Centaur

A Shiverpeak Warrior, a typical Centaur

Centaurs are a class of monster, i.e. a species in the bestiary of Guild Wars.

Centaurs are creatures that feature the body of a horse with the upper torso, arms and head of a humanoid, with two curved, bovid horns growing on the head.

Centaurs are among the more intelligent creatures in Tyria, with a complex social structure. They used to live in peace with humans, but are now at war with them.

By their name and their habitat, Tyrian centaurs can be split up into four groups:

1. Shiverpeak Centaurs in the Northern Shiverpeaks, led by Horm Frostrider
2. Maguuma Centaurs in the Maguuma Jungle, led by Ramtha Brokenhoof
3. Losaru in the Crystal Desert.
4. Modniir in the Far Shiverpeaks.

There is only one named group of Centaurs in Elona, the Veldrunner pride of Kourna, although the existence of other unnamed prides is mentioned. Though they are not at open war with humans, and bicker amongst themselves, they are very disdainful of humans in general.

Characteristics

Centaurs usually come in groups of 3-5, with a mixture of melee attackers, ranged attackers, spellcasters and healers. There is no predominant profession among Centaurs; they have specialists in every core profession. It is this mixture that makes them dangerous. Bringing down the support units, especially the healers, quickly is essential when attacking such a group.

Furthermore keep in mind that Centaurs . . .

• are fleshy creatures.
• are susceptible to all conditions, incl. bleeding, poison and disease.
• leave a corpse behind.
• are not undead . . . with a few exceptions.
• can be knocked down.

Items dropped

Centaurs may drop the following loot (besides gold and various weapons and items):

Trophies	Centaur Manes
Crafting Materials	None
Salvage Items	various (Centaur Hides)

Known Sub-Types

Region	Sub-Species (Profession Level)	Trophy
Shiverpeak Mountains	8 Shiverpeak Longbow 8 Shiverpeak Warrior 8 Shiverpeak Protector	Shiverpeak Mane
Maguuma Jungle	16 Maguuma Hunter 16 Maguuma Protector 16 Maguuma Warrior 16 Maguuma Avenger 16 Maguuma Enchanter 16 Maguuma Warlock	Maguuma Mane
Crystal Desert	20 Losaru Bladehand 20 Losaru Bowmaster 20 Losaru Lifeband 20 Losaru Windcaster	Losaru Mane
Far Shiverpeaks	20 Modniir Berserker 20 Modniir Hunter 20 Modniir Priest 20 Modniir Shaman	Modniir Mane

Prominent Centaurs

• Zhed Shadowhoof- Elementalist Hero in Nightfall campaign.
• Ventari- Benevolent Centaur NPC who established the Ventari's Refuge outpost, and also guards a similar refuge in Arbor Bay.

For an alphabetic list of all Centaurs, including bosses and centaur NPCs, see also: Category:Centaurs

Trivia

• Centaurs are creatures of Greek mythology.
• According to Olias, Centaurs have a bone structure similar to the Charr.