Guardian
Protective magic, virtues and martial weapons.
Official profession reference ↗THE TYRIAN WORKSHOP / PROFESSIONS
Find your way into Tyria.
Nine base professions, each with a different identity. Start with what interests you, then explore the builds and specializations available to your account.
Warrior
Weapon mastery and adrenaline-driven combat.
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Engineer
Gadgets, tools and mechanical invention.
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Ranger
Nature skills and an animal companion.
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Thief
Stealth, mobility and opportunistic attacks.
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Elementalist
Spellcasting across elemental attunements.
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Mesmer
Illusions, misdirection and magical dueling.
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Necromancer
Life force, dark magic and minions.
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Revenant
Channeling legends and the powers of the Mists.
Official profession reference ↗This is a profession reference, not a tier list. Expansion ownership and unlocks affect available options. Current build performance and elite specialization coverage are outside this release.
Names and icons from ArenaNet’s profession API. Descriptions are brief editorial summaries of the official profession overview, reviewed October 26, 2026.