Guild Wars 2 offers a vast array of add-ons to customize the game to your satisfaction, and we’ve got a curated list of some of the best ones to use in 2025 below.
Add-ons are a must-have for many MMORPG players. Many consider them to be a crucial component since they can alter various elements of a game and improve the overall experience.
Guild Wars 2 is no exception, offering an enormous selection of add-ons. From tracking player progress to enhancing the world’s visuals, these are our recommended picks to install in 2025.
Best GW2 add-ons
Tac0
Yes, you read that right, Tac0. Short for Tactical Overlay, this is a must-have for both new and experienced players alike. Highlighting everything from important points on the map to helping you navigate through jumping puzzles like the infamous Antre of Adjournment, we really can’t recommend this one highly enough.
- You can download Tac0 here.
arcDPS
ArcDPS is the best tool to monitor your outgoing damage, healing, and boon time, which is essential to growing as a player. In addition to that, they also save records of your past fights, letting you track your progress over time.
- ArcDPS is available via the GW2 Addon Manager.
GW2 Hook
Tyria already looks pretty damn beautiful, right? What if it could look even better? GW2 Hook does just that, giving the game’s visuals a fresh lick of paint. Allowing you to increase clarity and color intensity. The enhanced visuals make the world ultimately feel even more immersive once this mod is installed.
- You can download GW2 Hook via its official page.
D912pxy
While its purpose isn’t clear from the onset, trust us when we say that D912pxy will quickly become one of your favorite add-ons. Switching your Guild Wars 2 client from Direct X 9 to Direct X 12, this handy program gives you a massive FPS boost – perfect for Raids, Dungeons, and Strike Missions.
- D912pxy is available via the GW2 Add-on Manager.
Immersive Combat Mode
This may not be a ‘must’ for many players, but it’s one of our personal favorites. Immersive Combat Mode cleans up the interface and gives GW2 an interesting RPG feel.
- Being one of the older addons, Immersive Combat Mode is not on the Guild Wars 2 Add-on Manager, and instead can be picked up here.
Blish HUD
The core strength of Blish HUD lies in its collection of diverse add-ons within a single package. From a versatile radial-mount menu to aids like a fishing helper, character menu, screenshot manager, and achievement tracker, Blish HUD consolidates various functionalities seamlessly.
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The convenience extends further, offering a module for OBS, ideal for those aspiring to venture into the realm of streaming.
- Blish HUD can be downloaded from the official website.
How to install add-ons
The best way to install Guild Wars 2 add-ons is to use the GW2-Add-on-Manager, a program that collates all of the current addons and makes installing them only take the click of a button.
It’s important to bear in mind that this is third-party software, and while ArenaNet hasn’t outlawed the use of add-ons, downloading them isn’t risk-free. You can find the full download steps below:
Guild Wars 2 add-on client
- Download the latest release of the client here.
- Extract the zip file to the location you desire
- Run ‘GW2 Addon Manager.exe‘
- This installs the software onto your computer, so boot it up and take a look
- Select the add-ons you want using the tick-boxes
- Click ‘Update‘
- Log into Guild Wars 2, and your add-ons will be running!
Importantly, steps 1 – 6 must be completed while Guild Wars 2 or its client aren’t running.
Individual add-ons
Unfortunately, not every add-on is on the client. Some will need to be installed by themselves, using this method:
- Download the addon you’re looking for.
- Unzip the file.
- Drag this into Guild Wars 2’s game folder (GW2.exe)
- Follow the instructions given for each addon.
- Boot up Guild Wars 2, and everything should be installed.
For each addon listed above, there are detailed instructions provided in their download links so make sure to follow them.
Those are all our recommendations for GW2 add-ons in 2025. For more on the game, check out our guides for fishing, the Antre of Adjournment, Jade Bots, and the game’s player count.