If you're new to Norrath, or new to MMOs, you may not be familiar with guilds, or maybe you're looking to join or start a guild. The idea of a guild may be a little overwhelming at first, but once you join forces with people you enjoy playing with, you'll be experiencing the game on a whole new level.

Here's some basic information about guilds that we hope you'll find helpful!

What are guilds in EverQuest II?

Guilds are associations of players who help one another and build a closely knit community in the game. This section will tell you how to form a guild, about guild leveling, and how to administer your guild.

How do I form a guild?

You must do the following to form a guild:

• Gather six (6) unguilded players
• Pay a nominal registration fee (in-game)

To establish the guild, find a guild registrar. Registrars are located in The Freeport Observer in Freeport, The House of Lords in Qeynos, Dockside Markets in Neriak, The Assembly of Gorowyn in Timorous Deep, and The Royal Hall in Greater Faydark. All six guild members must be in the same zone and grouped together to register the guild. You will be prompted for the guild name (subject to an inappropriate word filter).

How do I find/join an existing guild?

There are hundreds of active guilds in EQII. One thing we've done to make it easier to match your playstyle to the guilds out there is create a built-in tool that helps you find guilds that are recruiting. You can find out more about this tool (the guild recruitment window) here.

A great way to find a guild is to group with other players in-game and talk with them about their guilds. This will help you to distinguish what would make a good match for you, and what wouldn't. You might also find that some adventurers you enjoy playing with are recruiting.

Additionally, you can check on your server's forum on the Official EQII Forums to see what guilds are recruiting.

How do I add and remove guild members?

Only the designated guild members may invite new members to a guild. To invite members, use the /guild invite [name] command. Newly added members will be set as followers of the lowest guild ranking. Their rank can then be changed through officer options in the guild window.

How do I accesss the guild window?

The guild window allows you to administer your guild, or just view it if you're not an officer. Open it by pressing the [U] key. You will see a roster of members, alongside level, class, status, standing, rank, last on, and zone they are currently in (if logged in). To display only those members currently online, check the "Show online only" box.

What are guild ranks?

Guild ranks are levels of membership that are assigned by guild officers. Guild officers may rename the guild rank levels to personalize them to their individual guild, or just keep the default rank names.

The guild leader and officers may promote/demote members of the guild. To promote a member, select the guild member's name in the guild window and click the Promote button. Each successive click will raise the member one rank higher.

What are guild status points & guild levels?

Guild status points determine the guild's level.

A guild's level determines such advantages as access to prestige merchants and which heralds the guild may obtain writs from.

Is there a member points system in EverQuest II?

EQII has a built-in guild member points system. The guild member point system can be used by guilds to track points for their members. The system provides a framework for managing points, but