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Guild Wars 2 / Map Achievements

The Wizard's Tower

The Wizard's Tower is a lobby for Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure expansion's Strike Missions and Convergences.

It was released on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

 

Achievements

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Adventures

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

GW2 Secrets of the Obscure - Prologue: Uncertain Times

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GW2 - 1. Beta Tester achievement

GW2 - 1. Beta Tester achievement

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

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

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GW2 1. A Shadow in the Night achievement

GW2 1. A Shadow in the Night achievement

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A Promise Kept (hidden) (1AP)

Give Basil's letter to Aellin.

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Wizard's Tower
1. Meeting Hortensia

Hint: Talk to Hortensia in the Wizard's Tower Infirmary.
Refugee Clinic [&BC8OAAA=]

Amnytas
2. Abelin Favre 543 Bloom X011 Celestial

Hint: Last reported patrolling the thicket at the Bastion of Strength in Amnytas.

SW of Might's Brink Thicket [&BO8NAAA=] against the base of the cliff.


3. Olava Skumasdottir 403 Bloom XXX0 Obscure
Hint: Last seen studying the clouds near the Bastion of the Natural in Amnytas.
The Sea of Clouds — [&BE0OAAA=]

4. Daytona Jaque 982 Bloom 0XX1 Unsworn

Hint: Last reported defending the nexus ring at the Bastion of the Celestial in Amnytas.

Astronomic Nexus Ring [&BM8NAAA=] Body on the outside wall.
 

Skywatch Archipelago
5. Cethis 102 Tide X001 Strength

Hint: Last reported investigating Kryptis activity within the Shattered Atoll in Skywatch Archipelago.

Mabon's Resolve [&BMMNAAA=]
West side of island, south of the tower among some rocks.


6. Percy Gammons 892 Dusk XIVV Unsworn

Hint: Last seen investigating Kryptis activity within the Soaring Aerie in Skywatch Archipelago.

Vass's Compassion [&BNINAAA=]
North and central area of the main part of the Soaring Aerie, above the S and O label on the map.

 

Amnytas
7. Fulla 733 Tide VIXV Unsworn

Hint: Last seen researching relics at the Bastion of the Obscure in Amnytas.

Cowering under a ledge at ground level northwest of Relic Repository [&BD4OAAA=]


8. Yexxi the Stern 092 Tide 00XI Knowledge

Hint: Last seen combing Thaumaturgy Park at the Bastion of Balance in Amnytas.

Thaumaturgy Park [&BB4OAAA=]

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9. Mildred Goswin 403 Frost 0IIX Unsworn

Hint: Last seen patrolling the outskirts of the Medical Plaza at the Bastion of Balance in Amnytas.

NW of Vass Memorial Medical Plaza [&BP4NAAA=] along the cliff, next to a tall tree.

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10. Vaulz Baelwalker 576 Frost 0X0I Knowledge

Hint: Last reported seeking a mere hint of Kryptis in the Bastion of the Natural in Amnytas.

NW of  Bastionmere  [&BBAOAAA=] near the edge of the island south of the rightmost two floating platforms belonging to the Bastion of the Obscure.

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11. Basil 329 Tide II0X Celestial

Hint: Last seen looking into Kryptis behavior on the outskirts of the Bastion of the Obscure in Amnytas.

Spiritual Center [&BAMOAAA=] At the bottom part of the island

A Promise Kept hidden achievement begins here.


12. Ivane Saberlin 809 Frost X00V Balance

Hint: Last seen being tended to at the infirmary in the Bastion of the Natural in Amnytas.

The Infirmary [&BCYOAAA=]


Gendarran Fields
13. Arina 892 Snow 0XV1 Obscure
Hint: Last reported looking into Kryptis rift activity in Gendarran Fields.

Broadhollow Waypoint [&BOEAAAA=] In an ettin cave along the cliff.


Events
14. Silque 109 Tide 00XX Natural

Hint: Last reported hunting down stolen relics in the Bastion of Knowledge.

Acquired by completing the event Defeat the avatar before it steals the relics, found north of Erudition Arcade [&BPYNAAA=], which is the third event in a chain that starts at Relic Repository [&BD4OAAA=] with Livia.

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15. Celix the Forgiven 620 Dusk IVXX Strength

Hint: Last reported checking in on the cellar in the Bastion of Knowledge.

Cellar of Arcana [&BCcOAAA=] Complete the event Defeat the mysterious entity.

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16. Gideon Hawthorn II 003 Tide IIX0 Natural

Hint: Last seen assisting researchers in the Bastion of the Obscure.

The Riftworks [&BAwOAAA=] Complete the event Exorcise the possessed researchers, started by Head Experimenter Rhianwyn.


17. Docia Greywind 092 Bloom XXII Balance

Hint: Last seen investigating Kryptis influence on local wildlife at the Bastion of the Celestial in Amnytas.

Defeat any Champion wildlife roaming around Bastion of the Celestial  [&BAoOAAA=] such as the Champion Sky-Chak Drone that spawns on the bridge between the east and south platforms.

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18. "Just Tillie" 032 Dusk XIIV Obscure

Hint: Last reported defending the ritual space at the Bastion of Strength in Amnytas.

Circle of Rituals [&BCkOAAA=] Complete the event Assist Vanak in completing the group spell.


19. Return to Hortensia

Hint: Return to Hortensia at the Wizard's Tower Infirmary.

Return to Warden Assistant Hortensia at the Wizard's Tower Infirmary. Same location as #1


20. In Memoriam

Hint: Attend the memorial in the Wizard's Tower.

Memory's Gaze [&BEoOAAA=] On the wall next to Astral Ward Memorial. Awarded after memorial ceremony.

A Promise Kept (hidden) (1AP)

Give Basil's letter to Aellin.

Pre-requisite: Begin the collection "Comrade in Arms" to be able to talk to Basil.

Frode's Journal map

Secrets Obscured (3AP 1MP)

Retrieve scattered wizard relics around Tyria.

Prerequisite: Treachery (SOTO Chapter 10)

Reward: Wizard's Tower Teleportation Scroll

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  1. List of Artifacts
    Talk to Isgarren in The Wizard's Tower after completing Secrets of the Obscure 10. Treachery.

  2. Jeweled Amulet
    Kessex Hills. East of Isgarren's View [&BAMFAAA=] in the water.

  3. Planning for Tyria's Future
    Straits of Devastation. Lone Post Waypoint [&BPcCAAA=] At the end of Vizier's Tower jumping puzzle.

  4. Tainted Bloodstone Censer
    Straits of Devastation. Bramble Pass Waypoint [&BOwCAAA=]. Head east & look for a hidden entrance on the left under the large outcrop.

  5. Curry Bun with Bloodstone
    Talk to Behruseh north west of Ossan Waypoint [&BC0DAAA=].

  6. Ancient Astral Ward Manual
    Mount Maelstrom. Southwest of Criterion Waypoint [&BMkCAAA=]. Talk to the Priory Scholar at Rata Pten [&BMQCAAA=] and select the third option to tell them the manual is fake.

  7. Kryptis Corpse
    Complete any rift event.

  8. Beacon Stone
    Plains of Ashford. Ascalon City Waypoint [&BIcBAAA=], East of Foefire's Heart [&BFMBAAA=]. Head east, on the roof of a tower.

  9. Completed List of Artifacts
    Speak to Isgarren again after collecting all other pieces of the collection.

Secrets Unobscured (hidden) (3AP)

Peer beyond the veil to uncover hidden treasures in the Wizard's Tower.

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Three hidden locations:

  1. PoI - (Under Construction) [&BCEOAAA=]

  2. PoI - Wizard's Trial [&BFIOAAA=]

  3. PoI - Astral Ward Barracks [&BFAOAAA=]

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  • The markers are noted on the map by Veil of Visions, golden sparkling orbs that have no name tags, but prompt you to Interact.

  • Interacting with the orb causes a magical effect to overlay on your screen, along with the appearance of multiple Ley-Line Anomalies which collectively point in a direction.

  • Following their pointing will lead you to the treasure, which is marked with a sparkling light effect when you get very close to the location.

  • The treasures disappear once interacted with, and reappear the following day at the same location.

Sorrow's Lost (15AP)

Locate each of the Oracle cards.

Prerequisite: [Group Event] Help Dagda restore functionality to the control room

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  1. Oracle Deck Box
    Dagda's Quarters [&BOINAAA=]
     

  2. The Convoy
    East of Beacon of Ages Waypoint [&BCsOAAA=]
     

  3. The Forager
    NE corner of Grand Library of Amnytas [&BAIOAAA=].
     

  4. II: The Minister Illuminate
    [Group Event] Escort Researcher Lezzi and her new data about Nayos
     

  5. III: The Mother Sovereign
    Frostgorge Sound
    Buy from Neversorrow, the merchant to the west of Ice Floe Waypoint [&BH4CAAA=] for 3 gold.
     

  6. IV: The Mirror
    Cellar of Arcana [&BCcOAAA=]
    [Event]     Navigate Isgarren's wards
     

  7. V: The Weeping Mountain
    Beacon of Ages Waypoint [&BCsOAAA=]
     

  8. VI: The Broken Mortar
    Complete a rift event
     

  9. VII: The Ballad
    [Event] Help Zizel test the freshly made concoctions on the Kryptis
    Beacon of Ages Waypoint — [&BCsOAAA=]
     

  10. VIII: Forbearance
    Spiritual Center [&BAMOAAA=]
    [Event] Fight off the Kryptis ambush
     

  11. IX: The Stag
    Found in Snaff Memorial Lab. Enter the instance from one of the portals in the southwest area of Rata Sum.
     

  12. X: Satchel of Fate
    Skywatch Archipelago. Complete "Unlocking the Wizard's Tower" meta event.
     

  13. XI: The Inevitable
    Located at  Circle of Rituals [&BCkOAAA=
    [Group Event] Assist Vanak in completing the group spell
     

  14. XII: The Endless
    Beacon of Ages Waypoint [&BCsOAAA=]
    Complete [Event] Repair the magical barriers protecting the Beacon of Ages
     

  15. XIII: The Templar
    Divinity's Reach. East of Grenth Waypoint [&BCQDAAA=]
     

  16. XIV: Patience
    Amnytas, Bastion of the Natural
    Found at the bottom of the lake in Bastionmere [&BBAOAAA=]
     

  17. XV: The Fiend
    Gendarran Fields. Buy from Deliah, just west of Cornucopian Fields Waypoint [&BOMAAAA=] for 3 gold.
     

  18. XVI: The Tower of Secrets
    Wizard's Tower. High above the vista in the middle of Wizard's Tower.
     

  19. XVII: The Cosmos
    Amnytas, Bastion of the Celestial
    South side of Celestial Control Ring PoI [&BAYOAAA=]
     

  20. XVIII: Twilight
    Black Citadel
    Located in Gladium Canton, northwest of Gladium waypoint [&BKQDAAA=]
     

  21. XIX: Sunrise
    Amnytas, Bastion of Knowledge
    [Event] Defeat the rampaging museum exhibits
     

  22. XX: The Young Dragon
    Amnytas, Bastion of Balance
    Only accessible during the event chain starting with
    [Group Event] Escort Lyhr to the Great Hall so he can rebalance himself
     

  23. XXI: The Eye
    Amnytas. Complete "The Defense of Amnytas" meta event.
     

  24. Complete Oracle Deck
    Return to Dagda in the Wizard's Tower

Zojja's Journal (5AP)

Collect all of Zojja's journal pages in Skywatch Archipelago.

 

Unlocking this achievement

Speak to Zojja at the Wizard's Tower.

Bug: Zojja may not appear in Mabon's Quarters to return the journal to if you have replayed earlier story chapters. Replay 8. Into the Obscure and complete the Talk to Your Allies and Talk to Zojja parts to have her show in Mabon's Quarters again.

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Zojja's Journal: Devastated Garenhoff (1AP)

Collect all of Zojja's journal pages in the Devastated Garenhoff fractal.

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  1. Complete the event "Defeat Possessed Lucretia"

  2. Devastated Garenhoff, resting near docks.
    Garenhoff Studies 1. NW of  Sailor's Lament [&BFYOAAA=]

  3. Devastated Garenhoff, where the Arcane Eye watches all.
    Garenhoff Studies 2. East of Abandoned Lab [&BAcOAAA=] in a small Asuran hallway.

  4. Devastated Garenhoff, where a proud tree stands vigilant.
    Garenhoff Studies 3. North of Sailor's Lament [&BFYOAAA=].

 

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Zojja's Journal: Skyward Marches (1AP)

Collect all of Zojja's journal pages in the Skyward Marches fractal.

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  1. Complete the event "Convince Zaishen deserters not to return to the Forged stronghold".

  2. Skyward Marches, at the ward's western camp.
    Elona Studies 1. In a tent, north of Balkor's Camp [&BPUNAAA=]

  3. Skyward Marches, where a cliff overlooks good and evil.
    Elona Studies 2. Found on top of the large cliff between Farisan Village [&BDgOAAA=] and  The Burning Fortress [&BCwOAAA=].

  4. Skyward Marches, atop a village building caressed by the wind.
    Elona Studies 3. Found on top of Aanisah's Windmill [&BPMNAAA=].

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Zojja's Journal: Droknar's Light (1AP)

Collect all of Zojja's journal pages in the Droknar's Light fractal.

 

  1. Complete the event Help the Deldrimor defend Droknar’s Light.

  2. Droknar's Light, atop a table worn by winter's bite.
    Droknar's Forge Studies 1. South of Monument to King Jalis Ironhammer [&BP8NAAA=]

  3. Droknar's Light, where prophecy was guided by flame.
    Droknar's Forge Studies 2. South of Hall of Deldrimor [&BNQNAAA=].

  4. Droknar's Light, near a forge adorned with weapons of old.
    Droknar's Forge Studies 3. SW of Droknar's Forge [&BLcNAAA=], below  Reserve Arsenal [&BDEOAAA=]

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Zojja's Journal: Jade Mech Habitation Zone 03 (1AP)

Collect all of Zojja's journal pages in the Jade Mech Habitation Zone 03 fractal.

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  1. Complete the event "Help Min-Ji set up emergency broadcast stations"

  2. Jade Mech Habitation Zone 03, at the western end of a bridge.
    Kaineng Studies 1. Near a skybridge, north of  N.K. Broadcast Terminal Beta [&BCAOAAA=]

  3. Jade Mech Habitation Zone 03, at the camp overlooking the desert.
    Kaineng Studies 2. Found at  Kestrel's Vow [&BNENAAA=]

  4. Jade Mech Habitation Zone 03, in a village aquatic creatures call home.
    Kaineng Studies 3. East of Naga Encampment [&BOQNAAA=]

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Zojja's Journal: Primal Maguuma (1AP)

Collect all of Zojja's journal pages in the Primal Maguuma fractal.

 

  1. Complete the event "Protect the Injured Rift Hunters"

  2. Primal Maguuma, across the vine bridge accompanied by ruins.
    Maguuma Studies 1. Found at Exalted Ruins [&BBIOAAA=]

  3. Primal Maguuma, on a bridge broken by the wind.
    Maguuma Studies 2. At the bridge, SW of Observation Camp Waypoint [&BEYOAAA=]

  4. Primal Maguuma, on a bridge between two sets of pylons.
    Maguuma Studies 3. North of  Temple of Glint [&BAQOAAA=]

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Zojja's Journal: Rata Novus Promenade (1AP)

Collect all of Zojja's journal pages in the Rata Novus Promenade fractal.

 

  1. Complete the event "Defeat the Avatar of Gluttony".

  2. Rata Novus Promenade, overlooking an insectoid colony.
    Rata Novus Studies 1. North of  Chak Hatchery [&BLYNAAA=]

  3. Rata Novus Promenade, in a room surrounded by four pillars of crystal.
    Rata Novus Studies 2. Go up the large ramp south of  Rata Novus Promenade Waypoint [&BOANAAA=]. Go into the lab on the left and up the stairs to the lab's second floor.

  4. Rata Novus Promenade, on an alcove overlooking lightning's wrath.
    Rata Novus Studies 3. Go up the large ramp south of Rata Novus Promenade Waypoint [&BOANAAA=]. Go through the second left arch outside, on the bottom on right hand.

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Return to Zojja after collecting all of the journal pages.

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