Guild Wars Afterlife: The Unformed & skill drafting
Afterlife is the first new paid DLC for the original Guild Wars in nearly 20 years. Its centrepiece is The Unformed, a roguelike dungeon where you draft your skill bar as you go. This page collects what is officially known; the tools below help you pick skills during a run.
Last updated 2026-11-14. Details may change before launch.
Enter your bar and the skills on offer; get a ranked pick with reasons (attribute fit, combos, missing roles).
Skill Database →All 1,236 PvE skills, filterable by profession, attribute and type, with combo partners for each skill.
Key facts
- Release date
- January 13, 2027
- Platforms
- PC / Steam, iOS, Android
- Price
- $29.99 at launch
- Requires
- Guild Wars Reforged
- New area
- Xotecha, in the Mists
- New mode
- The Unformed, a repeatable roguelike dungeon
How skill drafting works (so far)
- Pick a starting loadout before the run.
- After each successful encounter you choose a new skill from an offer.
- Offers can include skills from outside your primary and secondary professions.
- Your skill bar, progression and inventory start fresh every run.
- Some upgrades persist between runs; some rewards are permanent outside the dungeon (not yet detailed).
Not yet announced: the full draft pool, how many choices each offer has, whether attribute points still limit you, and the elite skill rules inside a run. The draft helper currently assumes normal Guild Wars rules (8 slots, 1 elite) and will be updated on launch day.
FAQ
When does Guild Wars Afterlife release?
ArenaNet has announced January 13, 2027 as the launch date, on PC (including Steam), iOS and Android.
How much does Afterlife cost?
The listed launch price is $29.99 USD / €29.99. Pre-purchase was offered at a discount after the November 2026 announcement.
Do I need Guild Wars Reforged?
Yes. Afterlife is an expansion for Guild Wars Reforged and cannot be played on its own. It is played with your existing characters.
What is The Unformed?
A repeatable roguelike dungeon in Xotecha. Each run has a different mix of maps, encounters and bosses. You choose a starting loadout, then draft new skills after successful encounters.
Can I draft skills from other professions?
Yes, according to the announcement: the skills offered in drafts are not limited to your primary and secondary professions.
Does my normal build carry into a run?
No. Each run starts with a fresh skill bar, and character progression and inventory are stripped for the run. Some upgrades carry over between runs, and some rewards are permanent and usable outside the dungeon.