Karma

From Guild Wars 2 Wiki
Jump to navigationJump to search

Earned through various activities. Spent at vendors throughout the world.

— In-game description

Karma.png Karma is a non-tradable account-based currency that players can use to purchase items from karma merchants, including Renown Heart NPCs and master craftsmen. The amount of karma you hold can be seen in the Wallet.

Acquisition[edit]

Karma can be obtained from various sources, most of which are affected by modifiers:

Karma consumables[edit]

Karma consumables can be obtained from many different sources, ranging from daily achievements, special events, story steps, map reward bonuses, champion loot bags, certain chests, activities, Lost Orrian Jewelry Boxes, Karmic Retribution buffs, and from foes in selected maps. The amount of karma from each consumable is fixed and cannot be increased by any means.

Name Amount Source Historical source
Karmic Retribution (basic).pngKarmic Retribution 50 Karma Karmic Retribution.pngKarmic Retribution in Living World Season 4 zones
Karmic Retribution (fine).pngKarmic Retribution 100 Karma Karmic Retribution.pngKarmic Retribution in Living World Season 4 zones
Metal Scrap.pngSonic Periscope Audio Log 100 Karma Flame and Frost: Sonic Periscopes (had to be turned in to a collector)
Drip of Liquid Karma.pngDrip of Liquid Karma 150 Karma Champion loot bags
Karmic Retribution (masterwork).pngKarmic Retribution 200 Karma Karmic Retribution.pngKarmic Retribution in Living World Season 4 zones
Drip of Liquid Karma.pngBead of Liquid Karma 500 Karma Karmic Retribution.pngKarmic Retribution in Fractals of the Mists
Drip of Liquid Karma.pngDrop of Liquid Karma 600 Karma Bag of Jewels.pngBag of Wondrous Goods from dungeons
Lost Orrian Jewelry Box.pngLost Orrian Jewelry Box
Activity (map icon).png Losing a round in activities
Karmic Retribution.pngKarmic Retribution in Fractals of the Mists
Karmic Retribution.pngKarmic Retribution in Living World Season 3 zones
1 for Daily (until December 2014)
Thimble of Liquid Karma.pngThimble of Liquid Karma 1,000 Karma Large Achievement Chest.pngHero's Chest from completing personal story
Daily achievement chest.pngChest of the Hero from Vista Viewer dailies
Karmic Retribution.pngKarmic Retribution in Living World Season 3 zones
Activity (map icon).png Winning a round in activities
Bazaar of the Four Winds: Sanctum Sprint, Southsun Survival and Aspect Arena
Karmic Retribution (basic).pngChunk of Crystallized Karma 150 Karma to 1,000 Karma Dynamic event rewards and Map bonus rewards in Bjora Marches
Albino Axolotl.pngAlbino Axolotl 1,500 Karma Fishing
Sip of Liquid Karma.pngSip of Liquid Karma 1,500 Karma Achievement Chest.pngAchievement Chest (100Achievement points)
Dragon Chest (container).pngDragon Chest
Daily achievement chest.pngDaily reward chests from Event Completer dailies
Daily achievement chest.pngDaily reward chests from Living World dailies
Karmic Retribution.pngKarmic Retribution in Living World Season 3 zones
Flame and Frost: Retribution: Molten Facility
Bazaar of the Four Winds: Sanctum Sprint, Southsun Survival and Aspect Arena
Taste of Liquid Karma.pngTaste of Liquid Karma 2,500 Karma Lost Orrian Jewelry Box.pngLost Orrian Jewelry Box
Dragon Chest (container).pngDragon Chest
PvP Reward Track.png Wintersday Reward Track
Storyline (interface).png Living World story missions
Karma Gift Box.pngKarma Gift Box 2,000 Karma Flame and Frost: The Razing: Braham - Retake Cragstead and Rox - The Hatchery
Vial of Liquid Karma.pngVial of Liquid Karma 3,750 Karma Lost Orrian Jewelry Box.pngLost Orrian Jewelry Box
PvP Reward Track.png Wintersday Reward Track
Swig of Liquid Karma.pngSwig of Liquid Karma 4,500 Karma Lost Orrian Jewelry Box.pngLost Orrian Jewelry Box
Dragon Chest (container).pngDragon Chest
PvP Reward Track.png Wintersday Reward Track
Storyline (interface).png Living World story missions
Last Stand at Southsun: Canach's Lair (explorable)
Gulp of Liquid Karma.pngGulp of Liquid Karma 5,250 Karma PvP Reward Track.png Wintersday Reward Track Wintersday: The Wondrous Workshop of Toymaker Tixx: Winter Wonderland jumping puzzle
Flask of Liquid Karma.pngFlask of Liquid Karma 6,000 Karma Eldvin Monastery VIP Package.pngEldvin Monastery VIP Package Wintersday: The Wondrous Workshop of Toymaker Tixx: Winter Wonderland jumping puzzle
1 for Monthly (until December 2014)
Jug of Liquid Karma.pngJug of Liquid Karma 6,750 Karma Achievement points1-5 from Achievement reward chests Wintersday: The Wondrous Workshop of Toymaker Tixx: Winter Wonderland jumping puzzle
Flame and Frost: Retribution: Returning documents from Molten Facility (various karma amounts)
10 for Monthly (until August 2013)
Birthday Card.pngBirthday Card 5,000 Karma First Birthday Gift.pngBirthday Gifts (from year 4 onward)
Entry Level Opportunities in Lion's Arch.pngEntry Level Opportunities in Lion's Arch 5,000 Karma Hero-Tron (Glutton for Guidance Explorer Achievement)
Refugee Child's Drawing.pngRefugee Child's Drawing 5,000 Karma Storyline (interface).png Living World story missions Flame and Frost: Refugee Volunteer achievement
Encrypted Thank-You Letter.pngEncrypted Thank-You Letter 5,000 Karma Storyline (interface).png Living World story missions Flame and Frost: Secret Contact achievement
Keg of Liquid Karma.pngKeg of Liquid Karma 7,500 Karma Toymaker's Bag.pngUltimate Wintersday Gift (PvP Reward Track.png Wintersday Reward Track)
Storyline (interface).png Living World story missions
Last Stand at Southsun: Canach's Lair (story)
Dragon Bash: Memorials on the Pyre

Path of Fire event consumables[edit]

These consumables are rewarded by completing events in each Path of Fire map. Since the November 7, 2017 game update, they are automatically consumed.

Map Tiny (100 Karma) Small (250 Karma) Moderate (1,000 Karma)
Crystal Oasis Small Kormir Icon.pngSmall Kormir Icon Weathered Prayer Beads.pngWeathered Prayer Beads Homespun Blindfold.pngHomespun Blindfold
Desert Highlands Sand Shark Lure.pngSand Shark Lure Springer Snare.pngSpringer Snare Giant Bangle.pngGiant Bangle
Elon Riverlands Tattered Scroll.pngTattered Scroll Forgotten Talon.pngForgotten Talon False Vision Crystal.pngFalse Vision Crystal
The Desolation Zaishen Relic.pngZaishen Relic Vortex Scintilla.pngVortex Scintilla Ancient Tusk.pngAncient Tusk
Domain of Vabbi Statue of Joko Smiting Abaddon.pngStatue of Joko Smiting Abaddon Portrait of Joko's Ascension.pngPortrait of Joko's Ascension Landscape Study - Diverting the Elon.pngLandscape Study: Diverting the Elon

Modifiers[edit]

There are several ways to increase the amount of karma earned from events and running Fractals of the Mists. These modifiers do not affect karma consumables.

Effect Source Bonus Duration Notes
Account Bonus
Achievement Rewards bonus 0-48%+ The upper limit for karma bonus from this source increases as more achievements are added to the game.
Boosters
Karma Bonus (fifty percent).png 50% Karma Bonus Karma Booster.pngKarma Booster
Extra Life Karma Booster.pngExtra Life Karma Booster
Communal Boost Bonfire.pngCommunal Boost Bonfire
Kite Fortune.pngKite Fortune
Candy Corn Gobbler Pack.pngCandy Corn Gobbler
50% 1 h Obtaining the effect from multiple sources will stack duration.
Kite Fortune version is randomly obtained and lasts 10 minutes.
Candy Corn Gobbler version is randomly obtained and lasts 15 minutes.
Karma Booster can still be obtained as a reward for reaching level 38.
Guild upgrades and banners
Guild Karma Boost.png Guild Karma Boost 5 Karma Banner.pngGuild Karma Banner 5% 30 m Does not stack with Guild Karma Boost.png Guild Karma Banner Boost.
Guild Karma Boost.png Guild Karma Banner Boost 10 Karma and 10 Experience Banner.pngGuild Karma and Experience Banner
Guild Heroes Banner.pngGuild Heroes Banner
15% 30 m Does not stack with Guild Karma Boost.png Guild Karma Boost.
Spirit Banner.png Spirit Banner Boost Spirit Banner.pngSpirit Banner 10% 30 m Stacks with Guild Karma Boost.png Guild Karma Banner Boost or Guild Karma Boost.png Guild Karma Boost.
Nourishment (Birthday Blaster).png Guild Karma Boost Endless Princess Doll Tonic.pngGuild Karma Bonus 3-10% ∞ h Requires Heart of Thorns; bonus depends on how many enhancements the guild has unlocked
Enrichment
Karmic Infusion.pngKarmic Enrichment
Koda's Warmth Enrichment.pngKoda's Warmth Enrichment
Celebratory Birthday Enrichment.pngCelebratory Birthday Enrichment
15% Bonus active while equipped
Utility
Nourishment utility.png Enhancement Peppermint Oil.pngPeppermint Oil
Tin of Fruitcake.pngTin of Fruitcake
Tuning Icicle.pngTuning Icicle
10% 30 m Only one utility buff may be active at a time.
Zone-specific bonus
Karma Bonus (fifty percent).png Explorer's Warmth Bonfire (Priory Historian Elisa) 5% 3 h Gained from standing near Priory Historian Elisa's bonfire after Event collect (tango icon).png Gather wood for the fire for a Karma boost (80) has been completed. Removed when you leave the instance.
Nourishment food.png Boon of the Wishing Well Wishing Well 2-10% 30 m Chance to gain one stack when offering coins to the Wishing Well in the Domain of Vabbi, up to 5 stacks. Removed when you leave the instance.
Ace Racer.png Crowd-Favorite Racer Race in Divinity's Reach 10% 15 m Complete the race in Divinity's Reach during Wintersday. Removed when you leave the instance.
Other
Candy Cane.png Candy Cane Candy Cane.pngCandy Cane 10% 1 - 30 m 1 minute per candy cane. Stacks duration up to 30 minutes.
Winter's Blessing.png Winter's Blessing Winter's Blessing.pngWinter's Blessing 10% 1 h Reward for Wintersday daily achievement Donation Drive.
Volunteer's Blessing.png Volunteer's Blessing Automatic 5% 10 m Gained by volunteering to move to a new instance of a closing map.
Enlightenment.png Community Service Tips Story Unlock- Entanglement.pngCommunity Service Tips 10% 1 h Purchased from Elora, Lieutenant Zhao or Strigidae after completion of their respective heart.

Food[edit]

Only 1 food Nourishment food.png Nourishment effect can be active at a time.

Name Bonus Duration Level Second bonus
Scarlet's Rainbow.pngBirthday Blaster 10% 10 m 0 +40 to all attributes
+15% Magic find
Bowl of Blueberry Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream.pngBowl of Blueberry Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream 5% 30 m 20 Gain Healing Power equal to 2% of your Vitality
Bowl of Candy Corn Ice Cream.pngBowl of Candy Corn Ice Cream 5% 30 m 5 Gain Healing Power equal to 1% of your Vitality
+15% Experience
Bowl of Chocolate Chip Ice Cream.pngBowl of Chocolate Chip Ice Cream 5% 30 m 5 Gain Healing Power equal to 1% of your Vitality
Bowl of Green Chile Ice Cream.pngBowl of Green Chile Ice Cream 10% 30 m 80 +100 Concentration
+70 Expertise
Bowl of Ginger-Lime Ice Cream.pngBowl of Ginger-Lime Ice Cream 5% 30 m 35 Gain Healing Power equal to 3% of your Vitality
Gain Healing Power equal to 1% of your Toughness
Bowl of Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream.pngBowl of Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream 5% 30 m 50 Gain Healing Power equal to 4% of your Vitality
Gain Healing Power equal to 2% of your Toughness
Bowl of Peach Raspberry Swirl Ice Cream.pngBowl of Peach Raspberry Swirl Ice Cream 5% 30 m 65 Gain Healing Power equal to 5% of your Vitality
Gain Healing Power equal to 3% of your Toughness
Bowl of Saffron-Mango Ice Cream.pngBowl of Saffron-Mango Ice Cream 5% 30 m 80 Gain Healing Power equal to 6% of your Vitality
Gain Healing Power equal to 4% of your Toughness
Kralkachocolate Bar.pngKralkachocolate Bar 5% 30 m 80 Gain Healing Power equal to 6% of your Vitality
Gain Healing Power equal to 4% of your Toughness
Peppermint Omnomberry Bar.pngPeppermint Omnomberry Bar 10% 30 m 80 +30% Magic find
+40% Gold from Monsters
Plate of Island Pudding.pngPlate of Island Pudding 10% 30 m 80 +30% Magic find
+15% Experience from kills
Scoop of Mintberry Swirl Ice Cream.pngScoop of Mintberry Swirl Ice Cream 10% 30 m 80 +66% Chance to Steal Life on a Critical Hit
+70 Precision
Super Mixed Parfait.pngSuper Mixed Parfait 15% 30 m 70 +15% Gold from Monsters
+15% Experience from Kills
Tropical Peppermint Cake.pngTropical Peppermint Cake 10% 30 m 80 Gain Health Every Second
+70 Vitality
Feast of Delectable Birthday Cake.pngFeast of Delectable Birthday Cake 10% 30 m 80 +40 to all attributes
+15% Magic find
All Ascended feasts 10% 1 hr 80 Depends on specific feast

Maximizing karma gain[edit]

The following persistent bonuses can be combined to maximize a character's personal karma gain. This does not include situational or location-specific bonuses such as Nourishment food.png Boon of the Wishing Well, Volunteer's Blessing.png Volunteer's Blessing or Ace Racer.png Crowd-Favorite Racer. And it does not include the +0-48% karma from Achievement point rewards

Effect Amount Notes
Karma Bonus (fifty percent).png 50% Karma Bonus (Karma BoosterCommunal Boost BonfireCandy Corn Gobbler) 50%
Nourishment (Birthday Blaster).png Guild Karma Boost 10%
Guild Karma Boost.png Guild Karma Banner Boost (Guild Heroes BannerGuild Karma and Experience BannerGuild Anniversary Banner) 15%
Spirit Banner.png Spirit Banner Boost 10%
Candy Cane.png Candy Cane 10%
Winter's Blessing.png Winter's Blessing 10%
Enlightenment.png Community Service Tips 10% Cost 1,050 Karma
Upgrade Slot.png Enrichment: 15% Slotted in ascended amulet
Nourishment food.png Nourishment: 15%
Nourishment utility.png Enhancement: 10%
Total 155%

Vendors[edit]

Used in[edit]

Item Rarity Discipline(s) Rating Ingredients
Basic Pedestal.png Basic Pedestal
(Learned from: Recipe: Basic Pedestal)
Basic HandiworkerHandiworker tango icon 20px.png 150
Pumpkin.png Pumpkin
(Learned from: Homestead Recipe Book: Basic Decorations)
Basic HandiworkerHandiworker tango icon 20px.png 150
Basic Fountain.png Basic Fountain
(Learned from: Homestead Recipe Book: Misc. Items, Volume 2)
Basic HandiworkerHandiworker tango icon 20px.png 225

Notes[edit]

  • The selection of items offered by karma vendors can be affected by local events; in particular, some items are only available after completing certain events.

Trivia[edit]

See also[edit]


Currencies
General Gem Gem Copper coin Silver coin Gold coin Coin Karma Karma Laurel Laurel
Spirit Shard Spirit Shard Guild Commendations Guild Commendation Transmutation Charge.png Transmutation Charge Astral Acclaim Astral Acclaim
Character Hero point Hero point Supply Supply
Competitive PvP League Ticket.png PvP League Ticket Ascended Shard of Glory.png Ascended Shard of Glory PvP Tournament Vouchers PvP Tournament Voucher Badges of Honor Badge of Honor
WvW Skirmish Claim Tickets WvW Skirmish Claim Ticket Proofs of Heroics Proof of Heroics Testimonies of Desert Heroics Testimony of Desert Heroics Testimonies of Jade Heroics Testimony of Jade Heroics
Guild Favor Favor Aetherium Aetherium
Instanced Tales of Dungeon Delving Tale of Dungeon Delving Fractal Relics Fractal Relic Pristine Fractal Relics Pristine Fractal Relic Unstable Fractal Essences Unstable Fractal Essence
Magnetite Shard.png Magnetite Shard Legendary Insight.png Legendary Insight Blue Prophet Shards Blue Prophet Shard (Crystal) Green Prophet Shards Green Prophet Shard
Keys Zephyrite Lockpick.pngZephyrite Lockpick Destroyed Matrix Cube Key.pngBandit Skeleton Key Pact Crowbar.pngPact Crowbar Exalted Key.pngExalted Key
Vial of Chak Acid.pngVial of Chak Acid Machete.pngMachete Rolan's Master Key.pngTrader's Key Mistborn Key.pngMistborn Key
Cache Key.pngCache Key Jade Miner's Keycard.pngJade Miner's Keycard
Miscellaneous Geode Geode Bandit Crest Bandit Crest Airship Part Airship Part Lump of Aurillium Lump of Aurillium
Ley Line Crystal Ley Line Crystal Provisioner Token.png Provisioner Token Unbound Magic.png Unbound Magic Trade Contracts Trade Contract
Elegy Mosaics Elegy Mosaic Volatile Magic.png Volatile Magic Racing Medallion.png Racing Medallion Festival Tokens Festival Token
War Supplies.png War Supplies Tyrian Defense Seals.png Tyrian Defense Seal Research Note.png Research Note Imperial Favor.png Imperial Favor
Ancient Coin.png Ancient Coin Unusual Coin.png Unusual Coin Jade Sliver.png Jade Sliver Canach Coin.png Canach Coin
Static Charge.png Static Charge Pinch of Stardust.png Pinch of Stardust Calcified Gasp.png Calcified Gasp Ursus Oblige.png Ursus Oblige
See also: Tokens