Augury Rock to Thirsty River

Running to Thirsty River from Augury Rock


Start by exiting Augury Rock into Skyward Reach (the north exit) and head east. In this first area you will encounter Hydras. It is often possible to avoid many of the hydra groups or to simply run through them. Keep heading east until you slip through a crack in the eastern wall. From this opening, go north and down into the grassy area inhabited by Losaru. The Losaru are far more densely packed in than the hydras, making a run through them harder. Once you aggro the first Losaru, you may not be able to break aggro until you get past the last one. Once you clear the Losaru you'll be at Destiny's Gorge.

Take the other exit (the south exit) out of Destiny's Gorge. Turn immediately south, and you'll see a sandy climb ahead with Hydras to the west and further south. You should be able to avoid them. Climb up and take the teleporter east. (If you are delayed using the teleporter, the Hydras will approach, and possibly aggro you. In this situation, run off west on the plateau and circle back south waiting for them to eventually move off down the ramp to the north, clearing the teleporter area.)

Here in the Losaru watering hole you will find three patrols of 3-4 Losaru, and a fourth patrol containing a boss. The good news is that the way ahead continues on the opposide side of this grassy paradise from where you are, so the most direct path is straight through all the patrols at once.

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

If you are running it, watch out for the Losaru Windcasters who use Diversion. Simply wait it out instead of causing a running skill to be diverted.