Skywatch Archipelago (achievements)

This article is about the achievement category. For the zone, see Skywatch Archipelago.

Skywatch Archipelago is an achievement category for achievements earned in the Skywatch Archipelago.

Skywatch Archipelago (Secrets of the Obscure)	Total achievements: 40	9  108
Skywatch Archipelago Mastery	20
You've proven your dedication as a true member of the Astral Ward. Reward:   Astral Ribbons Objectives: 30 objectives in total Skywatch Archipelago: Unlocking the Wizard's Tower Protector of the Beacon of Ages and Garenhoff Protector of Rata Novus Promenade and Primal Maguuma Protector of the Skyward Marches Protector of Jade Mech Habitation Zone 03 Protector of Droknar's Light Off to See the Wizard's Tower Diving Goggles: Astral Dive Diving Goggles: Pillar Plunge Diving Goggles: Free Fall of New Kaineng Sleep Now in the Fire Shelter In Place Paper Trail The Feeling is Mutual Ignorance is Bliss Faith is my Shield Let the Memory Live Again Skyscale Target Practice in Skywatch Archipelago: Master Skyscale Target Practice in Skywatch Archipelago: Gold Skyscale Target Practice in Skywatch Archipelago: Silver Insect Incinerator Knowing is Half the Battle Only the Strong Survive Rise and Shrine Stargaze Ridge Skyscale Ride There and... ...Back again Crate Keeper Guided by Fate ... Don't Think Twice	Completed 1 Achievement	1
	Completed 6 Achievements	1
	Completed 11 Achievements	3
	Completed 16 Achievements	5
	Completed 22 Achievements	10
...Back Again	1  3
Ride a skyscale or griffon from the southern gate of the Wizard's Tower to the blue orb near the Beacon of Ages Waypoint at Wizard's Ascent in under 10 minutes without dismounting or teleporting.Breathtaking. Now, in reverse! Reward:   Scrap of Secrets of the Obscure Mastery (3)	Reached 1 Location	3
Crate Keeper	3
At Jade Mech Habitation Zone 03: Protect all three crates from being destroyed by the naga during a single event.If they just asked nicely, maybe they would get what they wanted. Additional notes on this achievement available below.	Protected All Three Crates during a Single Event	3
Diving Goggles: Astral Dive	1
Use the diving goggles to jump off the rings at Stargaze Ridge.Watch the ledges. Rewards: Tier 1:   Scrap of Secrets of the Obscure Mastery	Went Diving at Stargaze Ridge	1
Diving Goggles: Free Fall of New Kaineng	1
Use the diving goggles to jump off an island overlooking the Jade Mech Habitation Zone 03 dam.Fall down into the water while watching the downfall of New Kaineng. Rewards: Tier 1:   Scrap of Secrets of the Obscure Mastery	Went Diving in Jade Mech Habitation Zone 03	1
Diving Goggles: Pillar Plunge	1
Use the diving goggles to jump off the fallen pillar in Primal Maguuma.Are you sure this pillar will hold?. Rewards: Tier 1:   Scrap of Secrets of the Obscure Mastery	Went Diving in Primal Maguuma	1
Don't Think Twice	1
Use /ponder by the large orb at Wizard's Ascent.Instead of pondering that orb, leave it up to chance and do the thing. Rewards: Tier 1:   Scrap of Secrets of the Obscure Mastery	Used /ponder by the Large Orb at Wizard's Ascent	1
Faith Is My Shield	1
Use /kneel in front of the fallen Statue of Joko.Prays (for) Joko. Rewards: Tier 1:   Scrap of Secrets of the Obscure Mastery	Used /kneel in Front of the Joko's Statue	1
Guided by Fate	1
Use /kneel at Glint's Shrine in Droknar's Light.The world is not yet safe, and you still have work to do. Where would you like to start? Rewards: Tier 1:   Scrap of Secrets of the Obscure Mastery Additional notes on this achievement available below.	Kneel at Glint's Shrine in Droknar's Light.	1
Ignorance Is Bliss	1
Participate in various activities during the "Help the Rata Novans prepare for a party" event.If everyone stays happy, then there's no danger, right?	Participated in 100 Activities	1
Illuminating Skywatch Archipelago	2
Transfer power to 57 lanterns at points of interest in Skywatch Archipelago. These lanterns will only appear after 100% map exploration. Reward:   Chest of the Obscure Objectives: 57 objectives in total Beacon of Ages Waypoint Droknar's Light Waypoint Astral Ward Encampment Waypoint Rata Novus Promenade Waypoint Garenhoff Refugee Camp Waypoint Observation Camp Waypoint Kestrel's Vow Waypoint Skywatch Lookout Briella's Kitchen Astral Ward Dining Hall The Ruined Rampart Monument to the Order Beacon of Ages Command Center Training Pavilion Witman's Ice Shelf Monument to King Jalis Ironhammer Reserve Arsenal Hall of deldrimor Droknar's Landing Droknar's Forge Esme's Overlook Ruins of Rhawat Balkor's Camp Throne of Judgment The Burning Fortress The Falling Sands Aanisah's Windmill Farisan Village Garenhoff Refugee Camp Eastern Ward Sailor's Lament The Fractured Tower Abandoned Lab N.K. Broadcast Terminal Beta Kestrel's Vow Naga Encampment MinSec Server Room Conquered Plaza Exalted Ruins Crash of the Storm's Daughter Cloudview Lake Temple of Glint Hidden Falls Matriarch's Nest Lyhr's Design Vass's Compassion Akeem's Sacrifice Fragmented Passage Dagda's Perception Gate Research Lab Chak Hatchery Western Research Facilities Bridge between Worlds The Light Crystal Derelict Ruins Mabon's Resolve ... Wizard's Tower South Gate	Powered 57 Lanterns	2
Insect Incinerator	1
In Primal Maguuma, help the Ward Technician reduce the insect population using your skyscale. Using the Fireball Mastery grants more progress.Thank goodness Gorrik isn't here to witness this.	Help Burn 30 Insects in Primal Maguuma	1
Island Discovery Tour	1
Visit all of the floating fractal islands and learn about each one. Objectives: 7 objectives in total While earning your place with the Rift Hunters, head out to explore the islands of Skywatch Archipelago. Learn about the fractured ruins of Devastated Garenhoff. Learn about the utopian underground of Rata Novus Promenade. Learn about the untamed jungle of Primal Maguuma. Learn about the technological dystopia of Jade Mech Habitation Zone 03. Learn about the ravaged sands of Skyward Marches. ... Learn about the historical monument of Droknar's Light.	Learned about the Fractal Islands	1
Knowing Is Half the Battle	2
Prepare 5 ingredients in a row for Alchemist Briella during a single event.Looks like there IS a culinary application for bloodstone dust after all!	Successfully Prepared 5 Ingredients in a Row for Alchemist Briella in a Single Event	2
Let the Memory Live Again	1
Use /crossarms in the Ministry of Transit waiting area.Please take a number from the jar, and we will call on you shortly. Rewards: Tier 1:   Scrap of Secrets of the Obscure Mastery	Used /crossarms in the Ministry of Transit Waiting Area	1
Off to See the Wizard's Tower	5
Successfully complete events during Unlocking the Wizard's Tower meta-event.Things got a little personal. Rewards: Tier 2:   Static Charge Tier 3:   Static Charge Tier 4:   Static Charge Tier 5:   Deluxe Gear Box Objectives: 8 objectives in total Gather Essence of Awe around Droknar's Light Gather Essence of Aggression around Jade Mech Habitation Zone 03 Gather Essence of Joy around the Rata Novus Promenade Gather Essence of Anxiety around Devastated Garenhoff Gather Essence of Judgment around Primal Maguuma Gather Essence of Despair around the Skyward Marches Protect Lyhr while He Forges a Key ... Purge Lyhr of Kryptis Corruption	1 Event Successful	0
	2 Events Successful	1
	4 Events Successful	1
	6 Events Successful	1
	8 Events Successful	2
Only the Strong Survive	3
At Wizard's Ascent, correctly prepare 45 ingredients for Alchemist Briella. If you have the Knowing Is Half the Battle achievement, progress is doubled for successful ingredient preparations.With all this food, you can take to the streets and start your own food cart. You'll be rich!	Correctly Prepared 15 ingredients at Wizard's Ascent	1
	Correctly Prepared 30 ingredients at Wizard's Ascent	1
	Correctly Prepared 45 ingredients at Wizard's Ascent	1
Paper Trail	1
Overload the Ministry of Transit Agent with Travel PapersPay special attention to fields 3X-12 and 53C; those always trip people up.	Processed 15 Travel Papers	1
Protector of Droknar's Light	1  3
Successfully complete events around Droknar's Light.A flicker of light in this strange, new world. Rewards: Tier 1:   Static Charge Tier 2:   Static Charge Tier 3:   Deluxe Gear Box Objectives: 11 objectives in total Protect Forgemaster Elrik while he gathers scrap metal. (Event 1 of 3) Bring high-quality billet to Forgemaster Elrik while the forge is active. (Event 2 of 3) Defeat the dwarf before they're fully possessed. (Event 3 of 3) Find and stabilize condensed magic. Stop the angry dwarves from causing a panic. Search piles of rubble and suspicious trees for Stone Summit. (Event 1 of 2) Help the Deldrimor defend Droknar's Light. (Event 2 of 2) Help High Elder Farid defeat his ancient enemy. Help Battlemaster Flintfoot prepare new trainees for combat. (Event 1 of 2) Defeat Galene the Seething. (Event 2 of 2) ... Defeat the champion engorged ice elemental.	1 Event Successful	1
	6 Events Successful	1
	11 Events Successful	1
Protector of Jade Mech Habitation Zone 03	1  3
Successfully complete events around Jade Mech Habitation Zone 03.Elora would be pleased. Rewards: Tier 1:   Static Charge Tier 2:   Static Charge Tier 3:   Deluxe Gear Box Objectives: 5 objectives in total Defend the Kestrel supplies from the naga. Help the Kestrels search for survivors. (Event 1 of 2) Subdue the Ministry of Transit agent. Help Min-Ji set up emergency broadcast stations. (Event 2 of 2) Defeat Dexicos the Covetous by destroying artifacts.	1 Event Successful	1
	3 Events Successful	1
	5 Events Successful	1
Protector of the Beacon of Ages and Garenhoff	1  3
Successfully complete events around the Beacon of Ages and Garenhoff.One less thing for Mayor Manrin to panic about. Rewards: Tier 1:   Static Charge Tier 2:   Static Charge Tier 3:   Deluxe Gear Box Objectives: 10 objectives in total Help the Astral Ward calm the agitated skyscales at the Beacon of Ages. Find survivors in Garenhoff. Do not let all the villagers get possessed. (Event 2 of 3) Help Lucretia get back to Garenhoff. (Event 1 of 3) Defeat Possessed Lucretia. (Event 3 of 3) Escort Alchemist Briella to the Rift Hunters. (Event 2 of 3) Defeat the intercepting Kryptis. (Event 3 of 3) Help Briella prepare motivations for the Rift Hunters. (Event 1 of 3) Repair the magical barriers protecting the Beacon of Ages. ... Defeat the champion elemental.	1 Event Successful	1
	5 Events Successful	1
	10 Events Successful	1
Protector of the Rata Novus Promenade and Primal Maguuma	1  3
Successfully complete events around the Rata Novus Promenade and Primal Maguuma.You might get an honorary degree for this. Rewards: Tier 1:   Static Charge Tier 2:   Static Charge Tier 3:   Deluxe Gear Box Objectives: 12 objectives in total Help the Rata Novans prepare for a party. (Event 1 of 2) Defeat the Avatar of Gluttony after preparing for a party. (Event 2 of 2) Help the asuran researchers reach the source of abnormal energy. (Event 1 of 2) Defeat the Kryptis after helping the asuran researchers. (Event 2 of 2) Clear chak nests in the chak hatchery. (Event 1 of 2) Collect chak energy and defend the battery. (Event 2 of 2) Power Sentry L.O.X. with energy from the ley-line energy collectors. Protect the injured Rift Hunters. Burn grubs and insects with your skyscale. (Event 1 of 2) Defeat the possessed gargantuan grub. (Event 2 of 2) Defeat the champion stonehead. ... Defeat the champion wyvern.	1 Event Successful	1
	6 Events Successful	1
	12 Events Successful	1
Protector of the Skyward Marches	1  3
Successfully complete events around the Skyward Marches.A kind gesture on the darkest of their days. Rewards: Tier 1:   Static Charge Tier 2:   Static Charge Tier 3:   Deluxe Gear Box Objectives: 7 objectives in total Use your skyscale to consume unstable magic. Help the Astral Ward calm agitated skyscales at Skyward Marches. (Event 1 of 2) Help the Astral Ward Drive Back the Forged. (Event 1 of 3) Convince Zaishen deserters not to return to the Forged stronghold. (Event 2 of 3) Kill the Champion Avatar of Regret. (Event 3 of 3) Defeat the champion Forged cannonade. ... Transport the skyscales to western Skyward Marches. (Event 2 of 2)	1 Event Successful	1
	4 Events Successful	1
	7 Events Successful	1
Rise and Shrine	1  10
Play with all shrine guardian infants in Skywatch Archipelago at least once.They'll grow into those ears eventually. Rewards: Tier 1:   Ancient Coin (3) Tier 2:   Ancient Coin (3) Tier 3:   Ancient Coin (3) Tier 4:   Ancient Coin (3) Tier 5:   Ancient Coin (3) Objectives: 35 objectives in total 01 - Wizard's Ascent: Attracted to the smell of Kryptis baits in Wizard's Ascent. 02 - Garenhoff: Broken Tower in Garenhoff. 03 - Rata Novus: Examined by the large microscopes. 04 - Maguuma: Waterfall overlooking a Pact airship. 05 - Kaineng: A red tree among the greenery. 06 - Elona: Worships a fallen nemesis. 07 - Droknar: By Droknar's Forge, what a statue! 08 - Wizard's Tower: A bright yellow lamp. 09 - Shattered Atoll: Near a table in some ruins. 10 - Northeast Island: Nice view from Akeem's Tower. 11 - Northeast Island: On a pillar that Dagda can't perceive. 12 - Middle Islands: Found near two blue orbs. 13 - Wizard's Ascent: Enjoys watching skyscales hitting targets from an island. 14 - Garenhoff: Snug between two trees on an island. 15 - Rata Novus: Atop small floating rocks by the chak. 16 - Maguuma: Enjoying a view of a broken bridge. 17 - Kaineng: The second floor of the Ministry of Transit. 18 - Elona: Hidden below an elegant throne. 19 - Droknar: Atop a rocky arch. 20 - Wizard's Tower: Atop a rock sculpture that stands out. 21 - Wizard's Ascent: Gearing up with new weapons. 22 - Garenhoff: Likes being on something near the water, if there was water. 23 - Eastern Ridge: Found running on the lower rings. 24 - Lyhr's Designs: Enjoys the view of Wizard's Ascent. 25 - Kaineng: Listens to broadcasts from atop the roofs. 26 - Shattered Atoll: Observes the ruins below. 27 - Jade Mech Habitation Zone 03: Hidden among the naga's crates. 28 - Shattered Atoll: Inside a tower. 29 - The Skyward Marches: Enjoys the sounds of windmills. 30 - Rata Novus Promenade: Spends time around consoles. 31 - Droknar's Light: In a room nearby that can hear a large ice elemental and belligerent dwarves. 32 - Droknar's Light: Loves to descend down the minecarts. 33 - Rata Novus Promenade: Spends lots of times roaming around consoles. 34 - Wizard's Ascent: Likes exploring the eastern courtyard of Wizard's Ascent. ... 35 - Soaring Aerie: Takes the scenic route at Soaring Aerie.	Played with 7 Shrine Guardian Infants	1
	Played with 14 Shrine Guardian Infants	1
	Played with 21 Shrine Guardian Infants	2
	Played with 28 Shrine Guardian Infants	3
	Played with 35 Shrine Guardian Infants	3
Shelter In Place	1
Find Hidden Villagers in Devastated Garenhoff	Found 25 Villagers	1
Skyscale Target Practice in Skywatch Archipelago: Gold	2
Earn a gold medal or better in the Skyscale Target Practice in Skywatch Archipelago adventure.	Earned Gold in Skyscale Target Practice in Skywatch Archipelago	2
Skyscale Target Practice in Skywatch Archipelago: Master	3
Finish the Skyscale Target Practice in Skywatch Archipelago adventure with all targets destroyed.Proof that you and your skyscale killed it!	Mastered Skyscale Target Practice in Skywatch Archipelago	3
Skyscale Target Practice in Skywatch Archipelago: Silver	1  1
Earn a silver medal or better in the Skyscale Target Practice in Skywatch Archipelago adventure.	Earned Silver in Skyscale Target Practice in Skywatch Archipelago	1
Skywatch Archipelago: Unlocking the Wizard's Tower	1  3
Forge a key to the Wizard's Tower.It's not breaking and entering if you have a key. Rewards: Tier 1:   Relic of the Wizard's Tower Tier 1:   Inspiration of Deldrimor	Forged a Key to the Wizard's Tower	3
Sleep Now in the Fire	1
Use /sleep inside the molten lava at the top of Droknar's Forge.Inscriptions of old say this was how one built resistance to fire.	Used /sleep inside Droknar's Forge	1
Stargaze Ridge Skyscale Ride	3
Ride a skyscale from the top of the dome on Stargaze Ridge to the tower in western Primal Maguuma in under 2 minutes without dismounting or teleporting.Skyscale dodges can cover a good amount of distance if you need a little boost. Reward:   Scrap of Secrets of the Obscure Mastery (3)	Reached 1 Location	3
The Feeling Is Mutual	5
Collect essence of emotion during the Unlocking the Wizard's Tower meta-event.Tell me how you really feel.	Collected 50 Essence of Emotion	1
	Collected 100 Essence of Emotion	1
	Collected 250 Essence of Emotion	1
	Collected 500 Essence of Emotion	2
There and...	3
Ride a skyscale from the blue orb near the Beacon of Ages Waypoint at Wizard's Ascent to the southern gate of the Wizard's Tower in under 10 minutes without dismounting or teleporting.Enjoy the scenery at all costs. Reward:   Scrap of Secrets of the Obscure Mastery (3)	Reached 1 Location	3

Repeatable infinite achievements

Repeatable achievements
Eternal Off to See the Wizard's Tower	0
Successfully complete events during the Unlocking the Wizard's Tower meta-event.That's the key to success...among other things. Prerequisite: Off to See the Wizard's Tower Objectives: 4 objectives in total Gather Essence of Awe around Droknar's Light Gather Essence of Aggression, Joy, Anxiety, Judgment, or Despair around Skywatch Archipelago Protect Lyhr while He Forges a Key to the Wizard's Tower Purge Lyhr of Kryptis Corruption	1 Event Successful	0
	2 Events Successful	0
	4 Events Successful	0
Eternal Protector of Droknar's Light	2
Successfully complete events around Droknar's Light.The light of hope will never dwindle.This achievement is capped at 2. Prerequisite: Protector of Droknar's Light Objectives: 11 objectives in total Protect Forgemaster Elrik while he gathers scrap metal. (Event 1 of 3) Bring high-quality billet to Forgemaster Elrik while the forge is active. (Event 2 of 3) Defeat the dwarf before they're fully possessed. (Event 3 of 3) Find and stabilize condensed magic. Stop the angry dwarves from causing a panic. Search piles of rubble and suspicious trees for Stone Summit. (Event 1 of 2) Help the Deldrimor defend Droknar's Light. (Event 2 of 2) Help High Elder Farid defeat his ancient enemy. Help Battlemaster Flintfoot prepare new trainees for combat. (Event 1 of 2) Defeat Galene the Seething. (Event 2 of 2) ... Defeat the champion engorged ice elemental.	1 Event Successful	0
	6 Events Successful	1
	11 Events Successful	1
Eternal Protector of Jade Mech Habitation Zone 03	2
Successfully complete events around Jade Mech Habitation Zone 03.This achievement is capped at 2. Prerequisite: Protector of Jade Mech Habitation Zone 03 Objectives: 5 objectives in total Defend the Kestrel supplies from the naga. Help the Kestrels search for survivors. (Event 1 of 2) Subdue the Ministry of Transit agent. Help Min-Ji set up emergency broadcast stations. (Event 2 of 2) Defeat Dexicos the Covetous by destroying artifacts.	1 Event Successful	0
	3 Events Successful	1
	5 Events Successful	1
Eternal Protector of the Beacon of Ages and Garenhoff	2
Successfully complete events around the Beacon of Ages and Garenhoff.Congratulations! You're the mayor of Garenhoff now.This achievement is capped at 2. Prerequisite: Protector of the Beacon of Ages and Garenhoff Objectives: 10 objectives in total Help the Astral Ward calm the agitated skyscales at the Beacon of Ages. Find survivors in Garenhoff. Do not let all the villagers get possessed. (Event 2 of 3) Help Lucretia get back to Garenhoff. (Event 1 of 3) Defeat Possessed Lucretia. (Event 3 of 3) Escort Alchemist Briella to the Rift Hunters. (Event 2 of 3) Defeat the intercepting Kryptis. (Event 3 of 3) Help Briella prepare motivations for the Rift Hunters. (Event 1 of 3) Repair the magical barriers protecting the Beacon of Ages. ... Defeat the champion elemental.	1 Event Successful	0
	5 Events Successful	1
	10 Events Successful	1
Eternal Protector of the Rata Novus Promenade and Primal Maguuma	2
Successfully complete events around the Rata Novus Promenade and Primal Maguuma.Nice work, genius.This achievement is capped at 2. Prerequisite: Protector of the Rata Novus Promenade and Primal Maguuma Objectives: 12 objectives in total Help the Rata Novans prepare for a party. (Event 1 of 2) Defeat the Avatar of Gluttony after preparing for a party. (Event 2 of 2) Help the asuran researchers reach the source of abnormal energy. (Event 1 of 2) Defeat the Kryptis after helping the asuran researchers. (Event 2 of 2) Clear chak nests in the chak hatchery. (Event 1 of 2) Collect chak energy and defend the battery. (Event 2 of 2) Power Sentry L.O.X. with energy from the ley-line energy collectors. Protect the injured Rift Hunters. Burn grubs and insects with your skyscale. (Event 1 of 2) Defeat the possessed gargantuan grub. (Event 2 of 2) Defeat the champion stonehead. ... Defeat the champion wyvern.	1 Event Successful	0
	6 Events Successful	1
	12 Events Successful	1
Eternal Protector of the Skyward Marches	2
Successfully complete events around the Skyward Marches.This achievement is capped at 2. Prerequisite: Protector of the Skyward Marches Objectives: 7 objectives in total Use your skyscale to consume unstable magic. Help the Astral Ward calm agitated skyscales at Skyward Marches. (Event 1 of 2) Help the Astral Ward Drive Back the Forged. (Event 1 of 3) Convince Zaishen deserters not to return to the Forged stronghold. (Event 2 of 3) Kill the Champion Avatar of Regret. (Event 3 of 3) Defeat the champion Forged cannonade. ... Transport the skyscales to western Skyward Marches. (Event 2 of 2)	1 Event Successful	0
	4 Events Successful	1
	7 Events Successful	1
Eternal Skywatch Archipelago: Unlocking the Wizard's Tower	2
Forge a key to the Wizard's Tower.Frankly, Lyhr should have forged multiple keys.This achievement is capped at 2. Prerequisite: Skywatch Archipelago: Unlocking the Wizard's Tower	1 Event Successful	0
	2 Events Successful	1
	3 Events Successful	1

Trivia

• The achievements There and... Back Again are a reference to the subtitle of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien.

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Secrets of the Obscure achievements

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