User:Lady Elyssa/PvE Gear while Levelling

The aim of this guide is to help players keep their character suitably equipped while levelling. When it comes to choosing the gears stats, for simplicity, these will focus on Power for Direct Damage but that doesn't mean there aren't other options.

Rarity

The rarity of gear is indicated by the colour of the text and while there are exceptions, the level shown for when they are available is the most common, for example:

• BBasic is White is available from level 1.
• CFine is Blue is available from level 1.
• DMasterwork is Green is available from level 14.
• ERare is Yellow is available from level 30.
• FExotic is Orange is available from level 62.

Prefix

Each piece of equipment comes its own set of Attributes that is added to your characters own base Attributes. As we are going to be focusing on Direct Damage we will be looking at items using the Mighty or Strong prefix.

Mighty - available between levels 1 and 20.

•  Power (increases direct damage)

Strong - available between levels 20 and 64.

•  Power (increases direct damage)
•  Precision (increased chance of a critical hit)

Berserker - available from level 52 for weapons, 60 for armor and trinkets up to level 80.

•  Power (increases direct damage)
•  Precision (increased chance of a critical hit)

Character Gear Rewarded by Level

While the information displayed below might seem to suggest that upgrading a players weapons or armor set frequently, in reality this should be done so in a more reserved manner. If a players damage drops off or they find themselves a lot more squishy then might be the time to consider upgrading their gear. As a rough guide, capable players should be able to handle foes 4-6 levels or higher.

Trinkets

Level	Rarity	Item	Type
20	DMasterwork	Iron Ring (level 20)	Ring
24	DMasterwork	Mighty Amulet	Amulet
46	ERare	Powerful Amulet	Amulet
47	ERare	Powerful Ring	Ring

Upgrades

Can be applied to an item with an unused upgrade slot.

Gemstones

Level	Rarity	Item	Action
12	ERare	Copper Doubloon	Sell
20	CFine	Peridot Nugget	Equip or Sell

Seal

Level	Rarity	Item	Type	Action
56	ERare	Seal of the Soldier	Seal	Equip or Sell
58	ERare	Seal of the Soldier	Seal	Equip or Sell

Sigils

There are three tiers of sigils, Minor, Major, and Superior, each with its own minimum level requirement.

• DMinor sigils have no minimum level.
• EMajor sigils require a level 39 weapon or above.
• FSuperior sigils require a level 60 weapon or above.

Level	Rarity	Item	Action
60	FExotic	Superior Sigil of Nullification	Bank or Sell

Runes

• DMinor runes have no minimum level and provide two stat bonuses.
• EMajor runes require armor at level 39 or above and provide four stat bonuses.
• FSuperior runes can be applied to armor at level 60 or above and include six stat bonuses.

Level	Rarity	Item	Action
60	FExotic	Superior Rune of Lyssa	Sell

Character Gear by Crafting

Armor

Players can choose to acquire the following armor sets by Crafting or by buying the individual pieces directly from the Trading Post to ensure their gear is up to date in between the level rewards shown above.

Level	Specilization	Item	Type
10		CFine Mighty - Embroidered armor CFine Mighty - Seeker armor CFine Mighty - Chain armor	Armor Set
20		DMasterwork Mighty - Magician armor DMasterwork Mighty - Swindler armor DMasterwork Mighty - Scale armor	Armor Set
32		DMasterwork Strong - Magician armor DMasterwork Strong - Swindler armor DMasterwork Strong - Scale armor	Armor Set
38		DMasterwork Strong - Magician armor DMasterwork Strong - Swindler armor DMasterwork Strong - Scale armor	Armor Set
44		DMasterwork Strong - Cabalist armor DMasterwork Strong - Privateer armor DMasterwork Strong - Reinforced Scale armor	Armor Set
46		ERare Strong - Cabalist armor ERare Strong - Privateer armor ERare Strong - Reinforced Scale armor	Armor Set
50		DMasterwork Strong - Cabalist armor DMasterwork Strong - Privateer armor DMasterwork Strong - Reinforced Scale armor	Armor Set
53		ERare Strong - Cabalist armor ERare Strong - Privateer armor ERare Strong - Reinforced Scale armor	Armor Set
56		DMasterwork Strong - Cabalist armor DMasterwork Strong - Privateer armor DMasterwork Strong - Reinforced Scale armor	Armor Set
60		ERare Strong - Cabalist armor ERare Strong - Privateer armor ERare Strong - Reinforced Scale armor	Armor Set
62		DMasterwork Berserker's - Cabalist armor DMasterwork Berserker's - Privateer armor DMasterwork Berserker's - Reinforced Scale armor	Armor Set
65		DMasterwork Berserker's - Winged armor DMasterwork Berserker's - Rascal armor DMasterwork Berserker's - Tempered Scale armor	Armor Set
68		DMasterwork Berserker's - Cabalist armor DMasterwork Berserker's - Privateer armor DMasterwork Berserker's - Reinforced Scale armor	Armor Set
74		DMasterwork Berserker's - Cabalist armor DMasterwork Berserker's - Privateer armor DMasterwork Berserker's - Reinforced Scale armor	Armor Set
80		DMasterwork Berserker's - Cabalist armor DMasterwork Berserker's - Privateer armor DMasterwork Berserker's - Reinforced Scale armor	Armor Set

Weapons

Weapons from these sets can be crafted or bought from the Trading Post.

Level	Quality	Prefix	Weapon Set
5 - 20	CFine DMasterwork	Mighty	Bronze weapons
25 - 35	CFine DMasterwork	Strong	Iron weapons
40 - 50	CFine DMasterwork	Strong	Steel weapons
55 - 65	CFine DMasterwork	Berserker's	Darksteel weapons
75-80	CFine DMasterwork	Berserker's	Mithril weapons

Trinkets

Level	Rarity	Item	Type	Cost
35	DMasterwork	Carnelian Silver Amulet Carnelian Silver Ring Carnelian Silver Stud	Amulet Ring Ear Ring	… … …
45	CFine	Carnelian Gold Pendant Carnelian Gold Band Carnelian Gold Earring	Amulet Ring Ear Ring	… … …
50	DMasterwork	Carnelian Gold Pendant Carnelian Gold Band Carnelian Gold Earring	Amulet Ring Ear Ring	… … …
60	CFine	Ruby Platinum Amulet Ruby Platinum Ring Ruby Platinum Earring	Amulet Ring Ear Ring	… … …
65	DMasterwork	Ruby Platinum Amulet Ruby Platinum Ring Ruby Platinum Earring	Amulet Ring Ear Ring	… … …
75	CFine	Ruby Mithril Amulet Ruby Mithril Ring Ruby Mithril Earring	Amulet Ring Ear Ring	… … …
80	FExotic	Ruby Orichalcum Amulet Ruby Orichalcum Ring Ruby Orichalcum Earring	Amulet Ring Ear Ring	… … …

Underwater Breathing Apparatus

Level	Specilization	Item	Type
20		Water Filter	Breather

Upgrades

Once players reach level 60 can begin crafting the Superior version of Runes and Sigils in preparation for when they reach level 80.

Sigils

Sigils can be added to Weapons.

• DMinor sigils have no minimum level.
• EMajor sigils require a level 39 weapon or above.
• FSuperior sigils require a level 60 weapon or above.

Sigils
Name	Cost	Usage
Superior Sigil of Accuracy	…	Open World
Superior Sigil of Air	…	Open World
Minor Sigil of Bloodlust	…	Open World, WvW
Major Sigil of Bloodlust	…	Open World, WvW
Superior Sigil of Bloodlust	…	Open World, WvW
Superior Sigil of Energy	…	Open World
Superior Sigil of Force	…	Open World, Fractals, Raids
Superior Sigil of Impact	…	Open World, Fractals, Raids

Runes

Runes can be added to Armor.

• DMinor runes have no minimum level and provide two stat bonuses.
• EMajor runes require armor at level 39 or above and provide four stat bonuses.
• FSuperior runes can be applied to armor at level 60 or above and include six stat bonuses.

Runes
Name	Cost	Usage
Superior Rune of Strength	…	Open World
Superior Rune of Vampirism	…	Open World
Superior Rune of the Pack	…	Open World
Superior Rune of the Scholar	…	Open World, Fractals, Raids

Experience Boosters

Experience Boosters
Type	Experience	Duration	Cost
Birthday Booster	+100% Experience	1 day	Birthday
Heroic Booster	+50% Experience Up to 100% Bonus Experience for Kill Streaks	2 hours	3
Guild Exp Banner	+5% Experience	30 mins	2  + 10
Guild Karma and Experience Banner	+10% Experience	30 mins	2  + 10
Guild Heroes Banner	+15% Experience	30 mins	2  + 10
Experience Booster	+50% Experience Up to 100% Bonus Experience for Kill Streaks	30 min	1

NOTE: For the complete list see Experience

Consumables

While Consumables aren't strictly needed for levelling, when in a target rich area these consumables can provide a worthwhile boost.

Consumables
Level	Type	Consumable	Experience	Duration	Crafting/Vendor
0		Rough Sharpening Stone	+10% Experience from Kills	30 min	…
0		Fried Banana Chips	+15% Experience from Kills	30 min	…
5		Candied Apple	+15% Experience from Kills	30 min	…
10		Bowl of Candy Corn Custard	+15% Experience from Kills	30 min	…

Potions

Potions of Slaying provide a Damage Bonus, Damage Reduction as well as +10% Experience from kills and are the Utility form of Nourishment. All potions have a duration of 30minss except the Powerful Potions which last up to 60mins.

Slaying Potions vs Cultural Enemies
Culture	Enemy Type	Level Requirement / Potion Strength						Dungeon
		5	20	35	50	65	80
		Weak	Minor	Potion	Strong	Potent	Powerful
Asura	Inquest	+3% Dmg	+5% Dmg	+7% Dmg	+8% Dmg -8% Dmg	+9% Dmg -9% Dmg	+10% Dmg -10% Dmg	Crucible of Eternity
Charr	Flame Legion	+3% Dmg	+5% Dmg	+7% Dmg	+8% Dmg -8% Dmg	+9% Dmg -9% Dmg	+10% Dmg -10% Dmg	Citadel of Flame
	Ghost	--	--	--	--	--	+10% Dmg -10% Dmg	Ascalonian Catacombs
Humans	Centaur	+3% Dmg	+5% Dmg	+7% Dmg	+8% Dmg -8% Dmg	+9% Dmg -9% Dmg	+10% Dmg -10% Dmg
	Outlaw	+3% Dmg	+5% Dmg	+7% Dmg	+8% Dmg -8% Dmg	+9% Dmg -9% Dmg	+10% Dmg -10% Dmg	Caudecus's Manor
Sylvari	Nightmare Court	+3% Dmg	+5% Dmg	+7% Dmg	+8% Dmg -8% Dmg	+9% Dmg -9% Dmg	+10% Dmg -10% Dmg	Twilight Arbor
Norn	Sons of Svanir	+3% Dmg	+5% Dmg	+7% Dmg	+8% Dmg -8% Dmg	+9% Dmg -9% Dmg	+10% Dmg -10% Dmg	Honor of the Waves

Slaying Potions vs Enemies
Enemy Type	Level Requirement / Potion Strength						Dungeon
	10	25	40	55	70	80
	Weak	Minor	Potion	Strong	Potent	Powerful
Destroyer	+3% Dmg	+5% Dmg	+7% Dmg	+8% Dmg -8% Dmg	+9% Dmg -9% Dmg	+10% Dmg -10% Dmg
Dredge	+3% Dmg	+5% Dmg	+7% Dmg	+8% Dmg -8% Dmg	+9% Dmg -9% Dmg	+10% Dmg -10% Dmg	Sorrow's Embrace
Elementals	+3% Dmg	+5% Dmg	+7% Dmg	+8% Dmg -8% Dmg	+9% Dmg -9% Dmg	+10% Dmg -10% Dmg
Grawl	+3% Dmg	+5% Dmg	+7% Dmg	+8% Dmg -8% Dmg	+9% Dmg -9% Dmg	+10% Dmg -10% Dmg
Ice Brood	+3% Dmg	+5% Dmg	+7% Dmg	+8% Dmg -8% Dmg	+9% Dmg -9% Dmg	+10% Dmg -10% Dmg
Krait	+3% Dmg	+5% Dmg	+7% Dmg	+8% Dmg -8% Dmg	+9% Dmg -9% Dmg	+10% Dmg -10% Dmg
Ogre	+3% Dmg	+5% Dmg	+7% Dmg	+8% Dmg -8% Dmg	+9% Dmg -9% Dmg	+10% Dmg -10% Dmg
Undead	+3% Dmg	+5% Dmg	+7% Dmg	+8% Dmg -8% Dmg	+9% Dmg -9% Dmg	+10% Dmg -10% Dmg	The Ruined City of Arah

NOTE: There are 2 additional potions of Slaying vs Undead

• Undead Battle Potion with a Req level of 8.
• Potion of Azantil with a Req level of 58.

Inventory & Bags

Bags to increase inventory storage space can acquired through crafting or bought from the trading post with the 9 & 12 slot bags currently being the most cost effective with 15 slot bags proving more than adequate while levelling.

NOTE: F2P accounts are limited to 3 bag slots while a full account has access to 5 bag slots initially.

Reaching level 80

Once you reach level 80 you might want to take a look at either:

• PvE Character Gear for Strike damage for level 80
• PvE Character Gear for Condition damage for level 80

Not your first playthrough

Bloodbound weapons from the Heart of Thorns expansion.

Useful Links

• Items
• Runes
• Sigils
• Level rewards
• Specialization
• Attribute combinations
• Equipment acquisition by stats