Kite

This article is about the gizmo type. For the historical bundle, see Kite (bundle).

Kites are a type of novelty held item that follow the user around on a string attached to a club in their hand. Equipping a kite locks you out of your 1-5 abilities. Additionally, kites from Dry Top will grant you increased speed.

List of kites

There are four standard kite skins:

• Guild Kite
• Lightning Kite
• Sun Kite
• Wind Kite

There are three speed-granting kite skins:

• Crystal Shard Kite
• Prosperity Mine Kite
• Ventari Follower Kite

Kites introduced with Path of Fire:

• Sand Shark Kite
• Watermelon Sand Shark Kite
• Skimmer Kite
• Zebra Skimmer Kite
• Green Choya Kite
• Blue Choya Kite
• Red Choya Kite

Kites available during Festival of the Four Winds:

• Embellished Kite
• Mark of Peace Kite
• Ornamental Kite

Notes

• Prior to the July 4, 2024 update, certain held item gizmos could still be shown through a persistent emote
  • A work around to get these held item gizmos to show through a persistent emote includes:
  1. First mounting up on either a chair or a mount.
  2. Second, utilizing the dismount key or otherwise dismounting by trying to mount another mount (do not use the mount engage skill 1).
  3. Third, ensure your weapon is drawn, potentially using a draw weapon keybind.
  4. Fourth, conducting the emote.
  5. Fifth and last, deploying your hold item gizmo.

Trivia

• Kites do not reduce falling damage.
• It is no longer possible to exchange kites for the Guild Kite.
• Balloons are similar held items:
  • Dragon Emblem Balloon
  • Hot Air Balloon Souvenir
  • Pact Airship Balloon
  • Red Lantern
• Kites were introduced on July 15, 2013 as part of the Bazaar of the Four Winds living story event, each costing 500 gems in the Gem Store (except the guild kite). Another set of kites were introduced on July 29, 2014 as part of The Dragon's Reach: Part 1 living world event. With the release of Path of Fire additional kites were introduced as rewards for the Casino Blitz.
• One of three possible kites (Lightning, Sun, Wind) was given out via the Mailing system on Monday, July 15, 2013 to all players who purchased gems through the Gem Store or with a Guild Wars 2 Gem Card between April 1st 2013 and June 30 2013.

ArenaNet Thank you! Because you purchased gems through our Gem Store or via a Guild Wars 2 Gem Card at least once this spring (April 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013), please enjoy the attached gift from ArenaNet. This kite will be available in the Gem Store, but we wanted you to have one for free. We really appreciate your continued support!