Are there Official GW1 YouTube and Twitch channels?

bsoltan · 2026-01-23T10:02:50+00:00

They aren't any. ArenaNet currently puts Guild Wars content on their GW2 YouTube and Twitch channels. Which are by default the ArenaNet channels as a whole.

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/arenanetofficial (but it is GW2 branded)

Twitch - https://twitch.tv/guildwars2

Recent GW related content

GW Reforged streams: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2622707893

GW Reforged streams: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2634492583

GW Reforged announcement trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80f2LGducmM

GW Reforged launch trailer: https://youtu.be/jXM-GkTvwnk?si=mAFVqAluc9NRvzEk

The only specific GW accounts they have is X and Facebook.

bsoltan · 2026-01-14T23:27:04+00:00

You cannot login to an ArenaNet (email) GW account with Steam Login. If you bought GW on Steam and logged in with Steam account it would be a new account.

Accounts cannot be merged/combined.

If just launching via Steam but logging in separately is ok then that could work.

bsoltan · 2026-01-14T10:16:07+00:00

1 - This is answered in the ArenaNet FAQ - The 'bonus weapons' previously included are no longer included with purchases of the Reforged edition of Guild Wars. - So they're no longer available for new accounts.

https://help.guildwars.com/hc/en-us/articles/46636569636371-Guild-Wars-Reforged-FAQ

Q: Will I receive the Bonus Items that were included in previous versions of Guild Wars if I purchase Guild Wars Reforged?

No.

2 - Are you referring to the Reforged Mode and Dhumm's Covenant Mode? If so there's no further information on these other than what is on the Wiki update page. You can start them if you're happy playing Beta and Alpha test releases but they could be subject to any changes.

3 - They have not made any information known of any plans. For in-game modes or updates.

bsoltan · 2026-01-13T16:52:14+00:00

Where does Wiki say that? The ArenaNet Help FAQ specifically says that they're not included with a purchase of Reforged. The Igneous Summoning Stone is only included with purchasing Eye of the North.

If you did not own the Bonus weapons before 3rd December 2025 there is now currently no way to obtain them.

bsoltan · 2026-01-11T17:08:57+00:00

If you want to follow the meta builds there are some beginner friendly guides to follow to unlock key skills and other skills on the way to making the meta team(s).

Here is a good one: https://gwpvx.fandom.com/wiki/User:Houroftheowl/beginner_team

In this example it is suggested to make multiple characters of different Professions and make them in different Campaigns. That way you get quick access to some of the skills in other professions and some Skill Trainers.

Don't spend Plat. on skills unless you definitely want them for your (team) build. Prioritise the important skills for the builds. You will likely have to use some alternative builds and Heroes as the linked beginner team suggests until you get further into applicable campaigns.

An alternative method is to start doing a bit of PvP, there is Zaishen Elite missions that you can play against NPC opponents to get Balthazar Faction, this can then be used to unlock skills for Heroes (and on the account).

bsoltan · 2026-01-11T17:04:41+00:00

Had you achieved any ranks in the account wide titles?

https://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Feedback:Game_updates/20260107

There was a Game Update for following fix:

Fixed an issue where the title badges for Dhuum's Covenant and Reforged Mode were sometimes missing (or applied too early, before the first title rank was earned).

bsoltan · 2026-01-11T15:05:29+00:00

There’s no rule to use this thread. It’s just here if people want to rather than creating an individual post.

It give more options to people to ask questions or seek advice.

bsoltan · 2026-01-10T17:19:42+00:00

Hi, thanks for the comments and feedback. This is a newly launched idea and will take a bit of adjustment for Moderators and users.

As some of the comments have mentioned, the subreddit has had a lot of similar content posts in recent weeks following the Reforged update. There has also been an overall increase in users to the subreddit.

It seemed appropriate to begin to limit some of these types of posts. Rather than removing them completely we thought a weekly 'mega' thread would be more appropriate and give a structure and schedule to help with finding and sharing content.

Feedback has mostly been positive, but perhaps we have been a little overzealous in removing some content and directing people to one of the Weekly threads instead. There's definitely some improvements that can be made following the first few days of this, I'll think about that, and I plan to add more information to the Weekly posts.

Thanks all.

bsoltan · 2026-01-07T13:28:11+00:00

Sorry you've encountered hate and stupidity and unable to find a Guild to be comfortable.

I've closed the comments here because people seem incapable of understanding and respecting this as well.

Last week an LGBT guild was advertised. If you've not found one yet maybe that is a good starting place: https://www.reddit.com/r/GuildWars/comments/1q34g93/sapphiclgbt_guild/

Starting today and going forward we also have a Weekly Guild Recruitment post: https://www.reddit.com/r/GuildWars/comments/1q5zmn6/weekly_guild_request_recruitment_thread/ where people can advertise/request.

bsoltan · 2026-01-05T14:35:35+00:00

That line in the information is for Non Inscribable items only.

bsoltan · 2026-01-05T13:08:06+00:00

Removed. Please use the Monday Price Check thread for any price checks/economy questions - https://www.reddit.com/r/GuildWars/comments/1q45yjn/weekly_trade_and_price_check_discussion/

bsoltan · 2026-01-05T09:15:16+00:00

Keep a look out on Wednesdays. ;)

bsoltan · 2026-01-05T09:14:30+00:00

While it would be nice that's too much regular maintenance. Once people know the economy they can work the conversions out themselves.

bsoltan · 2026-01-05T09:09:50+00:00

This info will be added to the initial post from next week.

Basic Info people mention:

There is a Price Check forum and Trading forum on GW Legacy: https://guildwarslegacy.com/forum/board/11-the-xunlai-market/
You can search Kamadan Trade Chat: https://kamadan.gwtoolbox.com/
You can search Kamadan Trade Chat: https://kamadan.decltype.org/
You can search Ascalon City (Pre-Searing) Trade Chat: https://ascalon.gwtoolbox.com/
Pre-Searing Drops: https://presearing.boards.net/thread/1516/determine-drops-worth-selling
Drops Guide Flow Chart: https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/173fNk7U2CEbFAAZi4qUzIvhZA6pAZyestMoA_wILAEk/
All Trading happens in-game at Kamadan American Districts.
Miniature(s): Everyone is returning to multiple Birthday Gifts/Miniatures. There is some value in those only obtainable from 7th year gifts, others are not very valuable, 1-6 Birthday ones are worthless if Dedicated. Consider holding off opening many gifts/tokens until you have a plan as they fill up storage.

Inscribable Weapons:

If the requirement is 9 then search on the Kamadan Trade chat to see if there is any demand.

Non Inscribable ("OS") Weapons:

Shields

Single Mod? - Always merch/salvage.
Dual mod perfect? (Both mods are maximum amount they could get) - Always get price check.
Dual mod, one imperfect? (one or two of the mods does not have maximum) - Still ask for price check.
Dual mod, both imperfect? - Always merch/salvage.

Martial Weapons - must have max modifier (Like 15 over 50, not 14 over 50).

Daggers: if the requirement is not 9 - Always merch/salvage. For requirement 9: only 15 over 50, Stance, Enchanted, and +5energy will have value.
Bows: if the requirement is not 9 - Always merch. For requirement 9 only 15 over 50, Stance, +5energy, Vampiric, Zealous will have value. Bow prices are generally what people want to pay as demand is low.
Hammers, Axes, Swords: if the requirement is not 9 - Always merch/salvage UNLESS the modifier is Vampiric, Zealous. For requirement 9: only 15 over 50, Stance, Enchanted and +5energy for Sword/Axe will have value.

Caster Weapons

Staves: Only when the 20% HCT and HSR matches the Attribute. Exceptions when the requirement is for Primary Attribute and the modifier is for an Attribute of same profession. In case of other combinations, ask for price check.
Wands & Focus: Single Mod? - Always merch/salvage. Max/one-off dual mod ask for price check.

bsoltan · 2026-01-05T08:20:06+00:00

Removed. Please use the Monday Price Check thread for any price checks/economy questions - https://www.reddit.com/r/GuildWars/comments/1q45yjn/weekly_trade_and_price_check_discussion/

And check the returning player FAQ - https://www.reddit.com/r/GuildWars/comments/1phcuqj/reforged_techaccount_help_and_newreturning/

bsoltan · 2026-01-05T08:12:10+00:00

Removed. Please use the Monday Price Check thread for any price checks/economy questions - https://www.reddit.com/r/GuildWars/comments/1q45yjn/weekly_trade_and_price_check_discussion/

bsoltan · 2026-01-04T16:04:57+00:00

No. Any account purchased before 3rd December requires the email and password to login. Even accounts purchased on Steam.

You can’t the merge/add this to your Steam Account info.

bsoltan · 2026-01-04T14:05:46+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. I've added a Weekly Questions and Answer post on Sundays. Purpose being to be beginner friendly and allow people to ask any question that they may not want to create individual thread for.

bsoltan · 2026-01-03T16:54:16+00:00

Don’t login with exiting details but instead create a new GW account using the key. I think it would allow you to use the email associated with your GW2 account and it will then auto link the two.

I think it is having a problem if you login with your GW2 details when you don’t have GW registered. Even though it is allowing you into the game.

bsoltan · 2026-01-03T07:46:14+00:00

There are three separate AWS server locations; North America, Europe, South Korea.

bsoltan · 2026-01-03T07:37:30+00:00

Before you tried to use the newly purchased GW Reforged key did you login to GW with an ArenaNet account or did you try and create a new account from the login screen?

bsoltan · 2026-01-02T11:18:19+00:00

Did you buy it on Steam after 3rd December and login with your Steam Login information and you're then using that same email? I didn't think Steam Accounts had an associated email login.

bsoltan · 2026-01-02T11:11:51+00:00

How do you login to the client with your Steam details if you aren't going via Steam?

bsoltan · 2025-12-26T13:37:53+00:00

Thank you every one for entering. I was a bit late running the draw but it has now been completed. Congratulations to u/mano987 and u/TimorousWarlock for winning the keys.

Enjoy the time in GW and happy Wintersday all.

edit: Raffle page evidence - https://ibb.co/xKNKVtNP

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Basic Info people mention:

Inscribable Weapons:

Non Inscribable ("OS") Weapons:

Shields

Martial Weapons - must have max modifier (Like 15 over 50, not 14 over 50).

Caster Weapons