Bounty
This article is about the feature in the Path of Fire expansion. For the activity related to guilds, see Guild Bounty. 
“Kick off challenging boss events whenever you're ready to take them on. Everyone can join the hunt!
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Bounties are a feature introduced in the Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire expansion, set to challenge a group of level 80 players.
Bounties are creatures and people being driven wild by the chaotic ley energies in different places of the region. Legendary bounties appear in the same places every time and champion bounties change their location between 3 options for each bounty. All bounties have two Unstable Magic Abilities on them chosen at random, resulting in various combinations of abilities each time they are fought. Legendary rank bounties will have an additional ability that the champion bounties will not have.
Bounty Board and contracts[edit]
Bounty Boards contain the currently active contracts needed to reveal the location of the target bounties. A player can have only one contract with them as selecting more will always replace the old selection. Having the contract is not necessary for receiving rewards for completing the bounty. Once a player selects the contract, the location of the bounty is revealed on the map.
Once the player carrying the contract has reached the location of the bounty, the event will start automatically and the players must defeat the bounty within the 10 minute time limit. Any players that participate in the event will receive rewards for the successful defeat of the bounty. Domain of Istan and Sandswept Isles bounty contracts may sometimes result in ambushes by Palawa Joko and as such do not count towards any achievement containing the target bounty.
After the bounty is defeated or the timer runs out, the contract is taken down. Legendary bounties reappear on the bounty board 30 minutes after the bounty has retreated or has been defeated. Champion bounties reappear after 15 minutes.
Unstable Magic Abilities[edit]
Bounty targets gain 2 Unstable Magic Abilities, randomly selected from the lists below. The first list of abilities make the bounty either gain additional health or make it harder for players to inflict damage. The second list of abilities are offensive abilities designed to damage players unless they react to the ability. Bounties never have two abilities from the same list, they always have one defensive ability and one offensive ability.
Certain champions and enemies in the Living World Season 4, The Icebrood Saga and Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons also use these abilities, despite not being a part of the bounty system.
| Defensive Effect | Description |
|---|---|
 Exploiter
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Attack from close up to identify weak point. |
 Phase-Shifted
|
Avoids attacks from outside the designated area. |
 Propagator
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Plants healing tendril that regenerate health of allies. |
 Restorer
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Generates a curative cloud to repair damage. |
 Signaler
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Blinds players who ignore stop or go signals. |
 Survivor
|
Periodically blocks the next several attacks. |
| Offensive Effect | Description |
|---|---|
 Ley-Energy Buildup
|
Find ley-energy orbs to discharge damaging buildup. |
 Polluter
|
Drops expanding poison fields. |
 Scorcher
|
Drops fire fields that damage and burn foes. |
 Sniper
|
Targets foes, then fires a powerful shot. |
 Spinning Laser
|
Creates spinning lasers that damage foes. |
Legendary bounty targets also gain an additional third Unstable Magic Ability from the following list:
| Effect | Description |
|---|---|
 Captor
|
Traps players in difficult-to-escape snares. |
 Flash Freeze
|
Time jumps to avoid chilling pulses. |
 Frightener
|
Surrounds itself with a fear-inducing field. |
 Hammerer
|
Knocks down foes with hammer strikes. |
 Petrifier
|
Locks eyes to turn foes to stone. |
These can be periodically mitigated with certain counter-effects.
| Effect | Description |
|---|---|
 Lockout
|
Unstable Magic Abilities are disabled. |
 Identified Weak Point
|
You've identified the weak point and can now attack from any range. |
 Resistor
|
Prevents additional ley-energy buildup. |
Countering the abilities[edit]
Breaking the defiance bar of the bounty is encouraged because it causes Lockout effect that disables all its Unstable Magic Abilities for a short period of time.
| Effect | Strategy for countering |
|---|---|
| Exploiter
|
Touching the bubble surrounding the bounty will grant the Identified Weak Point for 20 seconds during which the bounty can be damaged.
|
| Ley-Energy Buildup
|
Standing in a Ley-Energy orb area of effect will grant the Resistor until the orb disappears. Note that if a player stands on multiple fields at once and one of the fields disappear, the player will lose the effect and will have to re-enter the AoE.
|
| Phase-Shifted
|
Standing in the designated blue areas will allow to damage the bounty. The area will change between melee and ranged distances. Any damage done from the outside of this field will be blocked. |
| Polluter
|
Dangerous fields of poison start to appear and expand around the area applying  Torment and  Poisoned conditions to anyone standing on them. Can be simply avoided by not standing in them.
|
| Propagator
|
Healing tendrils appear near the bounty. Can be ignored or easily taken down by damaging them. |
| Restorer
|
Summons Elite Healing Coalescences or Champion Healing Coalescences periodically. Can be either ignored or killed. |
| Scorcher
|
Avoiding the fields is encouraged. |
| Signaler
|
When the bounty has a  Red Light next to it, players must not move in order to damage the bounty. During the  Green Light players must be always moving while causing damage. Not following these rules causes  Persistently Blinded causing all attacks to the bounty to miss.
|
| Sniper
|
Players should avoid touching the glowing orb. Touching it will give you  Target effect and make the player vulnerable for a powerful shot. If you do have the effect, breaking line of sight with the NPC will remove it.
|
| Spinning Laser
|
Laser bars that spin around appear near the bounty causing heavy damage to anyone who touches them. Avoiding them is the best option. |
| Survivor
|
Doing damage during this time is automatically blocked. Waiting for this to end is encouraged. |
| Captor
|
Small AoE fields start appearing near the bounty locking players within them. Player cannot run out of the field, but can simply evade or use other means to escape the field. |
| Flash Freeze
|
Jumping during the wave to avoid the momentary freeze. |
| Frightener
|
Damaging the bounty should not be affected. |
| Hammerer
|
Three rotating hammers will start to circle the bounty increasing and decreasing the distance from it. Avoid touching the hammers since they cause knockdown. |
| Petrifier
|
Facing the opposite way of the bounty whenever the petrification sign appears above the bounty should be enough to prevent petrification. |
Historical abilities[edit]
One ability has been disabled.
| Effect | Description |
|---|---|
 Rampager
|
Increases damage when enraged by summoned chak. |
List of bounties[edit]
Crystal Oasis[edit]
Champion[edit]
Legendary[edit]
| Bounty | Event page | Bounty Board |
|---|---|---|
| Distraught Choya |  [Group Event] Defeat the Legendary bounty (80) |
 Amnoon Waypoint —
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| Queen Yidaxu | [Group Event] Defeat the Legendary bounty (80) |
Temple of Kormir Waypoint —
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| Corrupted Facet | [Group Event] Defeat the Legendary bounty (80) |
Destiny's Gorge Waypoint —
|
Possible spawn locations[edit]
Use the controls on the right to switch between the bounty targets.
Desert Highlands[edit]
Champion[edit]
Legendary[edit]
| Bounty | Event page | Bounty Board |
|---|---|---|
| Wissper Inssani | [Group Event] Defeat the Legendary bounty (80) |
Lommuld Kraal Waypoint —
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| Forged Tormentor | [Group Event] Defeat the Legendary bounty (80) |
Makali Outpost Waypoint —
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| Ellutherius Wintergust | [Group Event] Defeat the Legendary bounty (80) |
Derelict Delve Waypoint —
|
Possible spawn locations[edit]
Use the controls on the right to switch between the bounty targets.
Elon Riverlands[edit]
Champion[edit]
| Bounty | Event page | Bounty Board |
|---|---|---|
| Adal, Unyielding Firmament | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Augury's Shadow Waypoint —
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| Brandclaw | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Augury's Shadow Waypoint —
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| Tohg Atta Awoth | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Augury's Shadow Waypoint —
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| Dorrik the Wanderer | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Augury's Shadow Waypoint —
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| Morg | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Augury's Shadow Waypoint —
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| Matriarch Talonslayer | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Olishar's Oasis Camp Waypoint —
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| Awakened Stray | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Olishar's Oasis Camp Waypoint —
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| The Terror of the Sands | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Olishar's Oasis Camp Waypoint —
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| First Mate Pekknik | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Olishar's Oasis Camp Waypoint —
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| Shoot of Stormbringer | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Olishar's Oasis Camp Waypoint —
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Legendary[edit]
| Bounty | Event page | Bounty Board |
|---|---|---|
| Zehlon Ossa | [Group Event] Defeat the Legendary bounty (80) |
Augury's Shadow Waypoint —
|
| Xoul Igra Zhoss | [Group Event] Defeat the Legendary bounty (80) |
Olishar's Oasis Camp Waypoint —
|
Possible spawn locations[edit]
Use the controls on the right to switch between the bounty targets.
The Desolation[edit]
Champion[edit]
Legendary[edit]
| Bounty | Event page | Bounty Board |
|---|---|---|
| Awakened Hoarder | [Group Event] Defeat the Legendary bounty (80) |
Bonestrand Waypoint —
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| Forged Rampager | [Group Event] Defeat the Legendary bounty (80) |
The Darklands Waypoint —
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| Queen Ishraa | [Group Event] Defeat the Legendary bounty (80) |
Lair of the Forgotten Waypoint —
|
Possible spawn locations[edit]
Use the controls on the right to switch between the bounty targets.
Domain of Vabbi[edit]
Champion[edit]
Legendary[edit]
| Bounty | Event page | Bounty Board |
|---|---|---|
| Forged Corpsrazer | [Group Event] Defeat the Legendary bounty (80) |
Vehjin Palace Waypoint —
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| Rubedon, Trembling Earth | [Group Event] Defeat the Legendary bounty (80) |
Seborhin Waypoint —
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| Triq Griz Grolak | [Group Event] Defeat the Legendary bounty (80) |
Necropolis Waypoint —
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| Daol Brol Shiol | [Group Event] Defeat the Legendary bounty (80) |
Vehtendi Academy Waypoint —
|
Possible spawn locations[edit]
Use the controls on the right to switch between the bounty targets.
Domain of Istan[edit]
Please note that while doing bounties in Domain of Istan, there is a chance you will get ambushed by Mordant Crescent forces instead.
Champion[edit]
| Bounty | Event page | Bounty Board |
|---|---|---|
| Lady Shamshir | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Chalon Docks Waypoint —
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| Matriarch Shrilliss | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Chalon Docks Waypoint —
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| Simoom the Accursed | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Chalon Docks Waypoint —
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| Suneh Stormbringer | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Chalon Docks Waypoint —
|
Legendary[edit]
| Bounty | Event page | Bounty Board |
|---|---|---|
| Smoldge | [Group Event] Defeat the Legendary bounty (80) |
Chalon Docks Waypoint —
|
Possible spawn locations[edit]
Use the controls on the right to switch between the bounty targets.
| Bounty map locations |
|---|
| Lady Shamshir |
| Matriarch Shrilliss |
| Simoom the Accursed |
| Suneh Stormbringer |
| Legendary Smoldge |
Sandswept Isles[edit]
Please note that while doing bounties in Sandswept Isles, there is a chance you will get ambushed.
Champion[edit]
| Bounty | Event page | Bounty Board |
|---|---|---|
| Ironshell | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Atholma Waypoint —
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| Oakenscorn | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Atholma Waypoint —
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| Old Stonehoof | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Atholma Waypoint —
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| Exterminator IG-04 | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Atholma Waypoint —
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| Emogg the Soulbeast | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Atholma Waypoint —
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| Magneton Manipulator | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Anniogel Encampment Waypoint —
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| The Prickly Pair (Brash Blue & Racuous Red) | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Anniogel Encampment Waypoint —
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| Nepheretes | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Anniogel Encampment Waypoint —
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| Vebis the Inquisitor | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Anniogel Encampment Waypoint —
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| Crystalwing | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Anniogel Encampment Waypoint —
|
Legendary[edit]
| Bounty | Event page | Bounty Board |
|---|---|---|
| Starcaller | [Group Event] Defeat the Legendary bounty (80) |
Atholma Waypoint —
|
| Seneb the Desecrated | [Group Event] Defeat the Legendary bounty (80) |
Anniogel Encampment Waypoint —
|
Possible spawn locations[edit]
Use the controls on the right to switch between the bounty targets.
Domain of Kourna[edit]
Champion[edit]
| Bounty | Event page | Bounty Board |
|---|---|---|
| Cabochon | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Allied Encampment Waypoint —
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| Asphodel | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Allied Encampment Waypoint —
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| Agasaya | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Allied Encampment Waypoint —
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| Enbilulu | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Allied Encampment Waypoint —
|
Legendary[edit]
| Bounty | Event page | Bounty Board |
|---|---|---|
| Troopmarshal Olori Ogun | [Group Event] Defeat the Legendary bounty (80) |
Allied Encampment Waypoint —
|
Possible spawn locations[edit]
Use the controls on the right to switch between the bounty targets.
| Bounty map locations |
|---|
| Cabochon |
| Asphodel |
| Agasaya |
| Enbilulu |
| Legendary Troopmarshal Olori Ogun |
Jahai Bluffs[edit]
This map's bounty board is at Kodonur Temple.
Champion[edit]
| Bounty | Event page | Bounty Board |
|---|---|---|
| Badly Confused Ettin | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Yatendi Village Waypoint —
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| Zommoros's Shield & Zommoros's Sword | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Yatendi Village Waypoint —
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| Angry Pet Rock | [Group Event] Defeat the champion bounty (80) |
Yatendi Village Waypoint —
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Legendary[edit]
| Bounty | Event page | Bounty Board |
|---|---|---|
| Wyvern Matriarch & Wyvern Patriarch | [Group Event] Defeat the Legendary bounty (80) |
Yatendi Village Waypoint —
|
Possible spawn locations[edit]
Use the controls on the right to switch between the bounty targets.
| Bounty map locations |
|---|
| Badly Confused Ettin |
| Champion Weapons |
| Angry Pet Rock |
| Legendary Wyverns |
Rewards[edit]
In addition to these standard drops, all bounties also drop a champion bag, and most have the chance of also rewarding rare items such as minis or boxes with the Bounty Hunter's armor.
| Name | Type | Rarity | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ley-Infused Sand
|
Crafting material | Rare | 2-6 |
 Piece of Unidentified Gear
|
Container | Masterwork | 2 |
 Small Kormir Icon
|
Service | Fine | 1 |
 Weathered Prayer Beads
|
Service | Masterwork | 1 |
 Piece of Rare Unidentified Gear
|
Trophy | Rare | 1 |
 Trade Contract
|
3-10 | ||
 Treasure Hunting Kit
|
Gizmo | Basic | 1 |
Related achievements[edit]
Crystal Desert: Expert Bounty Hunter — Complete champion bounties in the Crystal Desert region. (5
)
Crystal Oasis: Crystal Oasis Champion Bounties — Defeat each champion bounty in Crystal Oasis at least once. (10)
Desert Highlands: Desert Highlands Champion Bounties — Defeat each champion bounty in the Highlands at least once. (10)
Elon Riverlands: Elon Riverlands Champion Bounties — Defeat each Champion bounty in the Elon Riverlands at least once. (5)
The Desolation: The Desolation Champion Bounties — Defeat each Champion bounty in the Desolation at least once. (10)
Domain of Vabbi: Domain of Vabbi Champion Bounties — Complete each champion bounty in the Domain of Vabbi at least once. (15)
- Crystal Desert: Master Bounty Hunter — Complete Legendary bounties in the Crystal Desert region. (5)
- Crystal Oasis: Crystal Oasis Legendary Bounties — Defeat each legendary bounty in Crystal Oasis at least once. (6)
- Desert Highlands: Desert Highlands Legendary Bounties — Defeat each Legendary bounty in the Highlands at least once. (6)
- Elon Riverlands: Elon Riverlands Legendary Bounties — Defeat each Legendary bounty in the Elon Riverlands at least once. (6)
- The Desolation: The Desolation Legendary Bounties — Defeat each legendary bounty in the Desolation at least once. (6)
- Domain of Vabbi: Domain of Vabbi Legendary Bounties — Complete each legendary bounty in the Domain of Vabbi at least once. (6)
Daybreak: Istani Bounty Hunter — Complete all five bounties in the Domain of Istan. (3)
A Bug in the System: Sandswept Isles Champion Hunter — Defeat each champion bounty in the Sandswept Isles at least once. (3)- A Bug in the System: Sandswept Isles Legendary Hunter — Defeat each legendary bounty in the Sandswept Isles at least once. (2)
A Star to Guide Us: Jahai Bounty Hunter — Complete all four bounties in Jahai Bluffs. (8
)
See also[edit]
