User:Endrosz/2019 August

Update - August 27, 2019

General

• The maximum rating for the chef discipline has been increased to 500.
  • Upon reaching 425 chef rating, players will attract the attention of a notorious chef who will guide them toward grandmaster status.

• Herb nodes across Tyria have had their outputs adjusted. All herb nodes will now have four possible outputs, varying by region and map level.
• Verdant Herbs nodes have been added to Lake Doric.
• Jungle Plants in the Maguuma region now have a chance to produce Lemongrass and Cloves.
• All foods below ascended rarity have had their effect durations standardized to 30 minutes. Many recipes have been adjusted to reduce material costs appropriately for foods that previously provided longer effect durations.
• A search bar has been added to the Discovery tab in the crafting station panel.

Guild Wars 2 Wiki Notes

• Completing the new Gourmet Training achievement unlocks some new features:
  • Ability to salvage craftable food consumables with a Portable Composter.
  • A free garden plot for the home instance in which ascended herbs may be grown.
  • A free cooking station in the home instance for chef characters above level 425.