Pinch of Stardust

Takes effect immediately upon receipt. — In-game description

Pinch of Stardust

Item type

Service

Disciplines used by

150

Rarity

BBasic

Binding

Account Bound

Game link

API

100045

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Takes effect immediately upon receipt.

— In-game description

The service item icon.

As wallet currency:

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Earned in Amnytas.

— In-game description

Pinches of Stardust are a currency acquired in Amnytas.

Acquisition

Gathered from

• Flower (25) (guaranteed)
• Greater Arcane Chest (4-18) (guaranteed, in Amnytas)
• Latent Magic (2-4) (guaranteed, in Amnytas)
• Lesser Arcane Chest (2-10) (guaranteed, in Amnytas)
• Misplaced Books (25) (guaranteed)
• Ore (25) (guaranteed)
• Strange Orb (25) (guaranteed)
• Tree (25) (guaranteed)
• ! (25) (guaranteed)

Contained in

•   Amnytas Strongbox (2-10) (guaranteed)
•   Black Lion Delivery Box (10-20) (guaranteed)
•   Extra-Large Pinch of Stardust (10) (guaranteed)
•   Forgotten Nourys Reward Box (19-26) (guaranteed)
•   Large Pinch of Stardust (5) (guaranteed)

Achievements

Achievements
Bringing Balance	Amnytas	1  2
Successfully complete events in the Bastion of Balance.Books are stacked on the left, paper and pens to the right... Everything had its place on Lyhr's desk—even a rusted stein, sitting atop an old journal with the letter "R" carved on its leatherbound spine. Rewards: Show all rewards Tier 1:   Pinch of Stardust Tier 2:   Deluxe Gear Box Tier 2:   Inspiration of Deldrimor Objectives: 3 objectives in total Escort Lyhr to the Great Debate Hall so he can rebalance himself. Bring order to the Great Debate Hall by defeating Kryptis and smashing the gavel. Engage the avatars and free the Bastion of Balance.	1 Event Successful	1
	3 Events Successful	1
Cultivate Celestial	Amnytas	1  2
Successfully complete events in the Bastion of the Celestial.Waiting Sorrow looked to Dagda with sad eyes. Knowing the cosmos, a dream, but with that knowledge comes a certain...despair. Rewards: Show all rewards Tier 1:   Pinch of Stardust Tier 2:   Deluxe Gear Box Objectives: 3 objectives in total Help Dagda get the celestial pylons operational. Defend Dagda while she recalibrates mirrors around the Bastion of the Celestial. Help Dagda restore functionality to the control room.	1 Event Successful	1
	3 Events Successful	1
Never-Ending Nurture Knowledge	Amnytas	3
Successfully complete events in the Bastion of Knowledge.The more you know... Prerequisite: Nurture Knowledge Rewards: Show all rewards Tier 1:   Pinch of Stardust (3) Tier 2:   Large Pinch of Stardust Tier 3:   Deluxe Gear Box Tier 3:   Large Pinch of Stardust Objectives: 8 objectives in total Prepare for the Kryptis assault on the gates. Aid the Astral Ward in defending or retaking the bastion gates. Defeat Isgarren's rampaging elemental. Root out the evidence that some of the library archivists are possesed. Defeat the Avatar of Gluttony before it abosrbs the knowledge of Amnytas. Defeat the rampaging museum exhibits. Find and destroy Isgarren's wards. ... Defeat the entity.	3 Events Successful	1
	6 Events Successful	1
	8 Events Successful	1
No Rest for the Kryptis	Amnytas	3
Kill 200 Kryptis in Amnytas. Prerequisite: The Healing of Amnytas Rewards: Show all rewards Tier 1:   Pinch of Stardust Tier 2:   Pinch of Stardust Tier 3:   Deluxe Gear Box	Killed 50 Kryptis in Amnytas	1
	Killed 100 Kryptis in Amnytas	1
	Killed 200 Kryptis in Amnytas	1
Nonstop Nourish Natural	Amnytas	2
Successfully complete events in the Bastion of the Natural."Darling, a pinch too much sand lotus and that concoction will spoil in your hands." Prerequisite: Nourish Natural Rewards: Show all rewards Tier 1:   Pinch of Stardust (3) Tier 2:   Deluxe Gear Box Tier 2:   Large Pinch of Stardust Objectives: 5 objectives in total Help Zizel prepare concoctions for the fight against the Kryptis. Escort Zizel to the greenhouse. Test concoctions. Help Forro with returning the possessed creatures to the pens. Help Narcisse exorcise the possessed plants and calm them down.	3 Events Successful	1
	5 Events Successful	1
Nourish Natural	Amnytas	1  2
Successfully complete events in the Bastion of the Natural."Darling, a pinch too much sand lotus and that concoction will spoil in your hands." Rewards: Show all rewards Tier 1:   Pinch of Stardust Tier 2:   Deluxe Gear Box Tier 2:   Memory of Ascension Objectives: 5 objectives in total Help Zizel prepare concoctions for the fight against the Kryptis. Escort Zizel to the greenhouse. Test concoctions. Help Forro with returning the possessed creatures to the pens. Help Narcisse exorcise the possessed plants and calm them down.	3 Events Successful	1
	5 Events Successful	1
Nurture Knowledge	Amnytas	1  3
Successfully complete events in the Bastion of Knowledge.The more you know... Rewards: Show all rewards Tier 1:   Pinch of Stardust Tier 2:   Pinch of Stardust Tier 3:   Deluxe Gear Box Objectives: 8 objectives in total Prepare for the Kryptis assault on the gates. Aid the Astral Ward in defending or retaking the Bastion Gates. Defeat Isgarren's rampaging elemental. Root out evidence that some of the library archivists are possessed. Defeat the Avatar of Gluttony before it absorbs the knowledge of Amnytas. Defeat the rampaging museum exhibits. Find and destroy Isgarren's wards. ... Defeat the entity.	3 Events Successful	1
	6 Events Successful	1
	8 Events Successful	1
Oblige Obscure	Amnytas	1  3
Successfully complete events in the Bastion of the Obscure.A thousand secrets, and half of them are lethal. It's best not to get lost... Rewards: Show all rewards Tier 1:   Pinch of Stardust Tier 2:   Pinch of Stardust Tier 3:   Deluxe Gear Box Objectives: 9 objectives in total Fight off the Kryptis ambush. Collect relics for Livia and keep the Kryptis from stealing too many. Help Livia escort the relics by shooting at Kryptis from the magic platforms. Defeat the Kryptis boss. Defend Researcher Lezzi as she gathers info about the kryptis rifts. Quickly disperse the unstable rift before it explodes. Escort the researcher and his new data about Nayos. Stop the Kryptis from taking the map room. ... Exorcise possessed researchers.	3 Events Successful	1
	6 Events Successful	1
	9 Events Successful	1
Solidifying Strength	Amnytas	1  2
Successfully complete events in the Bastion of Strength."Don't underestimate Mabon's kind heart, Wayfinder. Last we sparred before the ward, his upperhand knocked my conciousness right in two." Rewards: Show all rewards Tier 1:   Pinch of Stardust Tier 2:   Deluxe Gear Box Objectives: 6 objectives in total Prepare for the Kryptis assault. Aid the Astral Ward in defending or retaking the camp. Help Galrath prepare spells for the fight against the Kryptis. Use the Grimoire of the Arcane to defeat the Kryptis. Assist Vanak in completing the group spell. Cull the Kryptis turrets.	3 Events Successful	1
	6 Events Successful	1
The Healing of Amnytas	Amnytas	3
Kill 100 Kryptis in Amnytas. Rewards: Show all rewards Tier 1:   Pinch of Stardust Tier 2:   Pinch of Stardust Tier 3:   Deluxe Gear Box	Killed 10 Kryptis in Amnytas	1
	Killed 50 Kryptis in Amnytas	1
	Killed 100 Kryptis in Amnytas	1

Other

• Earned by doing achievements and events in Amnytas
• Consuming Latent Magic by flying into them while on skyscale in Amnytas (capped at 100 per day).

Used in

Item	Rarity	Discipline(s)	Rating	Ingredients
Wintersday Star (Learned from: Homestead Recipe Book: Wintersday, Volume 6)	BBasic	Handiworker	150	24 Refined Homestead Metal 24 Unbound Magic 24 Pinch of Stardust
Embellished Wintersday Star (Learned from: Homestead Recipe Book: Wintersday, Volume 6)	BBasic	Handiworker	225	27 Refined Homestead Metal 27 Unbound Magic 27 Pinch of Stardust
Astral Ward Square Floor (Learned from: Homestead Recipe Book: Paintings, Walls, Fountains)	BBasic	Handiworker	300	4 Refined Homestead Metal 1 Charged Quartz Crystal 10 Pinch of Stardust

Currency for

Archivist Ikur

Located in Outer Ring (The Wizard's Tower).

Item	Type	Rarity	Level	Cost	Notes
Relic of Akeem	Relic	FExotic	60	250  + 500	Requires the achievement Secrets of the Obscure: Act 2 Mastery.
Relic of Cerus	Relic	FExotic	60	250  + 500	Requires the achievement Temple of Febe.
Relic of Dagda	Relic	FExotic	60	250  + 500	Requires the achievement Cosmic Observatory Strike Mission.
Relic of Isgarren	Relic	FExotic	60	250  + 500	Requires the achievement Chuck Out the Trash.
Relic of Lyhr	Relic	FExotic	60	250  + 500	Requires the achievement The Waylit Lantern.
Relic of Mabon	Relic	FExotic	60	250  + 500	Requires the achievement Strength of the Unseen.
Relic of Peitha	Relic	FExotic	60	250  + 500	Requires the achievement Secrets of the Obscure: Act 3 Mastery.
Relic of the Astral Ward	Relic	FExotic	60	250  + 500	Requires the achievement Secrets of the Obscure: Act 1 Mastery.
Relic of the Fractal	Relic	FExotic	60	250  + 500
Relic of the Unseen Invasion	Relic	FExotic	60	250  + 500	Requires the achievement Unseen Invasion.
Relic of the Wizard's Tower	Relic	FExotic	60	250  + 500	Requires the achievement Skywatch Archipelago: Unlocking the Wizard's Tower.
Relic of Vass	Relic	FExotic	60	250  + 500	Requires the achievement Spire of the Forgotten.

Astral Ward Mage

Located in Bastion of the Natural (Amnytas).

Item	Type	Rarity	Level	Cost	Notes
Essence of the Natural	Service	ERare		100  + 250
Pouch of Stardust	Crafting material	FExotic		250
Stardust-Infused Leather	Service	FExotic		3  + 125	Only if the Skyscale Saddle Materials collection is active.

Astral Ward Mage

Located in Bastion of Balance (Amnytas).

Item	Type	Rarity	Level	Cost	Notes
Essence of Balance	Service	ERare		100  + 250
Pouch of Stardust	Crafting material	FExotic		250
Saddlebag of Holding	Service	FExotic		3  + 125	Only if the Skyscale Saddle Materials collection is active.

Astral Ward Protector

Located in Bastion of the Obscure (Amnytas).

Item	Type	Rarity	Level	Cost	Notes
Echo of the Past	Trophy	ERare		50	Requires having acquired the item before for Echoes of the Obscure collection.
Echo of Turai	Trophy	FExotic		50	Requires having acquired the item before for Echoes of the Obscure collection.
Essence of the Obscure	Trophy	ERare		50	Requires having bought the item before for Echoes of the Obscure collection.
Essence of the Obscure	Trophy	ERare		100  + 250
Mist-Infused Saddle Oil	Service	FExotic		3  + 125	Only if the Skyscale Saddle Materials collection is active.
Pouch of Stardust	Crafting material	FExotic		250

Astral Ward Skirmisher

Located in Bastion of Strength (Amnytas).

Item	Type	Rarity	Level	Cost
Essence of Strength	Service	ERare		100  + 250
Essence of the Celestial	Service	ERare		100  + 250
Pouch of Stardust	Crafting material	FExotic		250

Astral Ward Skirmisher

Located in Bastion of Knowledge (Amnytas).

Item	Type	Rarity	Level	Cost	Notes
Essence of Knowledge	Service	ERare		100  + 250	Only if the Knowledge of the Elders collection is active. Limit 1 per account.
Pouch of Stardust	Crafting material	FExotic		250

Gharr Leadclaw

Located in Hall of Monuments (Eye of the North), Outer Ring (The Wizard's Tower), Pact Base Camp (Dragon's Stand) and The Exchange (Arborstone).

Item	Type	Rarity	Level	Cost
Bag of Bloodstone Dust	Container	GAscended		25
Bag of Dragonite Ore	Container	GAscended		25
Bag of Educational Supplies	Container	FExotic		25
Bag of Empyreal Fragments	Container	GAscended		25
Bag of Jewels	Container	BBasic		25
Bag of Masterwork Gear	Container	DMasterwork		25
Bag of Obsidian	Container	CFine		25
Bag of Rare Gear	Container	ERare		25
Bag of Scrap	Container	FExotic		25
Box of WvW Supplies	Container	FExotic		25
Extra-Large Calcified Gasp	Service	BBasic		25
Extra-Large Static Charge	Service	BBasic		25
Heavy Karmic Crafting Bag	Container	CFine		25
Large Bag of Obsidian	Container	ERare		25
Large Karmic Crafting Bag	Container	CFine		25
Light Karmic Crafting Bag	Container	CFine		25
Medium Bag of Obsidian	Container	DMasterwork		25
Medium Karmic Crafting Bag	Container	CFine		25
Rune Bag	Container	DMasterwork		25
Rune Bag	Container	ERare		25
Sigil Bag	Container	DMasterwork		25
Sigil Bag	Container	ERare		25
Small Karmic Crafting Bag	Container	CFine		25
Tiny Karmic Crafting Bag	Container	CFine		25
Trophy Bag	Container	CFine		25
Trophy Bag	Container	DMasterwork		25
Trophy Bag	Container	ERare		25

Gharr Leadclaw

Located in Hall of Monuments (Eye of the North), Outer Ring (The Wizard's Tower), Pact Base Camp (Dragon's Stand) and The Exchange (Arborstone).

Item	Type	Rarity	Level	Cost	Notes
The Axe of Destiny	Axe	GAscended	80	5,000  + 5,000  + 10,000	Requires the achievement Inner Nayos Mastery III.
Visage of Nourys	Container	FExotic		20,000

Lyhr

Located in Outer Ring (The Wizard's Tower).

Item	Type	Rarity	Level	Cost
Gift of Persistence	Crafting material	FExotic		250  + 250  + 250  + 250

Natto

Located in Outer Sanctorium (The Wizard's Tower).

Item	Type	Rarity	Level	Cost	Notes
Pacified Magical Storm	Service	FExotic		35  + 35  + 75	Limit 1 per account.
Ride the Ley Line	Service	FExotic		45  + 45  + 100	Limit 1 per account.
Unstable Magic Volley	Service	FExotic		25  + 25  + 50	Limit 1 per account.

Portable Wizard's Tower Exchange

Item	Type	Rarity	Level	Cost
Bag of Bloodstone Dust	Container	GAscended		25
Bag of Dragonite Ore	Container	GAscended		25
Bag of Educational Supplies	Container	FExotic		25
Bag of Empyreal Fragments	Container	GAscended		25
Bag of Jewels	Container	BBasic		25
Bag of Masterwork Gear	Container	DMasterwork		25
Bag of Obsidian	Container	CFine		25
Bag of Rare Gear	Container	ERare		25
Bag of Scrap	Container	FExotic		25
Box of WvW Supplies	Container	FExotic		25
Extra-Large Calcified Gasp	Service	BBasic		25
Extra-Large Static Charge	Service	BBasic		25
Heavy Karmic Crafting Bag	Container	CFine		25
Large Bag of Obsidian	Container	ERare		25
Large Karmic Crafting Bag	Container	CFine		25
Light Karmic Crafting Bag	Container	CFine		25
Medium Bag of Obsidian	Container	DMasterwork		25
Medium Karmic Crafting Bag	Container	CFine		25
Rune Bag	Container	DMasterwork		25
Rune Bag	Container	ERare		25
Sigil Bag	Container	DMasterwork		25
Sigil Bag	Container	ERare		25
Small Karmic Crafting Bag	Container	CFine		25
Tiny Karmic Crafting Bag	Container	CFine		25
Trophy Bag	Container	CFine		25
Trophy Bag	Container	DMasterwork		25
Trophy Bag	Container	ERare		25

Portable Wizard's Tower Exchange

Item	Type	Rarity	Level	Cost	Notes
The Axe of Destiny	Axe	GAscended	80	5,000  + 5,000  + 10,000	Requires the achievement Inner Nayos Mastery III.
Visage of Nourys	Container	FExotic		20,000

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Currencies
General	Gem	Coin	Karma	Laurel
	Spirit Shard	Guild Commendation	Transmutation Charge	Astral Acclaim
Character	Hero point	Supply
Competitive	PvP League Ticket	Ascended Shard of Glory	PvP Tournament Voucher	Badge of Honor
	WvW Skirmish Claim Ticket	Proof of Heroics	Testimony of Desert Heroics	Testimony of Jade Heroics
Guild	Favor	Aetherium
Instanced	Tale of Dungeon Delving	Fractal Relic	Pristine Fractal Relic	Unstable Fractal Essence
	Magnetite Shard	Gaeting Crystal	Legendary Insight	Blue Prophet Shard (Crystal)
	Green Prophet Shard
Keys	Zephyrite Lockpick	Bandit Skeleton Key	Pact Crowbar	Exalted Key
	Vial of Chak Acid	Machete	Trader's Key	Mistborn Key
	Cache Key	Jade Miner's Keycard
Miscellaneous	Geode	Bandit Crest	Airship Part	Lump of Aurillium
	Ley Line Crystal	Provisioner Token	Unbound Magic	Trade Contract
	Elegy Mosaic	Volatile Magic	Racing Medallion	Festival Token
	War Supplies	Tyrian Defense Seal	Research Note	Imperial Favor
	Ancient Coin	Unusual Coin	Jade Sliver	Canach Coin
	Static Charge	Pinch of Stardust	Calcified Gasp	Ursus Oblige
See also: Tokens