The term pre-order comes from pre-order boxes, normally available when you reserve Guild Wars before it is released. In the pre-order box you are given an code than you put on your account, it gives you acess to the items below and a some exclusive events. So far there have been two pre-order boxes with their own special exclusive weapons.
Boxes
So far there have been 3 pre-order boxes:
Guild Wars
- Access to all Guild Wars events including the October World Preview Event and all Beta Weekend Events
- One guest pass that allows a friend to join a Beta Weekend Event
- One exclusive in-game item from among a variety of weapons, shields or magical items
- A Prima Tournament Survival Guide offering character and team strategies
- A Guild Wars poster
- Pre-registration for character names and player accounts
- Exclusive music tracks from award-winning composer Jeremy Soule
- Concept artwork, screen shots, wallpapers and links to the Guild Wars fan community
Items
If you have a pre-order key assigned to your account you can type /preorder alternatively /bonusitems in an outpost and they will appear in your inventory.
Guild Wars
Guild Wars had 6 items depending on where you reserved the game.
- Canthan Targe - Best Buy
- Bone Idol (Pre-Order) - CompUSA
- Ithas Bow - EB Games
- Chimeric Prism - Europe
- War Pick - Gamestop
- Censor's Icon - Everywhere Else
Guild Wars Factions
Guild Wars Factions Pre-Order Package had 2 items that you got no matter where you went.
Guild Wars Nightfall
The Guild Wars Nightfall Prerelease Bonus Pack includes 2 unique items.