Guide to Item of the Week Farming/Previous Tips

Summary





 * Item: Krait Skins
 * Dropped by: (Kraits) in Tarnished Coast
 * Found in: Arbor Bay

Farming locations

 * Arbor Bay
 * Recommend bring a party.

Solo farming

 * Deploying spirits is possible, but difficult due to the Krait's ability to spike quickly. Recommended: take on small groups at a time.
 * Averages 1 - 3 skins per run around the same map route shown to the right; just small group pulls with standard 3-man Sabway necro team builds.

Summary





 * Item: Sentient Spores
 * Dropped by: Jacaranda's & Iboga's (Plants) in Kourna and Vabbi
 * Found in: Sunward Marches

Farming locations

 * Holdings of Chokhin

The quickest and easiest place to farm Sentient Spores is the east side of the area; all creatures here drop Sentient Spores and there are no difficult bosses or large groups (if care is taken not to over-aggro). Leave Mihanu Township by the northern exit and follow the north-trending canyon to the open plain south of the Halls of Chokhin. An efficient farming method is to make an anti-clockwise sweep through the plain where there are seven groups of plants; at the end of the sweep the party is close to the north-western corner where a west-trending canyon leads to another plain where there are six more groups. A anti-clockwise sweep ends near the canyon leading back to Mihanu Township where there is one more group. The drop rate for a farming group of four (a warrior character and three necro heroes) was 2-5 Sentient Spores per run.

Added: GREAT ROUTE and GREAT PLANT FIBER FARM ALSO. 4 Spores and 85 Plant Fibers in one Run, map inset.

Summary



 * Item: Bog Skale Fins
 * Dropped by: Skale in Kryta
 * Found in: Scoundrel's Rise

Farming locations


Leave from Temple of the Ages, head West then south to the swamp DUE EAST of the portal to Talkmark Wilderness, short walk from TOA and easy large groups.
 * The Black Curtain

Enter North Kryta Province from Lion's Arch and go right; you will eventually get to a large bog with nothing but a lot of level 11 bog skales. Any level 20 should be able to solo these easily.
 * North Kryta Province


 * Stingray Strand / Tears of the Fallen

Leave Fisherman's Haven by the north exit into Stingray Strand and go north along the east side of the beach where there are two groups of Bog Skale. Turn west at the top of the area to the Tears of the Fallen portal near which there is a group of Bog Skale. Apart from a few drakes, all the creatures in Tears of the Fallen drop Bog Skale Fins. An efficient route is to go up the east beach where there are four skale groups to the north edge of the area, and then to go west and make an anti-clockwise circuit of the lakes area. With a single farmer, the drop rate is 4-8 Bog Skale Fins per run.

Tactics

 * List any significant threats posed by the target foes, recommended skills, etc.

Solo farming

 * See above for the most common solo builds. 

Summary



 * Item: Fibrous Mandragor Roots
 * Dropped by: Mandragors
 * Found in: Grothmar Wardowns

Farming locations



 * Grothmar Wardowns

Leave from Longeye's Ledge (can also grab the Vanguard Patrol from the nearby shrine). There are about six groups of Mandragors to the west of the river. One efficient route is to start by grabbing the group to your immediately left (east of Langmar), then return west and then south, roughly hugging the right (west) side, loop around the snow-capped hill in the south west, and return north along the grassy knolls until you can see the Fallen Vanguard Soldier.

Drop rates for an all-player party can vary from 3/run to 10/run.

Tactics

 * Threats
 * All the mandragor can charge, causing 60 damage and knock down.
 * They also bring Ground Cover, a decent blocking skill.
 * The Dust Devils and Smoke Devils are trappers, which can cause problems if you are not careful where you step.
 * Vile Mandragor bring degeneration skills
 * The Shadowfangs will cause numerous conditions.

Nevertheless, many of the standard solo builds will do fine, as long as you do not let the mandragors overwhelm you. Consider bringing a summoning skill (especially Ebon Vanguard Assassin Support) to distract them, a knock-down counter (especially "I Am Unstoppable!"), and self-healing.

If you have any trouble, consider bringing a protection hero, since you can flag them out of danger (e.g. a bonder or a ritualist with Soul Twisting and Union/Shelter).

Solo farming

 * See above for the most common solo builds. 

Summary

 * Item: Geodes
 * Dropped by:  Insects ( Rain Beetle &  Rock Beetle)
 * Found in: Vabbi

Farming locations

 * Garden of Seborhin
 * Go out of West exit of Tihark Orchard into Forum Highlands and then zone into Garden of Seborhin. Go to your right (East) past the resurrection shrine. There is usually a group of 4 Enchanted Brambles and 1 Whistling Thornbrush.  Killing them makes it easier to deal with the beetles when they come.  Kill the 4 beetles (usually 3 Rain Beetle and 1 Rock Beetle) and then move along the path further East-North-East until you come to the space between two outcroppings. There should be a group of Roaring Ether to your East.  You probably want to avoid them if you are solo farming. Slide past along the rocks to the left and it should make another group of Beetles spawn. Rezone and do again.  You should be able to do 10 runs in less than an hour and expected drop is one Geode per run.


 * Mirror of Lyss
 * Exit from Mihanu Township using the East Exit. Go a short distance along the north wall to a group of four or five beetles. From here go South-east - sticking close to the scarp to avoid any other creatures - to another group of five beetles. Map travel back to Mihanu Township and repeat. ADDED: Uploaded Pic to right of route, continue South and find 2 more groups, wiggle between patrols to avoid aggro, Great route! And, it ends at the Kodash Bazaar with the ability to just turn around and repeat in reverse!
 * → The drop rate using a fire Elementalist and a healer was just less 1 per run. Twelve runs to get 10 Geodes took about 45 minutes, not counting the wait between runs.
 * → Drop rate using a Solo Farming Method averages 1 Geode per Beetle group every 3 minutes (or total of 5 per run).

Tactics

 * List any significant threats posed by the target foes, recommended skills, etc.

Solo farming

 * See above for the most common solo builds. 

Summary



 * Item: Frigid Mandragor Husk
 * Dropped by: Mandragor
 * Found in: Far Shiverpeaks

Farming locations

 * Norrhart Domains
 * In the southwest corner; see farming route picture.


 * Bjora Marches
 * In the southwest corner by the portal to Norrhart Domains. Kill the patrolling 3 - 5 groups of Mandragor, beware of aggros even in Normal Mode can be hard. With 4 man team averaged 1-2 husks per trip (3-5 husks Solo if wait 2 minutes).  Rezone and repeat.




 * Jaga Moraine
 * During Curse of the Nornbear, 2 groups appear near the starting point. Solo with spirits works VERY well, about 1 Husk per 2 trips.


 * Ice Cliff Chasms
 * Outside Eye of the North there are three groups. One group to the Southwest just off the lake. Another group to the Northeast, also just off the lake. A third is in the cliffs above the Chilling Wisps at the end of the lake.

Tactics

 * List any significant threats posed by the target foes, recommended skills, etc.

Solo farming

 * See above for the most common solo builds. 

Summary



 * Item: Forgotten Seals
 * Dropped by: Forgotten and Enchanted
 * Found in: Crystal Desert

Farming locations



 * Vulture Drifts
 * Outside the Dunes of Despair outpost. Arguably the easiest and fastest.

Tactics

 * List any significant threats posed by the target foes, recommended skills, etc.

Solo farming

 * See above for the most common solo builds. 

Summary



 * Item: Sandblasted Lodestone
 * Dropped by: Earth Elementals
 * Found in: The Desolation

Farming locations



 * Poisoned Outcrops
 * You can farm Sandblasted Lodestones just north of the Lair of the Forgotten.


 * The Shattered Ravines
 * Basically follow the sulfur path to the immediate west once you leave the Lair heading south, then use the wurms to kill everything in the sulfur in this area. Try a 4 man team in NM, but watch for undead aggro, it tends to happen at the junctions in the sulfur roads.

Tactics

 * List any significant threats posed by the target foes, recommended skills, etc.

Solo farming

 * See above for the most common solo builds. 

Summary



 * Item: Celestial Essence
 * Dropped by: Celestial creatures
 * Found in: Nahpui Quarter (mission)

Farming locations

 * Nahpui Quarter (mission)
 * Enter with a full party of Heroes/Henchmen. Progress the mission as normal.
 * You may as well take this opportunity to feather farm!
 * Try this with 1 or more player friends, it is easy to make fun teams!

Tactics

 * Same as feather farming.
 * Alternatively enter the mission solo to get more Celestial Essence drops. But after the third Celestial, it slows down a lot with all the extra spawn of the three you've killed, so just rezone and start again.

Solo farming

 * See above for the most common solo builds. 

Summary



 * Item: Kraken Eye
 * Dropped by: Kraken Spawn
 * Found in: Boreas Seabed (explorable), Boreas Seabed (mission), Unwaking Waters (explorable)

Farming locations

 * Boreas Seabed (explorable)
 * Enter Boreas Seabed from Zos Shivros Channel. Go out the gate and down into the lower area to the right of the gate. There are 3 or 4 Kraken Spawn there. Kill and rezone.


 * Boreas Seabed (mission)
 * Enter with a full party of Heroes/Henchmen. Progress the mission as normal up to the actual jade sea, where the Jade Fish patrol. Eliminate the patroling Jade Fish, then flag your Heroes/Henchmen back to the arena. Proceed forward and solo the Kraken Spawn.

Tactics

 * You can avoid other mobs and just concentrate on the Kraken Spawn.

Solo farming

 * See above for the most common solo builds. 

Summary



 * Item: Skull Juju
 * Dropped by: Gaki ( Skill Hungry Gaki and Pain Hungry Gaki)
 * Found in: Echovald Forest

Farming locations



 * The Eternal Grove (explorable)
 * Enter The Eternal Grove from Vasburg Armory. Non-boss groups with Stone Scale Kirin, Dragon Moss and Undergrowth seem to have about a 50% chance of having a Gaki. This is one of those cases where taking several heroes will get you your set faster than soloing, so take two heroes in normal mode; good choices are a Minion Bomber and a SOS Channeling Ritualist (the 3 Hero Spiritway group without the SoGM Ritualist).  Go immediately to the left (southeast) and kill the group there.  Then move west to the center of the large open area in front of the Armory, clear several groups there, then move east to kill The Scar Eater.  Look down below to the group south of the bridge; if there is no gaki there, leave it be.  Move west through a group of Wardens, go over a small bridge and kill The Time Eater.  Map travel back to the Armory because trying to find more Gaki elsewhere in the zone is not time-efficient.  You should be able to get 5 Skull Jujus in a few hours.  Salvage Stone Horns and other items that yield Granite Slabs because they are valuable and in very high demand now; this is quite a nice money-making farm.

Tactics

 * Gaki bosses are easy to kill; but the enemies around them are a real pain!

Solo farming

 * See above for the most common solo builds. 

Summary



 * Item: Stolen Supplies
 * Dropped by: Level 10-15 Yetis ( Longhair Yetis, Mountain Yetis and  Red Yetis)
 * Found in: Shing Jea Island

Farming locations



 * Jaya Bluffs
 * There is a dense gathering of Yeti northeast of Seitung Harbor. Averages 5-7 supplies per 12 minute runs (or 9 minutes if using speed boost).
 * You may as well take this opportunity to feather farm!
 * The quest Death With Honor allows for faster farming due to non-hostile yetis. "Strongjaw Clan will not attack human that carry club of Yorrt Strongjaw."

Tactics

 * Mountain Yeti's are the only real threat to solo farmers.

Solo farming

 * See above for the most common solo builds. 

Summary



 * Item: Sentient Seeds
 * Dropped by: Level 6+ Fanged Ibogas and  Stormseed Jacarandas
 * Found in: Istan

Farming locations



 * Plains of Jarin
 * Most plants in this area are only level 1, meaning they don't drop seeds, but there are a few level 6 Iboga southeast of the Sunspear Great Hall.


 * Cliffs of Dohjok
 * The quest Scholarly Affairs will spawn multiple Beautiful Iboga throughout this area.


 * Fahranur, The First City
 * Enter from Blacktide Den. You will find four groups of level 6 Fanged Iboga and level 10 Stormseed Jacaranda, with more behind the res shrine.

Tactics

 * The enemies' low levels make this an exceptionally easy farm in any case, but it may be useful to employ weapons of Pruning against the plants. Movement speed boosts are helpful for shortening the time between groups.
 * Adrenaline skills are mostly useless, due to the Ibogas' use of Soothing Images.

Solo farming

 * See above for the most common solo builds. 

Summary



 * Item: Vial of Inks (Rare crafting material)
 * Crafted by: Artisan and Rare Material Trader.
 * Found in: Varies.

Farming locations



 * Vials of Ink can be crafted at Artisans by first crafting Tempered Glass Vials from Glittering Dust, which can then be combined with Plant Fibers.


 * Holdings of Chokhin
 * You can gain more than enough Plant Fibers through the Southeast section.


 * Nahpui Quarter
 * Running around killing stuff gets you Celestial Essences which can be salvaged into Piles of Glittering Dust.


 * Fissure of Woe
 * Farm the beach and/or forest in the Fissure of Woe. Salvage Gloom Seed, you get 13-16 Plant Fibers per salvage, and everything down there drops Dust.

Tactics

 * List any significant threats posed by the target foes, recommended skills, etc.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Perma Tank, Spirit Farmer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item: Singed Gargoyle Skulls
 * Dropped by: Gargoyles (Resurrect Gargoyle, Shatter Gargoyle, Flash Gargoyle)
 * Found in: Diessa Lowlands, Nolani Academy (mission), Old Ascalon

Farming locations



 * Diessa Lowlands
 * Start from Nolani Academy in normal mode, and follow the farm route killing any gargoyle you come across. Total time is roughly 15 minutes, and should net close to the amount required by Nick

Tactics

 * List any significant threats posed by the target foes, recommended skills, etc.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Perma Tank, Spirit Farmer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item: Jotun Pelts
 * Dropped by: Jotun (Jotun Bladeturner, Jotun Bloodcurdler, Jotun Mindbreaker, Jotun Skullsmasher ).
 * Found in: Far Shiverpeaks, The Tarnished Coast, Depths of Tyria

Farming locations



 * Drakkar Lake
 * Travel to Sifhalla located in the northeast section; from there exit the (west) portal and move west into the northwest cavern sections. There are many Jotun there and a single solo run through averages 5-7 pelts.

Tactics

 * List any significant threats posed by the target foes, recommended skills, etc.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Perma Tank, Spirit Farmer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item: Spiked Crests
 * Dropped by: Lightning Drakes and Grand Drakes (Dragons)
 * Found in: Kryta

Farming locations



 * Sanctum Cay (mission)
 * Solo the 6-9 Lightning Drakes near the beginning of the Sanctum Cay mission. Bring speed boosts and a self-heal!

Tactics

 * List any significant threats posed by the target foes, recommended skills, etc.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Perma Tank, Spirit Farmer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item: Mossy Mandibles
 * Dropped by: Moss Scarabs
 * Found in: Maguuma Jungle

Farming locations



 * The Wilds (mission)
 * Solo the mission and slay every scarab you encounter. Averages 5-10 mandibles per run.


 * Reed Bog
 * Exit from Ventari's Refuge and run through Ettin's Back.

Tactics

 * List any significant threats posed by the target foes, recommended skills, etc.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Perma Tank, Spirit Farmer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item: Feathered Scalps
 * Dropped by: Sensali Tengu (Sensali Bloods, Sensali Fighters, and Sensali Assassins)
 * Found in: Shing Jea Island

Farming locations



 * Sunqua Vale
 * Leave from Tsumei Village and head north into the mountains. This area is populated by Sensali and a few Yeti, none of whom are particularly dangerous to a level 20 character.
 * The Factions-only quest Revenge of the Yeti will spawn additional Sensali in this area.

Solo farming

 * In normal mode, almost any build will suffice for any L20 character, although the spirit spammer build is probably the most efficient. Expect an average of 3 scalps per 5 minute run.

Summary



 * Item: Sentient Lodestones
 * Dropped by: Living Land ( Cracked Mesas, Droughtlings,  Stone Shard Crags,  Tormented Lands)
 * Found in: Kourna

Farming locations

 * Dejarin Estate
 * For a longer farm, start at Kodonur Crossroads and travel Southeast and East across the third bridge to a res shrine to obtain the elemental bounty. Immediately near the shrine there is a group of three living land monsters.  Travel south along the banks of the river; there is another group of three near the bridge and another just Southeast of that between two clumps of trees.  Cross the Southern bridge and enter the fort; inside the Southern gate, there is a small ledge with 2 more living land monsters.  Outside the fort at the crossroads, there are two groups on either side, and one group farther North along the road of 3 each.  If you chose to do the long farm, there are several groups of Heket and Kournan soldiers that are difficult to avoid; you can also collect Heket tongues and Kournan pendants.
 * Alternatively, for a shorter farm with less extraneous enemies, you could start from Pogahn Passage and keep to the West side of the river, zone, and repeat.
 * Arkjok Ward
 * For a shorter farm, start at Sunspear Sanctuary. Hugging the wall around the edge of the water to avoid all patrols of plants and mandragor, travel clockwise to the nearby group of elementals. Target the Stone Shard Crag first as their AoE skils and kd are the most dangerous. Continue on in a south-east direction killing the two elemental groups you pass. Once you see the Resurrection Shrine, turn around and follow the wall on the opposite side of the water. Beware of a group of pop ups that are surrounded by two patrols of mandragor's and a group of plants on the path between the two corners of the area, as they can easily wipe an unprepared player. Kill the final group of elementals in the south-western corner and zone back through the Sunspear Sanctuary portal. This run takes around 5 minutes and averages 1 Lodestone a run.
 * Barbarous Shore
 * Upon exiting Camp Hojanu, turn right and hug the western wall. After a couple of small groups of heket which you may or may not be able to sneak by, you will find many groups of two land monsters paired with groups of three plants all the way down the western wall.  In hard mode with the 3 Hero Spiritway build, you can usually get one Lodestone per run.

Tactics

 * Watch out for bombardments from Kournan Field Commanders and enchantment removal from Kournan Seers if you engage Kournan soldiers during your farm.
 * The living land are fairly devastating with their earth elemental skills; consider bringing appropriate protections. For the Spirit Lord farmer, be sure to spread out your spirits to minimize AoE damage.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Perma Tank, Spirit Farmer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item: Diamond Djinn Essences
 * Dropped by: Diamond Djinns
 * Found in: Vabbi

Farming locations

 * The Hidden City of Ahdashim
 * Exit the Dasha Vestibule and make a full circuit (ignore the east-sections). Approximately 1 Essence per 10 solo run.
 * Considering time consumtion needed to hunt extremely rare Djinn Essence, it is HIGHLY recommended that you also collect Ruby Djinn Essence and Sapphire Djinn Essence. Nick has already collected both of these, and if he restarts his collections in November, you'll be ready for the next time they come up.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Watch out for Searing Flames and Energy Surge.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: Bring hex removal, condition removal, and protection skills.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Perma Tank, Spirit Farmer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item: Stone Summit Badges
 * Dropped by: Stone Summit
 * Found in: Northern Shiverpeaks, Southern Shiverpeaks (but not Far Shiverpeaks).

Farming locations

 * Traveler's Vale
 * Exit the Yak's Bend and make a full circuit. Approximately 12-18 badges per solo run. Rezone through any of the portals.

Tactics

 * Summit necromancers or mesmers carry enchantment removal.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''

Summary



 * Item: Heket Tongues
 * Dropped by: Hekets ( Stoneaxe Hekets, Beast Sworn Hekets,  Blue Tongue Hekets,  Blood Cowl Hekets)
 * Found in: Kourna and Vabbi

Farming locations

 * Dejarin Estate
 * Exit northeast from Pogahn Passage, multiple groups along southeast shore


 * Barbarous Shore
 * Exit east from Camp Hojanu


 * Sunward Marches
 * Exit north from Dajkah Inlet, multiple groups in northwest corner


 * Gandara, the Moon Fortress
 * Exit south from Pogahn Passage, two groups near gate

Tactics

 * Blue Tongue Heket in Kourna cast healing spells, most notably Word of Healing and Watchful Healing; making their groups hard to clear using solo builds without interrupts or anti-healing skills. Vabbian versions are protection monks instead.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''

Summary



 * Item: Cobalt Talons
 * Dropped by: Cobalts (Cobalt Shriekers, Cobalt Scabaras, and Cobalt Mokele)
 * Found in: Vabbi: Garden of Seborhin, Resplendent Makuun, The Hidden City of Ahdashim, The Mirror of Lyss, Vehjin Mines

Farming locations
Just outside of Jennur's Horde, there are at least 7 groups of five or six cobalts.
 * Vehjin Mines

Just outside Honur Hill, there is a single group of six cobalts, including Jishol Darksong. Although farming just the one group can be tedious (especially if you wait the recommended two minutes at the start of each run), this group lack enchantment removal.
 * Resplendent Makuun

Tactics

 * The Cobalt Scabara carry enchantment removal; they also use Wastrel's Demise. This puts pressure on SoS-based builds, but can be overcome with careful pulling and proper kiting.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * Enchantment-based builds (e.g. 55 Monk) should skip groups containing Scabaras.

Summary



 * Item: Icy Lodestones
 * Dropped by: Ice Golems, Siege Ice Golem and Ice Elemental
 * Found in: Northern and Southern Shiverpeak Mountains and Wizard's Folly in Pre-Searing

Farming locations

 * Wizard's Folly (Presearing)
 * Probably the easiest method is to farm pre-Searing and mule the ice into Old Ascalon.


 * Traveler's Vale
 * Just outside of Yak's Bend are groups of Stone Summit, along with plenty of Ice Golems: head west, then north. Save your Stone Summit Badges; Nick as yet to ask for them!


 * Lornar's Pass
 * From Beacon's Perch, head east out of the outpost then south.


 * Grenth's Footprint
 * Exit Deldrimor War Camp, get behind the Resurrection Shrine, and push to the tip of the rock. Kill the Siege Golems below; if the drops are poor, rezone right away (otherwise, grab your loot and rezone). Expect about 15 visits to collect 10 stones. Save your Stone Summit Badges.


 * Talus Chute
 * Just outside of Ice Caves of Sorrow.

Tactics

 * Stone Summit Dwarves pose a real threat to the 330 Terra Tank, since they'll remove your enchantments. Obsidian Flesh is recommended.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Perma Tank, Spirit Farmer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item: Behemoth Jaws
 * Dropped by: Root Behemoths
 * Found in: The Falls of the Maguuma Jungle

Farming locations



 * The Falls
 * Start from Ventari's Refuge.


 * Dry Top
 * The Root Behemoths are located as follows: several in the NW (near Ettin's Back); a few along the SW path; and two clusters of three each in the SE corner (NE of Tangle Root).


 * Enter Dry Top from Maguuma Stade; head left to kill a handful of foes (mostly to wear out the drop rate reduction), then backtrack to take out the cluster. Rezone & repeat. Another option is to head for Tangle Root, take out the six there, and use that portal to rezone.


 * Mamnoon Lagoon
 * Start from Quarrel Falls.

Tactics

 * List any significant threats posed by the target foes, recommended skills, etc.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''

PvX builds suitable for farming Totem Axes can also be used to farm Behemoth Jaws, including:
 * Totem Axe farming builds


 * PvX:Build:Any/Rt Totem Axe Farmer


 * ''Search PvX for more Totem Axe farming builds

Summary



 * Item: Insect Carapaces
 * Dropped by: Bladed Veldt Termite, Veldt Beetle Queen, Veldt Nephila, Veldt Beetle Lance
 * Found in: Kourna

Farming locations

 * Arkjok Ward
 * Enter from Yohlon Haven. 16-20 foes that drop carapaces will spawn immediately outside the portal.

Tactics

 * List any significant threats posed by the target foes, recommended skills, etc.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Perma Tank, Spirit Farmer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item: Putrid Cysts
 * Dropped by: Afflicted
 * Found in: Kaineng City

Farming locations
Farm Afflicted in Bukdek Byway right outside of Kaineng Center.
 * Bukdek Byway

Exit from Dragon's Throat. The first 2 groups are small, easy to solo. Mesmers remove enchantments.
 * Shadow's Passage

Enter Shenzun Tunnels from Sunjiang District (outpost). Clear the area south of Sunjiang District, then northwest up to the water. Head back east and finish in the south-west.
 * Shenzun Tunnels

Tactics

 * Killing the Afflicted Monks (Ray of Judgment), Afflicted Assassins (Shadow Form), and Afflicted Ritualists (Flesh of My Flesh) takes priority over all other targets.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Perma Tank, Spirit Farmer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item: Enslavement Stones
 * Dropped by: Stone Summit forces in Sorrow's Furnace.
 * Found in: Southern Shiverpeaks

Farming locations

 * Sorrow's Furnace

Tactics

 * Killing the Priest of Sorrows takes priority over all other targets.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''

Summary



 * Item: Berserker Horns
 * Dropped by: Berserking Minotaurs, Berserking Bisons, Berserking Aurochs, and Berserking Wendigoes
 * Found in: Far Shiverpeaks

Farming locations

 * Bjora Marches
 * The southeast quadrant of the area, outside Longeye's Ledge.


 * Varajar Fells
 * The southwest quadrant, outside Olafstead. Watch out for hidden vaettir spawns.


 * Jaga Moraine
 * The southwest quadrant, outside Sifhalla.

Tactics

 * Enchantment-based builds are risky or ineffective due to Shattering Assault from the Berserking Wendigoes.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''

Summary



 * Item: Leathery Claws
 * Dropped by: Ascalonian Hydras
 * Found in: Western Ascalon

Farming locations



 * Ascalon Foothills
 * Small numbers of hydra, but densely packed. This is the most convenience place to farm for those who want to stay near Nick. Just be sure to bring anti-blind and anti-knockdown skills!


 * Dragon's Gullet


 * Large numbers of hydras, but very spread out. This is the best place to farm. The distance between groups is not that large when using speed boost skills, and there are many more of them than in the Foothills. Be sure to look in the tar for them.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Watch out for Meteor, causes knock-down and interrupt.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: Bring condition removal skills if farming in Ascalon Foothills with a melee character, due to Stone Furies using Eruption.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Perma Tank, Spirit Farmer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item Pahnai Salad, collector reward for 2 Iboga Petals
 * Dropped by Fanged Iboga and quest-specific variants
 * Found in Istan


 * Note: Iboga Petals are also dropped by Mirage Iboga in Kourna and Vabbi, but the Fanged Iboga are much easier to farm due to their lower levels.

Farming locations

 * Plains of Jarin
 * There is a dense gathering of iboga northeast of the Sunspear Great Hall.
 * With the quest Material Girl active, multiple groups of Killer Iboga will spawn in the southeast area.


 * Cliffs of Dohjok
 * The quest Scholarly Affairs will spawn multiple Beautiful Iboga for faster farming.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Perma Tank, Spirit Farmer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item: Dragon Roots
 * Dropped by: Dragon Moss,and Undergrowths
 * Found in: Echovald Forest and Pongmei Valley.

Farming locations

 * Pongmei Valley
 * It is easily farmed in Pongmei Valley outside Tanglewood Copse. Averages 1 drop per 5 runs (3 minutes).


 * Drazach Thicket
 * If you have A New Escort quest active, then it is fastest to farm in Drazach Thicket on the path to Saint Anjeka's Shrine. Averages 1 drop per 3 runs (1 minute).

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: general threats like hex, condition, environmental effects etc.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Perma Tank, Spirit Farmer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item: Black Pearls
 * Dropped by: Jade Fish (Creeping Carp, Irukandji, Scuttle Fish)
 * Found in: The Jade Sea

Farming locations



 * Archipelagos
 * From Breaker Hollow, head east across the area, keeping to the jade-sea area. There are ~13 groups of 3 or 4 Jade Fish, plus the 2 boss groups of  Razortongue Frothspit and  KaySey Stormray.
 * KaySey's group, which contains another non-boss Scuttle Fish, can be difficult for an inexperienced solo spirit farmer, as their combined healing power is often enough to neutralize your spirits' damage. Since there are plenty of other Jade Fish in the area, your farming efficiency won't suffer too badly if you ignore KaySey.


 * Silent Surf
 * From Seafarer's Rest, head south, staying close to the eastern wall. There are several small groups of Jade Fish, 1 boss, and 1 Oni pop-up.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Creeping Carp have Expunge Enchantments and Irukandji have Disenchantment.
 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Perma Tank, Spirit Farmer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item: Mountain Troll Tusks
 * Dropped by: Mountain Trolls
 * Found in: Southern Shiverpeaks

Farming locations



 * Talus Chute
 * In the caves west of Droknar's Forge.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Interrupts. Take care.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Perma Tank, Spirit Farmer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item: Maguuma Manes
 * Dropped by: Centaurs throughout the Maguuma Jungle.
 * Found in: Maguuma Jungle

Farming locations



 * Silverwood
 * The area surrounding Quarrel Falls is probably the best option. Take a zig-zag loop through the southern section of Silverwood; almost all the foes will be Centaurs in small groups of 2-3. You can also find a couple of bosses who, if you are lucky, can drop up to four manes.


 * The Wilds (mission)
 * The foes in the initial and bonus areas are primarily centuars. However, these groups are better balanced and therefore harder to farm.


 * Ettin's Back
 * The area surrounding Ventari's Refuge is also a good option. Exit the refuge and head left, towards the portal with Reed Bog. In addition to the centaurs, you will also have to deal with devourers.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Maguuma Enchanters can interrupt and e-denial.


 * Tactics: Most groups have a bonder that can slow down farming if not killed quickly.


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Perma Tank, Spirit Farmer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item: Abnormal Seeds
 * Dropped by: Ancient Oakhearts, Large Spined Aloes, Reed Stalkers, and Spined Aloes.
 * Found in: Kryta

Farming locations

 * The Black Curtain
 * There are 6-7 Reed Stalkers right outside Temple of the Ages. Kill'em, rezone, repeat.


 * Talmark Wilderness
 * ~20 Ancient Oakhearts spawn in this zone, scattered mostly in the northern flat area.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Reed Stalkers are mesmers – watch out for hexes. They are only level 17 in normal mode.


 * Tactics: You don't have a lot of room in front of the gate to ToA, so be careful that you leave room to stand back for Spirit Spammers.


 * Recommended skills: hex removal, protection, or self-healing with anti-hex benefits.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''

Summary



 * Item: Mantid Pincers
 * Dropped by: Mantids
 * Found in: Shing_Jea_Island

Farming locations

 * Sunqua Vale
 * Zhengjo Temple in the northeast corner is full of mantid pop-up groups, including the necromancer boss Yunlai Deathkeeper (bosses have a chance of dropping 2 trophies). For a low-intensity farm, the eastern meadow is sparsely populated with passive, low-level mantids.


 * Kinya Province
 * The glen just outside Ran Musu Gardens is densely packed with mantids, including the assassin boss Tahkayun Tsi.


 * Saoshang Trail
 * Mantids infest the entire length of the trail, including numerous pop-up groups.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Hex spells.


 * Tactics: The usual solo farming techniques.


 * Recommended skills: Anything will work for this farm. You can use heals, if you feel that you would die without them. It's not a necessity.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''

Summary



 * Item: Mummy Wrappings
 * Dropped by: Awakened
 * Found in: The Desolation

Farming locations

 * Zone
 * Directions to farm, things to do (e.g. shrines), to avoid (e.g. foes), and rezoning notes (if any).

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: general threats like hex, condition, environmental effects etc.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Perma Tank, Spirit Farmer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item: Jade Mandibles
 * Dropped by: Jade Scarabs, Rock-Eater Scarabs
 * Found in: Crystal Desert

Farming locations



 * Prophet's Path
 * Start from Amnoon Oasis and enter Prophets Path. Head south and southwest to pop any hidden spawns. You should find around 32 Scarabs without having to cross any of the teleporters. 1 solo run takes about 5 minutes.


 * Diviner's Ascent
 * Speak to Nausuan in Seeker's Passage to start The Monk's Path (available to any non-Monk after completing Augury Rock; remember to change the secondary profession if needed). Map to Elona Reach and exit to Diviner's Ascent. Follow the quest marker and kill the swarms to scarabs along the way. As with any quest-based farm, remember not to accept the reward; if you accidentally complete its objectives, abandon and retake the quest.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Touch skills, Traps, enchantment removals.


 * Tactics: Avoid traps, avoid Devourers when possible.


 * Recommended skills: Self-heals (even if using spirits, they will help)

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * 55 builds will not work for this, due to the enchantment removal of the bugs.

Summary



 * Item: Stormy Eyes
 * Dropped by: Storm Riders
 * Found in: Ascalon

Farming locations

 * Pockmark Flats
 * The large crater east of Serenity Temple is full of Riders.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: general threats like hex, condition, environmental effects etc.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Perma Tank, Spirit Farmer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item: Superb Charr Carvings
 * Dropped by: Charr in Eye of the North
 * Found in: Charr Homelands and during Ebon Vanguard missions

Farming locations

 * Zone
 * Directions to farm, things to do (e.g. shrines), to avoid (e.g. foes), and rezoning notes (if any).

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: general threats like hex, condition, environmental effects etc.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Perma Tank, Spirit Farmer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item: Gruesome Ribcages
 * Dropped by: Abominations
 * Found in: Dragon's Gullet

Farming locations


There is only one location to farm this week and it's the area within two compass circles from Nick's current location. Start at Grendich Courthouse and follow the directions to the Traveler. The foes along the way are L10 or less, so keep moving &mdash; don't stop to engage them &mdash; and you will have no trouble reaching the farm. Circle the area around Nick (easily avoiding the non-Abomination foes); rezone at Flame Temple Corridor. There are roughly 20 targets; expect around 5–10 ribcages per run.
 * Dragon's Gullet

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: the biggest threat this week is time: bring a speed boost to counter the oil slicks, the long distance to the farm, and to get away from mobs along the route. The second biggest threat is getting mobbed, so keep moving.


 * Recommended tactics: the Abominations mostly wander around in pairs, so use a bow to pull them towards you. Keep moving.


 * Recommended skills: bring a speed boost, at least one heavy spike, and at least one self-heal. Area damage is not very useful because the foes don't clump and the abominations attack at range. The abominations will create low level minions from the corpses of their colleagues; you can ignore them because they are such low level (or: exploit the corpses yourself or pull the abominations away).

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''

This is a great week to try out both solo farming and running. Any Level 20 character with just about any speed boost, spike, and self-heal can farm the Abominations reasonably fast. If you have EotN, you could run this farm with Drunken Master, Breath of the Great Dwarf, and Ebon Vanguard Assassin Support.

Summary



 * Item: Tangled Seeds
 * Dropped by: Maguuma Jungle plants
 * Found in: Maguuma Jungle

Ettin's Back
Start from Aurora's Glade and head to Ettins Back. Follow the path. After initial groups of Moss Scarabs, search the path for Thorn Stalkers, usually 15-40 all together in Hard Mode. Rezone at the Dry Top portal. Less than 10 minutes per run.

Be careful of pop-ups and patrols of drones and stalkers.

Bloodstone Fen
12..15 Thorn Stalkers from the very beginning and no other enemies until Devourers start appearing. Can be done even in Hard Mode with any anti-caster or SoS build.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''

Summary



 * Item: 1 Bottle of Vabbian Wine
 * Dropped by:
 * Directly: Jarimiya the Unmerciful
 * Indirectly: Ahoj offers a bottle in exchange for 5 Sentient Spores
 * Indirectly: a Vabbi Trade Official offers a bottle in exchange for 1 Trade Contract


 * Found in:
 * Jarimiya is found near nick.
 * The Trade Contract article has a list of 27 quests that reward trade contracts.
 * Sentient Spores drop from Plants in Vabbi and Kourna

Farming locations

 * Garden of Seborhin

Enter the Garden of Seborhin and work your way west and then north, this area is crawling with enemies that drop Sentient Spores, including Mirage Iboga, Murmuring Thornbrush, and Enchanted Brambles. Ignore other mobs when possible.


 * Vehtendi Valley

Farm Vabbian wine directly using solo or duo teams; Jarimiya the Unmerciful always drops Vabbian wine. Follow your favorite route to him, avoiding the nearby Rit boss. Rezone at the Forum Highlands portal. After the first run, you will need about 4-10 minutes to kill the assassin boss, grab the wine, and return to the portal. If you have difficulty, take some heroes to help kill the Blue Tongue Heket monk in Jarimiya's group, then flag them off the radar before killing Jarimiya.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: general threats like hex, condition, environmental effects etc.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Spirit Spammer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item: Vermin Hides
 * Dropped by: Vermin
 * Found in: Xaquang Skyway

Farming location



 * Xaquang Skyway
 * Exit from Senji's Corner, head directly west towards the exit to Wajjun Bazaar. There are 13 groups of 3-4 vermin in this area: 4 before the bridge, 6 circling the ruined area, and 3 more to the north.  The assassin boss Shreader Sharptongue can be found circling the ruins.  Solo farmers should expect 3-6 hides per run.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: The vermin are assassins that inflict bleeding and poison; they can also cause knock down.


 * Tactics:


 * Recommended skills: Bring condition removal

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''
 * A spirit spammer can run this farm in about 7 minutes.


 * A farm based on Shadow Form and Wastrel's Demise is illustrated here :

Summary



 * Item: Silver Bullion Coins
 * Dropped by: Mid-level Corsairs
 * Found in: Istan

Farming locations

 * Mehtani Keys
 * Follow the route to Nick. Along the way (and on the nearby isles), you can find several groups of corsairs. A solo character should be able to farm about 10 coins after clearing them.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: general threats like hex, condition, environmental effects etc.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Spirit Spammer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item: Alpine Seeds
 * Dropped by: Juniper Barks, Pinesouls, Succulent Juniper
 * Found in: Shiverpeak Mountains

Farming locations

 * Deldrimor Bowl

Your party must have a Prophecies character with Hungry Devourer from Master Saberlin in Beacon's Perch. Exit the outpost and talk to Old Mac, but do not speak with Joe (the devourer). Follow the path into the main valley and look for the Succulent Junipers across the bowl; if you can, avoid the centaurs, otherwise kill them to clear your route. The centaurs are tougher than they look and they sometimes have 2-4 healers in close proximity, so pulling might be necessary. Expect 4+ seeds per run. The junipers will keep spawning on subsequent runs; you do not need to talk to Mac again (or abandon the quest), as long as you do not feed Joe too many Succulent Juniper Meats.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: The Centaurs carry Distracting Shot and Winter; the Junipers have Pacifism and hex removal spells.


 * Tactics: You can use terrain (e.g. trees) to protect yourself from interrupts. Both groups are easier when separated, so pull the centaurs away from the junipers.


 * Recommended skills: Most anything will work against the junipers, however, the centaurs can be annoying for solo farmers. Bring heals and protection. Anti-enchantment skills (e.g. Shatter Enchantment) are very useful, as both groups will be enchanted most of the time. The junipers appear vulnerable to fire and resistant to cold damage.

Solo farming
The foes here are all under level 10. The normal solo-farm builds will likely work, but will generally be heavy in prot and heal, and weak in damage. Having a single decent prot skill and single self-heal skill should be enough to keep a solo farmer alive.

Summary



 * Item: Mergoyle Skulls
 * Dropped by: Mergoyles, Mergoyle Wavebreakers
 * Found in: Kryta

Farming locations

 * Scoundrel's Rise
 * Enter from Gates of Kryta (outpost). The majority of enemies in this area are either Mergoyles or Mergoyle Wavebreakers so simply clearing this area is a very efficient farm. If you'd like more of a challenge, this is an easy area to vanquish having just 67-114 monsters and only taking 15-30 minutes.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats:


 * Tactics:


 * Recommended skills: Hex removal

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''

Summary



 * Item: Soul Stones
 * Dropped by: Shiro'ken
 * Found in: Raisu Palace mission and explorable, Unwaking Waters mission and explorable

Farming locations

 * Unwaking Waters
 * Exit from Harvest Temple, defeat all Shiro'ken on the way to the res shrine, resign, and repeat. You will only face Warriors, Rangers, and Assassins here, so anti-melee is highly advised.


 * Raisu Palace
 * Exit from Imperial Sanctum, and simply defeat every foe you see. Remember that you can obtain a Celestial skill here.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: general threats like hex, condition, environmental effects etc.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * 55 does not work as shiro'ken use the skill song of the mists which steals health from foes.

Summary



 * Item: Copper Crimson Skull Coins
 * Dropped by: Level 3 Crimson Skull
 * Crimson Skull Raider
 * Crimson Skull Mender
 * Crimson Skull Mesmer
 * Crimson Skull Ritualist
 * Level 6 Crimson Skull Bosses
 * Jin the Skull Bow
 * Yingko the Skull Claw
 * Found in: Shing Jea Island
 * Kinya Province
 * Panjiang Peninsula
 * Sunqua Vale

Farming locations

 * Sunqua Vale
 * Exit from Minister Cho's Estate (outpost), head west though the mountains towards the portal to Kinya Province following along the northern edge of the map. If you encounter any Sensali or Yetis then you've veered too far to the south. Once you've reached the portal to Kinya, either repeat this run or continue the run into Kinya Province.




 * Kinya Province
 * Enter from the Sunqua Vale portal, head south toward Auri the Skull Wand's group and kill them. Now go west toward the little human settlement and from there south up into the hills and Sulmeng the Skull Staff's camp. After you've finished off the camp there are 2 more groups down the slope west of the camp and one more group across the bridge west of that.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''
 * The Crimson Skull can be killed with ease using Assassin's Promise, "You Move Like a Dwarf!" and "Finish Him!". This spike will kill them in about 1/2 a second. Consider taking Light of Deldrimor for more damage, some energy management such as Signet of Lost Souls or "By Ural's Hammer!" if your Norn Rank is low to boost the damage.

Summary



 * Item: Weaver Legs
 * Dropped by: Weaver spiders
 * Found in: Tarnished Coast and Depths of Tyria.

Solo farming

 * Finding the Bloodstone
 * Best for long-term farming. Run from Gadd's Encampment to the Inscription Stone, avoiding all foes on the way. Once in the mission, clear out all Weavers along the northern side of the first level, resign, and repeat. This comes with the advantage that you should have no more than 3 Weavers to deal with at any time, and that you should face no other foes besides Weavers.


 * Magus Stones
 * Exit south from Rata Sum, and go towards the portal to Alcazia Tangle, defeating all foes along the way. Once finished, either zone back to Rata Sum, or rezone from Alcazia Tangle. Remember that small spiders do not drop Weaver Legs.


 * Riven Earth
 * Exit east from Rata Sum, and head down the north path. Look for pop-up Weavers in the tree area between Rata Sum and the starting point of G.O.L.E.M., checking all areas off the main path. Note that Weavers are not guaranteed to spawn here. Once all the Weavers are dealt with, return to Rata Sum and restart.

Group farming

 * Riven Earth
 * Make your way to the east end of Riven Earth, close to the portal to Arbor Bay, either from Rata Sum or Vlox's Falls. From the portal, follow the north wall clockwise to reach Gallow Nooseknitter's area. Clear out all Weavers here, saving Gallow for last, as it is not linked to the rest of the Weavers. Once all Weavers here are defeated, rezone from Arbor Bay.


 * Arachni's Haunt
 * Clear the dungeon, defeating any visible Weavers, as well as triggering pop-up Weavers. Spider Matriarchs also drop Weaver Legs.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Snaring Web will severely slow down all professions; however, spirits are not affected. Bloodweavers cause mass interruption, especially dangerous in Magus Stones because of all the small spiders. Venomweavers can block. Lifeweavers are potent protectors.


 * Tactics: Always try to dodge Snaring Web, as it is a projectile. Never aggro more than one group at once, especially if pop-ups are nearby.


 * Recommended skills: Hex-removal for Snaring Web, anti-enchantments for Lifeweavers, anti-blocking for Venomweavers, anti-interrupt for Bloodweavers

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Spirit Spammer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item: 2 Shadowy Remnants
 * Dropped by: Regular Nightmares, Fog Nightmares, and Ravagers
 * Found in: Kryta

Farming locations



 * North Kryta Province
 * Requires not having completed the quest Graven Images. Continually repeat and abandon this quest, defeating all the Nightmares that spawn.


 * Talmark Wilderness
 * Southwest from Temple of the Ages. You can farm the Fog Nightmares for Shawdowy Remnants and Dust, and the Ancient Oakhearts for Plant Fibers.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: general threats like hex, condition, environmental effects etc.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Spirit Spammer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item: 3 Kournan Pendants
 * Dropped by: Kournan military
 * Found in: Kourna

Solo farming

 * Jahai Bluffs
 * Exit from the Command Post, then follow the mountain around clockwise until you reach the garrison. Clear out all Kournans here. Be careful approaching the treasure chest in the garrison, as an Immolated Djinn will pop up near the chest (if it is not already visible).


 * Arkjok Ward
 * Exit west from Pogahn Passage, and clear out the foes in the garrison. From here, clear your way north to the portal to Jahai Bluffs for additional Kournans.


 * Dejarin Estate
 * Exit east from Pogahn Passage, head north, then curl clockwise towards the garrison. After clearing the garrison, head north or northeast for more Kournans.

Group farming

 * Vehtendi Valley
 * Exit southeast from Kodash Bazaar, then head south towards the portal to Forum Highlands, clearing out all Kournans. Note that each group will contain a Margonite.


 * Kodonur Crossroads or Venta Cemetery
 * Defeating every single foe in any of these missions yields 15-20 pendants.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Seers and Oppressors have massive enchantment removal, Zealots can cripple


 * Tactics: In Hard mode, caster foes, especially Priests, will kite from players, often causing melee players to accidentally aggro more groups; thus it is important to pull groups apart


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Spirit Spammer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item: 3 Skree Wings
 * Dropped by: Skree Harpies
 * Found in: Vabbi

Farming locations
There are three areas that can easily be farmed for Skree Wings.
 * Wilderness of Bahdza, before completing Destroy the Harpies.
 * Forum Highlands with the quest Desperate Measures active (at least 75 Skree will spawn).
 * The southern half of Resplendent Makuun. Exit east from the Market.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Raiders can Cripple & Interrupt, Trackers can Bleed & Disable, Singers can Remove Stances & AoE Resurrect, Griffins Heal and Resurrect as well.


 * Tactics: Pulling is essential if using the Desperate Measures method, as there are many Harpy groups bunched together, and Singers can resurrect foes not linked to their group. If another Singer or Griffin is brought back this way, it can result in having to deal with groups you already cleared; thus wasting time & energy for no extra loot. Also be wary of any Guards or Heket stealing Harpy kills.


 * Recommended skills: High damage AoE skills are useful for taking out both resurrect users simultaneously, thus neutralizing the main threat. Beware of interrupts if using slow spells though.


 * Solo Farmers might benefit from Frozen Soil if they can spare the secondary and some points.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Spirit Spammer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item: Inscribed Shards
 * Dropped by: Graven Monoliths
 * Found in: The Desolation, Realm of Torment

Farming locations



 * Ruptured Heart
 * Leave from the Mouth of Torment, head for the Crystal Overlook, killing the nearby monoliths. Zone and repeat.


 * The Sulfurous Wastes
 * Activate A Show of Force and take 4-5 human players. Leaving from Remains of Sahlahja, step into Junundu and head to the Great Margonite Temple in the southwest corner. Save time by refusing to fight any foes until you reach the resurrection shrine near the temple, but clear the neighborhood of the Margonites. The temple itself will have about a dozen monoliths. Activate the Abaddon Shrines one at-a-time, each spawning 6-10 monoliths and a variety of margonites. The wurms should allow you to survive most anything as long you avoid aggroing too many foes at once.

The temple can be farmed with heroes and henchmen, but it can be more difficult to get there. Flag the team ahead of you whenever possible to prevent them from engaging any foes along the route. Force heroes to tunnel at strategic points to get them past patrols. If you take a party of 8, you can afford to lose 1-2 to get to the temple. After reaching the farm, flag any extra team members out-of-reach so that they do not steal your drops.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats:
 * Form: Signet of Humility disables your elite skill; and an interrupt.
 * Form: Enchantment removal and blind condition.
 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Spirit Spammer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item: Shriveled Eyes
 * Dropped by: Storm Kins
 * Found in: Crystal Desert (Prophet's Path, Salt Flats, Skyward Reach and Dunes of Despair mission)

Farming locations


About 8–10 are located near the Salt Flats portal. Head west Augury Rock into Prophet's Path, turning north as soon as possible. Head east into the basin (slightly easier than using the teleporter) then northwest towards the exit. Zone and repeat.
 * Prophet's Path

Exit from Seeker's Passage. Go east and north to find Storm Kin patrols. The last group is just south of Sennat Sen.
 * Salt Flats

To the south of Seeker's Passage. Take the teleporter to find an old abandoned town/port filled with Storm Kin.

Exit Augury Rock to Skyward Reach; head north (avoiding any Hydra) and then bear west. Hug the NE corner (killing the Kin). Approximately 6–8 foes (can be taken one at-a-time).
 * Skyward Reach

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Kins have hexed based health degen and adrenaline denial. Also can interrupt attacks and spells. One alone is not a threat, but many at a time means you will get interrupted a lot. Hydra's have powerful fire magic, (Meteor, Fireball, Phoenix, and are immune to knock-down. More then 2 can easily overpower a unsupecting or unprepared party.


 * Tactics: Storm Kin are weak defensively, so attack it in any manner. Spirits are not affected by any of their spells

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 * Recommended skills: Anti-interrupt, spell immunity, hex removal, spirits.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Spirit Spammer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item: Fetid Carapaces
 * Dropped by: Devourers
 * Found in: Ascalon region

Farming locations

 * Great Northern Wall
 * At the beginning of the mission there are about 15 Devourers that drop Fetid Carapaces. Restart the mission when you reach the Grawl, after which you will encounter mostly Grawl and Charr.


 * Ruins of Surmia
 * At the starting point, there are pop-ups galore that drop Fetid Carapaces. Be sure to detour off the direct mission path &mdash; there are many "extra" popups that can be triggered. Restart the mission after defeating the first Devourer boss; after it, the Charr start to outnumber the Devourers. (Note: Rurik can steal drops &mdash; try not to let him get credit for the kill.)


 * Eastern Frontier
 * For a non-mission alternative, you can explore this area's south, east, and center areas. To the north, there are mostly Grawl and Charr.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: very little threat, but an unprepared or lagging 55 Monk can die


 * Tactics: N/A


 * Recommended skills: anti-blocking or stance removal to remove Lightning Reflexes from Whiptail Devourers

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * Any Level 20 Character
 * This is another good opportunity to try out solo farming for the first time using any level 20 character. Virtually any build will do as long as there is some self-healing (in Ruins of Surmia, Prince Rurik will tank for caster professions).

Summary



 * Item: Icy Humps
 * Dropped by: Snow Ettins
 * Found in: Northern Shiverpeaks, including Griffon's Mouth, among other zones.

Farming locations

 * Griffon's Mouth
 * Exit from Beacon's Perch into Deldrimor Bowl. Head west, hugging the left wall (to avoid unnecessary aggro) and cross into Griffon's Mouth. You'll see a group of Snow Ettin just before crossing the portal. Kill them. Head through Griffon's Mouth, killing the Snow Ettins (no reason to detour into the Ice Golem cave). Exit to Scoundrel's Rise. Turn around and return. 10-25 minutes to go there/back for 15–26 humps.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: The level 11 ettins use hammer skills: Power Attack and Staggering Blow


 * Tactics: Avoid the the Centaurs en-route to the farm; the rest of foes are all targets.


 * Recommended skills: Armor, anti-melee, blocking, condition-removal, or self-heals (plus ability to damage, of course).

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * Any level 20 character
 * This is another good week to try out solo farming, if you have not tried it yet. Bring any level 20 character that can deal damage, has self-heals, and has some protection against getting hit by 4-5 power attacks at once. Go slow and you should be able to get 15 humps within 20 minutes, even if you have never tried the build before.

Summary



 * Item: 3 Spiritwood Planks
 * Dropped by: Artisan list, Rare Material Traders, and Category:Drops spiritwood
 * Found in: ✅

Farming locations
There are 4 ways to farm for Spiritwood:
 * Buy from the rare material traders (who are likely sold out).
 * Craft them for 5, 10, and 100 at an Artisan
 * Purchase them from other players.
 * Farm Island Guardians including Sourgewind (very slow)
 * See: Farming guardian moss
 * Farm Dragon Lillies in Haiju Lagoon

Market prices
With demand for dust normally high, prices have sky-rocketed, so it might turn out to be more cost effective to sell dust to other players and buy spiritwood.

These are the likely costs if you are purchasing all materials from players:
 * Crafting costs &mdash; 400 per plank from scratch
 * Dust is going for 6.5k/stack = 260 for 10
 * Wood trades at roughly 2k/stack = 40 for 5
 * Planks always cost 100 gold to craft.

These are the likely costs if you already own the materials:
 * Net costs by selling dust and buying spiritwood &mdash; 150 (or up to 100 profit)
 * Sell dust for 260
 * Sell wood for 40
 * Buy planks from players at 200–450

Summary



 * Item: Hardened Humps
 * Dropped by: Gypsie Ettins
 * Found in: Kryta:
 * Explorable Areas: Nebo Terrace, North Kryta Province
 * Missions: Divinity Coast, D'Alessio Seaboard

Farming locations

 * Nebo Terrace
 * Up to 17 Gypsie Ettins can be found around Nebo Village: a group of 2 near the Statue of Dwayna to the south (will often aggro on the nearby tengu); a group of 3 (sometimes including the boss Glutt Wallop) to the north; and 4 groups of 1–3 to the west. A short walk from either Beetletun or Bergen Hot Springs will get you to the ettin's range, although you'll have to fight through some mergoyles, tengu, and/or undead on the way.  Use the portal to North Kryta Province to rezone in order to avoid having to repeatedly fight through the other monsters.
 * If your character has the War in Kryta event active, there will be a Peacekeeper roadblock on the way from Beetletun, which will delay you with an unskippable dialogue. It may be easier for such characters if you leave from Bergen instead.


 * North Kryta Province
 * A few ettin can be found just east of the Ascalon Settlement. This is not a very efficient farming location, as they are too far away from a portal for quick rezoning.

Divinity's Coast and D'Alessio Seaboard are impractical farming locations: you have to complete at least half the mission before finding any ettins.
 * Places to avoid

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Skills that block attacks are not useful since Gypsie Ettins use Irresistible Blow, which causes knockdown when blocked.


 * Tactics: As Gypsie Ettins are melee fighters, anti-melee tactics are recommended. Also, consider interrupting the ettin's Healing Signet.


 * Recommended skills: Skills that deal damage when a foe attacks, like Empathy or Spiteful Spirit, should work well. Skills that increase armor, like Physical Resistance, are also useful.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''
 * a 55 strategy relying on Shield of Judgment will not work as Shield of Judgment is unable to kill the Ettins. Try using arcane echo and Ray of Judgment. It takes 3 consecutive uses of RoJ to kill the ettins.
 * The Caromi Tengu Wild have Shatter Enchantment, so bring a suitable cover enchantment or don't have any enchantments up when running past them.


 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Spirit Spammer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary

 * Item: Glowing Hearts
 * Dropped by: Fire Imps
 * Found in: North Kryta Province & Talmark Wilderness
 * Dropped by: Inferno Imps
 * Found in: Divinity Coast (explorable), Nebo Terrace, North Kryta Province, Stingray Strand, Talmark Wilderness, The Black Curtain & Divinity Coast, Sanctum Cay

Farming locations

 * North Kryta Province
 * 11 groups of 2–3 Fire Imps appear in the southwest corner of the area, in a region bounded by Lion's Arch to the east and D'Alessio Seaboard to the west (see map for spawn points and patrol routes). The most efficient path is probably to leave from Lion's Arch, head north to the first stationary group, then west, then south from the resurrection shrine, and then west towards D'Alessio.


 * Sanctum Cay (mission)
 * 2 groups of 4 Inferno Imps appear at the start of the mission.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: In North Kryta, the Imps can cause burning. There is some risk from aggroing Caromi patrols or miscellaneous Skale in the area.


 * Tactics: Follow the map; avoid unnecessary aggro unless (a) you're confident in your build surviving and (b) you don't mind wasting the time.


 * Recommended skills: Bring some self-heals or at least condition/burning removal. Breath of the Great Dwarf is especially nice.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * This is a good week to try out solo farming, if you haven't done it before: since the Imps in North Kryta are low-level, nearly any L20 character with damage and some healing ability should be able to farm these successfully. (Just remember to stay away from non-Imps, who are somewhat tougher for a first-time solo effort.)

Summary



 * Item: 1 Truffle
 * Dropped by: Fungal Wallows (not the similarly named Rot Wallows)
 * Found in: Echovald Forest


 * Nick's travel trick: If you have less faction for the group controlling Vasburg Armory or Durheim Archives, then you can reach Nick quickly by exiting one of those outposts into Morostav Trail and immediately dying. Instead of resurrecting at the faction-aligned shrine outside the outpost, you will find yourself at the uncontrolled shrine right next to Nicholas. (For this week, that likely means that the party's total Luxon faction is less than its Kurzick.)

Farming locations

 * Melandru's Hope
 * Exit from Jade Flats (Kurzick) for Kurzick faction. (Can also leave from Brauer Academy or Lutgardis Conservatory.) Take a sharp left (deftly avoiding the Ranger boss and his large patrol at the bottom of the slope). Take out the Dragon Moss etc and then head south/south-east. Your target is Rot Foulbelly & company. Unfortunately, they have a fairly wide patrol area. Fortunately, you will run into a number of the desired Fungal Wallows as you look for him/clear the pitch. Unfortunately, there are lots of Dredge to slow you down. A two party run should average 2 Truffles per run.


 * From Brauer Academy, follow the river Northeast to the rez shrine near the "e" in Melandru's Hope, then wait for the Wallow-Dredge Gatherer pairs to run by. For solo runs, the blessing is worth it for the +3 health regeneration, even if you only kill the ~7 Wallow-Dredge Gatherer pairs. Note that some pairs do not start patrolling until you get near them.


 * Morostav Trail
 * Outside Vasburg Armory, the F. Wallows spawn two-at-a-time accompanied by Blood Drinkers. The bad news here is that they will fight with other spawns in the area, making it hard to get credit for killing more than a few each time you zone.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: general threats like hex, condition, environmental effects etc.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * Of the above builds, only the Spirit Spammer will work against Wallows because of their life stealing touch skill, Vampiric Bite.
 * [Build Name]
 * Build code, link to PvX, or description. (No need to mention 55 Monk, Terra Tank, Spirit Spammer, or 130 Dervish *unless* (a) the build won't work or (b) there are additional notes for the farms above.) Add any tactics notes, if different from above.

Summary



 * Item: Keen Oni Talons
 * Dropped by: Oni
 * Found in: The Jade Sea

Farming locations


All oni spawns consist of 3–4 oni (in the Rhea's Crater farm, the same bridge twice triggers two groups). (The best rates below do not take into account rezoning times.)


 * Boreas Seabed
 * From Zos Shivros Channel, head towards Sskai, Dragon's Birth, where you will find a group of oni just to the south of his group. There is a second group directly west from Sskai, next to the large rock formation. A third group can be found by skirting the formation to the northwest, and a fourth group will pop up just west of the resurrection shrine to the northwest. All of these groups can be reached without aggroing anything more than a couple Kraken Spawn (which you may want to kill off first, so your spirits don't get distracted). (Best rate: 5 min/4 groups = 1.25 min/grp.)


 * Mount Qinkai
 * Leave Aspenwood Gate, cross the bridge, and follow the southern edge of the area to the east. You will encounter a patrol of Rot Wallows, but if you stay back, they will turn and head north. There are 2 spawns of oni to the east, on the way to the beach. (Best rate: 3 min/2 groups = 1.5 min/grp.)


 * Maishang Hills
 * Head directly south from Eredon Terrace (the Rot Wallow patrol will head west and are easy to avoid) into the narrow valley. One group of oni can be found on the path that leads up the western edge of this valley, and a second group appears in a small dell on the eastern edge of the area slightly to the south. (Best rate: 2 min/2 groups = 1.00 min/grp.)


 * Rhea's Crater
 * Solo players should bring a team of heroes/henchmen to help reach the farming spot here. Head northeast from The Aurios Mines and follow the path through a couple groups of Rockhide Dragons. Then, bear left and follow the wall, taking out Lorelle Jade Cutter along the way, until you come to an uphill path with a bridge at the top. At this point, solo players should send their H/H teammates back the way you came until they are off the radar. Cross the bridge to the northeast and you will trigger a double-spawn of oni (6–8) at the far end of the bridge. After dispatching them, step off the bridge, then re-cross the bridge to trigger another double-spawn on the southwest end. This is probably the most efficient farm for larger parties. (Best rate: 5 min/4 groups = 1.25 min/grp.)

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Oni use Shadow Shroud which prevents enchantments from being cast. Horns of the Ox will knock down solo players.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: Skills that trigger per attack like Spiteful Spirit and Empathy to exploit Demonic Agility.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * Suggested Solo #1: Suggest builds (other than 4 above) that work well here.

Summary



 * Item: Moon Shells
 * Dropped by: Leviathan Claws, Leviathan Eyes, and Leviathan Mouths.
 * Found in: The Jade Sea.

Farming locations



 * Suggested Farm #1: From Leviathan Pits exit to Gyala Hatchery (explorable). Pay the Priest at the first shrine to earn faction while you hunt shells.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Claws interrupt with Distracting Blow. Eyes degen and interrupt with Clumsiness. Mouths cause bleeding.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''


 * Suggested Solo #1: Suggest builds (other than 4 above) that work well here.

Summary

 * Item: 3 Mandragor Swamproots
 * Dropped by: Mid-level Istani Mandragors
 * Found in: Istan

Farming locations

 * Suggested Farm #1: Farm Lahtenda Bog, especially the area southeast of Blacktide Den.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Stance removal by Wild Blow, enchantment removal by Chilblains, and poison, weakness,and bleeding. Weakness also allows for knockdown. Slithers have an interrupt.


 * Tactics: Pulling can be difficult because mandragors are popups.


 * Recommended skills: Spirit farmers should consider bringing Summon Spirits for mobility in case of ambush. Obsidian Flesh, Vow of Silence, Spell Breaker to counter enchantment removal.

Solo farming
''See above for the most common solo builds. ''
 * 55 monks, 130 dervishes, and terra tanks will not work due to enchantment removal


 * Suggested Solo #1: A variant of PvX:Build:D/Mo VoS IDS Farmer. Change the run skill to something more useful.

Summary

 * Item: Elonian Leather Squares
 * Dropped by: This item does not drop, but may be obtained from Rare Material Traders and crafted by Artisans.
 * Lormeh is an easy-to-reach Elonian Leather Square crafter; he's just outside the south exit of the Sunspear Sanctuary in Marga Coast. Crafting costs are as follows:

Summary

 * Item: Gold Crimson Skull Coins
 * Dropped by: Level 15 Crimson Skull
 * Found in: Haiju Lagoon

Farming locations

 * Suggested Farm #1: Haiju Lagoon; requires a player with the quest The Captured Son. Leave from Zen Daijun, and follow the path shown in the map here, but when you approach the lagoon, turn right instead of left. On the way to the Crimson Skull camp, avoid the Kappa, as they can snare you; follow the path west instead of going north to the shore. Pass through Linkei Township to activate the res shrine, but look out for a sole pop-up Oni to the southeast before reaching it. Lastly, you may need to fight past two groups of Dragon Lillys before reaching the Crimson Skull camp. A group of Canthan Guards may assist with the second group.
 * This farm is possible without the quest; however, fewer Crimson Skulls will spawn, meaning you will need more runs to obtain your desired amount of coins.


 * Suggested Farm #2: Panjiang Peninsula; Run to the buildings on the west of Raiyan Cave. You can get there without any fighting if you avoid any Kappa group with a level 6 in it. A number of Crimson Skull are among from the caves all the way to Port Kaimu. This is a good alternative for players without the quest The Captured Son.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Crimson Skull Mentalists cause the most damage, so it is suggested to take them out first.


 * Tactics: Farm #1: In the middle of the camp are two stone huts. Use those as cover when you are taking damage from projectile attacks. If using spirits of your own, summon them around the hut where they can attack with a direct line of sight.


 * Recommended skills: Bring a self-heal to counteract the degen. Condition removal helps when you are hit with Deep Wound.

Solo farming
Any of the common solo builds will work fine in Normal mode.

Summary

 * Item: Naga Hides
 * Dropped by: Low level Naga
 * Found in: Shing Jea Island

Farming locations

 * Suggested Farm #1: Raiyan Cave : The run is very easy just bring some damage and 1 heal. A run can net between 4 and 6 Naga Hides and takes about 5 minutes.
 * Suggested Farm #2: Minister Cho's Estate &mdash; from Ran Musu Gardens, head through Minister Cho's Menagerie and down the hill to the beach.
 * Suggested Farm #3: Travel North out of Tsumei Village to Lake Puang. During the 2-minute walk, you will encounter about 15 low-level naga in groups of 2-3.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Naga Wizards have Teinai's Prison @ 5 Water Magic. Unless you are using a character that is not yet level 20, no other real threats exist, as the Naga do not do enough damage to pose a threat.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: Bring attacks or spells that are affected by armor. Since the Naga are no higher than level 6, some high-powered attacks or spells can kill in one hit.

Solo farming

 * Suggested Solo #1: Run to Raiyan Cave from Tsumei Village and clear out the cave. On the way there, some of the Kappa will aggro, but you can avoid all groups on the way there, or run past them since they are not a threat. Any melee build works. Elementalists and Ritualists should spam direct-damage spells. Other caster professions can use SoS Spirit Spam.
 * Suggested Solo #2: Vanguard spiker works great. Bring Dwarven Stability and Dash and put out "You Move Like a Dwarf!".

Summary

 * Item: Minotaur Horns
 * Dropped by: Minotaurs
 * Found in: Prophet's Path, Vulture Drifts, and Elona Reach (mission)

Farming locations

 * Suggested Farm #1: First part of Elona Reach
 * Suggested Farm #2: Prophet's Path outside Heroes' Audience

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Pop-up Sand Wurms, Jade Scarabs, etc.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming

 * Suggested Solo #1: SoS Spirit Spam works, do not aggro more than you need to (ignore Dune Burrowers, etc.)
 * Suggested Solo #2: 55 Monk works, as long as you don't run into Jade Scarabs, as they have enchantment removal.
 * Suggested Solo #3: 55 Necro works, as long as you don't run into Jade Scarabs, as they have enchantment removal. Spiteful Spirit is the recommended elite.

Summary

 * Item: Mahgo Claws
 * Dropped by: Mahgo Hydras
 * Found in: Ring of Fire Islands and Fissure of Woe

Farming locations

 * Suggested Farm #1: Farm the first few groups of Mahgo Hydras in Perdition Rock just outside Ember Light Camp.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: If farming using a melee build avoid the Phantoms as they cause blindness with Signet of Midnight, and Flesh Golems as they use Faintheartedness.


 * Tactics: Pull the Hydras directly outside of Ember Light Camp to avoid the Flesh Golems and Phantoms as they pull seperately. Beware a lone pop-up Phantom along the water's edge to the right just outside the outpost.


 * Recommended skills: Anti-knockdown for Meteor Shower can be useful. Pain Inverter can instantly kill a Hydra.

Solo farming

 * Suggested Solo #1: 130hp Dervish can farm the Hydra's outside Ember Light Camp with careful pulling. Avoiding the Phantom's blind is a must.
 * Suggested Solo #2: SoS Spirit Spam. Bring Armor of Unfeeling and Summon Spirits. Use the latter to pull your spirits away from Meteor Shower after Hydras cast it to keep your spirits alive longer. Dissonance instead Shadowsong helps. This build can be used by Any/Rt.
 * Suggested Solo #3: 55 Invincimonk with Fleeting Stability, Dwarven Stability, or "I Am Unstoppable!". Avoid the Phantoms since they have two interrupts as well as Drain Enchantment. Both Ray and Shield of Judgment work, but SoJ is more effective. (Alternately you could bring a set of high armor/high health with a smite staff/wand and pull/kill phantoms independently prior to engaging the Hydra's with your 55 build. The phantoms only hit for ~10dmg and you should easily be able to wand them to death, removing their ability to interfere with your run)(Sand_Shards is a nice spell to have up prior to engaging Phantoms as their enchant removal will trigger the earth dmg AOE speeding up the process)
 * Suggested Solo #4:N/Mo SS. Bring SS, You Move Like a Dwarf, Balanced Stance and regular 55 survival skills.  Using SS on the Phantom while it is knocked down from YMLD lets you kill it easily in alternate gear (just be sure to use SS first and then YMLaD during the cast, otherwise aftercast delay gets you) and you're free to kill the Hydras.

Summary

 * Item: Modniir Manes
 * Dropped by: Modniir Centaurs
 * Found in: Far Shiverpeaks

Farming locations

 * Suggested Farm #1: Drakkar Lake, south from Sifhalla.


 * Suggested Farm #2: Varajar Fells, North of Olafstead.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Knockdown from Trample, interrupt from Savage Slash, Frost Wurm popup (rare)


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: Knockdown prevention, Heart of the Norn

Solo farming

 * Suggested Solo #1: SoS spirit spam - try to not let a spirit get targetted for Trample, because that will knock them all down. Consider "I Am Unstoppable!" to defend yourself.

Summary

 * Item: Azure Remains
 * Dropped by: Azure Shadows
 * Found in: Southern Shiverpeaks

Farming locations

 * Suggested Farm #1:South exit of Camp Rankor are 2 groups of azure (8 azure+1 azure boss)
 * Suggested Farm #2:East of Port Sledge are variably-sized groups of azure (1 - 7) that spawn in random spots (usually near chests). About 10 azure in total.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Knockdowns by Signet of Judgment.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: Prevent knockdown skills quick reference to prevent being Knockdown.

Solo farming

 * Suggested Solo #1:
 * Monk/Derv 55-build
 * Protective Spirit /Mystic Regeneration /Fleeting Stability /Judge's Intervention /Ray of Judgment /Reversal of Damage /Balthazar's Spirit /Essence Bond


 * -leave south Camp Rankor(hard mode) into Talus Chute run past 1st group of Azure until 2nd group spawns, they'll bunch around you, spam accordingly.
 * -run lasts about 3 mins with 1-3 azure remains dropping per run.
 * -Sometimes a lone ice golem will spawn. Simply cast your enchantments and run by him to the first group, if he follows, the Azure Shadows should tear him apart. Continue your run as normal.


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Summary

 * Item: Amphibian Tongues
 * Dropped by: All Frogmen in the EotN campaign
 * Found in: Depths of Tyria and Tarnished Coast.

Farming locations

 * Suggested Farm #1: Northwestern part of Sparkfly Swamp, just head along the western wall from Gadd's Encampment ignoring the Dinosaurs and Spiders.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Agari Tlamatini have a large amount of hex degeneration spells, while Migraine makes you activate skills slower, leaving you open to an interrupt. Agari Nahualli can heal as well as cause AoE damage. If relying on spirits for damage, Agari Amini will take longer to kill because of their stance.


 * Tactics: For faster farming, kill smaller groups.

Solo farming

 * Suggested Solo #1: SoS works perfectly fine here. It is recommended however, that you only slay groups of 4 or less creatures. While it is possible to clear larger groups, it takes a longer period of time that could be better spent farming.

Summary

 * Item: Roaring Ether Claws
 * Dropped by: Roaring Ethers
 * Found in: Vabbi

Farming locations

 * Suggested Farm #1: Follow the basic directions for Lightbringer point farming in The Mirror of Lyss, except that you can do it in normal mode and there's no need to cross the area to kill the boss.
 * Suggested Farm #2: From Tihark Orchard, head southwest through Forum Highlands and go into the second gorge on the left. At the bottom of the root bridge, 3 groups will converge; these groups will be either 3 Roaring Ethers or 2 Ethers and 1 Sapphire Djinn.  The boss group with Churahm, Spirit Warrior will have another 3 Ethers, and the 3 groups of djinn will sometimes contain an Ether. Once you're done with these groups, go to the south and then, after the harpy group, to the west, and you should meet three groups of roaring ethers with the boss Korshek the Immolated and random djinn.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: The Roaring Ethers use Resurrection Signet. They and the djinn are very dangerous to bunched-up parties or spirits: the Ethers have Energy Surge and Mistrust, the Sapphire Djinn wield scythes, and the Ruby Djinn have Searing Flames and Liquid Flame.


 * Tactics: Roaring Ethers can only resurrect each other, not the Djinn, so it is best to kill the Djinn first.


 * Recommended skills: Frozen Soil to counter the rez sigs, interrupts, hex removal

Solo farming

 * Suggested Solo #1: A/E Perma Sin: Deadly Paradox, Shadow Form, Shroud of Distress, Way of Perfection, Glyph of Lesser Energy, Fire Storm, Bed of Coals, Mark of Rodgort.
 * Pre cast WoP and SoD, DP+SF before engaging, make sure to make a nice ball, cast Glyph, MoR, FS or BoC, wait a few seconds and cast last AoE. If lucky all should be dead by now, but most of the times 1 Roaring Ether survives and will res. The ressed Ether won't res more most of the times. I used this build to kill mobs starting from Dzagonur Bastion.


 * Suggested Solo #2: A variant of A/N Perma Solo does well in the Mirror of Lyss. The blessing doesn't help the farm. Target the djinn first. Kill the same Roaring Ether until all the res signets are used.

Summary

 * Item: 6 Dwarven Ales
 * How to obtain: Purchased from dwarven merchants in the Shiverpeak Mountains for 200 each. Also as part of the chest reward for Fronis Irontoe's Lair.

Farming locations

 * Suggested Farm #1: Spend 6 at a dwarven merchant.
 * Suggested Farm #2: Repeatedly complete Fronis Irontoe's Lair.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Getting body blocked at the final blockade


 * Tactics: See Dwarven Boxing. Take an Assassin secondary and spec 12 Dagger Mastery.


 * Recommended skills: Use a Vampiric Thunderfist's Brass Knuckles of Shelter, inscribed with "Brawns Over Brains"

Solo farming

 * Suggested Solo #1: At the beginning, receive Kilroy Stonekin's buff, Kilroy Stonekin (skill), and run past all of the enemies directly to Fronis Irontoe and defeat him. You can bypass the final blockade by staying to the right side.

Summary

 * Item: Drake Kabobs
 * Obtained from: Chef Lonbahn (Kamadan) or Apida (Yohlon Haven) will trade 1 Drake Kabob for 1 Chunk of Drake Flesh, which is dropped by Irontooth Drakes and Steelfang Drakes.
 * Found in: Istan and Kourna

Farming locations

 * Suggested Farm #1: There are four Irontooth Drake in the Plains of Jarin. Two are located south of Sunspear Great Hall and two are located east of The Astralarium. There is a small distance between these points and running skills are recommended. Low level creatures.
 * Suggested Farm #2: Use the quest Drakes on the Plain in The Floodplain of Mahnkelon. You have to take Koss with you, but if you want to get all the drops, you can flag him off the radar to the south.  The first two groups of drakes consist of Irontooths and Steelfangs only.
 * Suggested Farm #3: Enter Issnur Isles from Beknur Harbor, short run to a group of 2-3 Irontooth Drakes.
 * Suggested Farm #4: Enter the Rhilon Refuge mission. Flag Master of Whispers to the north, then run south (do not trigger Dejah).  After fighting one group of beetles, you will find two groups consisting of 4 Steelfang Drakes.  There is also a third group nearer the waterworks, but you have to run past or kill one or two groups of Kournans.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: general threats like hex, condition, environmental effects etc.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming

 * Suggested Solo #1: Spirit spam can farm Drakes on the Plain easily.
 * Suggested Solo #2: 55 work excellent during Drakes on the Plain quest

Summary

 * Item: Azure Crests
 * Dropped by: Rockhide Dragon and Saltspray Dragons
 * Found in: The Jade Sea

Farming locations

 * Suggested Farm #1: Rhea's Crater outside Seafarer's Rest. There are about 6 Rockhide Dragons to the left(north) after entering the portal.


 * Suggested Farm #2: Silent Surf outside Unwaking Waters (Luxon). Signet of Spirits can farm them in Normal Mode.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Rockhide Dragons KD with Gale and Dragon's Stomp.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: "I Am Unstoppable!"

Solo farming

 * Suggested Solo #1: Trapping outside Aurios Mines.


 * Suggested Solo #2: 55 monk/necro: Protective spirit/Healing Breeze/"I am unstoppable"/Spiteful Spirit/Plague Sending or Necrosis/Mending/Balthazar's Spirit/essense bond: run less than 5 mins**(remember to cast PS/HB right before unstoppable wears off), you can change it up with Sliver armor and Glyph of Renewal for an equally easy run.

Summary

 * Item: Dredge Incisors
 * Dropped by: All Dredge in Factions
 * Found in: Echovald Forest or Urgoz's Warren

Farming locations

 * Suggested Farm #1: From Aspenwood Gate (Kurzick), go southwest into Ferndale. This has many more Dredge, including a few bosses.
 * Suggested Farm #2: From Brauer Academy, go east into Melandru's Hope. This has fewer Dredge and only one boss, but includes Fungal Wallows for those interested in Truffles.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Gutters, gatherers, and guardians can interrupt with Disrupting Dagger, Savage Shot and Savage Slash respectively. Gatherers can also cause poison condition. Fungal wallows KD on critical hits. Watch out for Oni pop ups.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming

 * Suggested Solo #1: Spirit Spammer with Dissonance and Disenchantment

Summary

 * Item: Naga Skins
 * Dropped by: High-level Naga in the Jade Sea.
 * Found in: The Jade Sea

Farming locations

 * Suggested Farm #1: From Jade Flats (Luxon), go north in Archipelagos.
 * Suggested Farm #2: From Breaker Hollow, clear the beach in Mount Qinkai.
 * Suggested Farm #3: From Leviathan Pits, head straight north to around the Gyala Hatchery. Many smaller Naga groups for Farming.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: The Naga Archers can apply daze through Concussion Shot which can make farming with a caster difficult. Naga Warriors also are able to interrupt the player.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming

 * Suggested Solo #1: Spirit spammer
 * Suggested Solo #2: This build, with the Plague Touch variant, can farm Stsou Swiftscale's group in Maishang Hills. Blessing of the Luxons is optional, the build works either way, but if dying once the blessing is advantageous. Follow the blue path on the map from Gyala Hatchery, defeat one group of of 4-6 Archaic Kappa, avoid the mixed group, to reach Stsou. Use the cliffside to block some of the archers to reduce the chance for daze. After 2-3 naga die its pretty safe to be in the open. Do not leave the boss for last, she doesn't attack enough to keep your energy up.
 * Note: make sure Attack the Kurzicks quest is not in your log.
 * This build also slays any naga group without a ritualist.

Summary

 * Item: Jadeite Shards
 * Dropped by: All creatures in the Jade Sea have a small chance to drop jadeite. Also see Category:Drops jadeite.
 * Found in: The Jade Sea

Farming locations

 * Suggested farm #1: Kanaxai's chest
 * Suggested farm #2: Faction farm and trade the Luxon Scavenger for jadeite.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: general threats like hex, condition, environmental effects etc.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming

 * Suggest builds that work well here

Summary

 * Item: Feathered Caromi Scalps
 * Dropped by: Caromi Tengu
 * Found in: Kryta

Farming locations

 * Suggested Farm #1: North Kryta Province, head north from D'Alessio Seaboard. Do not have the quest Defend North Kryta Province active when you go, as only Titans will spawn instead of Tengu.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Caromi Tengu Wild inflict degeneration from Conjure Phantasm, and can strip enchantments with Shatter Enchantment; Braves can inflict bleeding and deep wound.


 * Tactics: Many patrols, especially in W/NW Kryta have fairly large numbers and cross paths. Be alert.


 * Recommended skills: Bring a self-heal to counter degeneration (not a regeneration enchantment as that can be shattered), and possibly condition removal. Spirit spammers would benefit from Mend Body and Soul.

Solo farming
Heading north from D'Alessio Seaboard, spirit spam can net 10-15 scalps in NM in one clear of the central zone in North Kryta Province.

Summary

 * Item: Phantom Residues
 * Dropped by: Mindblade Spectres, Smite Crawlers, and Banished Dream Riders.
 * Found in: The Underworld and Tomb of the Primeval Kings

Farming locations

 * Suggested Farm #1: Farm the Tomb of the Primeval Kings. As you enter, kill the Group of 1 Grasp of Insanity and 2 Scythe of Chaos to the left. Move to the left end of the bridge and trigger the popup group of 3 Grap of Insanity.  Move back to the entrance stairs.  On the right, 1 group of 3 Terrorweb Dryders and 1 group of 3 Banished Dream Riders have overlapping patrols.  Time your advance so the Banished Dream Riders get into your aggro bubble, then reposition on the entrance stairs.  They will come most of the way across the bridge.  Move to the left end of the bridge and kill them.  Exit and repeat about 3 Banished Dream Rider every 5 minutes. With proper party positioning and pulling, eliminating the non-Dream Rider mobs is optional.
 * Suggested Farm #2: Farm the Smite Crawlers in the Underworld. Don't go in unprepared because of the 1K entry fee, and the high level of difficulty. See the PvX wiki for some builds capable of doing this.
 * Suggested Farm #3: Farm the Chaos Planes in the Underworld. Don't go in unprepared because of the 1K entry fee, and the high level of difficulty. See the PvX wiki for some builds capable of doing this.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: general threats like hex, condition, environmental effects etc.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming

 * Suggest builds that work well here

Summary

 * Item: 3 Intricate Grawl Necklaces
 * Dropped by: Grawls
 * Found in: Southern Shiverpeaks

Farming locations

 * Suggested Farm #1: Team up with a friend and run any/Rt and any/R in the center of Witman's Folly northeast of Port Sledge.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Enchantment removal and condition return are abundant, so relying on either won't work.


 * Tactics: The /Rt runs in with some tanking skills up and pulls the 4-6 mobs in the center of the area, the /R runs behind him without aggroing the central mobs and drops Edge of Extinction (EoE) and Quickening Zephyr (QZ). Chain Vengeful Was Khanhei (VWK) forever due to QZ and kill everything with an EoE bomb. This takes about 1 min.


 * Recommended skills: As /Rt you will need anti-KD and some way to take less than 29 damage a hit so that you get healed from VWK. So you have to bring a tanking skill from your main profession coupled with IAU or some other anti-KD. As /R you need some run skills to break aggro if there are mobs in your way while running to the spot.

Solo farming

 * The /Rt with VWK can work without the /R but it's a lot slower.
 * Terra-ele with Obsidian Flesh and Dwarven Stability works here. Mind you energy toward the end of fights.
 * Spirit Spam works easily.
 * Warrior/any with Dolyak and Defy pain

Summary

 * Item: Massive Jawbones
 * Dropped by: Sand Giants
 * Found in: Crystal Desert

Farming locations

 * Suggested farm #1: Vulture Drifts just outside the southern portal to The Arid Sea (use this portal to rezone).
 * There are 6 groups nearby &mdash; 2 groups immediately outside the portal, 2 more at the north end of the jelly-bean-shaped rock, and 2 more on the west side of the arrow-shaped rock.
 * Each group consists of either 3 Sand Giants or 2 Sand Giants and 1 pop-up Rockshot Devourer for a total of 12–18 giants per run.
 * One group in each pair will start walking as soon as they enter your radar, the other group a little later. If a group contains a devourer, the giants will stop about an aggro bubble away from their spawn point, since the devourer can't follow.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: general threats like hex, condition, environmental effects etc.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming

 * Suggest builds that work well here

Summary

 * Item: Demonic Relics
 * Dropped by: Torment creatures
 * Found in: The Desolation and Realm of Torment

Farming locations

 * Suggested Farm #1: Domain of Fear[from gate of fear], Clear the field with heroes and henchman on normal mode.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Need a lot of healing if against Rain of Terrors, they do massive AoE damage.


 * Tactics: Just take 1 group at a time or you might be wiped by the AoE from the Rain of Terrors.


 * Recommended skills: Unless farming as a 600/Smite team, remember to show your Lightbringer title. The Lightbringer skills may also come in handy. skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming

 * Suggest builds that work well here

Summary

 * Item: Pillaged Goods
 * Dropped by: Bull Trainer Giants
 * Found in: Holdings of Chokhin and Vehjin Mines

Farming locations

 * Suggested Farm #1: Western edge of Holdings of Chokhin from the Vehjin Mines portal in the sourth to the edge of the lake in the North. Reach this portal by running north through Vehjin Mines from Jennur's Horde.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: general anti-melee. Be cautious of nearby plant foes with dervish & elementalist members


 * Tactics: No special tactics; pull a group at a time if possible.


 * Recommended skills: anti-knockdown skills may be useful, less so for a spirit spammer

Solo farming

 * Spirit Farmer works perfectly well. Foe is a giant with necromancer skill accompanied by 2-3 melee only mobs.

Summary

 * Item: Amber Chunks
 * Dropped by: All creatures in the Echovald Forest have a small chance of dropping a chunk.
 * Found in: Echovald Forest

Farming locations

 * Suggested Farm #1: Urgoz chest
 * Suggested Farm #2: Faction farm and trade the Kurzick Bureaucrat for amber.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: general threats like hex, condition, environmental effects etc.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming

 * Suggest builds that work well here

Summary

 * Item: Bone Charms
 * Dropped by: Outcast Assassin, Outcast Deathhand, Outcast Ritualist, Outcast Warrior
 * Found in: Jade Sea

Farming locations

 * Suggested Farm #1: Exit Zos Shivros Channel Channel into Boreas Seabed, just north of the exit around the ship are 3 groups of outcasts. Each of the 3 groups can be separately pulled close enough to the shrine to get some NPC Warrior and Priest assistance.
 * Suggested Farm #2: Rhea's Crater
 * Suggested Farm #3: Exit Seafarer's Rest into Silent Surf, just west of the res shrine and then north under the bridge. These groups are hostile to other mobs as well.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Stance and Enchantment removal.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming
Spirit spammer works on the group of 4 outcast right outside the entrance to the Aurios Mines, as well as just north of Zos Shivros Channel in Boreas Seabed.

Summary

 * Item: Saurian Bones
 * Dropped by: Raptors, Raptor Nestlings, Tyrannuses, Angorodons, and Ferothraxes
 * Found in: Tarnished Coast

Farming locations

 * Suggested Farm #1: Exit east of Rata Sum into Riven Earth and travel south to the nearby Raptor cave.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Be aware that Raptors will often interrupt you with their Disrupting Stab and are able to block attacks by using Critical Defenses.


 * Tactics: If you farm the Raptor cave, be sure not to aggro more groups than you can handle, Raptors are usually patroling around so careful pulling is recommended.


 * Recommended skills: General anti-melee skills are especially useful this week, consider taking Blinding Surge or similar skills to make the enemies less effective. When you are getting interrupted too frequently, you may also bring an anti-interrupt skill such as Mantra of Resolve.

Solo farming

 * The Permasin sliver build mentioned above can clear the cave in a few minutes.

Summary

 * Item: Maguuma Spider Webs
 * Dropped by: Maguuma Spiders
 * Found in: Maguuma Jungle

Farming locations

 * Suggested Farm #1: Southeast half of Reed Bog. A group of 2-3 spiders spawns just north of the portal to The Falls (right before the vine bridge), and 5 groups spawn in a short corridor to the east.  If you're feeling adventurous, keep going, and you'll find 4 more groups on the way to the Ettin's Back portal, all of them spawning underneath vine arches.
 * Suggested Farm #2: The Wilds has a large number of Maguuma Spiders in the western half of the area.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: Bleeding and Burning from Maguuma Hunters on the way there may surprisingly kill you. Maguuma Spiders can poison, but it is generally not threatening.


 * Tactics: As always, be careful not to aggro too many foes, especially groups of Jungle Trolls and Moss Scarabs.


 * Recommended skills: self-healing and/or regen helps counteract the poison

Solo farming

 * Spirit Spam works easily.

Summary

 * Item: Thorny Carapaces
 * Dropped by: Fevered Devourers, Thorn Devourers, Thorn Devourer Drones
 * Found in: Maguuma Jungle

Farming locations

 * Suggested farm #1: Devourers populate most of the "dry" terrain in the Maguuma. Easy farm spots are in the Sage Lands starting from Druid's Overlook, in Ettin's Back starting from Ventari's Refuge, or in the western half of Majesty's Rest by zoning into Sage Lands and back.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: general threats like hex, condition, environmental effects etc.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming

 * Most solo farming builds can farm these easily.

Summary

 * Item: Decayed Orr Emblems
 * Dropped by: Orrian Undead (list)
 * Found in: Kryta

Farming locations

 * Suggested Farm #1: Gates of Kryta mission.
 * Suggested Farm #2: From Bergen Hot Springs, head west across Nebo Terrace into Cursed Lands.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: general threats like hex, condition, environmental effects etc.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming

 * Another good week to try out solo farming, as pretty much anything can clear Gates of Kryta in normal mode. Spirit spammers are especially efficient.

Summary

 * Item: Ruby Djinn Essences
 * Found In: Vabbi and The Desolation
 * Dropped by: Ruby Djinns

Farming for Ruby Djinn Essencs

 * Suggested Farm #1: In The Alkali Pan, exit the Bone Palace and head north to Nicholas. There are four pairs of only Ruby and Sapphire Djinn.
 * Suggested Farm #2: The Hidden City of Ahdashim.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: general threats like hex, condition, environmental effects etc.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming

 * Most solo farming builds will do well in Alkali Pan.
 * Perma/sliver, perma/degen, and 600/smite will do well in Ahdashim.

Summary

 * Item: Roaring Ether Hearts
 * Dropped by: Roaring Ethers in Nightfall
 * Found In: Forum Highlands, Garden of Seborhin, Resplendent Makuun, The Mirror of Lyss

Getting to Nick
title=Nicholas the Traveler include=current

Farming for Roaring Ether Hearts

 * Suggested Farm #1: Follow the basic directions for Lightbringer point farming in The Mirror of Lyss, except that you can do it in normal mode and there's no need to cross the area to kill the boss.
 * Suggested Farm #2: From Tihark Orchard, head southwest through Forum Highlands and go into the second gorge on the left. At the bottom of the root bridge, 3 groups will converge; these groups will be either 3 Roaring Ethers or 2 Ethers and 1 Sapphire Djinn.  The boss group with Churahm, Spirit Warrior will have another 3 Ethers, and the 3 groups of djinn will sometimes contain an Ether. Once you're done with these groups, go to the south and then, after the harpy group, to the west, and you should meet three groups of roaring ethers with the boss Korshek the Immolated and random jinns

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: The Roaring Ethers use Resurrection Signet. They and the djinn are very dangerous to bunched-up parties or spirits: the Ethers have Energy Surge and Mistrust, the Sapphire Djinn wield scythes, and the Ruby Djinn have Searing Flames and Liquid Flame.


 * Tactics: Roaring Ethers can only resurrect each other, not the Djinn, so it is best to kill the Djinn first.


 * Recommended skills: Frozen Soil to counter the rez sigs, interrupts, hex removal

Solo farming

 * 600 Monks seem to work the best. Bring Arcane Echo to keep Spell Breaker up longer.
 * Perma Sliver with a heal, spirit spammers, and terra tanks also work, but are slower.
 * Permasin degen works well in Forum Highlands. Bring a couple heroes with party speed boosts (Charge! or "Fall Back!") to get there quick, then flag them off of radar.

Summary

 * Item: Gold Doubloons
 * Found In: Kourna
 * Dropped by: Level 20+ Corsairs

Farming for Gold Doubloons



 * Suggested Farm #1: The same route that takes you to Commander Wahli takes you near most of the Corsairs in the Barbarous Shore, including 5 bosses. You also pass by a Rare Material Crafter and a merchant.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: general threats like hex, condition, environmental effects etc.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming

 * As always, a Spirit Spammer can manage the farm solo, although there are more tricky spots than usual. Consider bringing a partner player or hero: nuker, hex/condition removing healer, N/Rt healer, or any build that can help against larger groups or bosses.
 * 600/smite teams should use Spell Breaker to prevent the Corsair Torturer's use of Envenom Enchantments. Smiter should bring a 0 energy self heal to counter the Doctor's Reversal of Damage; like Signet of Rejuvenation. Can be done in Hm too.

Summary

 * Item: Ancient Kappa Shells
 * Found In: The Undercity
 * Dropped by: Kappa (level 20)

Farming for Ancient Kappa Shells

 * One available farm: Ancient Kappa can only be found in a small part of the Undercity, just east of where Nicholas is standing this week (see map). There are 8 easily accessible groups of kappa: 7 groups of 4–5 kappa, plus the boss group containing Baubao Wavewrath and 6 other kappa. A ninth group is located at the eastern end of the cross-corridor where the path ends on the farming map, but the close proximity of enemies on the upper level makes it difficult and inefficient to include them in a farming run.
 * The kappa are hostile to both the Am Fah and the Afflicted, and the last couple groups in the northerly passage will almost always start fighting a group of Afflicted before you can reach them. You won't get any drops from a foe if you weren't actually engaged with it, so this is one time where it is not advisable to let the monsters kill each other off.
 * If you have the quest The Challenge active, it will remove all the Afflicted between Vizunah Square (Local Quarter) and The Afflicted Huan, making the run to the kappa much quicker. The quest The Shadow Blades will additionally remove The Afflicted Miju's group, which is helpful if you are entering from Bukdek Byway.
 * Non-Canthan characters generally do not have access to Vizunah Local and should head out from The Marketplace or Nahpui Quarter (outpost) through Wajjun Bazaar. Some players prefer this route if the Am Fah in Wajjun Bazaar are friendly (e.g. from Seek out Brother Tosai or related quests); the route to the Undercity is free of enemies and only a handful of Am Fah guard the path to the Kappa.

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: general threats like hex, condition, environmental effects etc.


 * Tactics: important tactics, for example pulling, choke points etc


 * Recommended skills: skills like anti-kd, hex removal etc

Solo farming

 * Spirit spammers will have no trouble with the kappa. Bring a team of heroes/henchmen to help kill the Afflicted and Am Fah on the way, then flag them back out of radar range.
 * Elementalists armed with Stoneflesh Aura and either Stone Striker + Mantra of Earth or Mantra of Frost will take no damage from the kappa for the most part (their spells might inflict a little damage that can easily be mitigated), leaving them free to obliterate the mobs.

Summary

 * Item: Stone Grawl Necklaces
 * Found In: Sacnoth Valley (and during Be Very, Very Quiet...)
 * Dropped by: Grawl Champions, Grawl Dark Priests, &amp; Grawl Demagogues

Farming for Stone Grawl Necklaces
Unfortunately, there's really only one spot for serious grawl farming and it is not close to any portal or outpost. It might be worth leaving a partner player at the portal to Dalada Uplands for fast rezoning, otherwise, it's a long march back to rezone. The drop rate for necklaces is relatively low (compared to some of the recent requests), so be prepared for a long haul.


 * Suggested Farm #1: Leave from Doomlore Shrine; remember to activate Rebel Yell for your encounters with Charr. Head right (west) and kill off the Charr Seekers to reach the Siege Devourer. Capture it and use it to run to Sacnoth Valley. From there, hug the east border until just after you pass Nicholas, turning west. There's a huge concentration of Grawl in the valleys to the southwest, including the two bosses.


 * Suggested Farm #2: Aim for speed rather than numbers by knocking off the first couple of Grawl found after crossing into Sacnoth. Rezone and repeat.
 * Suggested Farm #3: Run farm #1 and then zone into Rragar's Menagerie. Exit the zone and kill either/both of the boss groups in the valley east of the dungeon (marked in red on the map).

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: The biggest threat is the healing power of the Dark Priest's spirits. The Champions have a couple of annoying skills, but offer little true resistance once their healing allies are gone.


 * Tactics: Kill the Dark Priests first. Avoid over-pulling, especially if you tackle Fozzy Yeoryios and his friends. As always, a well-balanced party will do just fine. Alternatively, bring an effective Tank to ball up the grawl around a Dark Priest and use heavy Area of Effect damage and take them down together.


 * Recommended skills: Anti-spirit spells are very useful for countering the Dark Priests, e.g. the Ritualist's Gaze of Fury, the Mesmer's Spiritual Pain and Unnatural Signet, or the Monk's Banish. Anti-knockdowns are useful against the Champions, but not essential.

Solo farming
This week is much more difficult to farm completely solo (without H/H), although it's still possible. Those who solo should grab the Siege Devourer (above) and should have little trouble getting to Sacnoth in NM.
 * 600/smite: When fighting groups of grawl and charr at the same time, watch out for Savage Shot.
 * Permasliver: If money is no object, use consumables (particularly Essence of Celerity or Rock Candy. The cost of these items might not be worth the return, even for soloists.
 * Terra tank: Bring a speed boost to run to Sacnoth Valley. Gather up the Grawl and use Sliver Armor to kill them off. Ideally, start with the Dark Priest, otherwise it's hard to outdamage their healing power.
 *  Rit Mobile Spirit Spammer: Easy solo farm in nm. Don't bother with the Siege Devourer.

Summary

 * Item: Shiverpeak Manes
 * Found In: Deldrimor Bowl
 * Dropped by: Shiverpeak Warriors, Shiverpeak Longbows, Shiverpeak Protectors

Getting to Nick
In Deldrimor Bowl, next to the collectors in the west-central area

Farming for Shiverpeak Manes

 * Suggested Farm #1: exit from Beacon's Perch and clear the zone; the only foes are mane-dropping centaurs (except for a few Snow Ettins by the exit to Griffon's Mouth).

Threats & recommended skills

 * Threats: The low level centaurs offer few serious threats to L20 characters: some minor spike damage, some short-lasting conditions, and an interrupt or two.


 * Tactics: Pretty much anything that works against melee foes will work fine here, if your party is L20. Spirits and minions make great fodder.


 * Recommended skills: Bring at least some healing, some damage reduction, and some strong damage skills. Spike damage works better than AoE here since the centaurs tend to spread out quickly.

Solo farming
This is another good week to try solo farming, if you haven't done so before.
 * Bring at least one self-heal, one spike damage, and your favorite defenses.

Summary

 * Item: Frosted Griffon Wings
 * Found In: Southern Shiverpeaks  and Varajar Fells
 * Dropped by: Blessed Griffons

Getting to Nick
In Snake Dance, due west of the portal to Grenth's Footprint.

Farming for Frosted Griffon Wings

 * Suggested Farm #1: Enter Snake Dance from Camp Rankor. Between 25–35 griffons can be found in the southwest corner of this area, interspersed with Azure Shadow pop-ups and Stone Summit Heretics.

Threats & Recommended Skills

 * Threats: The griffons cast Spell Breaker frequently (beginning with their second or third spell), which causes casters to waste energy; the azures cast Signet of Judgment (SoJ), which causes knockdown.


 * Tactics: The griffons can be easily handled by strong melee parties or by spellcasting teams that can interrupt the griffons before they cast Spell Breaker. Alternatively, casters can work around the spell shield through Area of Effect (AoE) skills that target other foes or allies and/or targeting nearby allies using non-targeted skills (e.g. Wells or Point Blank Area of Effect (PBAoE) skills). The Azures are easier to work-around, either by avoiding their SoJ, interrupting it, or bringing anti-knockdown skills.


 * Recommended skills: Any successful melee builds are of great help against the griffons, especially those that remove enchantments, such as Expunge Enchantments or Rending Aura. Useful interrupts include the obvious Cry of Frustration and Cry of Pain and the less obvious Shame. Helpful non-targeted skills include Shockwave, Well of the Profane, Disenchantment, and Signet of Disenchantment.

Solo Farming

 * 600 monks can farm the griffons easily in hard mode. While the griffons don't require any special tactics, you will have to watch out for the other foes.
 * Azure Shadows can knock you down with Signet of Judgment, so watch them to see when they use it and time your spellcasting around it.
 * Stone Summit Heretics have Shatter Enchantment, and they like to use it with Arcane Echo, which means they can strip a number of your enchantments quite quickly. Spell Breaker can block all of their spells, of course, but if it runs out, spam Spirit Bond as much as you can, and they hopefully won't be able to strip anything else.
 * Spirit Spammers in Normal Mode can expect 2–6 wings using the suggested farm above.

Summary

 * Item: Mursaat Tokens
 * Found In: Southern Shiverpeaks & Ring of Fire Islands
 * Dropped by: Mursaat

Getting to Nick
In Ice Floe, due west of Marhan's Grotto.

Farming for Mursaat Tokens

 * Suggested Farm #1: At the beginning of the Ring of Fire mission, there are a couple dozen Mursaat. Wait for Brechnar Ironhammer to do a Kilroy Stonekin, making it easier pull smaller groups.


 * Suggested Farm #2: Throughout Ice Floe, you can find groups of 4-7 Mursaat wandering around. Just outside Thunderhead Keep there are at least 10 closely packed groups that can be farmed quickly.  If you venture further into the area, beware the groups of Ice Imps (unless you are prepared for their Maelstrom).


 * Alternative to Farming: Mursaat form a significant fraction of the foes in the last three missions in Prophecies. Simply completing those missions will generate a decent supply of tokens. Alas, the Zaishen didn't see fit to offer any challenges during this week that would offer additional bonuses. While Ice Caves of Sorrow (Sunday's z-mission) does have Mursaat, there aren't that many.

Threats & Recommended Skills

 * Tactics: tbd


 * Threats: Infused Armor is a must to defend against Spectral Agony. The Mursaat groups tend to include a Monk and either a set of casters (e.g. Mesmers or Elementalists) or Jade constructs (e.g. Jade Armor).


 * Recommended Skills: tbd

Solo Farming

 * The beginning of the Ring of Fire mission can be partially farmed by 600 monks with Shield of Judgment, preferably in hard mode to better trigger Spirit Bond. After Brechnar draws away the large group at the beginning of the mission, there are 3 groups of 3 Jade Armors and Jade Bows.  One patrols around the lava pit to the right, one patrols back-and-forth in front of the lava pits, and one patrols along the western edge of the left-hand pit.  Make sure to pull them far enough away from the starting area, because the Mursaat Monks will move quite far to come heal them. The centre patrol and the right patrol should be pulled to the right hand side and killed, by this time the group that were following Brechnar will be back to the start to allow you to go to the remaining group of 3 mursaat on the left hand side.
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 * The typical Stone] setup will work using the Obsidian Flesh variant with Healing Breeze and Sliver Armor. Pull a large number of Mursaat or other enemies together to speed up the kills and overpower the monk's healing.

Summary

 * Item: Plague Idols
 * Found In: Wajjun Bazaar
 * Dropped by: Am Fahs

Getting to Nick
In Wajjun Bazaar, at the northwest corner of the docks (northwest of portal to The Marketplace)

Farming for Plague Idols
There are a number of productive farming areas for Idols, which drop from the Am Fah. The first three are good places to try solo farming for the first time; the last one is much more fun for large groups (and will still be reasonably efficient in producing Idols).
 * Wajjun Bazaar, round-trip between The Marketplace and Nahpui Quarter.
 * Wajjun Bazaar, round-trip between The Marketplace and The Undercity.
 * Nahpui Quarter (explorable) and Shenzun Tunnels, start from Senji's Corner and romp through the groups of Am Fah in both areas.
 * The Undercity, from Wajjun Bazaar.
 * Sunjiang District round-trip between Zin Ku Corridor and the Pongmei Valley portal.
 * The Deactivating P.O.X. mini-mission (requires a version of the game that includes M.O.X.). Resign after Lou, of the Knives and his mob die.

If your character has started the quest Seek out Brother Tosai, the Am Fah in Wajjun Bazaar will be non-hostile until the character completes the quest Masters of Corruption. Simply abandoning the quests will not undo this effect, so characters in this situation must either complete Masters of Corruption or farm the alternate locations.

Threats & Recommended Skills

 * General notes: The Am Fah in Wajjun Bazaar and The Undercity usually appear in groups of 4. Watch out for patrol patterns that put 2-3 groups together. In the UC and often in the Bazaar, the groups will include a Monk, a Ranger, a Necromancer, and an Assassin. For most teams (and soloists), the Am Fah Healers will present the most serious obstacle; they are relatively efficient keeping their team alive (compared to how quickly the other 3 can hurt your team).


 * Tactics: Take out the Healers first, especially if there are two in the group. Flag heroes and henchmen away from each other, so that they don't get tagged by the same snares.


 * Threats: The Am Fah Rangers use crippling and poisonous traps, and shoot poison arrows. The Necromancers also apply several conditions and degen. However, the relative damage output from the groups of 4 is relatively low.


 * Recommended Skills: Any well balanced team of 2–4 L20 characters should be more than sufficient to handle anything the Am Fah can dish out. Although not required, it helps to bring condition removal and health regeneration skills. Successful teams can be based on snares + AoE damage, spikes + healing, tanking + AoE damage, and snares + point-blank area of effect damage.


 * POX: See the walkthrough for Deactivating P.O.X. for team suggestions.

Solo Farming

 * 600/Smite: Activate traps to avoid accidental death later on. Use Shield of Absorption against big groups. Bring an interrupt-preventer, e.g. Mantra of Resolve. Or use Frenzy with Mo/W builds.
 * Spirit spammers work well in Wajjun and Undercity. However, instead of the kiting away and shadow stepping the spirits, target the healer first and run around the groups. Once the healer is dead, the usual techniques work fine. Mend Body and Soul is a good choice for the optional skill slot to remove the conditions caused by traps.

Summary

 * Item: Guardian Mosses
 * Found In: Pongmei Valley, Boreas Seabed, and Maishang Hills.
 * Dropped by: Island Guardians

Getting to Nick
title=Nicholas the Traveler include=current You can reach Nick without combat if you approach carefully.

Farming for Guardian Moss
The Guardian Moss farm is much the same as the Rot Wallow Tusk farm, only more frustrating due to the very low drop rates of the run: the single guardian in each group of 7-8 wallows often fails to drop any item (let alone the desired moss). This might be one of the few Item-of-the-Week farms that is more productive in Hard mode, as the Guardians are perhaps more likely to drop something.

This week is a good time to farm faction (most likely Luxon, but possibly Kurzick); you'll easily earn back the cost of the blessing even during the shortest farm.


 * Suggested Farm #1a/1b: Leave from Boreas Seabed into Pongmei Valley. The map shows 4 groups of Rot Wallows that surround 3 Guardians. If you continue to Maatu Keep, you can find another two groups on the way. Some feel that it's faster to travel back and forth between the two outposts to farm all 5 guardians (Farm #1a); others prefer to tackle only the three closest to Boreas (Farm #1b) to avoid walking the long distance across the zone. Either way, take advantage of the terrain: place rangers and spirits on the tops of hills (spirits have an attack range equal to longbow range). If you set up carefully, your team will be out of aggro range of the guardians and you can fight just the wallows at first. You can then fight the guardians without worrying about their allies.

You can also pull the first group towards the resurrection shrine, taking advantage of the priest's healing and the guard's tanking abilities.


 * Suggested Farm #2: Travel between Eredon Terrace and Bai Paasu Reach. This route is significantly more difficult, as it crosses the path of two Elementalist bosses: Seacrash, a guardian, and Sarss, a naga. It's also a less tedious route than the first, since the foes and landscape vary more. Seacrash can easily be pulled from the surrounding allies; it's dangerous to tackle this guardian alongside the many wallows.


 * Suggested Farm #3: Start at Leviathan Pits and head into Silent Surf, taking on Scourgewind. The wallows run predictable patrols and some can be avoided. Bosses can drop as many as 3-4 items, making them good targets during farming (not to mention the increased likelihood of find a green weapon).

Threats & Recommended Skills

 * General tip: Rot Wallows tend to spam their skills on minions or spirits, ignoring the players.


 * Tactics: Always pull the wallows away from the Island Guardians. Spike and AoE damage helps since the wallows tend to mob a single target. If possible, start by killing the guardian quickly; if it doesn't drop moss, run from the wallows (they won't follow far) and head to the next group.


 * Threats: Both wallows and guardians can cause knockdown &mdash; the wallows with their critical hits and the guardians with Signet of Judgment &mdash; which the wallows will follow with Fetid Ground to inflict poison. The wallows' Vampiric Bite is a life stealing touch skill that bypasses most protections and is particularly dangerous to a number of standard builds. Weaken Knees causes health degeneration and damage-over-time while moving, making it almost as harmful to run away.


 * Recommended Skills: Knockdown prevention, hex removal, and condition removal/resistance. Alternatively, groups can take interrupts and general anti-caster skills; this might be more useful to those using the second farm.

Solo Farming

 * Typical Permanent Shadow Form builds work well here, with only minor danger from two skills: Signet of Judgment and Vampiric Bite. Neither will present much of a danger in normal mode.


 * Spirit Farmers work extremely well. Spam your spirits just out of range, then use a longbow or flatbow to pull the wallows away from the guardian (even solo novices should be able to handle 3-4 wallows). If you choose to take down the guardian, practice to find the optimal range allowing you to stay outside of aggro distance: with a long- or flatbow, you might need to step closer; with wands/or staves, you might need to step back.


 * A standard 600HP monk or elementalist with either hero or human smiter can also farm the groups easily, since wallows lack enchantment removal and interrupts. However, bring an anti-knockdown skill such as Fleeting Stability or Dwarven Stability because of the automatic knockdown from wallow critical hits; fighting groups without this protection can quickly lead to a knockdown chain and death.


 * An elementalist/dervish using Earth Magic and Earth Prayers can tank for a Spiteful Spirit necromancer. Either role can be managed by a hero. Alternatively, the elementalist can go it alone (although more slowly) by bringing more offensive Earth Magic spells.

Summary

 * Item: Forgotten Trinket Boxes
 * Found In: Minister Cho's Estate (explorable)
 * Dropped by: Sickened humans (Sickened animals do not)

Farming for Forgotten Trinket Boxes

 * Suggested Farm #1: Exit from Ran Musu Gardens into Minister Cho's Estate. Head east to the area where you finish the mission.  From there, follow the mission path backwards to the beginning, then backtrack a bit until you can head east.  The entire eastern area here is full of Sickened and a few Afflicted.
 * Note: The Sickened animals don't drop Trinket Boxes, so there's no point in clearing the western shore area. The Afflicted also don't drop the boxes, although they are often grouped with Sickened humans (most commonly an Afflicted Necromancer with two Sickened Guard rangers).

Summary

 * Item: Water Djinn Essences
 * Found In: Fahranur, Turai's Procession, ...
 * Dropped by: Water Djinni

Getting to Nick
Map to Nick's location in Turai

The least-combat path to Nick starts in Venta Cemetery and hugs the western wall as you head north. If you proceed cautiously, you can avoid combat. Otherwise, you might have to handle 2-3 encounters with the local denizens (easily won or avoided with any team that was able to farm for essences).

Farming for Water Djinn Essences

 * Suggested Farm #1: From either Jokanur or Blacktide, head towards the center of Fahranur. The djinni boss and 3 guards are located in the main hall, roughly in the same place as the Jokanur mission boss. To reach the farm, you have to pass through L10–15 plants and the occasional insect. The team should find approximately 1 essence per run.
 * Suggested Farm #2: From Gate of Desolation, head south towards either/both of two dead-end areas (marked in yellow on second map). Both spots have 2 djinni and a boss and are blocked by Kournans. It's faster to skip one of the groups if the Kournans present any serious resistance. The team should find approximately 1 essence per run. (Stronger parties can continue east to find an additional 10 or so djinni, increasing the time needed modestly for an extra 1-2 essences/run/party.)
 * Suggested Farm #3: Take the quest War Preparations (Wind and Water), do not accept the blessing of wind and water, and repeatedly farm the water djinn there. If you do not have a low-level Nightfall character, it should be easy to run one to this point in the primary quests/missions on Istan, or farm with someone who has the quest.

Threats & Recommended Skills

 * Tactics: Traveling to the farm turns out to take more time than dispatching the djinni themselves. In Fahranur, a few speed boosts plus some anti-hex skills should allow you to ignore the foes.

In Turai, any well-balanced team can knock off the Kournans quickly; offensively adept team should spike the scribe first (to prevent nuking) and others should start with the priest. Any team that can handle the Kournans should be able to manage the essence farm. The djinni can spawn with a Maelstrom-casting boss; keep moving to avoid its effects.


 * Threats: (included in Tactics)


 * Recommended Skills: Any anti-melee skills work fine against the djinni. In Fahranur, take running skills to reach the farm (and hex removal if you can). In Turai, a couple of anti-caster skills are useful to take out the scribe and the boss with the djinni (e.g. interrupts, Backfire, etc.)

Solo Farming
Fahranur

Concentrate on skills that help you reach the boss room with lots of health: running, regeneration, and hex-removal.
 * Avatar of Balthazar D/A with Dash among other builds.

Turai

Concentrate on skills to kill the Kournans: anti-melee, damage reduction, and some counters to degeneration.
 * Most general solo builds will do fine.

Summary

 * Item: Luminous Stone x1
 * Found In: Istan, Kourna, and The Desolation
 * Dropped by: Mandragors

Farming for Luminous Stones

 * Suggested Farm #1: Exit into Arkjok Ward from Yohlon Haven, heading north towards the Marga Coast portal. Say "hey" to the priest at the rez shrine, so you can get bounty. Follow the path on the map, which leads you to about 20 or so groups of 3 mandragors, including a boss. If you are careful, you can avoid any other foes. Move slowly: about half the mandragor are hidden beneath the surface and seemingly pop-up when you have aggro'd 2-3 other groups already.

Threats & Recommended Skills

 * Threats: The mandragor triplets are L22 and almost always composed of a Necromancer, a Warrior, and a Elementalist. The necros remove enchantments, steal health, and can transfer conditions; the elementalists can cause weakness and will knockdown weakened foes; the warriors interrupt, daze, and remove stances. In short, this is the anti-buff team of your nightmares. The good news is that they don't bring much else.

Any team that can succeed against the mandragor can also survive the plants, insects, and great beasts as long as you don't aggro too much at once.


 * Tactics: The mandragor can be reasonably handled in groups of 3; in larger numbers, they can easily overwhelm even strong parties. Move slowly through Arkjok, being careful to avoid aggro'ing the Iboga, Ntouka, and Beetles. If you get caught by multiple groups, run to fight another day unless you feel confident you can carry the day.


 * Recommended Skills: Because they mandragor are heavy on debuffing, they are vulnerable to parties that don't depend on buffs: hexes, degen, aoe damage, and wards. Shouts, chants, and spirits are also more useful than enchantments. As with any farming, a balanced group gives your best chances of success: some healing (and conditional removal), some area damage, and some spikes. Anti-caster skills such as interrupts are convenient, but not required. Spirit healing and buffing is very useful, but also not required.

Solo Farming

 * Anti-enchantments prevent the 55/Monk from being useful
 * Minion Masters and Spirit Spammers are sufficient for the careful farmer.

Summary

 * Item: Topaz Crests
 * Found In: Diviner's Ascent, Vulture Drifts, Skyward Reach.
 * Dropped by: Sand Drakes.

Getting to Nick
Nicholas the Traveler is located in Diviner's Ascent, just outside Elona Reach near the right Teleporter.

Farming for Topaz Crests



 * Suggested Farm #1: exit the Elona Reach and farm anywhere in the Diviner's Ascent. Most L20 characters should be able to solo this using any build with a few heals.

Threats & Recommended Skills

 * Tactics: Sand Drakes should do relatively low damage to a L20 character with max armor so most tactics will work well, a good tactics is to go solo on them because they will not use the skill Earthquake when you are alone.They are also weak against elemental damage like Fire,Water and Air so consider bringing those if you can.


 * Threats: The Sand Drakes use Ward Against Melee so be sure to bring an interrupt skill if you rely on melee damage or the killing may be a bit slower,other than that the drakes are not much of a threat,but while not being strong by themselves,you can meet other hidden foes in this area like Scarabs,Rockshot Devourers, Sand Wurms and even 3 Hydras.Rockshot Devourers use traps and ranged attacks but if you do not trigger the traps they can be killed quite easily,just don't forget they use the Distracting Shot.Scarabs are necromancers or warriors that can take down most builds easily with their enchantment removal skills and high armor-ignoring damage from touch skills,if you're not prepared for them you should avoid them at all costs and run away when they attack you.The Hydras are Elementalists with powerful Fire Magic skills and can do a lot of damage quickly,luckily there are only 3 so if you look on their route on the map you should be able to avoid them easily during the farm.
 * Recommended Skills: Although the Drakes do low damage already,you can bring a blinding skill to lower their damage even more if you have problems killing them.The Drakes have no interrupts,no hexes and inflict no conditions so 1 healing skill should be enough to kill them.You can also bring along a running skill to run away from unwanted foes like Scarabs more effectively.

Solo Farming

 * This is a great week to try out solo farming for the first time or practice using a new build. As mentioned above, most L20 characters should be able to safely farm them.

Summary

 * Item: Scorched Lodestones
 * Found In: Ascalon Foothills, Diessa Lowlands, Pockmark Flats, Regent Valley,
 * Dropped by: Boulder Elemental, Hulking Stone Elemental, Stone Elemental, Stone Fury

Getting to Nick
Nicholas the Traveler is located in Old Ascalon, west of Sardelac Sanitarium (see map)

Farming for Scorched Lodestones

 * Suggested Farm #1: exit the Serenity Temple and make a brief loop through Pockmark Flats (as shown). Any L20 character should be able to solo this using any build.

Threats & Recommended Skills

 * Tactics: foes that drop Scorched Lodestones are L8 or less, so L20 characters only have to worry about how to dispatch the elementals more quickly. Aggro a group, wait for them to ball up, and use AoE damage spells to take them down.


 * Threats: presuming that you have at least one L20 character with access to Ascalon, none of the foes will present much of a threat. If you want, bring a well-balanced skillbar that includes hex and condition removal, healing, with the remaining 5 skills dedicated to damage.


 * Recommended Skills: (see above)

Solo Farming

 * This is a great week to try out solo farming for the first time or practice using a new build. As mentioned above, any L20 character should be able to safely farm without paying too much attention.

Summary

 * Item: Frostfire Fangs
 * Found In: Anvil Rock &amp; Iron Horse Mine
 * Dropped by: Frostfire Dryders

Getting to Nick
Nicholas the Traveler is located close to both Ice Tooth Cave and Frost Gate. The path from the cave is much easier, as you don't have to confront a horde of foes after exiting. However, none of the enemies are high level, so only low level parties will notice.

Farming for Frostfire Fangs

 * Suggested Farm #1: It's easier to farm the dryders in Iron Horse Mine because there are more of them closer together, the bosses are nearby, there are few non-dryder foes, and there is only a small amount of backtracking. To reach Iron Horse Mine, exit Ice Cave and turn right, heading due east. You'll encounter mostly minotaurs and a few dryders. Once in Iron Horse, follow the indicated path (which avoids the large clumps of Stone Summit Dwarves).

Threats & Recommended Skills

 * Tactics: The dryders attack at range using degenerative skills, so it helps to have a party that can attack at distance. This week's enemy doesn't come in big groups, so it's hard to over-aggro unless you run into the dwarves.


 * Threats: Degenerative hexes, especially from a few of the bosses. However, as even they are only L12, only low level groups are seriously threatened.


 * Recommended Skills: any distance attacks work well. AoE damage is not very useful, since the dryders rarely clump together.

Solo Farming

 * This is another good week to try your hand at solo farming, as nearly any L20 character should be able to manage. Bring at least one spammable healing or regenerative skill plus distance attacks.
 * For veteran soloists, any build will work fine; those that depend on AoE damage will work (they just won't be as fast).

Summary

 * Item: 2 Forest Minotaur Horns
 * Found In: The Black Curtain, Kessex Peak, Talmark Wilderness
 * Dropped by: Forest Minotaurs

Getting to Nick
Nicholas the Traveler is located in Kessex Peak, on the West Coast, roughly north of Verata the Necromancer's location. See the map for details.

Farming for Forest Minotaur Horns



 * Suggested Farm #1: Exit the Temple of the Ages, heading southwest to a resurrection shrine, then south along a ridge which will force you to go to the East towards the Kessex Peak portal. As you approach the portal, you'll find about 12-18 of the Minotaurs with another 6-10 past the portal. Rezone through the portal.

Threats & Recommended Skills

 * Tactics: Any anti-melee team will make short work of the minos. An especially effective method is to use a Tank to ball up the beasts and drop them quickly with strong AoE skills such as Meteor Shower.


 * Threats: The minotaurs themselves are not much of a threat; they only have a strong melee attack. However, reaching them requires making your way through Reed Stalkers and various Undead, some of whom use Mark of Subversion.


 * Recommended Skills: Bring counters to poison (from the swamps) and to hexes (from the Undead). Alternatively, you can bring 1-2 quick healing spells or spirits. Alternative, L20 players and heroes can ignore any non-minotaur foe and run (or walk quickly) to the farm and/or to Nick.

Solo Farming



 * Run to the minotaurs (you should be able to safely ignore the few enemies on the way). For AoE builds, ball up as many minotaurs as you can before attacking.
 * If your soloist has trouble reaching the minotaurs, bring a full h/h party to help you reach the spot and then flag the heroes out of loot range.
 * These standard builds will be successful: 55 Spoil Victor, 600/Smite, 130 Dervish, Perma-Sliver, Spirit Spammer
 * These non-standard/older builds also work well: Raptor Farmer, Raven Blessing.

Summary

 * Item: 3 Jungle Troll Tusks
 * Found In: Tangle Root (Maguuma Jungle)
 * Dropped by: Jungle Troll (Reed Bog, Tangle Root, The Falls, Silverwood, Bloodstone Fen, and some of the Maguuma Jungle missions.)

Getting to Nick
Nicholas the Traveler is located in Tangle Root, not far from Henge of Denravi

Farming for Jungle Troll Tusks

 * Suggested Farm #1: Exit from Henge of Denravi and turn right. There is a pop-up of Life Pods and/or Moss Scarabs.  You can either leave them alone or take them out. Continue down the path and you will soon see the first Jungle Trolls. Following the route displayed on the map will bring you past about 30-36 Jungle Trolls. The time of 1 run is about 5-10 minutes (depending on party size) and yields about 4-8 tusks per run (again depending on party size)

Note: L18 Jungle Trolls seem much more likely to drop tusks than do the L14 trolls.

Threats & Recommended Skills

 * Tactics: Jungle Trolls easily ball together, so tanking works well. The trolls will focus their fire on the tank, giving the rest of the party an easy time of unleashing AoE spells to take them out. Some of the troll groups consist of 6 Trolls, so make sure your tank is able to hold that pressure. If not using a tank, a minion master or spirit spammer is recommended. Safety in numbers applies here.


 * Threats: Being overwhelmed is probably the biggest threat. Taking out 2 or 3 trolls should not be a problem to any team, but 6 or 10 trolls can be a problem. Careful pulling prevents this. If you are farming far from outposts, you will might have to contend with other jungle denizens; be sure to bring an appropriate group to deal with the additional threats.


 * Recommended Skills:  Skills that block attacks are very helpful, since all the foes you will face attack in melee. Skills like Aegis, Critical Defenses and Conviction will do just fine. Weakness and Blindness reduces the pressure from the trolls; Enfeebling Blood is a perfect skill for this. Armor of Sanctity is great for the tank, as it causes weakness to all adjacent foes and further reduces the damage taken. To kill the trolls you can take just about anything, as long as you can outdamage their Troll Unguent, you'll be fine. Elementalist nukes like Searing Heat are perfect for the job.

Solo Farming
This is a good week for solo farming, especially for those who haven't tried it before: the monsters are below L20 and do relatively little damage to an L20 character with appropriate Runes and Insignias. Foes also bring fewer, less powerful skills, allowing you to survive any unfortunate choices. Any of the standard skillbars will work (Perma Sin, Spirit Spammer, 55 Monk, etc.). You can also succeed with a variety of well-balanced builds that include self-healing, defensive skills, and either Spike or AoE damage.

Summary

 * Item: Jade Bracelets
 * Found In: Tahnnakai Temple (explorable),Wajjun Bazaar,Xaquang Skyway
 * Dropped by: Jade Brotherhood

Getting to Nick
Nick can be found standing right next to Imperial Guardsman Yang outside of Zin Ku Corridor in Tahnnakai Temple (explorable).

Farming for Jade Bracelets

 * Suggested Farm #1: Leaving from The Marketplace into Wajjun Bazaar presents several large groups of Jade Brotherhood. There is a Statue of Lyssa located just outside of Wajjun Bazaar that can provide helpful Blessings while farming. The map shows the location of some groups of Jade Brotherhood,green route leads to Lian, Dragon's Petal a powerful Jade Brotherhood elementalist boss and the blue route leads to Shen, the Magistrate.

Threats & Recommended Skills

 * Tactics: Interrupting the elementalist spells is very helpful. Blind is very useful against the Jade Brotherhood Knights


 * Threats: Jade Brotherhood Mages can present some trouble with their Earth Magic spells. When they use Ward Against Foes to slow groups, then follow it with Double Dragon they can do quite a bit of PBAoE damage. If this is followed by the Jade Brotherhood Ritualist using Ancestors' Rage it can form a powerful spike. The Ritualists also use Tranquil Was Tanasen to prevent interruption allowing them to heal the Elementalists and the Jade Brotherhood Knights. The Jade Brotherhood Mesmers use Signet of Disruption to bypass skills like Shadow Form, Obsidian Flesh, and Spell Breaker. In mixed groups they can pose threats to a smaller group.


 * Recommended Skills: Interrupt prevention is strongly advised. Also Anti-KD is helpful against the Mages.

Solo Farming
All the groups on the routes can be farmed by a 600HP Monk with either hero or human Smiter. However, you should bring an anti-interrupt skill such as Mantra of Resolve because the Jade Brotherhood Mesmers can interrupt even through Spell Breaker and may interrupt key skills of your build,resulting in death.If you dont have Spell Breaker you should also consider bringing an anti-knockdown skill such as Dwarven Stability or "I Am Unstoppable!" to prevent knockdowns by Jade Brotherhood Mages. If you have trouble killing the Jade Brotherhood Ritualists you can also bring another damage-dealer with you, like a Spiteful Spirit Necromancer,it will speed up the killing greatly.

Summary

 * Item: Rot Wallow Tusks
 * Found In: Pongmei Valley, Boreas Seabed, and Maishang Hills.
 * Dropped by: Rot Wallows

Getting to Nick
Nick is near The Afflicted Hakaru outside of Boreas Seabed in Pongmei Valley. On the way to him, there are several mobs of Rot Wallows which drop the Tusks.

Farming for Rot Wallow Tusks

 * Suggested Farm #1: Leaving from Boreas Seabed into Pongmei Valley presents several large groups of Rot Wallows that can be killed for their tusks. There is a Statue of Dwayna located just outside of Boreas Seabed that can provide helpful Blessings while farming. The map shows the location of 4 groups of Rot Wallows that can be killed quickly, then the run restarted. (If you continue towards Maatu Keep, there are 2-3 more groups of Wallows.) These groups present little challenge to small teams in normal mode. Note: Rot Wallows tend to spam their skills on minions or spirits, ignoring the players.

Threats & Recommended Skills

 * Tactics: Always pull the Rot Wallows away from the Island Guardians. Spike and AoE damage helps since the Rot Wallows tend to mob a single target.


 * Threats: Hexes from the Rot Wallows can present a danger for a group. The Rot Wallows will cause Knockdowns with a Critical hit followed by the spell Fetid Ground to cause Poison. Island Guardians have some smite skills, notably Signet of Judgment, this causes knockdowns that the Rot Wallows will use to spread poison. Their Vampiric Bite bypasses various protections and is particularly dangerous to a number of standard builds. Weaken Knees causes degeneration to those trying to run away.


 * Recommended Skills: Knockdown prevention is very advisable, along with Hex removal and condition removal/resistance.

Solo Farming

 * Typical Perma Shadow Form builds work well here, with only minor danger from two skills: Signet of Judgment and Vampiric Bite. Neither will present much of a danger in normal mode.


 * Spirit Farmers also work well. Spam your spirits just out of range, then use a Longbow or Flatbow to pull the Wallows from their Island Guardian (even solo novices should be able to handle 3-4 wallows). If you choose to take down the Guardian, target it with your wand or staff so that you reach optimal range; if you stay at that distance, you often won't suffer any damage at all.


 * A standard 600HP Monk or Elementalist with either hero or human Smiter can also farm the groups easily, since Wallows lack enchantment removal and interrupts. However, bring an anti-knockdown skills such as Fleeting Stability or Dwarven Stability because of the automatic Knockdown from Wallow critical hits; fighting groups without this protection can quickly lead to a knockdown chain and death.


 * An Elementalist/Dervish using Earth Magic and Earth Prayers can tank for a Spiteful Spirit Necromancer. Either role can be managed by a hero. Alternatively, the Elementalist can go it alone (although more slowly) by bringing more offensive Earth Magic spells.

Summary

 * Item: Behemoth Hides
 * Found In: several areas in Vabbi, dropped by Scytheclaw Behemoths and Behemoth Gravebane.

Getting to Nick
Nicholas the Traveler is a near-straight shot east of Dzagonur Bastion (outpost). From Dzagonur Bastion (outpost) take the exit into Wilderness of Bahdza. Continue east and you will come to a small path between two large mountains. Nick is located just on the other side. There will be a group of Skree and Heket around him.

Farming for Behemoth Hides
A route similar to the one used to get to Nick can be used to farm the hides required. On the map given, the blue dots represent groups usually consisting of 1 Behemoth Gravebane and 2 Scytheclaw Behemoths. The third blue dot is a group of several Behemoths including the boss Eshekibeh Longneck. The behemoth groups alone should not pose a challenge to a well balanced group. The Scytheclaw Behemoths have a few dangerous dervish attacks, but the damage can easily be mitigated by spreading out. The Behemoth Gravebanes use the spell Toxic Chill, but otherwise are not a very serious threat. They can create a minion and use the minion to heal themselves, therefore it is better to kill them first, then finish off the Scytheclaw Behemoths. The boss groups require some pulling, and it is advisable to eliminate the group of Heket and Skree close to them before engaging the group.

Another route that uses the 2nd map is starting from Jennur's Horde (outpost). Take the exit into Vehjin Mines. Continue along the path given. There will be groups of Behemoth Gravebane, and mixed groups. The Dervish boss Marobeh Sharptail is along the path. This route has many more groups of behemoths than the first one listed. Because of this it is much easier for a group to get over run. Another danger is pulling more than one group at a time. The groups at some points are so close to each other it is easy to pull 2 or 3 groups at once. This can easily get an entire group killed.

Solo Farming
For solo farming a 600/smite build will work because there is no enchant removal from the Behemoth. A Shadow Form sin can also farm them. The only danger to the SF is from the Scytheclaw Behemoth's AoE damage, so a regen skill is advised.

In addition, a 130 dervish utilizing Avatar of Grenth can also do the run without too much difficulty.

Summary

 * Item: Skalefin Soup
 * Found in: Zehlon Reach from Chef Panjoh in exchange for 2 Skale Fins
 * Skale Fins are dropped by: Istani Skale (Razorback Skale, Ridgeback Skale, Skale Blighter, Frigid Skale, Skale Lasher), found in various zones in Istan.

Getting to Nick
You can start from Jokanur Diggings or The Astralarium, then head to the tip of the peninsula that lies north of the eh in the word Zehlon Reach on the map. Starting in the Astralarium allows you to exchange your fins for soup before heading out. Map

Farming for Skalefin Soup
There are half a dozen zones that spawn the skale that drop the right type of fins. Any of these areas should be easy enough for L20 characters, no matter which profession. Spikes or AoE skills are more efficient, but nearly any skillbar will get the job done this week. Note: expect more fins drop in NM; hard mode drops tend to be worth more than 5.


 * Suggested Farm #1: Exit west from Jokanur Diggings to Zehlon Reach and knock off the first 6 insects. Then, navigate through the swamp water (see map), avoiding any non-skale that might slow your progress. If going solo (recommended), bring a healing skill or hex removal; just about the only serious threat is the degen skills of the necromancers. Expect 8-12 fins per 10 min run.


 * Suggested Farm #2: In Fahranur, there are a large number of easy skale near the city's entrance. The narrow passages make them easy pickings for AoE damage.


 * Suggested Farm #3: Exit east from The Astralarium into the Plains of Jarin. Turn north and then east around the large hill. There will be 3 skale there. Kill them, then resign. The entire run using a IMS takes around 45 seconds to complete. If desired from there the player can turn south and continue along the water way.

Summary

 * Item: Herring
 * Found in: Riverside Province from Gruhn the Fisher in exchange for 5 Bog Skale Fins
 * Bog Skale Fins are dropped by: Bog Skale, Bog Skale Blighter, Bog Skale Icetooth, found in various zones in Kryta (see below).

Getting to Nick
The fastest route to Nick starts from Fishermen's Haven heading northwest through Stingray Strand into Tears of the Fallen, west along the border to the nearby portal into Twin Serpent Lakes and hugging the east border until you reach Nick. An alternative route starts in Riverside Province; it takes a longer path to Nick, but has the advantage of passing by Gruhn to exchange fins for herring. Start from Riverside, stay left until you reach Gruhn, then cut across the zone to reach Nick. Whichever route you take, be prepared to deal with conditions and hexes; bring hex and condition removal.

Farming for Herring
As noted above, you must collect Bog Skale Fins, exchange them with Gruhn for Herring before visiting Nick. The fins drop from 3 types of skale and can be found in nearly a dozen zones across Kryta, allowing for any number of possible farming areas. Regardless of where you farm, you will have to deal with the Disease, Poison, and Corpse exploitation of these necromantic casters. Be sure to bring plenty of Hex and Condition removal. The enemies in these areas tend to bunch up (especially if you pull them), so they are vulnerable to AoE damage. Although not essential, Interrupts and fire damage can also help.


 * Suggested Farm #1: Scoundrel's Rise rezoning from North Kryta Province
 * Begin at the Gates of Kryta and head west towards North Kryta (red dots). Just before you reach the portal, head south to a small cul-de-sac (yellow circle) where some skale are waiting for you to farm. Use the NKP portal to rezone and repeat.


 * Suggested Farm #2: Twin Serpent Lakes from Riverside Province
 * Exit Riverside Province into Twin Serpent Lakes. Just outside the exit is a group of Bog Skale Icetooth and Mergoyle. This is a faster area to farm, but slightly more dangerous. It makes up for this by allowing a group of 6 to zone in and out quickly killing and then zoning. It also brings you close to Gruhn and Nick.


 * Suggested Farm #3: Tears of the Fallen, starting from Fishermen's Haven
 * Exit Fishermen's Haven heading northwest through Stingray Strand to Tears of the Fallen. Circle the zone counterclockwise and attack red dots wherever you find them, as about 55 of the 5 dozen foes are skale. Rezone into the Strand or Twin Serpent Lakes (the portals are close). A party of four should see 3-5 bog skale fins drop per run and each run takes about 5-10 minutes; even non-veterans should be able to collect 25 fins quickly.

Summary

 * Item: Charr Hide
 * Found in: Old Ascalon, The Breach, and Eastern Frontier
 * Dropped by: Charr

Getting to Nick
Start in Piken Square and leave through the southern exit. You will be in The Breach. By heading directly south following the path you will come to a fork. To the west is a deep valley with tar, to the east the path continues south. You will follow this path all the way to Nicholas the Traveler.

Farming for Charr Hides
The easiest place to farm for them is inside The Breach. When you exit Piken Square there will be several groups within visual range. These groups can easily be solo killed, and then you can rezone to start over. There are only 5 required. This is probably the fastest and easiest desired item yet. For those wanting a bit of a challenge this can be done in Hard Mode. This will make the challenge a bit more fun, and offer a chance of better drops. This will however lower the amount of Charr Hides that drop. If you choose to do this in Hard Mode, and you have Rebel Yell activate it for boost to defense and energy gain.

An alternative farming location is Nolani Academy. Start the mission, activate the lever to open the door and destroy the mob of Charr that rush in, then quit the mission and repeat.

Summary

 * Item: Stone Carvings
 * Sources: Stone Guardian (Factions)
 * Found in: Arborstone (explorable zone) and  mission


 * Nick's Location: Arborstone

Getting to Nick
The only way to reach Arborstone is through completing the Arborstone mission, which means completing the five prior missions (and relevant primary quests). The shortest route to Nick is from Altrumm Ruins: exit the outpost and head left, following the map.

Most Efficient Farming
You can find 21 enemies that might drop the carvings just outside the ruins. Exit the ruins and head left towards Nick, but take the second right through some double doors. You'll find 3 of the 4 Stone Guardian bosses. Finish them off and head back towards the outpost, passing the portal and head up the top of the ramp. (You can choose to run past the various wardens.) Now head back to where the bosses were to find 3 sets of 6 guardians. (The second ramp triggered the appearance of the 18 extra carving sources.)


 * Total time: about 5-10 minutes for 21 possibles, depending on your team. Teams of four can expect about 1-2 carvings/run.

Threats &amp; Recommended Skills
The most serious threats to your party are large groups of wardens and the elementalist boss; prepare yourself for them and the other opponents are easy enough. As always, only aggro as many monsters as your team can handle.


 * Wardens: bring some anti-melee skills (blocks or slow downs) and some AoE attacks. Some condition removal is also helpful, as their traps cause bleeding, slowness, and poison.
 * Zarnas Stonewrath: his elite skill, Shockwave causes a lot of damage to its target but even more damage to nearby party members. Backfire &amp; Interrupts are ideal, but if you don't have a good Mesmer, bring as many earth damage protections as you can (armor upgrades, skills, etc). Keep your party far from the boss, unless they are tanking; protect the tanks with damage reducing skills.

Note: the Guardians are resistant to Knockdown, Bleeding, and Poisoning; they remain vulnerable to other conditions.