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Disambig icon.png This article is about the guild hall crafting discipline. For the Durmand Priory NPC, see Scribe (NPC).

Master Scribe.png

Scribe tango icon 20px.png Scribe is a guild crafting discipline that is accessible from the Workshop in guild halls. Heart of Thorns expansion is required.

Master scribes[edit]

Speak to any of these NPCs to become a scribe and to buy crafting supplies. Swapping active disciplines costs 10 Copper coin per level already attained in the target discipline.

NPC Area Zone
Cullen -
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Gilded Hollow
Lost Precipice
Windswept Haven
Isle of Reflection

Mechanics[edit]

Most recipes must be unlocked in various guild hall buildings before they may be used. After unlocking, a schematic may be crafted by the scribe. The schematic may then be used to manufacture a consumable using the Aetheric Assembly device, but assembly will require time to complete. Each guild has two assembly queues, which may operate concurrently, one dedicated to PvE upgrades, the other dedicated to WvW upgrades.

Scribes are intended to manufacture items for the benefit of the guild, not the individual. Except for components, most manufactured items are put into guild storage, not a player's inventory. They may be accessed via the "storage" tab on the guild panel and used by any guild member with permissions.

  • Scribing goes to level 400.
  • Scribe trainers become available in a guild hall.
  • Scribes use pigments to make inks for their creations. Pigments can be harvested from plant nodes throughout Tyria, salvaged from dyes, or purchased from other players through the Trading Post.

Schematics[edit]

Primary article: Schematic

A schematic is a diagram or plan needed by a scribe to manufacture a consumable that must be individually unlocked and is placed into guild storage. Schematics are placed in the aetheric assembly device and enter one of 2 queues to be assembled. They are functionally divided into:

  • WvW aetheric assembly queue
    • Improvements are passive defenses that are placed into the War Chest to be used during Guild Claiming, slotted (configured) into 3 tiers that automatically become active (10 minutes, 30 minutes or 60 minutes) after an objective (Resource camp, Tower, Keep, Castle) is claimed.
    • Siege are used to capture objectives. Guild siege equipment is equivalent to superior siege equipment, but requires less supply. They are consumables that may be used from the Storage tab of the guild panel.
    • Tactics: are active defenses that are placed into the War Chest to be used during Guild Claiming, slotted (configured) into 3 tiers that automatically become available (10 minutes, 30 minutes or 60 minutes) after an objective (Resource camp, Tower, Keep, Castle) is claimed. They may be activated using a tactivator with a 15-minute cooldown.
  • PvE aetheric assembly queue
    • Guild banners displaying the Guild emblem may be placed anywhere in Tyria. All allies that interact with them will gain a boon for 30 minutes (except 20 seconds for Road Marker). Banners are placed using the Storage tab of the guild panel and persist for 30 minutes.
    • Miscellaneous: various items that may be use in PvE. They are consumables that may be used from the Storage tab of the guild panel.

Recipes[edit]

Rank Principal Materials Rating
Novice recipes Green Wood Log.pngGreen Wood Log
Simple Scribing Kit.pngSimple Scribing Kit
0 - 74
Initiate recipes Soft Wood Log.pngSoft Wood Log
Basic Scribing Kit.pngBasic Scribing Kit
75 - 149
Apprentice recipes Seasoned Wood Log.pngSeasoned Wood Log
Fine Scribing Kit.pngFine Scribing Kit
150 - 224
Journeyman recipes Hard Wood Log.pngHard Wood Log
Journeyman's Scribing Kit.pngJourneyman's Scribing Kit
225 - 299
Adept recipes Elder Wood Log.pngElder Wood Log
Master's Scribing Kit.pngMaster's Scribing Kit
300 - 399
Master recipes Ancient Wood Log.pngAncient Wood Log
Grandmaster's Scribing Kit.pngGrandmaster's Scribing Kit
400

Personal consumables[edit]

Primary article: Scribe/Personal consumables

Craft utility items for personal use or sketchbooks to unlock collections for unique decoration recipes. Unlike other consumables manufactured by a scribe, after manufacture these are placed into the scribe's personal inventory.

Guild consumables[edit]

Primary article: Scribe/Guild consumables

There are 5 types of guild consumables:

After manufacture, they may be used by a guild member with permissions.

Decorations[edit]

Primary article: Decoration

Decorations can be crafted to customize the appearance of the guild hall or modify the flow of combat in the Guild Arena. Once manufactured, they are kept in guild storage and may be placed by a guild member with permissions.

Sigils[edit]

Sigils are upgrade components for weapons.

Item Rarity Discipline(s) Rating Ingredients
Minor Sigil of Agility.png Minor Sigil of Agility Masterwork ScribeScribe tango icon 20px.png 25
Minor Sigil of Blood.png Minor Sigil of Concentration Masterwork ScribeScribe tango icon 20px.png 25
Minor Sigil of Transference.png Minor Sigil of Transference Masterwork ScribeScribe tango icon 20px.png 25
Major Sigil of Agility.png Major Sigil of Agility Rare ScribeScribe tango icon 20px.png 125
Major Sigil of Blood.png Major Sigil of Concentration Rare ScribeScribe tango icon 20px.png 125
Major Sigil of Transference.png Major Sigil of Transference Rare ScribeScribe tango icon 20px.png 125
Superior Sigil of Agility.png Superior Sigil of Agility Exotic ScribeScribe tango icon 20px.png 225
Superior Sigil of Concentration.png Superior Sigil of Concentration Exotic ScribeScribe tango icon 20px.png 225
Superior Sigil of Transference.png Superior Sigil of Transference Exotic ScribeScribe tango icon 20px.png 225

Back items[edit]

Item Rarity Discipline(s) Rating Ingredients
Simple Scribe's Backpack.png Simple Scribe's Backpack Fine ScribeScribe tango icon 20px.png 0
Sturdy Scribe's Backpack.png Sturdy Scribe's Backpack Masterwork ScribeScribe tango icon 20px.png 75
Practical Scribe's Backpack.png Practical Scribe's Backpack Rare ScribeScribe tango icon 20px.png 150
Intricate Scribe's Backpack.png Intricate Scribe's Backpack Rare ScribeScribe tango icon 20px.png 275
Ornate Scribe's Backpack.png Ornate Scribe's Backpack Exotic ScribeScribe tango icon 20px.png 300
Elegant Scribe's Backpack.png Elegant Scribe's Backpack Exotic ScribeScribe tango icon 20px.png 400

Scribing materials[edit]

Primary article: Crafting material#Scribing materials

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