I’ve been WvWing for about a year now and what I’ve come to enjoy is 1v1s, even 3v1s, but have never stepped foot in spvp. I understand it functions differently than WvW, but where do I even begin? And can I start this up solo, or do I need a buddy?
Any advice would be appreciated. I might dip my toe in while waiting on the WvW queues.
My goal is just to keep improving on my main class, Mesmer, it’s why I duel in WvW.
Hotjoin is your best bet if you’re starting off. I’d recommend jumping into 5v5 rooms rather than 8v8 as this will ease your transition into Solo/Team Queues later on. Once you’ve learned the map layouts and objectives you’ll be ready to graduate into Solo Queue.
As a note, many of the rune and gear options you were accustomed to in WvW will not be available. I’d recommend taking a peek at this thread to find something suitable. I’m sure your WvW build will work well enough, but that link should help you find the runes and sigils that will work best.
If you have any specific questions, ask away!
Wow fantastic guys! Thank you.
Was browsing the builds and didn’t see anything close to mine (I’m terrible, I covet it like Gollum and his ring) … Will be interesting to see how it translates.
Make sure to check the replies to the thread I linked in my original response. I know Supcutie has an updated variation of his build listed in a reply.
@Average HP – Stats on amulets are heavily weighted to make up for the lack of gear-stats and jewelery. This will vary based on spec and profession. You’ll generally see builds that range from 14k-22khp.
@Cosumables – The only consumables usable in PvP are limited-use finishers and glory boosters.
@Objectives – The points themselves work just like the ruins. Each map has three points. Each point gives 1 point every 2 seconds. Here’s a link to the wiki: http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Conquest
@Gear – All gear in PvP is cosmetic! You will have the same stats as someone who has been PvP’ing since launch.
For super basic information, the sPvP wiki might be a good place to start: http://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Structured_PvP
Here’s the first video in a series from WoodenPotatoes that might be a good start as well:
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We absolutely agree with you, Mrbig. The transition into PvP for a completely new player can be fairly jarring until you get acclimated. Making PvP more welcoming is something we want to do.
For now, we’re going to be focusing our resources on reworking rewards and other infrastructure. After all, if we bring these new players in and there’s no reason for them to say – what was the point?
I’d love to see a thread on tutorial/new player ideas, if someone is up for it. We should keep that discussion separate from this thread. 
