Level 80 boost item.

In this post I'd like to talk about one of the most controversial item in the game called "Level 80 boost". It is an item awarded to players who purchase one of two Guild Wars 2 expansions. It comes together with a few other items and one free shared inventory slot. The most frequent questions about Level 80 boost are:

Is it worth to use it? On which character?  On which class should I use it and why?

Before I answer all those questions - there are some things about Lvl80 boost, every GW2 player should know. First of all this item is unique - You cannot buy it from other players, or sell it to them. You cannot craft it nor find it anywhere, nor loot it from mobs. You cannot salvage it. Second of all - You can only use it once per item and then the item is destroyed after use. Those limitations are "equalized" by a possibility to try the item before use. Yes - You can boost Your character to level 80, then - if you change your mind - downgrade it back to the previous level and then You get Your item back.

Now, lets go back to those questions above:

Is it worth to use it? Definitely, if You are absolutely convinced that You want to do it. If You have doubts, do not use it, or just use it for trial. Do not commit to make the boost permanent.

Examples of situations in which 80lvl boost is worth using:

• When You are experienced player with many hours spent in game, and You have many characters created already. Then it might be worth to create another one, boost it up to level 80 and leave it ("park it") somewhere nearby a location, where You can quickly and effortlessly get some expensive item or gold. Basically, use it as a "farming machine" parked in the place where You can get some quick and frequent income. For example: nearby the chest or mobs which are easy to kill, but with interesting loot.
• When You have created a character, but You are in doubt if  this class is for You. You have doubts if You actually want to continue playing it, because You do not have such fun, as when You play with other classes. Then - use lvl80 boost just to see how it is going to be, when Your hero reaches level 80. If You don't like what You get - revert the process and delete this character. Be careful and don't delete the boost together with it! ;)
• When You already know the class perfectly. You played it before, with a character that You deleted recently because You didn't like its appearance. This time You have decided to create a character with a different look, race and gender . Level it up to 80 with the boost to save time.

When it is definitely NOT worth to use the boost (a few examples):

• When You are in doubt, or when the only reason why You want to use the boost is that You are lazy.
• When Your character is high level already and You just want it to level up faster.
• When You are absolutely new to the game and You do not know the game mechanics.

 On which character?  On which class? 
The question has no sense, and yet it is frequently asked by many players. If You have a basic knowledge about a use of Lvl.80 Boost then You should know, that it does not matter which class You use it on. It is really up to you and your plans and playing strategy.

What You get when You confirm that You want to boost Your character permanently? 
Your character gets instantly to level 80. You also get one free shared inventory slot (after relog). In addition it gives You full set of exotic weapons, armor, and trinkets. Waypoints in Dry Top,  Frostgorge Sound and Straits of Devastation are also unlocked. You will NOT get any rewards for leveling up (except unlocks and higher stats).

What happens if You use Level 80 Boost on a level 80 character? 

You get a full set of exotic equipment in a package.

How to acquire the Level 80 Boost ?

The only two ways of getting it are:

My asura mesmer doing Not So Secret JP

• Buying it for 2000 gems in the gem store.
• Buying one of  two expansions.

What I (the blog owner) used my Level 80 Boost for? Which character and why?
I have created an asura mesmer and parked it near the chest in Not So Secret Jumping Puzzle
location. I can open the chest regularly and help people to get up there. Mesmer's teleports are useful ;) NSSJP is in my opinion one of the most frustrating jumping puzzle in the game...

And what You guys used your Level 80 Boost for? On which character and why? You are welcome to leave the comments below.