Build

"Build" is a term with several meanings. You can infer the intended definition from the way it is used in each instance.

ArenaNet often announces in-game that "a new build of Guild Wars is available." This means that the game has been updated while you have been playing. You should close the program and re-open it to get the update.

Other meanings refer to a certain configuration for a single character or a whole party.

Character builds
A character build refers to the composition of a character. As there are a myriad of ways to develop a character, different builds are often compared, discussed, lauded and criticized in web forums and/or chat rooms.

For Guild Wars, the following information is usually pertinent:


 * Primary profession
 * Secondary profession
 * Attributes used (including the amount of points alloted to each)
 * Equipped skills

The following information is also occasionally included:


 * Equipped weapons and items
 * Equipped armor
 * Equipped runes
 * Character level

Also, while not being an essential part of a build, a strategy description often helps other players to better understand a build's purpose, strengths, and weaknesses.

Team builds
A team build refers to the combination of individual character builds to form a party. A team build should include the needed individual builds as well as strategy for how the players should work together.

Team builds for different PvP types and PvE areas can differ greatly.

External build editors
The following third party "build creators" have become popular in the player community:
 * GW Team Builder
 * GWFreaks
 * The Edge