Fractals reborn? Hop in and check our guide and builds.
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- fractals
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Today, Arena Net released a patch introducing significant changes to Mistlock Instabilities. Most Instabilities have been reworked to reward players for properly handling their mechanics. These changes are sure to create some interesting counterplays!
With such Fractal tweaks, some of you may want to hop back into this game mode, and some may be willing to give it a shot for the first time. We know how overwhelming Agony resistance, Tiering systems, Mist Potions, Mistlock Masteries, and Instabilities can be, which is why we’ve prepared an introductory guide which explains all of this, and more! You will have your first character ready to try out Fractals in no time!
With this introductory guide, you will learn about every system in Fractals; how to gear, how to prepare, and where to start. When you are ready, you can jump right into Tier 1 Fractals and check our Fractal Guides to learn all of the encounters as you progress.
If you’d like some ideas for a good build to get you up and running, take a look at the selection of starter builds we’ve picked out below, or check our Instanced PvE builds.
![Firebrand icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1770210.png)
Recommended
Weapon Mastery
Pistol offhand
![Radiance specialization icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1011996.png)
![Virtues specialization icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1011998.png)
![Firebrand specialization icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1769890.png)
![Mantra of Solace icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1770463.png)
![Mantra of Flame icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1770484.png)
![Mantra of Potence icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1770490.png)
![Purging Flames icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/103675.png)
!["Feel My Wrath!" icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/103702.png)
![Renegade icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1770218.png)
Recommended
Shortbow
![Corruption specialization icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1029931.png)
![Invocation specialization icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1012018.png)
![Renegade specialization icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1769894.png)
![Breakrazor's Bastion icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1770591.png)
![Razorclaw's Rage icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1770606.png)
![Icerazor's Ire icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1770605.png)
![Darkrazor's Daring icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1770604.png)
![Soulcleave's Summit icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1770589.png)
![Scourge icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1770220.png)
Recommended
Weapon Mastery
Pistol
![Curses specialization icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1012007.png)
![Soul Reaping specialization icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1012010.png)
![Scourge specialization icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1769892.png)
![Sand Flare icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1770534.png)
![Blood Is Power icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/103795.png)
![Signet of Spite icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/58459.png)
![Signet of Undeath icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/103826.png)
![Plaguelands icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/103312.png)
![Soulbeast icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1770214.png)
Low intensity
Axe & Axe
![Beastmastery specialization icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1012012.png)
![Skirmishing specialization icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1012016.png)
![Soulbeast specialization icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1769893.png)
!["We Heal As One!" icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/103175.png)
![Signet of the Wild icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/103542.png)
!["Sic 'Em!" icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/104025.png)
![Frost Trap icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/103074.png)
![One Wolf Pack icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1770558.png)
![Dragonhunter icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1128572.png)
Longbow
![Radiance specialization icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1011996.png)
![Zeal specialization icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1011999.png)
![Dragonhunter specialization icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1011994.png)
![Litany of Wrath icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/699527.png)
![Bane Signet icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/103638.png)
![Procession of Blades icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1012878.png)
![Sword of Justice icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/103669.png)
![Dragon's Maw icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1024103.png)
![Mechanist icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/2503656.png)
Low intensity
![Explosives specialization icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1011989.png)
![Firearms specialization icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/1011990.png)
![Mechanist specialization icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/2503608.png)
![Rectifier Signet icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/2503669.png)
![Grenade Kit icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/103396.png)
![Force Signet icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/2503690.png)
![Shift Signet icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/2503689.png)
![Overclock Signet icon](https://assets.gw2dat.com/2503668.png)
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