List of vistas in the Shiverpeak Mountains

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A list of vistas in the Shiverpeak Mountains region.

Bitterfrost Frontier[edit]

There are 5 vistas in Bitterfrost Frontier.

Name of Vista Complete Area Nearest Waypoint Waypoint Description
Chokocooka's Throne Vista Brakbrak Ice Snarl Waypoint (map icon).png Sorrow's Eclipse Waypoint This vista is almost located at ground level. Jump up using the barrels to the left of the vista.
Dragon's Teeth Hot Springs Vista Dragon's Teeth Hot Springs Waypoint (map icon).png Sorrow's Eclipse Waypoint The normal way is to start from the northwest of Whorl Lagoon (just below the "D" on the world map in "Dragon's Teeth Hot Springs") and run through the jumping puzzle, beginning at the stone steps, following the rope bridge across the canyon, further stone steps and then using the Thermal Tube to glide down to the vista.

Alternatively, with mounts you can use a Springer to ascend the sheer cliff just north of the vista.

Joyless Falls Vista Griffon Old Growth Waypoint (map icon).png Koda's Welcome Waypoint Use the Bouncing Mushroom below the vista, and deploy a glider mid-bounce to glide over to the vista.
Sorrow's Eclipse Vista Sorrow's Eclipse Sanctuary Waypoint (map icon).png Sorrow's Eclipse Waypoint From the waypoint, begin by walking to immediately below the vista on the eastern side of the sanctuary. To the south of the vista there is a small cherry tree. Jump up the slope behind it until you can climb up the arch over the pathway, and then glide back over to the vista.
The Svanir Hive Vista The Svanir Hive Waypoint (map icon).png Koda's Welcome Waypoint This vista is easier to obtain if the nearby Svanir event has been completed, otherwise you might be stuck in combat. This vista is located on a scaffold platform. Walk to the top of the slope to the right of the scaffold structure, follow the ramps along the topmost scaffold, and glide down onto the suspended platform with the vista.

Bjora Marches[edit]

There are 8 vistas in Bjora Marches.

Name of Vista Complete Area Nearest Waypoint Waypoint Description
Asgeir's Legacy Vista Asgeir's Legacy Waypoint (map icon).png Jora's Keep Waypoint Follow the road North from Raven's Gate POI. The vista is on the left just before the bridge entry to Asgeir's Legacy
Eaglewatch Rise Vista Eaglewatch Rise Waypoint (map icon).png Still Waters Speaking Waypoint Atop the ridgeline separating the Rime Glen and Eaglewatch Rise regions above the Whisperwind Grotto POI
Fallen Mountains Vista Fallen Mountains Waypoint (map icon).png Jora's Keep Waypoint To the North of Jora's Keep and south of the Bear Shrine POI-- high up on the mountaintop
Fallen Ruins Vista Fallen Ruins Waypoint (map icon).png Jora's Keep Waypoint From Raven's Gate POI, follow the road South into the Aberrant Forest region. The vista is located to the right above the Fallen Ruins.
Frostborn Cascades Vista Frostborn Cascades Waypoint (map icon).png Still Waters Speaking Waypoint On the cliffside to the northeast of the Shrine of the Resilient Ox POI.
Ice Spire Peaks Vista Ice Spire Peaks Waypoint (map icon).png Still Waters Speaking Waypoint On the promontory overlooking the Forest of a Thousand Voices region, northeast of the Shrine of the Valorous Wolverine POI
Southern Mountains Vista Southern Mountains Waypoint (map icon).png Jora's Keep Waypoint On the mountainside to the South of Jora's Keep
Spirits' Refuge Vista Spirits' Refuge Waypoint (map icon).png Still Waters Speaking Waypoint On the cliffside just to the Northeast of the waypoint.

Dredgehaunt Cliffs[edit]

There are 8 vistas in Dredgehaunt Cliffs.

Name of Vista Complete Area Nearest Waypoint Waypoint Description
Toran Hollow Vista Toran Hollow Waypoint (map icon).png Toran Hollow Waypoint Near the Waypoint, there is a portal connecting Dredgehaunt Cliffs to Lornar's Pass. Face that portal, the way up to the Vista is to your left. Follow the left path for a little and jump up and over the portal to get to the vista.
Wyrmblood Lake Vista Wyrmblood Lake Waypoint (map icon).png Travelen's Waypoint Across the bridge from the Leopard's Snarl Shrine. Jump up from the roof of Travelen's Steading from the East.
Graupel Kohn Vista Skovtrolde Hearthstead Waypoint (map icon).png Graupel Waypoint Directly above the Hearthstead
Trolls Teeth Vista Hessdallen Kenning Waypoint (map icon).png Hessdallen Kenning Waypoint Above the road gap in the Hessdallen
Dostoev Sky Peak Vista Vpered Drill Waypoint (map icon).png Grey Road Waypoint At the southern wall of the cavern, go through a small tunnel that wraps around up to a higher elevation. When you emerge from the tunnel, go right up the wooden scaffolding. Clear the way and take note of a closed metal door that blocks your path to the right as you climb the scaffold. Head up to the level above the door, go down the ramp slightly, then jump onto the area behind the closed metal door. Alternatively, kill all Dredge on the way up to the Veteran Dredge at the top, and interact with the set of chains, which open the previously mentioned door. Head back through the door. Note that this is currently bugged but there are 2 workarounds. 1) Jumping over it from above. 2) Join a Spider Scurry Guild Rush. The normal route to complete the rush will take you to the Vista (Skill 3, Leap). From there, the only things between you and the Vista are 10+ Dredge, 2 veterans Dredge and a few turrets. Make sure if you are doing it alone, do this part nice and slow and be careful not to get knocked off the walkway.
Frostland Melt Vista Frostland Melt Waypoint (map icon).png Frostland Waypoint Start from Mantelet Refuge in Frostland Melt, head to the southern part of the fort and exit through the back door. Stop when you are right east of the vista, look to your left and jump down to the roof where the vista is located.You may need to hug the tower there to get around the wall.
Blackearth Coal Mine Vista Dociu Excavation Waypoint (map icon).png Dociu Waypoint Start from Mantelet Refuge in Frostland Melt, head to the southern part of the fort and exit through the back door. Beware of Trolls on the way. There may be a Veteran Troll and a rich gold vein as you make your way to the Vista. Jump down to the barrel and hug the right wall. You can actually walk through the wooden planks that blocks your way.
Tribulation Rift Viewpoint Tribulation Rift Waypoint (map icon).png Tribulation Waypoint This Vista is reached via the Tribulation Rift Jump Puzzle
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Drizzlewood Coast[edit]

There are 16 vistas in Drizzlewood Coast.

Name of Vista Complete Area Nearest Waypoint Waypoint Description
Archstone Coast Vista Archstone Coast Waypoint (map icon).png Forward Camp Waypoint Walk to the southwest of the vista. Use a Springer or a Skyscale to get on top of the rocks.
Breakroot Basin Vista Breakroot Basin Waypoint (map icon).png Base Camp Waypoint Walk to the vista. Use the Griffon or Skyscale to fly over the basin to reach the vista.
Canopy Crag Vista Canopy Crag Waypoint (map icon).png Forward Camp Waypoint Walk to the north of the vista. Use a Springer or a Skyscale to get on top of the rocks.
Drizzlewood Peak Vista Drizzlewood Peak Waypoint (map icon).png Forward Camp Waypoint Walk to the Iron Lookout camp. Use the nearby Bouncing Mushrooms to gain height. Make sure to glide to them within the jumps. Walk to the vista after landing on the highest plateau.
Fort Defiance Vista Fort Defiance Waypoint (map icon).png Base Camp Waypoint Walk to the north of the vista on the fortress walls. Use a Springer or a Skyscale to get on top of the rocks.
Leadfoot Village Northeast Vista Leadfoot Village Waypoint (map icon).png Forward Camp Waypoint Walk to the village and then walk to the vista.
Leadfoot Village Southwest Vista Leadfoot Village Waypoint (map icon).png Forward Camp Waypoint Walk to the vista. Get on top of the building from the side using either a Springer or a Skyscale.
Lighthouse Point Vista Lighthouse Point Waypoint (map icon).png Base Camp Waypoint Walk to the south of the vista. Use a Springer or a Skyscale to get on top of the rocks.
Petraj Overlook Vista Petraj Overlook Waypoint (map icon).png Base Camp Waypoint Walk to the vista. Use a Springer or a Skyscale to get on top of the building.
Port Cascadia Vista Port Cascadia Waypoint (map icon).png Base Camp Waypoint Walk to the vista. Use a Springer or a Skyscale to get on top of the rocks.
Sentinel Bay Vista Sentinel Bay Waypoint (map icon).png Forward Camp Waypoint Get to the south of the vista. Use a Springer or a Skyscale to get on top of the rocks.
The Bloodfield Northeast Vista The Bloodfield Waypoint (map icon).png Forward Camp Waypoint Walk to the south of the vista. Use a Springer or a Skyscale to get on top of the ice spire.
The Bloodfield Northwest Vista The Bloodfield Waypoint (map icon).png Forward Camp Waypoint Walk to the Iron Lookout camp. Fly over to vista with a Skyscale or Griffon.
Umbral Grotto Vista Umbral Grotto Waypoint (map icon).png Base Camp Waypoint Walk to the vista. Use a Springer or a Skyscale to get on the branch.
Vloxen Mine Vista Vloxen Mine Waypoint (map icon).png Base Camp Waypoint Walk to the vista. Get on the tracks from the mine side and walk to it.
Wolf's Crossing Vista Wolf's Crossing Waypoint (map icon).png Base Camp Waypoint Walk to the south of the vista. Use a Springer or a Skyscale to get on top of the rocks.

Frostgorge Sound[edit]

Name of Vista Complete Area Nearest Waypoint Waypoint Description
The Sonic Furnace Vista Bore Lynch Groznev Waypoint Climb the spiral around the high tower north of the vista. At the top, walk the path to the vista. On the way, kill the dredge.
Yak's Bend vista Yakkington's Toil Yak's Bend Waypoint Start east of the mountain to the north of the vista, and work your way south and just walk your way up to the vista.
Elder's Vale Vista Earthshake Basin Earthshake Waypoint Start at the north-east corner of the rock with the vist and walk/jump your way to the vista in a straight line.
Trionic Lattice Vista Trionic Lattice Earthshake Waypoint From the waypoint go to the small camp west of the Elder's Vale vista, then south to Trionic lattice mountain. When you reach what is the dark part of the mountain on the map, stay as close to that dark side and jump your way along the east side of the mountain till you reach the vista.
Deep and Troubled Waters Vista Maladar's Inlet Ice Floe Cross the ramp behind Bladed Softness (heart) then turn south-east and walk to the vista.
Peloopoo Needle Vista Dimotiki Waters Dimotiki Waypoint Just dive down at the right place until you see the vista in an arch.
Stonesledge Draft Vista Stonesledge Draft Blue Ice Shining Waypoint Climb the hill to the vista south of the pit, behind the mortars.
Blue Ice Shining Vista Refuge Shore Skyheight Steading Waypoint Zone to Skyheaight Steading Waypoint and start climbing the hill just a bit south-west of the waypoint (in the village) and you can just walk along the edge of the cliff west to the vista.

Hoelbrak[edit]

There are 5 vistas in Hoelbrak.

Name of Vista Complete Area Nearest Waypoint Waypoint Description
Bear Lodge Vista Bear Lodge Waypoint (map icon).png Legends Waypoint on top of the Bear Ice Statue accessible from the Hall of Legends area
Bilrost Gallery Vista Eastern Watchpost Waypoint (map icon).png Eastern Watchpost Waypoint on the cliff face to the left of the entry to the Frost Basin area
Lake Mourn Vista Lake Mourn Waypoint (map icon).png Hero's Compass Waypoint look to the hillside left of Lake Mourn
Snow Leopard Lodge Vista Snow Leopard Lodge Waypoint (map icon).png Snow Leopard Waypoint Above the cavern entrance between Snow Leopard Lodge and Raven Lodge accessible via a short jumping puzzle
The Great Lodge Vista Southern Watchpost Waypoint (map icon).png Southern Watchpost Waypoint Take the ramp up to the Banker area and glide to the rooftop on the right

Lornar's Pass[edit]

Name of Vista Complete Area Nearest Waypoint Waypoint Description
Durmand Priory Vista Durmand Priory Durmand Priory Waypoint South of the Durmand Priory; can be accessed by jumping off the balcony of the Priory trading post and climbing the rocks. Or go south just before the stairs to the priory and climb your way to the vista.
Chillwing Perch Vista Chillwing Perch Pinnacle Enclave Waypoint East of the Mistriven Waypoint, North of the Pinnacle waypoint, on top of the mountain. Start on the slightly concaved,east side of the mountain(about the middle north-south wise). Start by jumping on the snowy area from a crack between 2 boulders, there should be an Arctodus right next to this point. The vista is easily visible after you are on the snowy area. Head towards the vista and walk along the spine of the mountain. When nearing the final gap, use a speed boost and jump to the vista.
Nentor Valley Vista Nentor Valley Nentor Waypoint East of the fort in Nentor Valley. On the top of the mountain. Start on the northwest side of the mountain, north of the vista. Jump zig-zag up the mountain, beware of the raptor at the entrance of the jump.
Icebound Plunge Vista False River Valley Lamentation Waypoint Overlooks the Icebound Plunge and Molevon Mountain. The starting point is located in the Lake of Lamentation on the north side of the vista itself. There are rock stairs to the vista starting from the dredge tunnel entrance north of the nearby hero challenge. Note that there are two entrances on the east side of the mountain, this is the northern one. The path to the vista is on the left if you are facing the entrance to the dredge tunnel.
Jetsam Isle Vista False Lake False Lake Waypoint The vista on Jetsam Isle is next to Ingaborge. Just walk the plank.
Cascade Bridge Vista False Lake Guutra's Homestead Waypoint North of Guutra's Homestead Waypoint and east of Jetsam Isle's vista. It is on the very top of the mountain. East of the mountain is a scout Bludow. Start climbing the slope near him counterclockwise. When you are north of the vista, start jumping up the sleek rock walls clockwise. Continue climbing using the stonesteps.
Venison Pass Vista Venison Pass Vanjir's Stead Waypoint

South east of Vanjir's Stead Waypoint. You need to start walking the small mountain trail east of the buildings starting NE of the equipment repairs. There is a veteran ettin and behind him you find an even smaller trail on the west slope of the mountain. This way you will avoid most of the ettins. You can also walk the main trail and transfer to the smaller trail southern. Once you are looking south at the vista and it looks like you hit a dead end, jump down onto a ledge and follow it left until you are at another dead end. The tall rock that is now between you and the vista can be climbed. Climb over the wall and walk the rest of the way.

Demon's Maw Vista Demon's Maw Demon's Maw Waypoint When you are at Demon's Maw Waypoint, fall down from the south cliff. There is an almost invisible step. Then, use the outwards pointing rocks as steps towards the vista.
Icedevil's Needle Vista Icedevil's Needle Icedevil's Needle Waypoint Moving through the mine, the vista is atop a tall shoring post. It is accessible via the stairs and ramp to the north side of the vista.
Marionette's Landing Vista False River Valley False River Waypoint Run over the marionette's torso, jump on the upright cog next to the sword, then jump on the cog in the sword's hilt and run up its grip.

Maps

Snowden Drifts[edit]

There are 6 vistas in Snowden Drifts.

Name of Vista Complete Area Nearest Waypoint Waypoint Description
Vista (map icon).png Podaga Steading Vista Skradden Slopes Waypoint (map icon).png Podaga Steading Waypoint Run north to the east side of the building in front of you. Climb the slope behind the building and go west. You will then be able to get to the vista.
Vista (map icon).png King Jalis's Refuge Vista King Jalis's Refuge Waypoint (map icon).png Snowhawk Landing Waypoint In the cave to the left of Drakentelt POI, accessible via jumps and ramps on west side of cave.
Vista (map icon).png Trapper's Labyrinth Vista Trapper's Labyrinth Waypoint (map icon).png Highpass Haven Waypoint Not too far into the cave entrance area, you can see the vista to the upper right.
Vista (map icon).png Villmark Foothills Vista Villmark Foothills Waypoint (map icon).png Reaver's Waypoint In the hills south of the Drakentelt POI.
Vista (map icon).png Jormabakke Stead Vista Isenfall Gullies Waypoint (map icon).png Frozen Sweeps Waypoint Walk around Jormabakke Stead and you will see the vista. It's roughly north of the waypoint on a small hill. The hill has a climbable slope on the south. Midway up you will have to use some fallen trees to get to the top of the hill.
Vista (map icon).png Owl Lodge Vista Owl's Abattoir Waypoint (map icon).png Owl Waypoint View of the Owl's Abattoir. Go to the south end of the abattoir. There should be a Hero point there. Go left in order to climb to the abattoir's roof. Then follow the roof clockwise to get to the vista.
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Thunderhead Peaks[edit]

There are 7 vistas in Thunderhead Peaks.

Name of Vista Complete Area Nearest Waypoint Waypoint Description
Deldrimor Ruins Vista Deldrimor Ruins Waypoint (map icon).png Moorage Waypoint Walk to the vista from the waypoint
Hundar Pike Vista Hundar Pike Waypoint (map icon).png Moorage Waypoint Walk to the vista. Use the Springer or the Skyscale to jump up plateaus until you reach the vista.
Ice Floe Vista Ice Floe Waypoint (map icon).png Revolution's Heart Waypoint Walk to the Vista. Use a Springer or Skyscale to get up the platform.
Symphony's Haven Vista Symphony's Haven Waypoint (map icon).png Moorage Waypoint Walk to the east of vista and jump up using Springer or a Skyscale.
The Forge Vista The Forge Waypoint (map icon).png Observation Deck Waypoint Walk to the west of the vista. Either walk up or use a Springer or Skyscale to get up the platform. Then walk to the vista.
The Grotto Vista The Grotto Waypoint (map icon).png Observation Deck Waypoint Walk to the Vista and use a Springer or a skyscale to get up to the vista.
Thunderhead Keep Vista Thunderhead Keep Waypoint (map icon).png History's End Waypoint Walk to the vista. This is easier during the meta.

Timberline Falls[edit]

There are 6 vistas in Timberline Falls.

Name of Vista Complete Area Nearest Waypoint Waypoint Description
Vista (map icon).png Krongar Pass Vista Krongar Pass Waypoint (map icon).png Krongar Waypoint View of Krongar Pass. From the waypoint walk to the camp to the southeast. The vista in behind the southern tents.
Vista (map icon).png Valance Tutory Vista Fisher's Eye Bridges Waypoint (map icon).png Valance Tutory Waypoint Vista of the Valance Tutory. From the waypoint go round to the back of the Tutory and climb the mountain there. As you climb, you will see the rock wall turning into the Tutory and that will allow you to access the ceiling of the tutory and from there get to the vista.
Vista (map icon).png Concordia Vista Gyre Rapids Waypoint (map icon).png Valance Tutory Waypoint View of the Concordia Outpost. From the Tutory walk south and cross the river. The vista is at the top of a large rock mount. The access is done from the west and allows you to climb the rock.
Vista (map icon).png Kiriel Rock Vista Naui Waters Waypoint (map icon).png Scale Strand Waypoint View of the surrounding river and forest. Vista is on top of the little mountain on the island north east of the waypoint. Start by walking up from the north side of the mountain.
Vista (map icon).png Gentle River Vista Gentle River Waypoint (map icon).png Gentle River Waypoint Climb the rock face north of the waypoint. The start point is EAST of where you think it should be.
Vista (map icon).png Sipedon Deeps Vista Nonmoa Lake Waypoint (map icon).png Nonmoa Waypoint The vista is high within the stack of ships in the center of the lake, and the krait numbers pose a challenge of their own to reach it.
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Maps


Wayfarer Foothills[edit]

There are 10 vistas in Wayfarer Foothills.

Name of Vista Complete Area Nearest Waypoint Waypoint Description
Vista (map icon).png Svanir's Dome Vista Svanir's Dome Waypoint (map icon).png Solitude Waypoint Climb the ramps inside the western tower to reach the vista located at the end of a plank.
Vista (map icon).png Wurmhowl Spikes Vista Wurmhowl Spikes Waypoint (map icon).png Halvaunt Waypoint East of the road, approach from the northeast.
Vista (map icon).png The Shadowhorns Vista The Shadowhorns Waypoint (map icon).png Zelechor Hot Springs Waypoint Approach from the east by climbing the mountain between the Twinspur Haven waypoint and the Zelechor Hot Springs waypoint. A small white coloured edge (snow) will indicate the place to walk up the mountain.
Vista (map icon).png Twinspur Haven Vista The Icesteppes Waypoint (map icon).png Twinspur Haven Waypoint From inside Twinspur Haven, go up the northeast stairway by Raketa. Turn right at the top of the stair, jump over the small wall, turn left, jump over another small wall, and run up the hill to the vista.
Vista (map icon).png The Osenfold Shear Vista The Osenfold Shear Waypoint (map icon).png Taigan Waypoint Approach from the northwest by climbing up the snowdrift.
Vista (map icon).png Darkriven Bluffs Vista Darkriven Bluffs Waypoint (map icon).png Darkriven Waypoint Head north from the waypoint, the vista is at ground level.
Vista (map icon).png Snowlord's Gate Vista Breakneck Pass Waypoint (map icon).png Osenfold Waypoint Head south from the waypoint and walk across the rope bridge.
Vista (map icon).png Horncall Vista Snowlord's Gate Waypoint (map icon).png Horncall Waypoint Climb the hill behind the house with the vista, jump on the lower roof and use the planks to get on the higher roof and the vista
Vista (map icon).png Heart of the Bear Vista Borealis Forest Waypoint (map icon).png Hero's Moot Waypoint Head northwest from the waypoint and walk over the roof of the cave. Be careful of the hole which drops into the cave.
Vista (map icon).png Molensk Vista Molensk Waypoint (map icon).png Outcast's Waypoint Enter the mines west of the waypoint and make your way to the back until you see the large water tower. Climb the pipe, jumping over junctions.
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