Astral Ward
“Join the Astral Ward in fighting off the Kryptis forces as they crawl into Tyria through rifts in reality, laying siege to Amnytas above. As you progress through the ranks, you'll take on increasingly deadly prey—in new and existing maps—and unlock new rewards for your efforts along the way.
The Astral Ward is a secret organization silently protecting the world of Tyria from various threats, with the most recent focus being the Kryptis.[1] The mastery of the same name specializes in accessing recipes and upgrades for Rift Hunting to stop the Kryptis threat.
Related masteries[edit]
- Complete the The Missing Facet chapter on at least one character to unlock.
- Alternatively, entering Amnytas through the portal in The Wizard's Tower also unlocks this mastery track.
Mastery | XP required | Points | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Astral Amenities | 508,000 | 2 | Learn to channel the energies of the Wizard's Tower to rest and relax. |
Astral Craft | 1,016,000 | 3 | Gain access to purchasing Astral Ward armor and the recipes to craft common and uncommon Kryptis Motivations for use in rift hunting. |
Emotion Control | 1,524,000 | 4 | Gain access to purchasing the recipe to craft rare Kryptis Motivations for use in rift hunting. |
Rift Mastery | 2,159,000 | 5 | Learn to extract greater amounts of Kryptis essence from rifts. |
Obsidian Armor Crafting | 2,540,000 | 6 | Gain access to final crafting recipes for legendary armor. |
Wayfinder Mastery | 3,302,000 | 7 | Train this mastery to gain bonus effects: • Add new services to the Wizard's Tower to upgrade Obsidian armor or to exchange various map currencies and materials. • Open arcane chests with ease. • Provide some protections against Eparch in the Citadel of Zakiros. • Loot a daily coffer from the Into the Spider's Lair meta-event that contains particularly rare items. |
Total | 11,049,000 | 27 |
Bastion Leaders[edit]
- Isgarren, operator of the Bastion of Knowledge.
- Mabon, operator of the Bastion of Strength.
- Lyhr, operator of the Bastion of Balance.
- Dagda, operator of the Bastion of the Celestial. She took over the role from her departed mentor, Waiting Sorrow.
- Zizel, current representative of the Bastion of the Natural. Originally operated by the departed Vass.
- Head Experimenter Rhianwyn, current representative of the Bastion of the Obscure. Originally operated by the departed Akeem.
History[edit]
The Astral Ward was established in 604 AE by Isgarren, with Taryn as the first Warden, the Astral Ward's leader.[2]
Members of the Astral Ward have dog tags with codes and the engraving of the symbol of the specific Bastion they are loyal to, with some members not being sworn to any.[3]
Members[edit]
- See also: Category:Astral Ward
- Abelin Favre
- Akio
- Alchemist Briella
- Alya
- Anselm Hilderic
- Apprentice Emmy
- Apprentice Eryx
- Apprentice Harold
- Apprentice Joan
- Apprentice Missa
- Apprentice Oakly
- Archivist Benny
- Archivist Diana
- Archivist Haj
- Archivist Ikur
- Archivist Kete
- Archivist Maizy
- Archivist Morwyn
- Archivist Nearwill
- Archivist Scorchbound
- Arina
- Arlais
- Armorer Pearl
- Assistant Mefi
- Astral Cartographer Trevyn
- Astral Cartographer Vetra
- Astral Djinn
- Astral Fisher
- Astral Fisher
- Astral Ride Master Breevo
- Astral Ride Master Kensuke
- Astral Ward Apprentice
- Astral Ward Apprentice Bleutuft
- Astral Ward Apprentice Shoff
- Astral Ward Archivist
- Astral Ward Artist
- Astral Ward Astronomer
- Astral Ward Chef
- Astral Ward Culinary Specialist
- Astral Ward Culinary Specialist Torchmarrow
- Astral Ward Defender
- Astral Ward Drakologist
- Astral Ward Engineer
- Astral Ward Equilibrist
- Astral Ward Foot Soldier
- Astral Ward Foot Soldier Gormal
- Astral Ward Forester
- Astral Ward Illuminate
- Astral Ward Illuminate Alvar
- Astral Ward Illuminate Cincia
- Astral Ward Illuminate Eudomia
- Astral Ward Illuminate Everille
- Astral Ward Illuminate Forek
- Astral Ward Illuminate Idunn
- Astral Ward Illuminate Thea
- Astral Ward Instructor
- Astral Ward Instructor Wyntor
- Astral Ward Kiana
- Astral Ward Mage
- Astral Ward Mage
- Astral Ward Mage
- Astral Ward Mage
- Astral Ward Mage
- Astral Ward Mage
- Astral Ward Medic
- Astral Ward Medic Songcatcher
- Astral Ward Operative Streff
- Astral Ward Protector
- Astral Ward Protector
- Astral Ward Protector
- Astral Ward Protector
- Astral Ward Protector
- Astral Ward Protector
- Astral Ward Protector
- Astral Ward Rider Cadet
- Astral Ward Scout
- Astral Ward Scout Aaron
- Astral Ward Scout Barrelmaw
- Astral Ward Scout Campion
- Astral Ward Scout Caspian
- Astral Ward Scout Coralie
- Astral Ward Scout Hiddenclaw
- Astral Ward Scout Kovirr
- Astral Ward Scout Leoth
- Astral Ward Scout Lisha
- Astral Ward Scout Orin
- Astral Ward Scout Serim
- Astral Ward Scout Strongclaw
- Astral Ward Scout Trima
- Astral Ward Scout Vryn
- Astral Ward Scout Weslen
- Astral Ward Sigurd
- Astral Ward Skirmisher
- Astral Ward Skirmisher
- Astral Ward Skirmisher
- Astral Ward Skirmisher
- Astral Ward Skirmisher
- Astral Ward Soldier Mahr
- Astral Ward Trainee Rossi
- Astronomer Mani
- Astronomer Sonia
- Awakened Merchant
- Balkor
- Basil
- Begonia
- Bert
- Branwen
- Breidr
- Broca Steeltrap
- Callista
- Callon
- Captain Birna
- Captain Emund
- Captain Farrus
- Cedar
- Ceinois Ruinbreaker
- Ceri
- Cethis
- Chemical Engineer Strumm
- Cleo
- Corporal Balkin
- Corporal Halli
- Corporal Kiona
- Corporal Shiko
- Corva
- Counselor Gol
- Daytona Jaque
- Director Camillus
- Doctor Meven
- Drakologist Daisy
- Drakologist Niko
- Ekto
- Elder Vasim
- Ellena
- Emlyn Digby
- Equilibrist Elen
- Equilibrist Nele
- Feelix
- Field Archivist Cierle
- Fionnlagh
- First Hunter Rian
- First-Contact Specialist Chulainn
- Foot Soldier Allium
- Foot Soldier Beau
- Foot Soldier Gustava
- Foot Soldier Halle
- Foot Soldier Percy
- Forgemaster Jak
- Forro
- Frode
- Fulla
- Gaerlar Stormrider
- Galrath the Undying
- Gharr Leadclaw
- Gladium
- Gosta
- Grand Archivist Vivienne
- Groundskeeper Jarren
- Gunnald
- Halbera
- Head Archivist Wavering Heart
- Head Cartographer Pavish
- Head Chef Jacqueline
- Head Experimenter Rhianwyn
- Healer Krys
- Healer Loohsoo
- Healer Wren
- Hellie
- Herbalist Lus
- Infiltrator Seric
- Intelligence Officer Havard
- Investigator Cadee
- Ithil
- Junior Archivist
- Junior Archivist's Aide Conri
- Kettil
- Kiris
- Kriss
- Legendary Astral Ward Mage
- Legendary Astral Ward Protector
- Legendary Astral Ward Skirmisher
- Lieutenant Aevarr
- Lieutenant Scaldfist
- Lieutenant Sejana Forgewill
- Livia
- Logistician Sablepaw
- Lomaire
- Luux
- Maer
- Major Tarver
- Maya
- Medic Arwyd
- Medic Gene
- Medic Nina
- Mezzar Plunderpaw
- Mildred Goswin
- Museum Worker
- Narcisse
- Natto
- Niall
- Nikki the Lost
- Norrag
- Novice Rift Hunter Roarke
- Ogre Hunter
- Olava Skumasdottir
- Oline
- Paela
- Percy Gammons
- Possessed Ward Sharpshooter
- Possessed Ward Skirmisher
- Possessed Ward Worker
- R'tchikk
- Rage Debater
- Refugee Coordinator Borgar
- Refugee Coordinator Zaya
- Regret Debater
- Relic Hunter Cade
- Relic Hunter Carar
- Relic Hunter Drok
- Relic Hunter Fiorin
- Relic Hunter Indo
- Relic Hunter Jonas
- Relic Hunter Kroff
- Relic Hunter Leeki
- Relic Hunter Liara
- Rend Scorchmaul
- Researcher Alfeior
- Researcher Brinna
- Researcher Doompaw
- Researcher Kyna
- Researcher Lanni
- Researcher Lezzi
- Researcher Mazzi
- Researcher Telor
- Researcher Tynad
- Rider Katrine
- Rider Zina
- Rift Hunter Akoren
- Rift Hunter Apprentice
- Rift Hunter Dalla
- Rift Hunter Gjermund
- Rift Hunter Hana
- Rift Hunter Helvig
- Rift Hunter Ilga
- Rift Hunter Liana
- Rift Hunter Malok
- Rift Hunter Singefur
- Rift Hunter Warrior
- Rift Hunter Woo-Jae
- Rift Researcher Adam
- Sang-Hyeok the Brave
- Scholar of Balance
- Scholar of Balance Mentor
- Scout Lino
- Scout Rorik
- Second Hunter Kamilla
- Sergeant Balarr
- Sergeant Garlog
- Sergeant Lund
- Shark Guard
- Sky Chak Wrangler
- Sky-Chak Specialist Kirri
- Skyscale Master Stenvall
- Skyscale Tender Marus
- Skyscale Trainer Dyanne
- Snoren Dreamwalker
- Squad Leader Usey
- Supply Clerk
- Surveyor Brigg
- Svas Silvasdottir
- Sven Edson
- Technician Trella
- Titan Specialist Tante
- Transformation Specialist Gustavo
- Tybar
- Uenno
- Umbria
- Vallen the Subtle
- Vanak Faithwalker
- Vault Attendant
- Vaulz Baelwalker
- Veteran Largos
- Veteran Taggart
- Vetia Foerazer
- Vigilkeeper Livsdottir
- Vylan
- Ward Crafter Lucirae
- Ward Member Eno
- Ward Scout Angela
- Ward Scout Initiate Bunnt
- Ward Scout Peony
- Ward Skimmerkeeper Lizza
- Ward Technician Ranald
- Warden Assistant Gervaise
- Warden Assistant Hortensia
- Wexx
- Yasko Ironquill
- Yexxi the Stern
- Zizel
- Zojja
- Former Wardens
Notes[edit]
- The mastery has synergy with the Heart of the Obscure Research mastery.[4]
- Recipes for the legendary Obsidian armor are available through this mastery.[5]
See also[edit]
- Associated items
- Astral Ward armor
- Relic of the Astral Ward
- Astral Ward Cloak
- Ancient Astral Ward Manual
- Astral Ward Feathered Raptor Skin
- Mini Frode
- Mini Galrath
- Mini R'tchikk
- Mini Zizel
External links[edit]
- A New Chapter Begins in Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure, Guildwars2.com
References[edit]
- ^ Dialogue in Hell Breaks Loose, the second chapter of the Secrets of the Obscure story:
<Character name>: Who are the Astral Ward?
Mabon: They are our protectors.
Mabon: While the other wizards and I kept the shields in place, the Astral Ward kept eyes on the rest of the world. - ^ Foundation of the Astral Ward
- ^ Comrades in Arms
- ^ A New Chapter Begins in Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure, Guildwars2.com
- ^ New Rewards in Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure, Guildwars2.com