Revenant

Lore & Background

The Revenant draws upon a deep, mystical bond with the Mists, the ethereal realm where magic flows freely. While often mistaken for Necromancers due to their spectral aesthetics, they do not harvest souls; instead, they invite the echoes of past champions to flow through them. This pantheon includes figures from Tyria's history, both benevolent and tyrannical, whose power is harnessed through sheer will. In recent lore, Revenants have been seen fighting alongside the Dragon's End, wielding their abilities against Elder Dragons like Kralkorrik. Their existence suggests that even after death, a hero's strength can be reclaimed by those strong enough to bear it. They are often viewed as guardians who stand between order and chaos, using returned power to protect Tyria from supernatural threats.

In Their Own Story

The sand burned as the Revenant raised their shield, glowing with azure light. Behind them, the ruins of a desert temple crumbled under Kralkorrik's minions. A whisper echoed in their mind—not a voice, but a memory of steel and fire. The spirit of a long-fallen warrior surged through their veins. With a roar that shook the dunes, they swung the Greatsword, channeling the ghostly strength into a cleave that sent enemies scattering. They were not dead, yet they fought with the weight of history.

Reader's Guide

The Revenant profession channels the power of legendary figures from Tyria's past through a unique connection to the Mists. Unlike Necromancers, who bind souls, Revenants act as vessels for returning echoes of heroic and villainous spirits. Players unlock this class with Heart of Thorns access or via the Gem Store. Mechanically, Revenants utilize three elite specializations that fundamentally alter their playstyle: Herald focuses on power damage and berserker fury, Vindicator emphasizes condition application and justice, while Renegade offers utility and mist-based manipulation. Each specialization changes weapon skills dynamically when active, allowing for versatile combat approaches without switching weapons entirely. They wield a unique arsenal including the Greatsword, Staff, Spear, Shield, and Mace, blending martial prowess with magical invocation. Revenants possess high survivability through shield mechanics and defensive boons like Regeneration. Their stats typically favor Power or Condition damage depending on specialization choice. Mastery requires managing spirit energy to maintain buffs while executing combos that reflect the chosen legend's fighting style.

Did You Know?

• Revenant was the first new profession introduced after the original Guild Wars 2 launch.
• They are one of the few classes capable of wielding a Greatsword as a primary weapon.
• Despite visual similarities, their magic source is distinct from Necromancer soul magic.
• Their elite specializations completely change which skills appear on their weapon bars.