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Candidate Trials

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Enter into the Candidate Trials alone or with a group in support of your chosen candidate. You'll test your battle skills by facing off against waves of Aetherblade pirates – hold out for as long as you can to earn Support Tokens and loot! The challenge is great, but so are the rewards – you may even earn a rare chance at an Aetherized weapon!

— Official Website

Candidate Trials is a challenge mission activity introduced in Cutthroat Politics. There are two entrance for the trials, one for Captain Ellen Kiel and another for Captain Evon Gnashblade. An Aetherblade airship has crashed after plundering Lion's Arch and they are attempting to reclaim the treasure on-board. Players fight alongside each captain's first mate to protect this treasure.

Getting there[edit]

Start from the Sky Docks Waypoint in Labyrinthine Cliffs and head northwest (towards Kookoochoo's Stage). On your minimap you will see a pair of Living Story waypoint.png icons which will take you to the Candidate Trials. There is an icon above each entrance that identifies which candidate the trial is supporting.

Objectives[edit]

Ellen Kiel
  • Event star (tango icon).png Work with Kiel's crew to secure the downed airship's treasure cache. (80)
    • Speak to First Mate Fidus Foecrush.
    • Follow First Mate Foecrush to the airship site.
Evon Gnashblade
  • Event star (tango icon).png Work with Gnashblade's crew to secure the downed airship's treasure cache. (80)
    • Speak to First Mate Ashe Voegard.
    • Follow First Mate Voegard to the airship site.
Both candidates
  • Event shield (tango icon).png[Challenge Event] Hold out against the Aetherblade pirates. (Tier I) (80)
    • Protect the treasure from incoming pirate waves. Kill 25 for silver, 50 for gold.
    • Treasure remaining: 5,000
    • Time remaining: 5:00
    • Aetherblade pirates killed: 0
  • Event shield (tango icon).png[Challenge Event] Hold out against the Aetherblade pirates. (Tier II) (80)
    • Protect the treasure from incoming pirate waves. Kill 25 for silver, 50 for gold.
    • Treasure remaining: 4,000
    • Time remaining: 6:00
    • Aetherblade pirates killed: 0
  • Event shield (tango icon).png[Challenge Event] Hold out against the Aetherblade pirates. (Tier III) (80)
    • Protect the treasure from incoming pirate waves. Kill 25 for silver, 50 for gold.
    • Treasure remaining: 3,000
    • Time remaining: 7:00
    • Aetherblade pirates killed: 0
  • Event shield (tango icon).png[Challenge Event] Hold out against the Aetherblade pirates. (Tier IV) (80)
    • Protect the treasure from incoming pirate waves. Kill 25 for silver, 50 for gold.
    • Treasure remaining: 2,500
    • Time remaining: 8:00
    • Aetherblade pirates killed: 0

Rewards[edit]

Successfully completing a trial will reward players with a normal event reward based on the number of Aetherblades they killed during the trial.

During the trial, killing Aetherblade pirates cause additional bags of loot to appear, containing a random combination of:

Walkthrough[edit]

Tiers[edit]

As players complete the trials, additional tiers with higher difficulties are unlocked (up to four). Tier 1 is able to be completed solo and the difficulty rises up to Tier 4 where a group is usually needed.

When picking the tier, the options are presented in reverse order with the highest available tier at the top. If there are 2 options, the top one will be tier 2 and the second one will be tier 1. If there are four, the top will be tier 4 and the remaining options will be tiers 3, 2, and 1 in that order.

Desired Tier No Tiers completed Tier 1 completed Tier 2 completed Tier 3 completed Tier 4 completed
Tier 4 Let's take it up a notch! Let's get 'em!
Tier 3 Let's take it up a notch! Let's do that again! Let's take it down a notch.
Tier 2 Let's take it up a notch! Let's do that again! Let's take it down a notch. Whoa! Let's take it down a couple notches.
Tier 1 Let's get 'em! Let's do that again! Let's take it down a notch. Whoa! Let's take it down a couple notches. Let's not push our luck.

The actual words do not correspond to a specific tier, they only describe the relative difference between that option and the top available tier.

NPCs[edit]

Allies[edit]

Services[edit]

Foes[edit]

All tiers
Tier 1-2
Tier 2-4
Tier 3-4
Tier 4

Objects[edit]

Dialogue[edit]

Captain Ellen Kiel version[edit]

When approaching Ellen and Fidus
Captain Ellen Kiel: Thank you for answering my summons. I just learned that an Aetherblade airship loaded with plunder from Lion's Arch went down nearby.
First Mate Fidus Foecrush: It's our lucky day. What are your orders, Cap'n?
Captain Ellen Kiel: Those pirates will want their loot back. When they come for it, we'll be there to greet them. Go secure that treasure so we can return it to its rightful owners.
First Mate Fidus Foecrush: Wait, to its rightful...Cap'n, begging your pardon, but wouldn't your campaign be better served if we used that–
Captain Ellen Kiel: Belay that talk, mister. I won't build our campaign on the backs of victims.
Captain Ellen Kiel: Now, I'm ordering you to protect those valuables at all cost. I'll send relief soon.
Talking to Fidus Foecrush with no tier competed
Ahoy. You heard the Cap'n! We need to protect that treasure, "So's it can be returned." I can't believe we're doing that, but oh well. Let me know when you're ready, and we'll get started.
Talk ready option.png Let's get 'em! (Tier 1)
Talk end option tango.png Not just yet.
Talking to Fidus Foecrush with one tier completed
Rough seas, but my former shipmates are at it again. They're bound to have learned from our last skirmish. Ye want to do more or do more of the same?
Talk ready option.png Let's take it up a notch! (Tier 2)
Talk ready option.png Let's do that again! (Tier 1)
Talk end option tango.png Not just yet.
Talking to Fidus Foecrush with two tiers completed
By the Mists, them Aetherblades are ready for another round. Best bring our full crew to this next fight. Have ye got what it takes?
Talk ready option.png Let's take it up a notch! (Tier 3)
Talk ready option.png Let's do that again! (Tier 2)
Talk ready option.png Let's take it down a notch. (Tier 1)
Talk end option tango.png Not just yet.
Talking to Fidus Foecrush with three tiers completed
The enemy's comin' for the treasure again, and they're bringing everything they got. This'll test the mettle of any sea dog. Ye ready to prove yourself, swabbie?
Talk ready option.png Let's take it up a notch! (Tier 4)
Talk ready option.png Let's do that again! (Tier 3)
Talk ready option.png Let's take it down a notch. (Tier 2)
Talk ready option.png Whoa! Let's take it down a couple notches. (Tier 1)
Talk end option tango.png Not just yet.
Talking to Fidus Foecrush with four tiers completed
The enemy's comin' for the treasure again, and they're bringing everything they got. This'll test the mettle of any sea dog. Ye ready to prove yourself, swabbie?
Talk ready option.png Let's get 'em! (Tier 4)
Talk ready option.png Let's take it down a notch. (Tier 3)
Talk ready option.png Whoa! Let's take it down a couple notches. (Tier 2)
Talk ready option.png Let's not push our luck. (Tier 1)
Talk end option tango.png Not just yet.
Starting event
First Mate Fidus Foecrush: There's the booty! Hold this ground. Captain Kiel is relying on us, and I don't intend to let her down!
During event
Aetherblades: (laugh)
First Mate Fidus Foecrush: Look out! More Aetherblades incoming!
Completing event
Captain Ellen Kiel: Report, sailor. What's the situation?
First Mate Fidus Foecrush: It was hairy, Cap'n! Those Aetherblades threw everything, including the kitchen sink, at us!
Captain Ellen Kiel: Well, you're here, so you must have accomplished what I asked, yes?
First Mate Fidus Foecrush: (laugh) Even their worst sink wasn't enough to stop us. We managed to keep the lion's share of the booty.
Captain Ellen Kiel: Oh, you're so...excellent work. Excellent work, everyone. Let's get that back where it belongs, shall we?

Captain Evon Gnashblade version[edit]

When approaching Evon and Ashe
Captain Evon Gnashblade: Listen up. I'm getting reports that an Aetherblade airship crashed nearby. There's bound to be treasure on board.
First Mate Ashe Voegard: Right. And you want us to...blow up the ship?
Captain Evon Gnashblade: (sigh) No. I want you to drive off the pirates and plunder their plunder! My campaign could use the resources.
First Mate Ashe Voegard: I like the way you think, Captain.
Captain Evon Gnashblade: Hey, I'm a politician. He who lifts it, gets it. Hold out until I send backup your way.
Talking to Ashe Voegard with no tier competed
Ahoy. You heard the Cap'n! We need to protect that treasure, "So's it can be returned." I can't believe we're doing that, but oh well. Let me know when you're ready, and we'll get started. [sic]
Talk ready option.png Let's get 'em! (Tier 1)
Talk end option tango.png Not just yet.
Talking to Ashe Voegard with one tier completed
Rough seas, but my former shipmates are at it again. They're bound to have learned from our last skirmish. Ye want to do more or do more of the same?
Talk ready option.png Let's take it up a notch! (Tier 2)
Talk ready option.png Let's do that again! (Tier 1)
Talk end option tango.png Not just yet.
Talking to Ashe Voegard with three tiers completed
The enemy's comin' for the treasure again, and they're bringing everything they got. This'll test the mettle of any sea dog. Ye ready to prove yourself, swabbie?
Talk ready option.png Let's take it up a notch! (Tier 4)
Talk ready option.png Let's do that again! (Tier 3)
Talk ready option.png Let's take it down a notch. (Tier 2)
Talk ready option.png Whoa! Let's take it down a couple notches. (Tier 1)
Talk end option tango.png Not just yet.
Starting event
First Mate Ashe Voegard: There it is–the treasure! Quickly, secure the premises! If you're feeling sword-happy, I won't stop you. Gnashblade needs these resources.
During event
First Mate Ashe Voegard: Gah! Damn Aetherblades have no regard for personal space!
Completing event
Captain Evon Gnashblade: You're back! And with good news from the look on your...purple face.
First Mate Ashe Voegard: A successful mission, sir! Nearly cost us our skins, but the pirates eventually retreated...with several bruises to their name.
Captain Evon Gnashblade: And to yours, I see. What of the treasure?
First Mate Ashe Voegard: We secured a fair amount of gold, but the pirates managed to snag some before they fled.
Captain Evon Gnashblade: So long as it covers expenses and turns a profit, it's a victory...and one step closer to the council seat. Well done, crew.

Notes[edit]

  • If you already unlocked tiers by the other captain's trials, you can choose which tier to start. The first option when talking to the first mate is your highest tier, meaning the last option is T1, the second last T2, etc.
  • The Achievement for completing a tier might not always be awarded to players
  • Sometimes the event will fail even if the points have not reached 0
  • Some players are having trouble entering trials as a group.