Augury Rock to Thirsty River



The path to Thirsty River is straightforward, and it doesn't matter much if you're travelling in a group or trying to run it. Take the Skyward Reach exit out of Augury Rock and head east until you slip through a crack in the eastern wall. This area is swarming with Hydras; be extra alert. From this opening, go north and down into the grassy area, where you'll get a warm welcome from the perennially angry Losaru. Maraud through them and head north; take the east fork when you come to it (staying on the grass for the most part), and you'll be at Destiny's Gorge.

Take the other exit (the south exit) out of Destiny's Gorge. To your right you'll see a sandy climb with restless Hydras looking for targets to nuke. Deny them their fun, and take the teleporter east to the Losaru watering hole. Your reception party will include three patrols of 3-4 Losaru, and a fourth patrol containing a boss. The good news is that the way ahead continues on the opposide side of this grassy paradise from where you are, so the most direct path is straight through all the patrols at once. Come on, you can take 'em!

If you survive the Losaru reception, you will find yourself at the north end of a looped track that circles a central rocky mesa. The mesa can be climbed by a narrow trail in the north east end, but there are Desert Griffons that have staked claims there and don't take kindly to strangers. (If you want to teach them some manners, the alternate path through them is shown in green.) Better to take the western track around the central mesa, through the shadowed ravine. You will encounter Losaru patrols, but sheer momentum will get you to the southern end of the looped track, where you will see a path leading up into the rocky plateau. The portal to Thirsty River is a hop and a skip away.

Watch out for the Losaru Windcasters who use Diversion, making your running skills take longer to recharge. The only way to avoid this is to wait the spell out, as it only lasts 6 seconds.

Another possibility is to travel south east from Augury rock, or south from Destiny's gorge, to a southern entrance to the scar. A road leads this way. After entering, get killed by some monsters, you will now be resurrected at a shrine just outside of Thirsty River.