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Disambig icon.png This article is about the Living World Season 4 method to unlock Skyscale. For the Secrets of the Obscure method, see A New Friend.

After completing Living World Season 4 episode 6 - War Eternal you will receive a mail from Gorrik telling you to meet him at Skyscale Eyrie.

Notes before starting[edit]

Newborn Skyscales[edit]

Primary article: Newborn Skyscales

After talking with Gorrik at Skyscale Eyrie, you will unlock Skyscale Scales and Skyscale Medicine.

Skyscale Medicine
Primary article: Skyscale Medicine

The medicine will require you to complete the following achievements to unlock the required merchants located at Pact Command:

These achievements require you to complete 10 events around each of their respective camps. Events which are part of the final Break the Crystal Dragon meta event do not however count towards the achievements. (See Dragonfall#Events for a full list of events)

Achievement Merchant Item Cost
Putting Out Fires Crystal Bloom Quartermaster Activated-Charcoal Paste.pngActivated-Charcoal Paste 4,900 Karma
Life in the Underworld Olmakhan Quartermaster Gravewort Paste.pngGravewort Paste 100 Volatile Magic + 5 Mistborn Mote
Cutting Weeds Mist Warden Quartermaster Mashed Echinacea.pngMashed Echinacea 100 Volatile Magic + 5 Mistborn Mote
None Traveling Elonian Trader Stabilized Brandstorm Flux.pngStabilized Brandstorm Flux 245 Karma + 10 Trade Contract
None Traveling Elonian Trader Tincture of Volatile Magic.pngTincture of Volatile Magic 245 Karma + 10 Trade Contract
Skyscale Scales
Primary article: Skyscale Scales

See the above article for directions to specific scales. The overview map is provided below.

Overview map

Skyscale Fever
Primary article: Skyscale Fever

After collecting all the scales and ingredients for the medicine you will be asked to bring them to Sick Skyscales located all around the map. The overview map is provided below.

Overview map

Skyscale Eggs
Primary article: Skyscale Eggs

After bringing the medicine to all the Sick Skyscales Gorrik will ask for you to collect Skyscale Eggs so that they may preserve the next generation. The overview map is provided below.

Overview map

After completing this collection, return back to Gorrik (complete the dialogue) and you will gain Challenge of the Ancients.png Waiting for Gorrik for 2 hours which will count down until Gorrik sends you the next mail.

If you have not completed Episode 4 A Star to Guide Us chapter 3: Legacy do so now to gain access to Sun's Refuge since it is required for future parts of the collection.

Saving Skyscales[edit]

Primary article: Saving Skyscales
Gorrik's location in Sun's Refuge.

Two hours after completing the previous collection Gorrik will send you a mail telling you to meet him in Sun's Refuge. In order to hatch the eggs you will need to travel to various locations to collect certain types of magic located there.

Pre-requisites[edit]

  1. These can be collected and completed at any time.
    • Dragonfall
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Pact Command Waypoint —
    • Divinity's Reach
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Dwayna Waypoint —
  2. Collect the Natures to open up every collection and parts of certain collections if they end up in the same map. Do these in order for the best results.
    • The Grove
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Upper Commons Waypoint —
    • Brisban Wildlands
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Mrot Boru Waypoint —
    • Lornar's Pass
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Vanjir's Stead Waypoint —
    • Frostgorge Sound
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Blue Ice Shining Waypoint —
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Earthshake Waypoint —
    • Domain of Vabbi
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Market Ruins Waypoint —
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Vehtendi Academy Waypoint —
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Necropolis Waypoint —
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Seborhin Waypoint —

Remaining collections[edit]

  1. The following can be collected in any order after completing the above.
    • Domain of Istan
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Champion's Dawn Waypoint —
    • Domain of Kourna
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Allied Encampment Waypoint —
    • Jahai Bluffs
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Yatendi Village Waypoint —
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Venta Pass Waypoint —
      • Varies
    • The Desolation
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Joko's Domain Waypoint —
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Bonestrand Waypoint —
    • Elon Riverlands
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Olishar's Oasis Camp Waypoint — or Waypoint (map icon).png Skimmer Ranch Waypoint —
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Olishar's Oasis Camp Waypoint —
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Skimmer Ranch Waypoint —
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Augury's Shadow Waypoint —
    • Crystal Oasis
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Amnoon Waypoint —
    • Desert Highlands
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Lommuld Kraal Waypoint —
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Makali Outpost Waypoint —
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Derelict Delve Waypoint —
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Brightwater Waypoint —
    • Bloodtide Coast
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Castavall Waypoint —
    • Straits of Devastation
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Fort Trinity Waypoint —
    • Mount Maelstrom
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Magmatic Waypoint — or Waypoint (map icon).png Maelstrom's Waypoint —
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Criterion Waypoint — or Waypoint (map icon).png Ashen Waypoint — or Waypoint (map icon).png Oxbow Isle Waypoint — or Waypoint (map icon).png Judgment Waypoint — (See Hidden Garden jumping puzzle )
    • Thunderhead Peaks
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Revolution's Heart Waypoint —
    • Fields of Ruin
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Fallen Angels Garrison Waypoint —
    • Blazeridge Steppes
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Lowland Burns Waypoint —
    • Black Citadel
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Junker's Waypoint —
    • Dry Top
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Prosperity Waypoint —
    • Silverwastes
      • Waypoint (map icon).png Camp Resolve Waypoint —

Now go back to Gorrik (at Sun's Refuge) and speak to him to complete the collection. After completing this collection you will gain Challenge of the Ancients.png Waiting for Gorrik which will count down until Gorrik sends you the next mail.

Raising Skyscales[edit]

Primary article: Raising Skyscales
Gorrik's location in Sun's Refuge.

After receiving the mail, head back to Gorrik in Sun's Refuge where you will watch a Skyscale hatch. You will then be asked to obtain food and treats to feed the skyscale and toys for the skyscale to play with. This collection requires a minimum of 3 days to complete and up to a maximum of 12 days as it requires 12 Charged Quartz Crystal.

Skyscale Care
Primary article: Skyscale Care

Upon entering Sun's Refuge you will see Raise your skyscale hatchling (80) in the Content Guide telling you what steps have yet to be taken for the day.

A total of 12 Pieces of Skyscale Food to complete this collection. They may be purchased off the trading post or crafted at the Mystic Forge with the following recipe

Item Ingredients
Piece of Skyscale Food.pngPiece of Skyscale Food 2
1
5
25 		Slab of Red Meat.pngSlab of Red Meat
Charged Quartz Crystal.pngCharged Quartz Crystal
Glob of Ectoplasm.pngGlob of Ectoplasm
Pile of Bloodstone Dust.pngPile of Bloodstone Dust

The skyscale hatchling may only be fed up to 4 times per day. (In earlier versions, there was a required 2 hours between the feedings. This has been removed and the feedings can all happen in quick succession of eachother.)

You can obtain the food ahead of time, but if you have all 12 pieces before unlocking the collection, you will need to right-click the treats and select "Add to Item Collection Achievements".

Skyscale Treats
Primary article: Skyscale Treats

Obtain the following treats and return to Sun's Refuge to feed it to your skyscale hatchling. Feeding your skyscale treats does not count against the 4 Pieces of Skyscale Food-a-day limit.

Note: The treats can drop off any mob of the relevant enemy type regardless of location or level. The items only drop while the achievement is active.
  • Waypoint (map icon).png Pride Point Waypoint —
  • Waypoint (map icon).png Amnoon Waypoint —
  • Waypoint (map icon).png Highjump Ranch Waypoint —
    • Tasty Dried Flower.pngTasty Dried Flower - Drops off Fanged Iboga in the Stampede Uplands area of Desert Highlands just South of the words "Stampede Uplands" on your map.
    • Tasty Minotaur Flank.pngTasty Minotaur Flank - Drops off any Minotaur in the Stampede Uplands area of Desert Highlands North West of the Vista, past the river.
    • Tasty Skelk Liver.pngTasty Skelk Liver - Drops off any Skelk in the Stampede Uplands area of Desert Highlands East of Point of interest (map icon).pngWindchill Pass, where snow first starts on the mountains. Alternatively, just west of Waypoint (map icon).png Bloodfields Waypoint — contains multiple Skelk.
    • Skyscale Treats.pngTasty Dried Hoof - Drops off Rock Gazelle in the Auburn Hills area of Desert Highlands just slightly South West of the words "Auburn Hills" on the map, past the river.
  • Waypoint (map icon).png Makali Outpost Waypoint —
  • Waypoint (map icon).png Durmand Priory Waypoint —
    • Tasty Bat Wing.pngTasty Bat Wing - Drops off Frost Bat in Durmand Priory South of the Durmand Priory Waypoint, just at the bottom of the wood ramp, right next to the Guild Rush is a cave. The bats can be found just near the entrance.
  • Waypoint (map icon).png Bonestrand Waypoint —
  • Waypoint (map icon).png Jaka Itzel Waypoint —
Skyscale Toys
Primary article: Skyscale Toys
Note: The items can only be purchased while the achievement is active.
  •  Used Hardy Ball Used Hardy Ball - Purchased from Jannat in the dorms of Vehtendi Academy near Waypoint (map icon).png Vehtendi Academy Waypoint — .
  •  Used Bird Whistle Used Bird Whistle - Purcashed from Ohtrogg, Bird Whisperer. ( Used to be purchased from Gortho, Son of Malik after completing one of the following events:
    • Escort Gortho's expedition to Bronzeglade Crossing near Waypoint (map icon).png Grostogg's Kraal Waypoint — [verification requested]
    • Help the ogres defend Bronzeglade Crossing from the Flame Legion near Waypoint (map icon).png Gladefall Waypoint — )
  •  Used Heavy-Duty Dolyak Blanket Used Heavy-Duty Dolyak Blanket - Purchase from Herder Lyot in Bouldermouth Vale, south of Waypoint (map icon).png Refuge Peak Waypoint — , after completing Complete heart (map icon).png Help Herder Lyot maintain her dolyak ranch (33).
  •  Used Grow Lamp Used Grow Lamp - May be purchased from the trading post or crafted by a lvl 400 Jeweler (requires Recipe: Grow Lamp) using 10 Charged Quartz Crystal, 10 Orichalcum Settings, 25 Sunstone Lumps and 25 Watchwork Sprockets

After completing this collection you will gain Challenge of the Ancients.png Waiting for Gorrik which will count down until Gorrik sends you the next mail.

Troublesome Skyscales[edit]

Skyscale Lost
Primary article: Skyscale Lost

For this collection, you will need to travel around to certain locations around Central Tyria and the Crystal Desert to find your Skyscale.

The following meta events need to be completed:

Previous 2 hoursNext 2 hours
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The following events will need to be completed:

  • Event boss (tango icon).png [Group Event] Kill the champion Branded ley-line anomaly (80) in Domain of Vabbi, north of Waypoint (map icon).png Market Ruins Waypoint —
    • Note: It is recommended to have a small group for this event. Ask in map chat for a few helpers or use an Extra-Pungent Skyscale Treat to instantly complete this step.

The following jumping puzzles will need to be completed:

  • Buried Archives in Cursed Shore, south of Waypoint (map icon).png Anchorage Waypoint —
  • Goemm's Lab in Metrica Province, south-east of Waypoint (map icon).png Cuatl Waypoint —
  • Spelunker's Delve in Caledon Forest, south of Waypoint (map icon).png Sleive's Waypoint —
  • Fawcett's Bounty in Harathi Hinterlands, east of Waypoint (map icon).png Arca Waypoint —
  • Shattered Ice Ruins in Frostgorge Sound, south east of Waypoint (map icon).png Ice Floe Waypoint —
  • Griffonrook Run in Lornar's Pass, south of Waypoint (map icon).png False Lake Waypoint —
  • Coddler's Cove in Timberline Falls, south-west of Waypoint (map icon).png Okarinoo Waypoint —

The following locations require the Jackal's Shifting Sands mastery

  • Above the Flats in Desert Highlands, north-east of Waypoint (map icon).png Brightwater Waypoint — (see Desert Highlands Insight: Above the Flats)
  • Maculate Fringe in Crystal Oasis, north-east of Waypoint (map icon).png Temple of Kormir Waypoint —
    • Note: It is recommended to use the Griffon to reach Glint's Legacy from this location and collect the skyscale there.
  • Sanctum of Nabkha in Crystal Oasis, south of Waypoint (map icon).png Temple of Kormir Waypoint — . Can also be flown to using the Griffon from the Temple of Kormir if you do not want to solve the puzzle.

These locations need to be reached:

  • Displaced Towers in Jahai Bluffs, north-west of Waypoint (map icon).png Yatendi Village Waypoint —
  • Glint's Legacy in Crystal Oasis, south-east of Waypoint (map icon).png Destiny's Gorge Waypoint —
  • Highjump Ranch in Desert Highlands, west of Waypoint (map icon).png Highjump Ranch Waypoint —
  • Pillars of Supremacy in Elon Riverlands, south-west of Waypoint (map icon).png Skimmer Ranch Waypoint —
  • Rebel's Seclusion in Fireheart Rise, east of Waypoint (map icon).png Breaktooth's Waypoint —
  • Loyalist Warren in Domain of Kourna, north-west of Waypoint (map icon).png Allied Encampment Waypoint —
  • Eastern Complex in Sandswept Isles, south of Waypoint (map icon).png Anniogel Encampment Waypoint —

After finding your Skyscale at all these locations you will need to return to Sun's Refuge to play a few minigames.

Notes:

  • Optionally, one Extra-Pungent Skyscale Treat can be consumed to automatically complete a nearby item (event or jump puzzle) of the collection.
  • Gorrik will give one free treat and offers to teach the recipe to craft more, if it is still not unlocked.
  • Additional treats may be crafted by a character with 300 rating in the chef crafting discipline or can be purchased/sold on the Trading Post for ….
Skyscale Reflexes
Primary article: Skyscale Reflexes

You will play several rounds of catch. The higher the difficulty the faster the ball will return to you.

Skyscale Stealth
Primary article: Skyscale Stealth

There is no time limit. The skyscale will stay in the area on the map around the words "Old Command Post". It will make a sound periodically to help you locate it. On harder difficulties it can hide on upper ledges, which may occasionally require jumping, gliding, or the springer to reach. Calling target on the skyscale (Ctrl + T by default) and turning on the "Show all NPC names" option can make it easier to find the skyscale.

After completing this collection you will gain Challenge of the Ancients.png Waiting for Gorrik which will count down until Gorrik sends you the next mail.

Riding Skyscales[edit]

Riding Skyscales
Primary article: Riding Skyscales
Item Hint Map
Vallog's Demise.pngA Skyscale's Choice Talk to Gorrik in Sun's Refuge. Gorrik in Sun's Refuge.jpg
Skyscale Saddle.pngSkyscale Saddle Complete the Skyscale Saddle collection.
Vallog's Demise.pngA Lesson in Flying Meet Gorrik on a bluff just to the northeast of the Fortress of Jahai in Jahai Bluffs. Gorrik in Fortress of Jahai.jpg
Skyscale Flight (item).pngSkyscale Flight Complete the Skyscale Flight collection.
Skyscale Saddle
Primary article: Skyscale Saddle
Gorrik's location in Fortress of Jahai.

Gorrik will tell you to obtain items to craft a saddle and then meet him at the Fortress of Jahai.

Gathering the map specific materials is considered the most tedious step. They can be obtained from gathering specific nodes, opening chests, and completing meta events in their respective maps. Commonly used methods are listed below. See their respective pages for additional methods.

Item Merchant Location Price
Elonian Sandpaper.pngElonian Sandpaper Priory Historian Elisa Somewhere in the Crystal Desert. (See respective page for current location.) 5 Gold coin + 500 Trade Contract.pngTrade Contract
Corsair Sailcloth.pngCorsair Sailcloth Alaleh Waypoint (map icon).png Chalon Docks Waypoint — in the Domain of Istan. 5 Gold coin + 250 Volatile Magic + 250 Kralkatite Ore.pngKralkatite Ore
Olmakhan Leather.pngOlmakhan Leather Ethall Waypoint (map icon).png Atholma Waypoint — in Sandswept Isles. 5 Gold coin + 250 Volatile Magic + 250 Difluorite Crystal.pngDifluorite Crystal
Extra-Sticky Tar.pngExtra-Sticky Tar Nalar Waypoint (map icon).png Allied Encampment Waypoint — in the Domain of Kourna. 5 Gold coin + 250 Volatile Magic + 250 Inscribed Shard.pngInscribed Shard
Lubinella Cadentis Silk.pngLubinella Cadentis Silk Trader Hyacinth Waypoint (map icon).png Yatendi Village Waypoint — in Jahai Bluffs. 5 Gold coin + 250 Volatile Magic + 250 Lump of Mistonium.pngLump of Mistonium
Deldrimor Rivets.pngDeldrimor Rivets Kynon Waypoint (map icon).png Observation Deck Waypoint — in Thunderhead Peaks. 5 Gold coin + 250 Volatile Magic + 250 Branded Mass.pngBranded Mass
Mist-Infused Saddle Oil.pngMist-Infused Saddle Oil Traveling Elonian Trader Waypoint (map icon).png Pact Command Waypoint — in Dragonfall. 5 Gold coin + 250 Volatile Magic + 250 Mistborn Mote.pngMistborn Mote

Once you have purchased all the materials, you can find Gorrik northeast of the Fortress of Jahai in Jahai Bluffs

Skyscale Flight
Primary article: Skyscale Flight

After you obtain the saddle, Gorrik will suggest investigating a number of reality rifts to get used to flying with your skyscale, while at the same time assisting his research. You will have to travel to 27 maps and close one rift on each.

After completing this collection you will unlock your Skyscale.

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