Guild Wars Wiki:Formatting/Builds

These formatting guidelines apply to all build articles.

General guidelines

 * Avoid bullet point lists; keep content in essay form.
 * Treat readers as beginners, not veterans.
 * Addressing the reader is possible, though not necessary.
 * Avoid writing in first person.
 * Avoid subjective sentences and evaluation.

Naming

 * Use the name most commonly used in-game for the build. Take note of the general naming conventions.
 * If there are several common names for the same build concept, create redirects for the other names.

Disallowed

 * No credits are allowed on the build page.
 * Avoid providing a skill bar or attribute list in the build explanation. However, you should introduce and explain the important skills and attributes.

Examples

 * See Touch ranger.
 * See Barrage ranger.

General principle
Explain, in a short paragraph, the basic idea or inspiration behind the build.

Basis
Describe and explain in detail the key skills and mechanics for the build.

Side skills
Suggest other skills that may be good replacements for one or more key skills. Always explain why variant skills are suggested; do not merely list them.

Battle behavior
Provide some general walkthrough or explanation on build usage. Use one or more of the following for the specific areas of the game.

PvE: Optionally describe specific uses in PvE areas.

Random Arena: Optionally describe uses specific to random arenas.

Alliance Battles: Optionally describe uses specific to alliance battles.

GvG: Optionally describe uses specific to GvG.

Heroes' Ascent: Optionally describe uses specific to HA.

(Keep in mind that the above may be merged or reordered as necessary)

Disadvantages
Identify the main drawbacks and issues of the build. Also include counters for the build.