The Guild Wars 2 site has been updated with the fully expanded description of the Engineer’s elite specialization called the Scrapper. Scrappers are hammer-wielding fighters who want to be in the thick of things.
Guild Wars 2: It’s Hammer Time – The Scrapper, Engineer’s Elite Specialization
Yep, lame joke is lame. But how could we pass that up? Today we’re happy to reveal the engineer’s elite specialization coming with Heart of Thorns: The Scrapper. Wielding a massive two-handed hammer, a bevy of awesome gyro bots, and a whole lot of pain to dish out… the Scrapper makes for an excellent tank-like take on the Engineer. Read on for more!
Guild Wars 2: Engineer Elite Specialization Teased
The Guild Wars 2 Facebook page has a new teaser image on it that seems to be indicating that this week’s big reveal will (finally!) be the Engineer Elite Specialization. See what you think and leave us your thoughts and ideas in the comments!
Guild Wars 2: Mordrem Guard to Be Featured on Tomorrow’s Stream
During tomorrow’s Guild Wars 2 Points of Interest live stream, viewers will get a firsthand look at the ferocious Mordrem Guard. Leah Hoyer, who has also published an extensive developer diary about the Mordrem Guard, will be on hand during the stream.
Guild Wars 2: Hands On Berserker/Daredevil
While my heart will always belong to the Chronomancer, I allowed my eye to wander a little for this most recent Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns Beta Event.
Guild Wars 2: 3 Good and 3 Bad Things About Raids
I’m definitely stoked to see raids coming to Guild Wars 2, but I’d be less than truthful if I said everything looked perfectly rosy. Still, I made a September’s Resolution (which is like a New Year’s Resolution but done any time I damn well feel like it) to try and see the bright side of things more. With that in mind, here are three things I like and three I’m apprehensive about regarding raids in Guild Wars 2.
Guild Wars 2: Next WvW Borderlands Stress Test Announced
The third in a series of Guild Wars 2 World v World Borderland stress tests has been announced for Tuesday, September 8th and set to run through Thursday, September 10th. The number of included players has been significantly increased and potential testers are urged to check email to see if an invitation has arrived.
Guild Wars 2: Raid Content Design Revealed
The latest ArenaNet blog has been posted on the Guild Wars 2 site to reveal to players how challenging content, in this case raids, is being designed. Crystal Reid and Jason Reynolds offer up several comprehensive sections to show how engaging and challenging raid content will work (along with rewards!) when the Heart of Thorns expansion arrives in October.
Guild Wars 2: Colin and MO Talk Heart of Thorns, Raids, and Free to Play
During PAX Prime 2015, ArenaNet announced that not only is Guild Wars 2 (the base game) becoming free to play, not only is Heart of Thorns launching on October 23rd, but raids, legendary armor, and more are coming as part of the end-game experience in Heart of Thorns. We chatted with Colin Johanson and Mike O’Brien after the presentation to go deeper into all things HoT.
Guild Wars 2: 10-Player Raids to Be Introduced with Heart of Thorns
The Guild Wars 2 PAX Prime live stream is ongoing with the news that raids will be introduced. Notably, there is no attunement needed, no gear grind so when new raids are added, no "wasteland of gear" is left behind; players will be able to damage, control or heal and be able to play the profession they love.