New to the world of Tyria, NCsoft and ArenaNet would like to announce the Engineer profession for the upcoming Guild Wars 2. The Engineer is a master of the mechanics and uses explosives, gadgets, alchemy and a wide range of deployable devices to control the battlefield. Much like the Elementalist, the Engineer uses only a single weapon set at time, but enhances that set by equipping special kits that provide additional weapons and skills for both supportive and offensive skill sets. Whether firing elixirs to allies with an Elixir Gun, or laying mines and turrets for unsuspecting foes, the Engineer is never without options as long as a tool kit is near.

The Engineer employs a wide range of mechanical know-how, including:

• Backpack and Weapon Kits: When activated, these kits replace the engineer’s current weapon skill set with all new offensive tech. Lob smoke, concussion and fire bombs with the bomb backpack, or dish out massive area damage by utilizing the flamethrower skills activated by using the flamethrower kit.

• Turrets: By launching and moving around various types of turrets, the engineer controls and defends the battlefield. The engineer can place, pick up and move turrets during battle, and can even use the individual overdrive mode of each turret for extra devastation.

• Tool Belt: An engineer would be lost without a Tool Belt as it increases the effectiveness and functionality of the engineer’s skills. Adding an additional set of skills above the weapon bar, the tool adds an extra function to turrets, mines, grenades and more.

Engineers use their tools, mechanical knowledge and a dose of alchemy to provide offensive strength and defensive support to their teammates. With a touch of steampunk flair, the Engineer profession brings the mechanics of battle to Guild Wars 2.

Visit www.GuildWars2.com  to view the Engineer trailer and read more about the profession’s skills and mechanics.