Winter 2016 Quarterly Update

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In our very first quarterly update of 2016, you'll be able to take to the skies of Central Tyria, do battle against a deadlier Shatterer, organize your squad with map markers and promotions, summon an old friend to fight beside you in Stronghold, celebrate traditional Lunar New Year festivities, and more!

— Official website

The Winter 2016 Quarterly Update is the first quarterly release of 2016. The release contains both content and feature updates, and was released on January 26, 2016.

Features[edit]

Balance changes[edit]

Enhanced Squad UI[edit]

  • Squad markers allow up to 8 unique markers for placement.
  • Lieutenants can now be appointed to manage the squad.

PvE[edit]

PvP[edit]

  • New Mist Champion: Tybalt Leftpaw
  • New Amulets
    • Marauder
    • Sage
    • Paladin
    • Mender

WvW[edit]

  • Upgrades now occur based on the number of dolyaks that reach a location.
  • Teams now receive points when killing other players.
  • Players will now only be able to revive defeated allies outside of combat.

General[edit]

New Achievements[edit]

New Items[edit]

New Miniatures[edit]

New Mist Champion Reward Tracks[edit]

  • Tybalt Reward Track
  • Tybalt Miniature Reward Track

New Decorations[edit]

New Gem Store Items[edit]

Returning Gem Store Items[edit]

External links[edit]