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Guild Wars Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Guild Wars books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Guild Wars series? Start with "Ghosts of Ascalon (With: Matt Forbeck)" (2010) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete Guild Wars reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Ghosts of Ascalon (With: Matt Forbeck)
2010
Edge of Destiny (By: J. Robert King)
2010
Sea of Sorrows (By: Ree Soesbee)
2011
Player's Guide to the Forgotten Realms Campaign
1993
Realms of Magic
1995
The Colors of Magic
1999
Pathfinder Chronicles: Campaign Setting
2008
Kobold Guide to Worldbuilding, Volume 2
2022
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