Desert Highlands

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Desert Highlands is a zone in Crystal Desert that came out with Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire on 22 September 2017.

Achievements

Derelict Delve Dwarven Weapon (Rare Collection)

The following achievements can all be done at the same time. (Shown in Rune-Locked Doors video)

Rune-Locked Doors
Stonespite Cleaver
Gate of Good-Byes
Final Sting
Might of the Vindictive

Adventures

Mastery Insight

Desert Highlands Insight: Above the Flats
Desert Highlands Insight: Base of the Watchtower
Desert Highlands Insight: Brightwater Hollow
Desert Highlands Insight: Derelict Perch
Desert Highlands Insight: Discarded Vessels
Desert Highlands Insight: Giant’s Bough
Desert Highlands Insight: Highjump Rise
Desert Highlands Insight: Karuz Overlook
Desert Highlands Insight: Lifeblood Falls Grub Ledge
Desert Highlands Insight: Makali Outpost
Desert Highlands Insight: Overreach Spider Nest
Desert Highlands Insight: Palace of Aban
Desert Highlands Insight: Standstill Spire
Desert Highlands Insight: Sunderlands Crater
Desert Highlands Insight: The Tombs

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Dwarven Remnants (5AP)

Find the forgotten dwarven chests in the Desert Highlands.

Recommended:

Turn on "Show All Usable Object Names".
Get all mounts to mastery level 3. Some locations need a Griffon.
Keybind your mounts to swap faster. Go to Options/Control Options. Scroll down to Mounts.

From Makali Outpost waypoint [&BGsKAAA=]

1. Salt Flats - From Makali Outpost, head west towards the vista & Mastery Insight. Springer jump up to the tall tower where the vista is.

17. Salt Flats - From Makali Outpost, head north to the mastery insight in Salt Flats. Use a Jackal to go through the Sand Portal. The chest is behind a pillar by the mastery insight.

22. Salt Flats - From Makali Outpost waypoint, head north till you see the chest.

21. Prophet's Fall - From Makali Outpost waypoint, head east to the crater inside Prophet’s Fall.

From Brightwater waypoint [&BJEKAAA=]

2. Brightwater Inlet - From Brightwater waypoint, head west towards the Mastery Insight. Follow the stairs up. The chest is at the end of the first rampart.

25. Brightwater Inlet - From Brightwater waypoint, head west to some palm trees.

16. Transcendent Bay - From Brightwater waypoint, head further west to a tipped-over vessel. Use a Skimmer to get up to the platform.

18. Transcendent Bay - From #16, use a Jackal to go through the Sand Portal.

From Lommuld Kraal waypoint [&BGoKAAA=]

23. Auburn Hills - From Lommuld Kraal waypoint, head northwest to the top of a small hill. The chest is hidden behind a tree base.

5. Lifeblood Ravine - From Lommuld Kraal waypoint, head east up the slope to the Mastery Insight. The chest is right next to it. Use a Raptor or Springer to jump over.

8. The Sunderlands - From Lommuld Kraal waypoint, head south across the ravine. The chest is near a tent on one of the rock outcroppings.

4. Tomb of the Primeval Kings - From Lommuld Kraal waypoint, head to the Tomb of the Primeval Kings. The chest is on the fence. Use a Springer to jump up there.

13. Tomb of the Primeval Kings - Head into the Tomb of the Primeval Kings, where the mastery point is. The chest is on top of the snake statue. Jump on the tail end of the snake first using springer, and then jump to the head.

20. The Sunderlands - Head further east, past the Tomb of the Primeval Kings. The chest is right by the Mastery Insight outside of the tomb.

3. Tomb of the Primeval Kings - From #20, head further north.

From Highjump Ranch waypoint [&BJ0KAAA=]

19. Stampede Uplands - Right next to Highrise Jump waypoint.

6. Stampede Uplands - From Highrise Jump waypoint, head east. Use a Springer to jump up to a camp of villagers surrounding a fire.

7. Brightwater Inlet - From Highrise Jump waypoint, head southwest. Use a Springer to jump up the cliffs.

From Derelict Delve waypoint [&BKQKAAA=]

24. Fortune's Vale - From Derelict Delve waypoint, head northwest to a building. The chest is in a room in the building.

12. Fortune's Vale - From Derelict Delve waypoint, head east. The chest is just up a wall.

9. Fortune's Vale - From Derelict Delve waypoint, head further east, then turn north after the broken bridge. The chest is on top of some rocks.

11. Winter's Teeth - From #10, head east. The chest is below the vista on a little hill.

10. Enchanted Bluffs - From Derelict Delve waypoint, head south to Enchanted Bluffs. The chest is inside the Palace of Aban next to the mastery insight. Use a Springer to get up there.

14. Fortune's Vale - From Derelict Delve waypoint, head south to the mastery insight. Use a Springer to get up to it, right next to the mastery point.

15. Fortune's Vale - From #14, drop down to the lava riverbed below.

Carrot Collector (5AP)

Search Highjump Ranch for carrots to help Unja and her springers.

Near river rapids.
Directly west of the waypoint, along northern river of Highjump Ranch
On the far side of a western rock tower.
Behind a large rock tower, west from the vista, facing the large clearing leading to the Stampede Uplands.
East of a broken bridge.
West of a broken bridge.
Lying in the shade on an island.
Up on a rock flanked by two rivers.
Near a natural bridge.
Along a path between two rock faces.
Cross the bridge heading west from the waypoint, and stay to the right to go between the rock faces.
Near a natural archway.
In a grove in the western Uplands.
Despite what the hint says, the carrot is south of the heart icon, around the same distance between waypoint and heart icon.
Along an eastern Uplands cliff.
South and a little East of the heart, on a low ledge.
Below the stables.
Northeast of a riverside butte.
Northeast of a riverside butte.
At a bend in the river.
Found at the bend of the river, directly south of the vista, where the river takes southeastern turn.
Between two southerly rocks.
East of a riverside butte.
On the ground next to the cliff, just North of Carrot #15.
Within the stables
In a small cave frequented by warthogs.
Next to stream, just South of Wayment Seep PoI. A small cave with Veteran Warthog.
At the base of a towering waterfall.
Among tents staked above the stables.
Elevated along the northern cliffs.
Behind the blacksmith's tent.
Near a small eastern fishing bridge.
Way up in the northeast.
Tucked away among crops.
A golden carrot on a cliff overlooking the stables.
Atop a large rock formation, one platform below the Contact Point.
A golden carrot looking down on a broken bridge.
The broken bridge is the one you need the raptor to cross to get to the heart vendor. This one is easiest to get to with Springer mastery 3 High Vault
A golden carrot high up on a riverside butte.
A golden carrot by a windmill with a view.
West of the waypoint, use the springer to jump up to the vista.
A golden carrot on a rock tower near a bridge.
At a tall rock structure, where the river takes a bend.
A golden carrot lying a few short steps from mastery.
On a small rock structure directly behind the waypoint.
A golden carrot on the thatched stable roof.
Found at the roof above Stablemaster Unja, tucked in a corner.
A golden carrot at the mouth of a towering waterfall.
Atop the largest waterfall at the ranch, above Wayment Seep. Accessed by following the road north from the waypoint, then jumping on top of the platforms until you reach the top.

Hidden Carrot Hunt (6AP)

Use your springer to find and collect carrots in the Brightwater Inlet.

Hidden Carrot Hunt is an achievement that involves finding hidden carrots around Brightwater Inlet while on a Springer mount. You must complete the Carrot Collector achievement to unlock this one.

Brightwater Inlet 01
Head west. Jump up the ledges. It is by some small bushes.
Brightwater Inlet 02
From Brightwater waypoint, head southwest to the mastery point. Use Raptor 3 or Springer 3 to get across to the other ledge. The carrot is under the trees after you jump over.
Brightwater Inlet 03
Head east, up the cliffs. It is under a big tree.
Brightwater Inlet 04
From Brightwater waypoint, go down the slope northside. It is at the base of some coconut trees.
Brightwater Inlet 05
Head further west to one of the isle. The carrot is under a big bush.
Brightwater Inlet 06
Jump up the cliff & keep going west. Drop down on the other side. In the bushes, near a coconut tree. There are harpies nearby.
Brightwater Inlet 07
Go up the cliffs & head northeast. The carrot is by some boxes at a bandit camp.
Brightwater Inlet 08
Keep heading northwest. It is right by a rock at the bottom of a cliff.
Brightwater Inlet 09
Keep going further west, close to the mastery point. Drop down to the ground under the steps.
Brightwater Inlet 10
Head east & drop down to the base of the waterfall. The carrot is by the water, near some strawberry patches.

Lost Lore of Desert Highlands (3AP 1MP)

Collect all the pages to complete the book.

Book of Vlast Page 01
From #2, head east to the Tomb of the Primeval Kings. Here, I used Springer 3 (High Vault) to get over the fences. The Sand-Worn Page is in the room with the mastery point.
Book of Vlast Page 02
From Lommuld Kraal waypoint [&BGoKAAA=], head north to the mastery insight area. You will need Raptor 3 (Canyon Jumping) to get there.
Book of Vlast Page 03
From Makali Outpost waypoint [&BGsKAAA=], head northwest towards the Griffon Roost. Use a Springer to get up to the Page, just south of the Griffon Roost.
Book of Vlast Page 04
From #3, head northwest to Windshear Scarps. You may need to Springer jump up the hills.
Book of Vlast Page 05
From Derelict Delve waypoint [&BKQKAAA=], face south & Springer jump up the ledges.
Book of Vlast Page 06
From Derelict Delve waypoint [&BKQKAAA=], head south. The Sand-Worn Page is on a ledge, half-way down the lava chasm.
Book of Vlast Page 07
From here, head southwest towards the edge of the cliffs.

Springer Backpacking (5AP 1MP)

Take your springer out to help those in need, and gain tasty treats for your springer as a reward.

Letter from Unja
Sent by Stablemaster Unja for helping out around Highjump Ranch.
A letter from Unja asking you to visit her at the Springer stable at Highjump Ranch. Obtained automatically when you complete the heart at Highjump Ranch and got your Springer mount.
Highjump Ranch Springer Treat
Given by Stablemaster Unja in Highjump Ranch for talking to her about helping the local traders.
Talk to Unja after completing her heart. Select "I got a letter about traders needing help."
Pricklepatch Hollow Springer Treat
Given by Trader Berjas in Highjump Ranch for recovering the town's supplies.
Head east of Highjump Ranch waypoint. Talk to Trader Berjas.
Ogre Springer Treat
Given by Merchant Ollgi in Lommuld Kraal for delivering her shipment of supplies and finding her lentils.
Diviner’s Reach Springer Treat
Given by Merchant Ouna in Diviner's Reach for delivering her shipment and locating a rare desert herb.Port to Makali Outpost waypoint and talk to Merchant Ouna by the heart. Talk to Ouna twice; to deliver the supply crate & to get the treat.
Skritt Springer Treat
Given by Merchant Ket'abatchk at Brightwater Inlet for delivering his shipment and recovering his bag of shinies.Come back down to the ground level & talk to Merchant Ket’abatchk. He is just west of Brightwater waypoint, by some tents. Talk to him twice; to deliver the supply crate & to get the treat.
Highjump Ranch Supply Barrel
Found atop a waterfall above Highjump Ranch's farm, protected by harpies.Head north of Highjump Ranch waypoint, high up the top of the waterfall.
Ogre Supply Crate
Given by Trader Berjas in Highjump Ranch for recovering the town's supplies.
Trader Berjas gives these to you after returning the Highjump Ranch Supply Barrel.
Diviner's Reach Supply Crate
Given by Trader Berjas in Highjump Ranch for recovering the town's supplies.
Trader Berjas gives these to you after returning the Highjump Ranch Supply Barrel.
Brightwater Supply Crate
Given by Trader Berjas in Highjump Ranch for recovering the town's supplies.
Trader Berjas gives these to you after returning the Highjump Ranch Supply Barrel.
Haresfoot Herb
Found high on the mountain cliffs west of the Nimbose Butte.
Port to Highjump Ranch waypoint and head south towards the Griffon Roost. The Haresfoot Herb is by a short bridge on a rock outcropping nearby.
Bag of Shinies
Found at a bandit camp above Prickle Patch Village.
Port to Brightwater waypoint and head northwest, past the Choya heart. The Bag of Shinies is at the bandit camp. Use a Springer to get up there.

A Family Heirloom (2AP)

Search the Windshear Scarps for Unja's lost necklace and return it to her.

Objectives:

Find Unja's lost necklace.
Return Unja's necklace to her.

Port to Highjump Ranch waypoint [&BJ0KAAA=] and find Stablemaster Unja. She will ask you to find her lost necklace. If she does not, just go to the northwest corner of Stampede Uplands. The lost necklace is under a tent. Pick it up and return to Stablemaster Unja.

The Curious Bowl (1AP)

Unlock the secret of the curious bowl by standing on a nearby rune.

Port to Derelict Delve waypoint [&BKQKAAA=], in the snowy northwest area of Desert Highlands. Then head south to Overreach Chasm PoI [&BO8KAAA=], where the lavafalls are. It helps to have Canyon Jumping on your Raptor. The entrance is on the eastern side of the chasm. Jump over the gap & head straight east, through the doorway. Follow the tracks north & take the first right into a small room with a statue. The bowl is in front of it.

Night Lights (3AP)

Use the Jackal to find the best spot for viewing the sky at night.

This achievement is only obtainable at night.
Head to the northwest side of Salt Flats, where the Jackal Sand Portal that leads to the mastery point is.

Go through the sand portal. Then take one more portal on the ledge. Keep going up the sand pathway till you reach the mastery insight. Stand where all the ghostly villagers are and you will get the achievement.

The Lost Dolyak (1AP)

Search Brightwater Inlet for Jeppa's lost dolyak, and then speak to Jeppa.

Port to Highjump Ranch waypoint [&BJ0KAAA=] and head southwest, along the stream. Interact with Bismuth the Dolyak. Then find Jeppa. She can be found at two spots;

her camp up north (end of the event) or
dead near Brightwater Inlet (beginning of the event).

Event: Help Explorer Jeppa recover lost supplies

Jeppa's event begins at the end of the same stream where Bismuth was. If nobody is doing the event, she should be dead at that spot. If someone did do the event, she will end up at her camp, east of Derelict Delve waypoint.
Head south from Bismuth first. If you can't find Jeppa at the beginning or
end of the event, check the route (map above).
The event must be complete in order for you to talk to her about Bismuth. This will complete the achievement.

Rune-Locked Doors (11AP)

Rune-Locked Doors is an achievement that involves exploring the depths of Derelict Delve in Fortune's Vale of the Desert Highlands.

Opening the doors involves slotting Runestones into them until all slots are filled, activating the teleporter. Each door requires the same number of runes to open as its order; that is, the first door requires one rune, the second door requires two runes, and so on. With the exception of the first door, all the runes you need can be found within the previous room.

To quickly return to the higher level of Derelict Delve after exiting rooms located on lower levels, jump off the ledge and fall/glide onto the teleporter platform half-buried in the lava in the southwestern corner of the chasm.

First door (Cold room)

Pick up the runestone on the table near Expedition Leader Shauna and Rhoban.
Exit the room and turn south; the first door is right in front of you. Stand on the circular pad to insert the rune.
Enter the room and make your way past Ice Imps and Oozes to find the next runestone. One is located on a bridge on the upper level; the other is at the very back of the room on the lower level. You will also find all four pieces of Stonespite Cleaver and one piece of the Staff of the Lost within this room.

Second door (Lava-covered room)

Exit the first room and carefully jump off the ledge to the lower level, then approach the door to the south, which has a spill of hardening lava nearby.
This room contains Lava Elementals, Embers, and Djinn. You will find all four pieces of the Gate of Good-Byes and another piece of the Staff of the Lost in here.
The first runestone is located to the left of the crumbling stairs as you enter the central chamber. The second is located on a pillar in the lava, near the Djinn and staff piece. The third is on a ledge between the second and third floors, in the south east corner of the room.

Third Door (Cobwebbed room)

From the second door, leap across the chasm to the north side to reach the third door.
This room is full of spider webs which will immobilize the player and spawn a group of spiders if touched. This can be avoided by dashing through on the raptor (note that you will still trigger the web if you launch or land too close to it), or by simply destroying the web from range. You will also find all four pieces of Final Sting and another piece of the Staff of the Lost in here.
The first and second runestones are on the ground floor: one is resting against a large pillar to the east, and the other surrounded by rubble in the north west. The third and fourth runestones are suspended in the upper webs, which can be reached by Springer.

Fourth Door (Waterlogged room)

From the third door, jump into the lava-filled cavern to reach the teleporter in the southwest corner. Use it, drop down to the walkway, then carefully drop off the ledge to the lower level. The fourth door is to the north.
The final piece of Staff of the Lost can be found on the opposite side of the chasm in this room. The chasm itself looks forboding, but if you're after Might of the Vindictive, take a leap of faith and plunge in: you will land in a large water-filled cave. There is also a teleporter rune that will allow you to return to the exit.

Stonespite Cleaver (3AP)

Collect all of the weapon pieces and then forge them together in the fires of a dwarven furnace.

Stonespite Cleaver is a Rare Collections achievement.

Port to Derelict Delve waypoint [&BKQKAAA=], in the snowy northwest area of Desert Highlands. Then head south to Overreach Chasm PoI, where the lavafalls are. The entrance is on the eastern side of the chasm. Jump over the gap & head east, through the doorway with flame torches. Enter the room and pick up the runestone on the table by Expedition Leader Shauna. Go back to the entrance. Turn left to another door. Stand on the teleporter to enter the first room. This will also complete the first part of Rune-Locked Doors achievement.

Dwarven Axe Shaft
Found in a cold room deep inside Derelict Delve.
On the first pillar when you enter.
Dwarven Axe Poll
Found in a cold room deep inside Derelict Delve.
On a bridge near a runestone.
Dwarven Axe Head
Found in a cold room deep inside Derelict Delve.
Bottom level, in a hole in the left wall.
Dwarven Axe Pommel
Found in a cold room deep inside Derelict Delve.
Bottom level, on a pillar.
Dwarven Axe Grip
Found in a cold room deep inside Derelict Delve.
Bottom level, on a platform near a runestone.
Fire of a Dwarven Forge
A forgotten forge inside the Derelict Delve.
In the HP room.

Gate of Good-Byes (3AP)

Collect all of the weapon pieces and then forge them together in the fires of a dwarven furnace.

The second room is full of lava elementals & harpies. Head further in & head up to the second floor of the circular room for Dwarven Shield Spikes. Drop down to the bottom floor where the lava is. Dwarven Staff Rune is for a different achievement called Staff of the Lost. Dwarven Shield Back is behind a pillar on the southwestern side. Dwarven Shield Boss is behind another pillar on the eastern side. You can use a Skimmer to move around on the lava.

Dwarven Shield Half Set of Spikes
Found in a lava covered room deep inside Derelict Delve.
Second level, east side
Dwarven Shield Half Set of Spikes
Found in a lava covered room deep inside Derelict Delve.
Second level, south side
Dwarven Shield Back
Found in a lava covered room deep inside Derelict Delve.
Bottom level, behind a pillar, southwest side
Dwarven Shield Boss
Found in a lava covered room deep inside Derelict Delve.
Bottom level, behind a pillar, east side
Fire of a Dwarven Forge
A forgotten forge inside the Derelict Delve.
In the HP room

Final Sting (3AP)

Collect all of the weapon pieces and then forge them together in the fires of a dwarven furnace.

Port to Derelict Delve waypoint [&BKQKAAA=], in the snowy northwest area of Desert Highlands. Then head south to Overreach Chasm PoI [&BO8KAAA=], where the lavafalls are. The entrance is on the northern side of the chasm. You can glide down to the entrance, under the HP room.

Dwarven Dagger Crossguard
Found in a cobwebbed room deep inside Derelict Delve.
In the back, far right
Dwarven Dagger Pommel
Found in a cobwebbed room deep inside Derelict Delve.
Second floor, on a pillar beside runestone
Dwarven Dagger Grip
Found in a cobwebbed room deep inside Derelict Delve.
Second floor, on a pillar
Dwarven Dagger Blade
Found in a cobwebbed room deep inside Derelict Delve.
Second floor, on a pillar
Fire of a Dwarven Forge
A forgotten forge inside the Derelict Delve.
In the HP room

Might of the Vindictive (3AP)

Collect all of the weapon pieces and then forge them together in the fires of a dwarven furnace.

Port to Derelict Delve waypoint [&BKQKAAA=], in the snowy northwest area of Desert Highlands. Then head south to Overreach Chasm PoI [&BO8KAAA=], where the lavafalls are. The entrance is on the western side of the chasm. You can glide down to the entrance, near the first bridge.

Dwarven Hammer Pommel
Found in a waterlogged room deep inside Derelict Delve.
On a broken bridge
Dwarven Hammer Rune
Found in a waterlogged room deep inside Derelict Delve.
Nearby a Grand Forgotten Chest
Dwarven Hammer Head
Found in a waterlogged room deep inside Derelict Delve.
On a platform with Veteran Air Djinns
Dwarven Hammer Shaft
Found in a waterlogged room deep inside Derelict Delve.
Far east side, on a ledge
Fire of a Dwarven Forge
A forgotten forge inside the Derelict Delve.
In the HP room