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Bugs in the Branches

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Bugs in the Branches

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Location
Jaka Itzel
(Verdant Brink)
Time limit
2:05
Interactive map

Interactive map

Jump and glide to collect bugs before time runs out!

— Adventure objective

Bugs in the Branches is an adventure in Itzel Grounds. Upon beginning the adventure, floating bugs will appear near the adventure banner which the player must collect.

Requires 'Itzel Outpost Tier 1 Complete' to unlock.

Getting there[edit]

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Run or glide north from the Waypoint (map icon).png Shipwreck Peak Waypoint at the start of the map.

Mechanics[edit]

The adventure is enclosed in a relatively small space, a large part of which is open air. Bugs can be collected simply by being touched (no interaction via key press needed). The adventure will end if either the timer is up or if 30 bugs are collected.

Masteries[edit]

Optional
Glider Basics.pngGlider Basics (Gliding Level 1) — Recommended. Most bugs are only easily obtained by gliding.
Updraft Use.pngUpdraft Use (Gliding Level 2) — Recommended. Allows you to quickly get back up to the top level.
Lean Techniques.pngLean Techniques (Gliding Level 3) — Makes it easier to get flying bugs while gliding.
Bouncing Mushrooms.pngBouncing Mushrooms (Itzel Lore Level 1) — Mushrooms can be used as shortcuts to quickly reach bugs.

Rewards[edit]

First-time reward[edit]

Reward tier Bugs collected Experience Reward
Gold 30 80,010 Experience.png Verdant Brink.png Bugs in the Branches: Gold
Silver 20 40,005 Experience.png Verdant Brink.png Bugs in the Branches: Silver
Bronze 10 26,670 Experience.png Bag of Gear.pngBag of Gear

Daily reward[edit]

Reward tier Bugs collected Experience Reward
Gold 30 24,003 Experience.png Adventure reward gold.pngBugs in the Branches: Gold
Silver 20 16,002 Experience.png Adventure reward silver.pngBugs in the Branches: Silver
Bronze 10 13,335 Experience.png Adventure reward bronze.pngBugs in the Branches: Bronze

Notes[edit]

  • Bugs can be seen on the cliffside, the branches, and in the air as bright yellow orbs.
  • The timer has been increased with 5 seconds with the April 19th, 2016 update.

Related achievements[edit]