GW2 New Temple Exotics

With the Flame and Frost: Prelude update the karma vendors featured in temple chains offer new exotic wares: accessory, back-piece, amulet, and ring for 42000 Karma each. Don’t forget to complete the Temple event first.

Cursed Shore – Temple of Melandru

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GW2 Legendary Weapons Changes

With the latest Flame and Frost: Prelude update the Legendary Weapons got some visual effect changes.

  • The Moot: Thanks to notdoingmyessay, from unknown guru poster
  • Kamohoali’i Kotak: ????
  • Frenzy: ????
  • Kraitkin: ????
  • Quip: Thanks to Shompie
  • The Predator:
  • Howler: ?????
  • The Dreamer: Thanks to AidanCrann
  • Eternity – Greatsword: Thanks to Frea

 
We would like to say a big THANK YOU to Tomridd and REDDIT community for all the screenshots.

Assist the terrorized residents of Nebo Terrace.

Event/POI Name:Assist the terrorized residents of Nebo Terrace.
Event/POI Type:Renown Heart
Event/POI Zone:Gendarran Fields
Notes:Ensure Nebo Terrace’s farms are taken care of by killing grups and feeding animals. The Seraph could use assistance on the Bloodfields.

After finishing the Heart, you can buy the following items from the Npc :
1-Black Bean
2-Bay Leaf
3-Farmer’s Rusty Axe
4-Farmer’s Rusty Dagger
5-Farmer’s Rusty Axe
6-Farmer’s Rusty Dagger
7-Blemished Ancient Krytan Royal Family Crest
8-Ancient Krytan Family Crest.

Image Walkthrough:
Show All:Renown Heart icon:Skill Point icon:Point of Interest icon:Waypoint icon:Vista icon:Events:
map of Gendarran Fields

Region: Kryta | Level: 25-35 |

Point of InterestSkill PointVistaRenown HeartWaypoint
Melandru’s CenoteSkill PointVistaHelp First Haven’s residents deal with the undeadTraveler’s Dale Waypoint
Ambush CampSkill PointVistaAssist the terrorized residents of Nebo Terrace.First Haven Waypoint
Bad Omen BeachSkill PointVistaHelp Bronson disrupt centaur troops.Lionbridge Waypoint
Amaranth GrottoSkill PointVistaSupport the troops stationed at Ascalon Settlement.Stoneguard Gate Waypoint
Stonefish BeachSkill PointVistaHelp Milton Book and local farmers with their pirate and pest problems.Talajian Waypoint
Slade’s BaySkill PointVistaGet back at the pirates for Joukje.Nebo Terrace Waypoint
Jackdaw’s ReefSkill PointVistaHelp Johan with his training duties at Vollym’s battle pit.Blood Hill Waypoint
Mellaggan Shrine VistaHelp Lionguard Rhyn drive the dredge away from Junction Haven.Bloodfields Waypoint
The Beastpool  Assist the Lionguard and protect Junction Haven.Broadhollow Waypoint
Vollym’s Battle Pit  Help Jeev maintain Almuten mansion.Ascalon Settlement Waypoint
Molenheide  Help Mei Shadowwalker study the pirates.Cornucopian Fields Waypoint
Janusian Caves   Applenook Hamlet Waypoint
Almuten Mansion   Brigantine Waypoint
Wiley’s Cove   Oogooth Waypoint
Vigil HQ   Northfields Waypoint
Quaggankeep Channel   Provern Shore Waypoint
    Snowblind Waypoint
    Winter Haven Waypoint
    Junction Haven Waypoint
    Icegate Waypoint
    Almuten Waypoint
    Vigil Keep Waypoint
Event – Location/NPC to defendEvent – Location of a fightEvent – Boss enemyEvent – Location of a brawlEvent – Object to be destroyed/operated
Help Denton and Chief Cherpa safely transport their supplies through the swamp.[Group Event] Kill the Tamini moguls to weaken the Tamini forces.Kill the giant skelk scavanger feeding on fallen soldiers in the Bloodfields.Defeat Vollym, champion of the battle pit.Defeat the dredge before they pick Junction Haven clean.
Prevent the centaurs from capturing Nebo Terrace .Attack rock dogs until they rebel against the centaurs.Kill the dredge raidmaster invading Junction Haven.  
Defend First Haven from the risen .Survive the trials of the battle pit.   
Ensure the explosives arrive safely at Junction Haven.    
Stop the pirates raiding the mansion .    
Help Tholaun rescue Miss Mipp.    

GW2 Lost Orrian Jewelry Box

A new Lost Orrian Jewelry Box has been added to karma vendors across Orr (Straits of Devastation, Malchor’s Leap, Cursed Shores) with the latest update Flame and Frost: Prelude. The box is sold for for 4550 karma. The possible items that you can get from the box are:
 

  • Risen Priest of Balthazar mini pet (account bound)
  • Swigs of Liquid Karma
  • Drops of Liquid Karma
  • Tastes of Liquid Karma
  • Vials of Liquid Karma
  • Obsidian Shards
  • Onyx lodestones
  • Crystal lodestone
  • Glacial lodestone
  • Molten lodestone
  • Charged lodestone
  • Unidentifiable Objects

GW2 Living Story Achievements

GW2 Living Story achievements is a new category added in Flame and Frost update. It is earned by playing the Flame and Frost: Prelude content.
 

Name Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 Tier 5
Refugee Volunteer
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Refugees traveling south from Wayfarer Foothills to Hoelbrak, and from Diessa Plateau to the Black Citadel are in need of assistance. Collect mementos, light campfires and aid refugee migration.

1 Act of Assistance
+1 Arenanet Points
15 Acts of Assistance
+1 Arenanet Points
40 Acts of Assistance
+1 Arenanet Points
75 Act of Assistance
+1 Arenanet Points
Reward: Volunteer title +
5000 karma reward via in-game mail
Lost and Found
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Refugees in Lion’s Arch lost many things on the journey to the city. Returning their belongings may encourage them to discuss the events that drove them from their homes.

1 Refugeee Posessions Returned
+1 Arenanet Points
3 Refugeee Posessions Returned
+1 Arenanet Points
6 Refugeee Posessions Returned
+1 Arenanet Points
The Gathering Storm
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Invaders are attacking in Wayfarer Foothills and Diessa Plateau. Take them down before they can displace any more refugees!

1 Invaders Killed
+1 Arenanet Points
30 Invaders Killed
+1 Arenanet Points
60 Invaders Killed
+1 Arenanet Points
100 Invaders Killed
+1 Arenanet Points
150 Invaders Killed
+1 Arenanet Points
Secret Contract
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Agent Brandubh is trying to find and translate dead-drop messages from his partner, who is undercover in the dredge-Flame Legion alliance. Get a cryptotranslator from Agent Brandubh. It will help locate the dead drops across Diessa Plateau and Wayfarer Foothills and then decrypt them for you.

1 Dead Drops Translated
+1 Arenanet Points
6 Dead Drops Translated
+4 Arenanet Points
12 Dead Drops Translated
+10 Arenanet Points
Braham: Help from the Legions

Braham, a young norn claiming to be Eir Stagelkin’s son, visits Rytlock Brimstone in his Black Citadel office and requests troop support to defend his homestead.

Witnessed Braham’s encounter with Rytlock
+1 Arenanet Points
Braham – Eirsson

Given Tribune Brimstone’s refusal, Braham has no choice but to go to Hoelbrak and ask Knut Whitebear to send Wolfborn to help defend his homestead.
Witnessed Braham’s meeting with Knut Whitebear
+1 Arenanet Points
Braham – Retake Cragstead

Having received no support from Rytlock or Eir, Braham enlists your help to retake Cragstead, in the Wayfarer Foothills, from the Molten Alliance.
Help Braham retake Cragstead
+1 Arenanet Points
Rox: Critical Mission

Rytlock Brimstone meets Rox in the Imperator’s Core, where the defense quorum is debating. He assigns her a mission for which she will need support.
Witnessed Rox’s Meeting with Rytlock
+1 Arenanet Points
Rox – The Hatchery

Rox has orders from Rytlock to secure assests at the devourer hatchery northwest of the town of Nolah in Diessa Plateau. She would appreciate your support.
Help Rox defend the hatchery
+1 Arenanet Points
Hero’s Aid

Successfully complete all of the Rox and Braham Living Story instances.
Rox and Braham Living Story Instances Completed
+10 Arenanet Points
Rage Against The War Machine

Destroy a Molten Alliance weapons facility in Wayfarer Foothills or Diessa Plateau.
Molten Facility Destroyed
+10 Arenanet Points
Avenger of the Dispossessed

Once the Molten menace was eliminated, your allies returned home for closure. According to reports, Rox is visiting the jail in Black Citadel, and Braham is heading to Knut Whitebear’s loft.
Folowed Up with Rox or Braham
+5 Arenanet Points
Followed Up with Rox and Barham
+5Arenanet Points
Title: Avenger of the Dispossessed
A Rallying Flame

Commemorate the completion of the Flame and Frost story arc in Lion’s Arch, Hoelbrak, or the Black Citadel.
This achievement can only be earned during the epilogue, which starts on Sunday, May 12 at 12:00pm Pacific and remains active until Thursday, May 16 at 12:00am Pacific. You can earn this achievement by interacting with a bonfire in either Lion’s Arch, Hoelbrak, or the Black Citadel.
Story Arc Completed
+10 Arenanet Points

GW2 Laurel Items

The latest Flame and Frost update introduces new Laurel items. The Laurel Merchant is located in Lion’s Arch, near WvW gates, but can be also found in the main cities.
You’ll earn the laurels as a reward for daily and monthly achievements! Redeem these laurels for rewards like the new Ascended gear and Infusions!
 

One of the first new reward systems we’re adding is based on a new currency: the laurel.
 
In addition to the normal rewards, players can earn one laurel for completing their daily achievement category and ten laurels for completing their monthly achievement category. Laurel merchants have been added to all of the major cities of Tyria, and they have a wide range of rewards to choose from. Some of the highlights:
 

  • Utility Infusions—a new category of infusion that provides powerful boosts to noncombat statistics, like gold find and experience gain.
  • Ascended Amulets—offensive, defensive, and utility variants of the next slot of ascended gear.
  • Ascended Rings—non-agony versions of the ascended rings from the Fractals of the Mists.
  • Crafting Starter Kits—one-time account purchases that contain everything you’ll need to get your feet wet in each of the eight crafting disciplines.
  • WvW Blueprints—everything you need to rain fire on your enemies in the Mists.
  • Support Items—new boosters, advanced harvesting tools, and crafting trophy bags.
  • Unique Minis—Goedulf, the mythical wolf-cub spirit that protects lost norn kids, and (my personal favorite) the runner-up in the Divinity’s Reach Fanciest Cat competition: Chauncey von Snuffles III.

 

 

Laurel Items

GW2 Almond Locations

Name: Almond
Location: Dredgehaunt Cliffs (40-50), Harathi Hinterlands (35-45)
Gathering type: Fruit
Acquisition: Purchasing Almonds in Bulk
Rarity: Common
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Almond Locations (Sold By):

  • Sold by Disa after completing Renown Heart – Defend Travelen’s Steading against Svanir attacks, Snowslide Ravine, North-West Dredgehaunt Cliffs
    See location on the map
  • Sold by Lieutenant Pickins after completing Renown Heart – Protect Seraph’s Landing, Seraph’s Landing, North-West Harathi Hinterlands
    See location on the map

GW2 Toypocalypse Event Guide

Toypocalypse is a Wintersday event located in Tixx’s airship. Talk to Seraph Solder in Lion’s Arch (next to Tixx’s Infinirarium instance) and join the fight against toys. The toys are trying to take over the gigantic toymaking machine in the center of the workshop, and if they succeed, Wintersday will be ruined! Defend Tixx’s present-delivering dolyaks and the gigantic toy-making machine from waves of maniacal toys in these challenging and fun events.
 


Once you enter the instance you should protect gift dolyaks from malfunctioning toys and survive all ten rounds to win. The goal is to build defenses like catapult, barriers, snowmen… Destroy trees and buildings to get bundles that can be used to build defenses. Scrap and snow bundles allow you to place and upgrade turrets and barriers. You can heal only in the center of the map, next to dolyaks. Each time you die, respawn delay time increases. You can heal dolyaks with hay that spawn near them on even rounds.
 

If you are creative you can place the catapult between fences and the toys cannot destroy them. Also, the best tactic seams to be building the snow walls very close to dolyaks! But you have to be very fast.
Toypocalypse

At the end of each round Toxx will also try to kill the dolyaks! After defeating Toxx you can find Mysterious Presents which give you Personalized Wintersday Gifts and Giant Wintersday gifts.


There are two achievements you can acquire here:

  • Not Toying Around (surviving waves of Toypocalypse)
  • Toypocalypse Canceled (surviving waves of Toypocalypse without losing any gift dolyaks)