Game Update - 2024-04-28

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1 buff0 nerfs0 adjustments1 rework0 team-up changes

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MantisBlade

Hero changes

reworkMantisIncreased recharge time from 15 to 20, removed lead attack requirement, changed type from Spell to TrickIncreased recharge time15 → 20

buffBladeReduced energy cost from 10 to 5Reduced energy cost10 → 5

Hero fixes

removedMantisIncreased recharge time from 15 to 20, removed lead attack requirement, changed type from Spell to Trick

Update April 28, 2026

It's Guild Wars 21st anniversary today. We're celebrating with new content and a balance update!

Content

• New Prophecies dungeon - Another new dungeon for the Prophecies campaign! The post-Searing version of the dungeon is available now in Reforged mode. To reach the dungeon:

  • Make sure you're playing in Reforged mode.

  • Complete Althea's Ashes.

  • Travel through the Breach to reach Piken Square.

  • Find Ghost of Althea in the Breach to start the new quest chain.

  • Characters created in all campaigns can play this content once they are able to get to Piken Square.

• Ghost of Althea - Ghost of Althea can now be unlocked as a hero for characters in Reforged mode by completing the new post-Searing dungeon.

  • Note: Reforged mode is still in Alpha and there are some known issues, like name overlaps for Ghost of Althea in certain situations.

• Known issues

  • New minis reuse existing icons that don't match.

  • New minis do not interact with the Hall of Monuments.

  • Spanish translation is delayed and will be posted in a day or two. Sorry!

Balance updates

Assassin

• AdjustedDeadly HasteReduced energy cost from 10 to 5, increased recharge speed of half-ranged spells from 5..50 to 5..60
• AdjustedGolden Skull StrikeChanged daze effect time from 1..5 to 1..12
• RemovedMantis TouchIncreased recharge time from 15 to 20, removed lead attack requirement, changed type from Spell to Trick
• AdjustedMark of InsecurityIncreased health degeneration from 1..3 to 1..5, reduced non-assassin skill disable from 10 seconds to 5 seconds
• AdjustedScorpion WireReduced activation distance from 100' to 75'
• AdjustedShadow FangReduced recharge time from 45 to 20
• AdjustedShadow PrisonReduced recharge time from 25 to 15
• AdjustedShadow ShroudReduced energy cost from 10 to 5, reduced activation time from 1 to 0.25
• AdjustedShadowy BurdenIncreased armor reduction from flat 20 to 20..30
• AdjustedShameful FearReduced activation time from 2 to 1
• AdjustedSiphon SpeedChanged activation range from half to full

Dervish

• AdjustedFarmer's Scythe (PvP)Split out PvP version of the skill; damage increased from 5..17 to 5..35, recharge increased from 12 to 20
• AdjustedGuiding Hands (PvP)Reduced recharge time from 30 to 15
• AdjustedLyssa's Haste (PvP)Reduced energy cost from 10 to 5
• AdjustedMeditationReduced recharge time from 20 to 15
• AdjustedMystic Healing (PvP)Reduced recharge time from 20 to 10
• AdjustedMystic TwisterReduced recharge time from 8 to 4
• AdjustedReaper's SweepReduced adrenaline cost from 8 to 7
• AdjustedRending TouchIncreased adrenaline gain from 1 to 2
• AdjustedVow of RevolutionIncreased energy regeneration from 1..5 to 1..6
• AdjustedZealous VowReduced energy regeneration penalty from 3 to 2

Elementalist

• AdjustedEnergy BoonReduced recharge time from 20 to 12
• AdjustedEther PrismReduced recharge time from 25 to 20
• AdjustedIron MistIncreased Air Magic spell activation/recharge time bonus from 25 to 33, reduced Overcast penalty from 3 to 2
• AdjustedMagnetic SurgeReduced activation time from 1.5 to 1
• AdjustedVapor BladeReduced energy cost from 10 to 5

Mesmer

• AdjustedHex Eater SignetReduced recharge time from 25 to 15
• AdjustedPrice of PrideReduced activation time from 2 to 1, changed duration from 5..20 to flat 5, changed energy loss from 1..7 to 3..15
• AdjustedRecurring InsecurityReduced duration from 10 to 5, reduced recharge time from 10 to 3, increased health degeneration from 1..5 to 1..6
• AdjustedSignet of RecallReduced activation time from 1