Miniature
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Miniatures are small replicas of different creatures and other NPCs found in Guild Wars. They are often referred to as miniature pets, mini-pets, or minis for short. They are not capable of attacking or interacting with other game elements in any way. They are mainly for show and are mostly used by ArenaNet as a means of rewarding a player's achievements or dedication to the game.
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First annual series
Characters reaching 12 months of age will receive an unopened Birthday Present in their inventory, which will contain one of the following miniatures:
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Second annual series
Characters reaching 24 months of age will receive an unopened second-year present in their inventory, which will contain one of the following miniatures:
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Third annual series
Characters reaching 36 months of age will receive an unopened third-year present in their inventory, which will contain one of the following miniatures:
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Fourth annual series
Characters reaching 48 months of age will receive an unopened fourth-year present in their inventory, which will contain one of the following miniatures:
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Fifth annual series
Characters reaching 60 months of age will receive an unopened fifth-year present in their inventory, which will contain one of the following miniatures:
White | Purple | Gold | Green |
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Special Edition
Collector's Edition | Green |
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Guild Wars Factions | |
Guild Wars Nightfall |
In-game reward
Always available
Acquisition method | Gold | Green |
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Hall of Heroes random reward | ||
Coffer of Whispers random reward | ||
Cross-campaign scavenger hunt | ||
Gift of the Traveler | ||
Underworld Chest | ||
Royal Gift | ||
White Mantle (War in Kryta) | Confessor Dorian | |
Peacekeepers (War in Kryta) | Peacekeeper Enforcer | |
Gladiator's Zaishen Strongbox | Ghostly Priest | |
Champion's Zaishen Strongbox | Guild Lord | |
Strategist's Zaishen Strongbox | High Priest Zhang | |
Hero's Zaishen Strongbox | Rift Warden |
During special events only
Special event | Gold | Green |
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Canthan New Year |
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Wintersday (since 2007) | ||
Farewell to Gaile.1 |
1:These miniatures were only given to Gaile Gray.
Promotional
Acquisition method | Purple | Gold |
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PC Gamer | ||
San Diego Comic-Con 2007, Indianapoilis Gen Con (2007), and Penny Arcade Expo (2007), European Magazine Promotions | ||
MMOZine |
Miscellaneous
These are miniatures that are obtained as part of championships, official contests, as promotional miniatures in the Taiwan and Japan territories, and as promotional magazine giveaways in the European region.
Purple | Gold | Green |
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Island Guardian |
Notes
- The game treats miniatures as allies: they are affected by skill effects (e.g. Earthquake or "You're All Alone!"), and they boost skills that increase in power through the number of allies within range (e.g. Leader's Comfort).
- However, they cannot draw aggro nor do they impact Leadership.
- Miniatures have been observed to have drops assigned to them; however, the owner of the mini is still able to pick up the drop. (Sources: Image & discussion.)
- There are currently 116 different miniatures in the game (40 white, 19 purple, 35 gold, and 22 green), including the 3 unique Frogs.
- The images of all miniatures are located in this miniature gallery.
Trivia
- Before the October 12th 2007 update, Miniatures used to die when hit by a snow ball or boulder in Eye of the North.
- Many high-end miniatures are no longer in circulation, as they belonged to accounts that have been permanently banned.
- Hours before the First Year miniatures were due to be released, all newly created characters spawned with a miniature. The game was rolled back an hour later, after many exploited this glitch.
- Birthday miniatures were introduced near the anniversary of the game's release: April 27th, 2007 (2nd year), April 25th, 2008 (3rd year), April 26th, 2009 (4th year), April 23rd, 2010 (5th year).
The Guild Wars 2 Wiki also has an article on Miniature. |