Black Lion Chest Key
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“This key will unlock one Black Lion Chest containing random Gem Store merchandise, including some rare items not sold separately.
Black Lion Chests can be found randomly on enemies or bought from the trading post.
— In-game description
Contents
Acquisition[edit]
Sold by[edit]
| Vendor | Area | Zone | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gem Store | 125 
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| Gem Store | 5 / 450
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| Gem Store | 25 / 2,100
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Story rewards[edit]
- Completion of the level 10 racial story (Only once per week per account).
- Setting the Stage (level 40)
- The Battle of Claw Island (level 60)
- Living World rewards
- Living World Season 2
- Tangled Paths - Into the Labyrinth (level 80)
- Heart of Thorns rewards
- Heart of Thorns: Act 3
- Chapter 11 Roots of Terror (level 80)
Contained in[edit]
- Account Bump
- Account Jump Start
- Achievement Chest
- Bank Job Package
- Black Lion Introductory Package
- Black Lion Key Set
- Black Lion Keys and Scrap Package
- Chest of Black Lion Goods
- Customer Appreciation Package
- Elonian Introductory Package
- Heavy Achievement Chest
- Ironclad Appearance Pack
- Large Achievement Chest
- Massive Achievement Chest
- Mini Griffon Hatchling Reward Chest
- Mini Jackal Pup Reward Chest
- Mini Raptor Hatchling Reward Chest
- Mini Skimmer Pup Reward Chest
- Mini Springer Kit Reward Chest
- Pact Fleet Survival Pack (historical)
- Path of Fire Preparation Pack
- War Eternal Supply Drop: Week Four
- White Mantle Appearance Pack
- World vs. World Support Pack (historical)
- Zephyrite Rescue Pack (historical)
Reward tracks[edit]
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Other[edit]
- Low chance from the reward for map completion, except for city maps and Southsun Cove which never give keys. (since December 1, 2015)
- Characters under level 80 are unable to earn keys from completing Living World Season 3 and 4 maps since the May 14, 2019 game update.
- Extremely rare drop from foes
- Chance from PvP Reward Track chests
- Reward in some PvP Rank tracks and PvP Mist Champion tracks
- A set of five keys can be purchased bundled with a copy of Heart of Thorns (or on their own if the game copy is removed from the basket before checking out) and an assortment of other items on the official buy page.
Notes[edit]
- Players in Belgium are no longer able to buy keys due to the application of that nation's anti-gambling laws.[1]
- Some players farm keys once per week by creating a new character to complete the level 10 personal story.
Trivia[edit]
- Lionguard Lyns offered keys for 285 Captain's Council Commendations from her arrival in Lion's Arch until the start of Wintersday 2012.
- Key farming was limited to once per week by September 15, 2015 game update.
- Partial list of gem shop special offers on keys
| Date | Discount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| December 21, 2017 | 25 for 2100 Gems | |
| January 9, 2018 | 1 free | Customer Appreciation Package |
| February 8-17, 2018 | 25 for 2100 Gems | |
| March 24, 2018 | 1 @100 gems, 5 @359 gems, 25 @1680 gems | March sales |
| May 8, 2018 | 25 for 2100 Gems | |
| June 1-5, 2018 | 1 @100 gems, 5 @359 gems, 25 @1680 gems | |
| August 24-26, 2018 | 1 @87 gems, 5@315 gems, 25 @1470 gems | Anniversary sales |
| August 28, 2018 | 1 free | Customer Appreciation Package |
| November 23-24, 2018 | 1 @100 gems, 5@ 359 gems, 25 @1680 gems | Notes |
| January 4, 2019 | Discount | Notes |
| March 29, 2019 | 1 @100 gems, 5 @359 gems, 25 @1680 gems | March sales |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ https://help.guildwars2.com/hc/en-us/articles/360001978607 Guild Wars 2 FAQ
