salvage (Silver-Fed): 74c Direct salvage (Runecrafter's): 44c Identify then salvage 1s 32c Piece of Unidentified GearNote: Prices are based on Trading Post sell prices, factoring in the 15% tax. Note: When identifying, Rares were salvaged with Silver-Fed Salvage-o-Matic, while Exotics were not salvaged. Note: Due to the ease of access of salvage kits bought with karma (i.e. Dragonfall), Basic and Master Salvage Kits are assumed to have no coin cost. Note: Mystic Salvage Kits were crafted using salvage kits bought with karma, and Mystic Forge Stones obtained from daily login rewards. These kits are assumed to have no coin cost. Sell: 2s 02c Direct salvage (Basic): 1s 31c Direct salvage (Copper-Fed): 1s 28c Direct salvage (Master/Mystic): 1s 35c Direct salvage (Silver-Fed): 75c Direct salvage (Runecrafter's): 99c Identify then salvage (Basic): 1s 79c Identify then salvage (Copper-Fed): 1s 82c Identify then salvage (Master/Mystic): 2s 77c Identify then salvage (Silver-Fed): 2s 17c Identify then salvage (Runecrafter's): 2s 73c Piece of Rare Unidentified GearNote: Prices are based on Trading Post sell prices, factoring in the 15% tax. Note: When identifying, Exotics were not salvaged. Note: Due to the ease of access of salvage kits bought with karma (i.e. Dragonfall), Basic and Master Salvage Kits are assumed to have no coin cost. Note: Mystic Salvage Kits were crafted using salvage kits bought with karma, and Mystic Forge Stones obtained from daily login rewards. These kits are assumed to have no coin cost. Sell: 16s 56c Direct salvage (Basic): 13s 90c Direct salvage (Copper-Fed): 13s 87c Direct salvage (Master/Mystic): 17s 67c Direct salvage (Silver-Fed): 17s 07c Direct salvage (Runecrafter's): 16s 18c Identify then salvage (Master/Mystic): 19s 36c Identify then salvage (Silver-Fed): 18s 76c Identify then salvage (Runecrafter's): 18s 12c

There is no concrete way to plan when the Shimmerwing will return to the Gem Store. Based on their individual histories, similar mount skins have returned to the Gem Store 2 to 4 months after their initial release period.

Available for 7 daysSkyscale Ascension Mounts Pack 2,000 Gems

For PVE Fresh Air Tempest, would you say that replacing Fire traitline with Water makes the most sense? From Fire, I would at best get 150 Power if following old-old-old rotations, which is probably much less than 20% (multiplicative?) damage boost. Thoughts?

As per the Gem Store history of the bundle that includes the outfit, it was last available November 2018, and has yet to be seen since. There are two probable dates that it might return: during the Anniversary Sale in August, or September 19 (aka International Talk Like a Pirate Day). The alternative is waiting for the return of either the Black Lion Outfit Ticket (introduced last August), or The Evon Gnashblade Decorative Package.

Personally, I use Copper-fed for Fine and below (so white and blue) and Mystic Salvage Kit for above, after identifing the gear. Eh, not really. Based on my recent numbers (n=20,284 out of 21,000 purchased), Green unidentified gear are listed barely 1c above vendor price (1.37 silver), and have a salvaged worth of around 1.32 to 1.58 silver, using Basic-tier (i.e. Copper-Fed) and Runecrafter's, respectively. Identifying gear does increase your average results, as there is a 3% chance of getting a Rare item. But if you're only considering Greens on their own, the biggest benefit you'll get is less than 30c per item. However, these benefits are counteracted by a number of hindrances for a new player, e.g. Lack of bag and bank space,The need to purchase and store multiple salvage kits, andThe need to juggle a bunch of materials they likely have no idea what to do with.All in all, for a newer, or more TP-casual players, vendoring Blues and Greens isn't that big a loss as some make it out to be.

Double check if you have the Last Rites collection available by searching for it in your Achievement panel.