Starlit Weald

This article is about the zone. For the achievement category, see Starlit Weald (achievements).

Starlit Weald

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Map of Starlit Weald

Levels

80

Type

Zone

Within

Castora

Connects to

Shipwreck Strand (E), Eternity's Garden (S)

Pets

Raptor Swiftwing

API

1593

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Starlit Weald is a zone in the ​Castora region introduced with the Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity expansion. It is connected to Shipwreck Strand by the Winding Passage in its southeast.

Further inland than Shipwreck Strand, Starlit Weald is a forest with abundant flora and glowing orbs of magic floating in the air. Ancient seer ruins can be found here, overgrown by nature.

Getting there

Requires the Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity expansion:

• Players get here by using the map portal at the extreme west of Shipwreck Strand map, near the Starlit Stair point of interest.
• Using Teleport to Friend.

Map completion

• 22 
• 8,001 
• A random Exotic equipment piece
• Gift of Starlit Weald Exploration (guaranteed)
• Transmutation Charge (guaranteed)
• One of the following:
  • Transmutation Charge
  • Black Lion Chest Key (rare chance)

Locations

Area	Area objectives
Cloister of Stars	Consecrated Piazza Starlight Bayou Sylvan Cradle The Balance of Souls The Fallen Gate Glider's Ledge Strange Rock Starlit Weald Insight: Cloister of Stars
Command Complex	Core Processor Hidden Aquifer Priority Specimen Containment Sparkling Sanctum Specimen Containment The Motor Pool The Opening Salvo Inquest Testing Room Scout's Overlook Command Complex Vista Inquest Hologram Meandering Magic
Crumbling Precipice	Assist the Durmand Priory in establishing and protecting their expedition Priory Expedition Waypoint Dig Site Gamma Winding Haven Starlit Weald Insight: Crumbling Precipice
Enchanting Grottoes	Choya Conclave Strange Pineapple Plant The Great Choya Race
Lost Basilica	Abandoned Antechamber Artesian Ley Spring Font of Truth Forbidden Vault Forward Base Bravo Grotto of Spirits Hallowed Archive Reclaimed Lyceum Ruined Nave Shattered Capstone Shattered Spire Shrine of the Lost The Last Vault Threshold of Heaven Starry Moat Lost Basilica Vista Starlit Weald Insight: Lost Basilica Old Magic
Overgrown Thicket	Archway of the Worthy Fountain of Blessings Splintered Pillars The Great Cascades Well of Stars Ley-Rich Roots Overgrown Thicket Vista Starlit Weald Insight: Overgrown Thicket
Shimmering Basin	Assist your allies in establishing camp and getting along Foothold Bivouac Waypoint Prismatic Falls Makaela Cave Overlook
Skyshroud Canopy	Giant's Lap Lake of Lillies Nestled Clutch Serene Lily Pad (unnamed object) Skyshroud Canopy Vista Starlit Weald Insight: Skyshroud Canopy Starlit Weald Insight: Skyshroud Canopy Ruins Birdie Benefactor
The Winding Passage	Lost Grotto Raging Waterfall Starlit Weald Insight: The Winding Passage
Tranquil Glen	Tranquil Falls Twin Geysers Gnarled Roots
Untamed Crags	Assist the hunters in maintaining their camp and protecting the wildlife from the Inquest Hunter's Camp Waypoint Secret Spring Weeping Falls Damaged Inquest Surveillance Device Stunning Peak Untamed Crags Vista Starlit Weald Insight: Untamed Crags Ley-Line Rider

Events

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Meta events

Secrets of the Weald

• [Group Event] Destroy the northern Inquest excavator (80)
• [Group Event] Destroy the eastern Inquest excavator (80)
• [Group Event] Destroy the southern Inquest excavator (80)
  • [Group Event] Subdue Gwyllian, Seneschal of the Forest (80)
    • [Group Event] Defeat Biomancer Plezzi (80)
    • [Group Event] Defeat Golemancer Graxx (80)
    • [Group Event] Defeat Saboteur Dribb (80)

The Basilica Vaults

• [Group Event] Defeat the ancient defenses and gather their power for Isgarren (80)
  • [Group Event] Gather the loose magic for Isgarren (80)
    • [Group Event] Defeat the champion enchanted weapon (80)

Other events

Cloister of Stars

• Help Arcanist Malane gather magic samples (80)
• Intercept the Inquest (80)

Command Complex

• [Group Event] Escort Project FRU1TPUNCH to safety (80)
  • [Group Event] Defeat HAMR to save the choya (80)
• Help Corporal Vikar gather magic samples (80)
• Help Klorrk subdue the Inquest-enhanced creatures (80)
• [Group Event] Help Lucanus Wildrazor with the siege cannons (80)
• Rescue the animals from the Inquest and escort them to safety (80)
• Stop the Inquest and save the wild wavehawks (80)

Crumbling Precipice

• [Group Event] Defend the priory camp from the Inquest raid (80)
• Escort Explorer Trygve as he follows the seer ghost (80)
• [Group Event] Help Nigellus Ruinseeker investigate artifacts (80)
• Intercept the Inquest squad in the area (80)

Enchanting Grottoes

• The Great Choya Race is starting soon! (80)
  • Reach the finish line in the Enchanting Grottoes (80)
    • Dance with the choya (80)

Lost Basilica

• [Group Event] Defeat the Eternal Sentinel (80)
• Help Explorer Dhexx decipher the relics (10)
  • Survive the trap room (80)

Overgrown Thicket

• [Group Event] Defeat CL34R before he razes the forest (80)
• Escort Historian Taraz as he researches the ruins (80)
  • Help Historian Taraz defeat the beast (80)
• Help Arcanist Malane gather magic samples (80)
• [Group Event] Help Archaeologist Aekki investigate the artifacts (80)
• [Group Event] Kill the large saurian in the forest (80)

Shimmering Basin

• Find and rescue the missing skimmers (80)
• Help Arlene with her floral research (80)
• Help Specialist Chae-Yun (80)

Skyshroud Canopy

• [Group Event] Defeat CL34R before he razes the forest (80)
• Disrupt the Illusions (80)
• [Group Event] Help Nigellus Ruinseeker investigate artifacts (80)
• Help repair and defend the bird nest (80)

Tranquil Glen

• [Group Event] Defend the camp from the wildlife attack (80)
  • [Group Event] Defend the camp from the large beast (80)
• Help Corporal Vikar gather magic samples (80)
• [Group Event] Help Nigellus Ruinseeker investigate artifacts (80)
• Help Specialist Chae-Yun (80)
• Intercept the Inquest squad in the area (80)
• Mend the roots of the primordial flower (80)

The Winding Passage

• Find and rescue the missing skimmers (80)
  • Find and Rescue the Missing Skimmers (80)

Untamed Crags

• Capture the nest from the hostile saurians (80)
  • Bring saurian eggs to Johanna (80)
  • Escort Johanna and protect the eggs (80)
• [Group Event] Escort Aesa Wildwalker (80)
• Help Vragi Einarson track prey (80)
  • [Group Event] Kill the rampaging beast (80)
• Rescue the animals from the Inquest and escort them to safety (80)

Pets

• Juvenile Raptor Swiftwing
  • Found South-West of Hunter's Camp Waypoint

Crafting resources

Fishing holes

Freshwater Tropical Fish

Resource nodes

Flax

Mussels

Portobello Mushrooms

Raspberries

Ancient Sapling

Palm Sapling

Mithril Ore

Orichalcum Ore

Rich Orichalcum Vein

Gallery

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Trivia

• Weald means "forest" in Old English. The word has been preserved in various place names in southeast England.

External links

• Starlit Weald Map Flythrough | Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity, YouTube.com

References

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