Sometimes you need to leave your current guild, whether for a new opportunity, schedule changes, or other reasons. Understanding the process and consequences helps you make informed decisions.
How to Leave Your Guild
Access the guild menu and select the leave option. You'll need to confirm your choice. If you're the guild leader, you must transfer leadership before leaving or the guild will be disbanded/transferred automatically.
Cooldowns and Restrictions
After leaving a guild, there's typically a cooldown before you can join another. This cooldown prevents guild-hopping abuse. Plan your departure timing if you're joining a new guild - coordinate with your new guild about when to leave.
What You Lose When Leaving
Guild reputation contributions stay with the guild. Any items in guild storage may be inaccessible. DKP and attendance records remain with the old guild. Your character's progress isn't affected, just guild-specific benefits.
Leaving on Good Terms
Give notice when possible. Return any guild-loaned items. Thank officers and friends. The gaming community is small - maintaining relationships helps even when changing guilds. You might play with these people again.
Leaving a guild is a significant decision. Handle it professionally, understand the consequences, and plan your transition to minimize disruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cooldown duration varies by game version and server. Typically expect 24-72 hours before joining a new guild. Check current restrictions in your guild settings before leaving.
Yes, if the guild accepts you back. You'll need to wait through the standard cooldown. Your previous reputation contributions don't return - you start fresh as a new member.
DKP stays with the guild's system. Your new guild will have its own DKP system where you'll start at whatever their baseline is. Some guilds transfer records between allied guilds but this is rare.