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All Legendary Weapons in Guild Wars 2

They're pretty special.

The highest tier of weapon one can gain in Guild Wars 2 is the Legendary tier. Unlike the similar Ascended tier, the Legendary tier has several benefits that players can utilize. Unfortunately, it also comes at a price, either monetary or time-based. Another problem with a Legendary Weapon is that there are different kinds for each Generation of the game. The Generations are based on the releases of each Expansion. Choosing the best one can seem complicated and excessively intricate, but there’s a simple method to selecting a Legendary for yourself.

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The first thing to do is to look at each Legendary weapon. They’re all unique designs that give off different effects when being used or passively as you move about the maps.

One-Handed Weapons:

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One-Handed weapons can be used as either a Main-Hand or Off-Hand equip. They’re also able to be double-equipped, and many builds will run a Dagger and Dagger combination.

WeaponGeneration 1Generation 2Generation 3
Axe:FrostfangAstralariaAurene’s Rending
Dagger:IncineratorClaw of the Khan-UrAurene’s Claw
Pistol:QuipHopeAurene’s Argument
Sword:BoltThe Shining BladeAurene’s Fang
Mace:The MootEurekaAurene’s Tail

Main Handed Only:

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The Main-Handed weapon is generally not used alone and will be equipped with an Off-Handed weapon.

WeaponGeneration 1Generation 2Generation 3
Scepter:MeteorlogicusXiuquatlAurene’s Wisdom

Off-handed Only:

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Off-handed weapons are used mainly in combination with other weapons. These are limited to only being used as an off-handed slot equip.

WeaponGeneration 1Generation 2Generation 3
Focus:The MinstrelThe Binding of IposAurene’s Gaze
Shield:The Flameseeker PropheciesShooshadooAurene’s Scale
Torch:RodgortFlames of WarAurene’s Breath
Warhorn:HowlerVerdarachAurene’s Voice

Two-Handed:

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The Greatswords for Generation 1 can be combined. Adding Sunrise and Twilight to each other will give players the Eternity Greatsword. Using The Dreamer Shortbow will fire unicorn projectiles, whilst the Nevermore has a raven motif.

WeaponGeneration 1Generation 2Generation 3
Greatsword:Sunrise, Twilight, and EternityExordiumAurene’s Bite
Hammer:The JuggernautSharurAurene’s Weight
Longbow:KudzuPharusAurene’s Flight
RifleThe PredatorThe HMS DivinityAurene’s Persuasion
ShortbowThe DreamerChuka and ChampawatAurene’s Wing
StaffThe BifrostNevermoreAurene’s Insight

Aquatic:

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The Aquatic Legendaries were only included for the first Generation of Legendaries as underwater combat is not as commonplace in the game.

WeaponGeneration 1
Harpoon gun:Frenzy
Spear:Kamohoali’I Kotaki
Trident:Kraitkin

As there are several choices for each Weapon type, it comes down to the aesthetic that you, the player, want for your weapon. None of the stats vary between the Legendaries as they are all at the maximum for their type. Players who aren’t sure what the weapons look like with their own characters can preview them either through the Black Lion Trading Post, or at the Wardrobe tab. Once the Legendary weapon has been crafted, it’s unlocked across your characters, and its additional stats can be changed as needed. To craft the Legendary weapon you need, you’ll have to gain its Precursor first.


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