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Amnytas

Amnytas is a zone in the Horn of Maguuma region introduced with the Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure expansion. It was released on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

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Achievements

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Honorary Astral Ward

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Adventure

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Mastery Insight

GW2 Secrets of the Obscure
GW2 Secrets of the Obscure - Prologue: Uncertain Times

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GW2 - 1. Beta Tester achievement

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GW2 Secrets of the Obscure - 1. Commander Without a Cause

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GW2 1. A Shadow in the Night achievement

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Fantastic Flying Foxes (10AP 1MP)

Play with all shrine guardian infants in Amnytas at least once.

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  1. Defensive Operations Camp
    Destroy. Defensive Operations Camp [&BEkOAAA=]
     

  2. The Underways
    Destroy. Concocter's Lab [&BDcOAAA=]
    From Bastion of the Natural Waypoint [&BDQOAAA=] go south and down.
     

  3. Grand Library of Amnytas
    Destroy. Grand Library of Amnytas [&BAIOAAA=]
    NE corner of the library.
     

  4. Relic Repository
    Destroy. On top of one of the crates, slightly northeast of Relic Repository [&BD4OAAA=]
     

  5. Lyhr's Tower
    Destroy. Lyhr's Tower [&BAsOAAA=]
    In the northwest corner of the highest level of the building.
     

  6. Botanical Skygarden
    Box. Botanical Skygarden [&BPQNAAA=]
    Pick up box and move to other side of fountain to drop it.
     

  7. Spireshadow Lagoon
    Box. Spireshadow Lagoon [&BEAOAAA=]
    Pick up box and put it in the center (3x3 boxes matrix).
     

  8. Creature Corral
    Box. Pick up box and complete the row of crates (4 crates, 1 free space, 3 crates, 2 free space, 2 crates).
    On the same level as the Waypoint. North of the Creature Corral [&BEwOAAA=]
     

  9. Vass Memorial Medical Plaza
    Box. Vass Memorial Medical Plaza [&BP4NAAA=]
    Move box from one pile to another
     

  10. Astral Ward Training Grounds
    Box. On ground level, SW of the Astral Ward Training Grounds [&BBoOAAA=]
    Pick up box from the left stack and place it on top of the middle stack.
     

  11. Bastion of the Celestial
    Shoot targets. Empyreal Observation Ring [&BLQNAAA=]
    Interact with the ground target to gain the rifle bundle, then turn SE. Shoot the 3 targets in order from left to right.
     

  12. Bastion of the Natural
    Shoot targets. Creature Corral [&BEwOAAA=]
    Shoot the 6 targets.
     

  13. Bastion of Strength
    Shoot targets. Kryptis Front Line [&BMkNAAA=]
    On top of the tower, next to the vista.
    There is a ley-line east of the waypoint that can carry you next to it.
     

  14. The Sea of Clouds
    Shoot targets. The Sea of Clouds [&BE0OAAA=]
     

  15. Isgarren's Tower
    Shoot targets. Isgarren's Tower [&BPENAAA=]
    On top of the building, SW of the tower (between Isgarren's Tower and Cellar of Arcana).
     

  16. Bastionmere
    Rock. Bastionmere [&BBAOAAA=]
    At the base of a large tree, on a higher plateau slightly SW of the location on the large map.
     

  17. Bastion of Strength
    Rock. Up on top of large rock formation right of Crystalpool [&BMYNAAA=]
     

  18. Bastion of Balance
    Rock. South of the Bastion of Balance Waypoint [&BD0OAAA=]
     

  19. Bastion of the Obscure
    Rock. Grassy area above above Spiritual Center [&BAMOAAA=]
     

  20. Cellar of Arcana
    Rock. Cellar of Arcana [&BCcOAAA=] Grassy area on upper level.
     

  21. Bastion of the Celestial
    Checkpoints. Celestial Control Ring [&BAYOAAA=]
    On top of the pillars. Step in the swirl and go anti-clockwise to the next pillar.
     

  22. Nature's Shore Meditation Circle
    Checkpoints. Nature's Shore Meditation Circle [&BC0OAAA=]
    Step in the swirl to begin.
     

  23. Thaumaturgy Park
    Checkpoints. From Bastion of the Celestial Waypoint [&BAoOAAA=], head east and down to the bottom island.
     

  24. Akeem's Tower
    Checkpoints. From Bastion of the Obscure Waypoint [&BEcOAAA=], head south to the 3 floating round platforms.
     

  25. Bastion of Strength
    Checkpoints. Kryptis Front Line [&BMkNAAA=]
    There is a ley-line east of the waypoint that can carry you to the starting point.
     

For a Rainy Day (2AP)

Find all the hidden Wizard Caches throughout Amnytas.

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  1. Nature's riches
    Flower. From the Mastery Insight west of Bastion of the Natural waypoint [&BDQOAAA=], head south.
     

  2. Some seek knowledge; others seek treasure
    Misplaced Books. Inside the rightmost of the rune jars on the ground floor of the Museum of Curiosities: Main Gallery.
     

  3. Only the strong may uncover certain fortunes
    Tree. On a lower patch of grass just north of the balcony which is northeast of  Bastion of Strength Waypoint [&BNMNAAA=]
     

  4. True balance is worth more than gold
    Ore. On a small ledge close to the top of the cliffs. Between Bastion of Balance Waypoint [&BD0OAAA=] and Bastion of the Celestial Waypoint [&BAoOAAA=]
     

  5. Not everything is as it seems...
    ! A small wooden box in the northeast section of the Relic Repository [&BD4OAAA=]
     

  6. Shining like a star
    Strange Orb. From Bastion of the Celestial Waypoint [&BAoOAAA=], head south, through the World Spire. Resting inside one of the holes within the pillar of the World Spire near an abandoned skyscale nest.

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The Waylit Lantern (hidden) (6AP)

Help Lyhr reclaim a lost relic.

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  1. Speak to Lyhr in the Wizard's Tower.
    Lyhr is found at the Forge of Timelessness [&BA8OAAA=]
     

  2. Retrieve Lyhr's Relic by defeating the Avatars of Rage and Regret in the Bastion of Balance.
    Complete [Group Event] Engage the avatars and free the Bastion of Balance
     

  3. Return to Lyhr in the Wizard's Tower.
    Lyhr is found at the Forge of Timelessness [&BA8OAAA=]

    Skywatch Archipelago

  4. Gain favor with Elrik by defeating the possessed dwarf at Droknar's Forge.
    Complete [Group Event] Defeat the dwarf before they're fully posessed
     

  5. Speak with Elrik.
    Forgemaster Elrik returns to Droknar's Forge [&BLcNAAA=] after completing the Event in Step 4.

    Lornar's Pass

  6. Get a history lesson from a dwarf at the Durmand Priory Headquarters.
    Lornar's Pass. Enter The Durmand Priory instance. Speak to Ogden Stonehealer in the head office.
     

  7. Find Novice Taeya in Lornar's Pass near Guutra's Homestead.
    Novice Taeya is located at Guutra's Secret [&BE4GAAA=].
     

  8. Speak to Timin Blastburl near Dwarves' Gloaming.
    Timin Blastburl is located east of Dwarves' Gloaming [&BEwGAAA=] near the lake's edge.
     

  9. Help collect dwarven artifacts.
    Complete [Event] Collect dwarven artifacts from False Lake for Innkeeper Klement.
     

  10. Return to Timin.
    Timin Blastburl gives out the Dwarven Trinket used for step 12.

    Snowden Drifts

  11. Speak to Von Delverunner inside King Jalis's Refuge.
    Complete King Jalis's Refuge jumping puzzle, north of  Drakentelt [&BI4AAAA=]. Von Delverunner is located on the a balcony area south of the treasure room.

    Dredgehaunt Cliffs

  12. Seek out dwarves investigating the Forsaken Halls in Dredgehaunt Cliffs.
    Starting with the Event Chain in at Travelen's Waypoint [&BGQCAAA=] enter the Forsaken Halls. In the second chamber of the Forsaken Halls, go to the opposite side of the room & up the stairs. Pick up the Dwarven Journal and use it in your inventory.
     

  13. Find Riley Waylit in Nakrojos Pass.
    Talk to Riley Waylit south of Seven Pines Waypoint [&BFkCAAA=]. Select the fourth dialogue option.
     

  14. Return to Lyhr.
    Return to Lyhr at the Wizard's Tower.

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Strength of the Unseen (3AP)

Learn more about Mabon's past and his impact on the Astral Ward.

Part of Honorary Astral Ward achievement.

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  1. Callon's Mourning
    Hint: Learn More about Mabon from Callon at the Bastion of Strength
    Talk to Callon, found near Bastion of Strength Waypoint [&BNMNAAA=], northeast of the wp.
     

  2. Ithil's Mourning
    Hint: Learn More about Mabon from Ithil at the Bastion of Strength
    Talk to Ithil, found near Astral Ward Training Grounds PoI [&BBoOAAA=], northeast of the PoI.
     

  3. Maer's Mourning
    Hint: Learn More about Mabon from Maer at the Bastion of Strength
    Talk to Maer, found near Spellcrafting Workshop PoI [&BLsNAAA=], grieving in the alcove to the south.
     

  4. Mabon's Journal
    Hint: Read Mabon's Journal in His Study
    Mabon's Journal is found in the room above Isgarren's Quarters [&BOoNAAA=].
    Pick it up and interact with it in your inventory.
     

  5. A Visit to the North
    Hint: Travel across Tyria, Tracking Mabon's Movements and Actions as an Astral Ward Member
    This journal is found near Watchful Waypoint [&BH0CAAA=], southeast on an icy ledge.
     

  6. A New Threat Emerges
    Hint: Travel across Tyria, Tracking Mabon's Movements and Actions as an Astral Ward Member
    This journal is found near Ascalon Settlement Waypoint [&BI8BAAA=], northwest of the nearby vista.
     

  7. Essence of Strength
    Hint: It can be bought from the Faction Provisioner near Bastion of Strength Waypoint [&BNMNAAA=].
     

  8. In Memorium
    Hint: Travel Back to the Windy Bluff Mastery Insight and Memorialize Mabon with the Essence of Strength
    Interact with the Mastery Insight on top of  Mabon's Tower [&BL8NAAA=]

Echoes of the Obscure (3AP)

Learn more about the Bastion of the Obscure and a legendary hero to acquire a powerful and ancient weapon.

Part of Honorary Astral Ward achievement.

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  1. Essence of the Obscure
    Hint: Purchase an Essence of the Obscure from the Faction Provisioner at the Bastion of the Obscure
    Purchase from the Faction Provisioner near Bastion of the Obscure Waypoint [&BEcOAAA=].
    Used in Turai's Artifact's recipe. Do not discard.
     

  2. Echo of the Past
    Hint: Fight Off the Kryptis's Attempts to Possess Players in the Bastion of the Obscure
    [Event] Fight off the Kryptis ambush. At the Spiritual Center [&BAMOAAA=], north of wp.
     

  3. Echo of the Obscure
    Hint: Learn More about the Echo of the Past by Speaking to Head Experimenter Rhianwyn
    Talk to Head Experimenter Rhianwyn in The Riftworks [&BAwOAAA=].
    Used in Turai's Artifact's recipe. Do not discard.
     

  4. Echo of Turai
    Hint: Learn More about Turai's Presence in the Bastion of the Obscure by reading His Journal.
    Turai's Journal is found in Isgarren's Quarters [&BOoNAAA=], top floor in The Wizard's Tower.
    Used in Turai's Artifact's recipe. Do not discard.
     

  5. Turai's Artifact
    Hint: Combine an Echo of the Past, an Echo of Turai, an Essence of the Obscure, and an Ossa's Crusader Inscription in the Mystic Forge.
    Ossa's Crusader Inscription can be crafted by Artificers, Huntsmen and weaponsmiths. Obtain the recipe from the respective master.
    Crusader Orichalcum Imbued Inscription recipe can also be obtained from the respective master.
     

  6. Echo of the Hero
    Hint: Travel to the Durmand Priory in Lornar's Pass and Infuse the Artifact with the Heart of the Priory.
    The Heart of the Priory is the Hero Point found at Priory Archives [&BCUBAAA=] near Durmand Priory Waypoint [&BOkAAAA=]

Jotun Skypiercer (3AP)

Learn more about the Bastion of the Celestial and the jotun to acquire a powerful and ancient weapon.

Part of Honorary Astral Ward achievement.

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  1. Fractured Constellation
    Hint: Assist in Closing a Tentacle Rift in the Bastion of the Celestial
    Complete
    [Event] Defeat the anomalous tentacle and close the rift or
    [Group Event] Defeat the Tentacle of Nourys and close the rift
    in the Bastion of the Celestial
     

  2. Fractured Constellation
    Hint: Summon the Guardian of the Celestial during the Meta-event in Amnytas
    Complete [Event] Assist in summoning the Guardian of the Celestial
    during the Amnytas meta event.
    This event happens when the meta boss, Nourys is at 50% hp, on the east platform, Astronomic Nexus Ring [&BM8NAAA=]
     

  3. Essence of the Celestial
    Hint: Purchase an Essence of the Celestial from the Faction Provisioner at the Bastion of Strength
    Purchase from the Faction Provisioner in Bastion of Strength in Amnytas.
     

  4. Fractured Constellation
    Hint: Complete the Strike Mission in Skywatch Archipelago
    Acquired by completing Strike Mission: Cosmic Observatory.
     

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    Transcribed Jotun Runestone
    Hint: Purchase a Transcribed Jotun Runestone from Albin Chronicler in Wayfarer Foothills after Assisting in His Research
    Purchase from the Heart vendor Albin Chronicler for karma, near Twinspur Haven Waypoint [&BH0BAAA=]

Scales of Dragrimmar (3AP)

Learn more about the Bastion of Balance and the dwarves to acquire a powerful and ancient weapon.

Part of Honorary Astral Ward achievement.

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  1. Inspiration of Deldrimor
    Hint: Assist in Closing a Tentacle Rift in the Bastion of Balance
    Complete [Event] Defeat the anomalous tentacle and close the rift or
    [Group Event] Defeat the Tentacle of Nourys and close the rift
    in the Bastion of Balance.
     

  2. Inspiration of DeldrimorHint: Complete the Aid the Bastion of Balance Achievement
    Complete the Bringing Balance achievement in Amnytas.
    Follow the chain of events that begins at Bastion of Balance wp [&BD0OAAA=]
    - [Group event] Escort Lyhr to the Great Debate Hall so he can rebalance himself
    - [Group event] Help Lyhr bring order to the debate hall
    - [Group event] Engage the avatars and free the Bastion of Balance
     

  3. Essence of Balance
    Hint: Purchase an Essence of Balance from the Faction Provisioner at the Bastion of Balance
    Purchase from the Faction Provisioner in Bastion of Balance in Amnytas.
     

  4. Dwarven Relic
    Hint: Purchase a Dwarven Relic from Arcanist Vance at Granite Citadel after Assisting in His Research
    Purchase from the Heart vendor Arcanist Vance for karma, at Granite Citadel Waypoint [&BO4EAAA=]
     

  5. Inspiration of Deldrimor
    Hint: Help Mabon balance Lyhr in Skywatch Archipelago
    Complete the Skywatch Archipelago: Unlocking the Wizard's Tower achievement by successfully finishing the Unlocking the Wizard's Tower meta event in Skywatch Archipelago.

Spire of the Forgotten (3AP)

Learn more about the Bastion of the Natural and the Forgotten to acquire a powerful and ancient weapon.

Part of Honorary Astral Ward achievement.

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  1. Memory of Ascension
    Hint: Assist in Closing a Tentacle Rift in the Bastion of the Natural
    Complete [Event] Defeat the anomalous tentacle and close the rift or
    [Group Event] Defeat the Tentacle of Nourys and close the rift
    in the Bastion of the Natural.
     

  2. Memory of Ascension
    Hint: Complete the Aid the Bastion of the Natural Achievement
    Complete the Nourish Natural achievement in Amnytas.
    Follow the chain of 3 events that begins with Zizel near Concocter's Lab [&BDcOAAA=]
    - [Event] Help Zizel prepare concoctions for the fight against the Kryptis
    - [Group Event] Escort Zizel and the concoctions to the greenhouse
    - [Event] Help Zizel test the freshly made concoctions on the Kryptis
    Complete Forro's event at Creature Corral [&BEwOAAA=]
    - [Event] Help Forro purge corruption from the animals and return them home
    Complete Narcisse's event at Botanical Skygarden [&BPQNAAA=]
    - [Group Event] Help Narcisse purge corruption from the plants!
     

  3. Essence of the Natural
    Hint: Purchase an Essence of the Natural from the Faction Provisioner at the Bastion of the Natural
    Purchase from the Faction Provisioner in Bastion of the Natural in Amnytas.
     

  4. Memory of Ascension
    Hint: Complete the Forgotten Lore Achievement
    Complete the Forgotten Lore achievement in Orr.
    To collect the fragments you can do different activities in Orr, which grant a different amount of progress towards the achievement.
    1 Fragment (non-repeatable)
    - Buried Archives jp
    - Antre of Adjournment jp
    2 Fragments (repeatable)
    - [Group Event] Defeat the possessed statue of Dwayna - conclusion of the Temple of Dwyana/Cathedral of Zephyrs meta
    - [Group Event] Defeat the Risen Priest of Balthazar before it can summon a horde of Risen - conclusion of the Temple of Balthazar/Cathedral of Glorious Victory meta
    - [Group Event] Defend the Pact interrupter device while it charges to cleanse the temple - conclusion of the Temple of Melandru/Cathedral of Verdance meta
    - [Group Event] Kill the Corrupted High Priestess - conclusion of the Temple of Lyssa/Cathedral of Eternal Radiance meta
    - [Group Event] Cover Keeper Jonez Deadrun as he performs the cleansing ritual - conclusion of the Temple of Grenth meta
    3 Fragments
    Completing the dungeon - The Ruined City of Arah/the Forgotten path with Warden Illyra (Path 3) gives you 3 fragments.

Knowledge of the Elders (3AP)

Learn more about the Bastion of Knowledge and the Seer to acquire a powerful and ancient weapon.

Part of Honorary Astral Ward achievement.

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  1. Essence of Knowledge
    Hint: Purchase an Essence of Knowledge from the Faction Provisioner at the Bastion of Knowledge
    Purchase from the Faction Provisioner in Bastion of Knowledge in Amnytas.
     

  2. A Spark of Knowledge
    Hint: Assist in Closing a Tentacle Rift in the Bastion of Knowledge
    Complete [Event] Defeat the anomalous tentacle and close the rift or
    [Group Event] Defeat the Tentacle of Nourys and close the rift
    in the Bastion of Knowledge.
     

  3. A Spark of Knowledge
    Hint: Defeat the Boss in the Hall of Secrets
    [Event] Defeat the mysterious entity
    This event begins with [Event] Navigate Isgarren's wards, southeast of Erudition Arcade PoI [&BPYNAAA=] and ends at Cellar of Arcana PoI [&BCcOAAA=] where the mysterious entity is.
     

  4. A Spark of Knowledge
    Hint: Defeat the Boss in the Bastion of Knowledge Library
    [Event] Defeat the avatar before it absorbs the library's knowledge
    in the Bastion of Knowledge Library. This event is right after
    [Event] Collect evidence of Kryptis infiltration
     

  5. A Spark of Knowledge
    Hint: Stop the Massive Kryptis at the Top of the World Spire
    Complete Chuck Out the Trash achievement by participating in the final event of The Defense of Amnytas meta event.
     

  6. Seer Artifact
    Hint: Look around Isgarren's Office in the Wizard's Tower
    The Seer Artifact is found inside Isgarren's Quarters [&BOoNAAA=], on a table behind three Astral Ward NPCs.
     

  7. Greater Understanding
    Hint: Take the Artifact to Someone Knowledgeable about Seers.
    Talk to Historian Tranton in The Durmand Priory (instance) in Lornar's Pass. Durmand Priory Waypoint [&BOkAAAA=]
     

  8. A Call to Action
    Hint: Travel to the Entrance of the Bloodstone Caves.
    Go to Bramble Pass Waypoint [&BOwCAAA=] in Straits of Devastation. Head northeast and watch for an entrance on your left. Keep going firther in and up some rocks to talk to the spectral appearance within.
     

  9. Shard of Decay
    Hint: Defeat Tequatl the Sunless
     

  10. Shard of Ice
    Hint: Defeat the Claw of Jormag
     

  11. Shard of Crystal
    Hint: Defeat the Shatterer
     

  12. Awakening
    Hint: Return to Sidony the Shadowkeeper.
    Sidony is found in the Bloodstone Caves, east of Bramble Pass Waypoint [&BOwCAAA=]

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