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How to Search the GW2 Wiki Fast

At a glance

Type /wiki in chat, Shift-click an item, then press Enter to open the Wiki in your default web browser. Outside the game, use a browser address-bar shortcut.

Open the Wiki from the game: /wiki and Shift-click

The /wiki chat command opens your default web browser. Type a name or use Shift-click to insert an item or other chat link to search for.

Basic steps

1. Type /wiki in chat, including the trailing space

2. Shift-click the item or other target

3. Its chat link is inserted into your message

4. Press Enter to open the relevant Wiki page or search results in your default browser

Chat: /wiki [link inserted by Shift-click] [Enter]
→ Opens a relevant Wiki page or search results in your default browser

What can you search with Shift-click?

Chat links cover skills, traits, and map locations as well as items.

Items and equipment
  • Inventory items: open your inventory and Shift-click equipment, materials, or consumables. Look up acquisition, crafting recipes, and whether an item can be traded.
  • Equipped items: Shift-click an equipped item in the Hero panel (H) to check its stats, upgrade slots, and acquisition methods.
  • Item links in chat: Shift-click an item link another player posted to use it in a Wiki search.
Skills and traits
  • Skill bar skills: Shift-click a skill icon to look up effects, recharge, combo finishers, and differences between game modes.
  • Traits: Shift-click a trait icon under Build in the Hero panel (H).
Other useful chat links
  • Recipes: Shift-click a recipe in a crafting station's list to look up ingredients, crafting requirements, and acquisition.
  • Wardrobe skins: Shift-click a skin in the wardrobe to look up its sources.
  • Waypoints: Shift-click a waypoint on the map to insert its chat link. Use it with /wiki to find information about the location.

Search with text: /wiki and a name

You can type a name directly instead of using Shift-click. This is useful for the following searches.

Examples of text searches
  • Map names-/wiki Queensdale brings up map information, waypoints, renown hearts, and points of interest. Search the map name when you need to find your bearings.
  • Renown hearts: search the English name of the heart objective or NPC for helpful activities and vendor information.
  • Waypoint or landmark names: read the name on the map and search with /wiki name to learn about the area.
  • Event names: search an event objective for location, walkthrough, and rewards. Timing and restart conditions are available where the article documents them.
  • Professions and elite specializations: a search such as /wiki Reaper leads to the specialization's skills, traits, and an overview of its mechanics.
  • Currencies: use /wiki Karma, /wiki Spirit Shard, and similar searches to find where a currency is used.
/wiki → Open the Wiki homepage
/wiki Queensdale → Queensdale map information
/wiki Moa Racing → Moa racing rules and rewards
/wiki jumping puzzle → List of jumping puzzles
You do not need the full name
An exact page title or registered redirect opens that page. Otherwise, the Wiki shows search results. You can also search with part of a name.

Browser address-bar shortcuts

Create a shortcut to search the Wiki from your browser's address bar. The steps below use Chrome. In other browsers, look for site search or search keyword settings.

Set up Chrome

1. Chrome Settings → Search engine → Manage search engines and site search, or open chrome://settings/searchEngines

2. Select Add under Site search

3. Enter the following:

  • Name: GW2 Wiki
  • Shortcut-w, or another keyword you prefer
  • URL-https://wiki.guildwars2.com/index.php?search=%s

4. Save, then type w + Tab in the address bar, enter a query, and press Enter. Space may also work, depending on the shortcut setting.

In the address bar: w [Space] Deldrimor Steel Ingot [Enter]
→ Opens the Wiki article or search results

While playing, use Alt+Tab to switch to your browser and search from the address bar. There is no need to open the Wiki homepage first.

Searching across languages

Use English names or in-game chat links when searching the English GW2 Wiki. Chat links are especially useful when a translation tool displays a different name.

Less reliable
Using translated names
Use the original English name or an item’s chat link to find the corresponding English Wiki page.
Recommended
Searching in English
Search for "Deldrimor Steel Ingot" to find its recipe, ingredients, and acquisition methods. On the English client, use the tooltip name directly; in other languages, use chat-link searches.
Finding English text in-game
When using another official client language, hold the default shortcut Right Ctrl to temporarily display English text. With a translation tool, use its original-text view or search with an item’s chat link.
Find or change Language Quick Toggle under Options (F11) → Control Options → Miscellaneous.

Opening a Wiki URL directly

Page addresses usually follow article titles, with spaces shown as _. Disambiguation and special characters can change an address. If it does not open, use the Wiki search.

https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Deldrimor_Steel_Ingot
https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Mastery_point_unlocks
https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Jumping_puzzle

Bookmark frequently used pages for quick access.

Useful Wiki pages for beginners

Frequently used pages
  • Mastery point unlocks: achievements that award mastery points. Apply a key with progression permission to distinguish completed achievements.
  • Jumping puzzle: jumping puzzle locations, rewards, and article links.
  • Daily achievements: daily achievements across different content. Check your account's current Wizard's Vault objectives in the in-game Wizard's Vault.
  • World boss / Event timers: world boss information and scheduled event times. Select a boss that appears in the timetable.
  • Legendary weapons / Legendary armor: information and materials for crafting legendary equipment.
  • Black Lion Trading Company: Trading Post rules and fees.
  • Search for an item name: check acquisition, uses, and crafting. Tradable items may also show price information.

More search tips

If you cannot find something
  • Searches are not case-sensitive-deldrimor steel ingot works too.
  • Use part of a name: if you cannot remember the full title, try a search such as Deldrimor.
  • Skills: search a skill name to check recharge, effects, and combo finisher information.
  • Achievements: search the English name shown in the Achievements panel for requirements and rewards.
  • Search the Wiki with Google: enter site:wiki.guildwars2.com search terms. This can sometimes find relevant pages that the Wiki's own search misses.
Add API achievement tracking
On supported pages, expand Optional: API settings, enter a key with progression permission, and select Apply. Completed achievements are distinguished from the rest. Remove a saved key with Forget stored key. See Using API Tools for details.