Close Menu
    X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube Discord
    GuildJen
    X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube
    Join Discord
    • Home
    • Guild Wars 2
      • Builds
        • PvE
          • Leveling Builds
          • Open World Builds
          • Fractal Builds
          • Strike Mission Builds
          • Raid Builds
          • Low Intensity Builds
        • PvP
        • WvW Roaming
        • WvW Zerg
      • Guides
        • New Players
        • Progression
          • Hero Points
          • Mounts
          • Mastery Insights
          • Ascended Gear
        • Achievements
          • Living World
          • Heart of Thorns
          • Path of Fire
          • End of Dragons
          • Secrets of the Obscure
          • Janthir Wilds
        • Endgame
          • Dungeons
          • Fractals
          • Strike Missions
          • Raids
          • Dragon Response Missions
          • Rifts and Convergences
        • Legendary Gear
        • Festivals
        • Jumping Puzzles
        • PvP
        • World vs World
      • Tools
        • Links
        • Patch Notes
        • Ascended Food
        • Patch Countdown
      • Gemstore
        • Gemstore Updates
        • Gemstore Schedule
      • Fashion
    • Blog
    • About
    • Support
    GuildJen
    Home » Guild Wars 2 » Achievements » Secrets of the Obscure » Inner Nayos: Citadel of Zakiros Achievements Guide

    Inner Nayos: Citadel of Zakiros Achievements Guide

    By Jen26 May, 20241 Comment11 Mins Read Secrets of the Obscure

    GW2. Inner Nayos: Citadel of Zakiros Achievements. Secrets of the Obscure. Guild Wars 2 Achievements Guide.


    Contents show
    1 Inner Nayos Mastery III
    2 Map Achievements
    2.1 Meta-Event Achievements
    3 Adventures
    4 Collections
    5 Mastery Insights
    6 Extra Achievements

    Inner Nayos Mastery III

    This is the meta achievement for Inner Nayos: Citadel of Zakiros for which you need to complete 23 eligible achievements. The rewards are a Mastery Point, 10AP, 250 Calcified Gasp and a Mini Eparch.



    Map Achievements


    Inner Nayos Skirmish Squasher – 5AP

    For this achievement you need to complete a total of 10 “skirmish” events. These events spawn very fast one after the other in two locations, west of Waters of the First Dream – [&BHIOAAA=] and west of The Gathering Grounds – [&BIIOAAA=] so you can complete one and run back to the other until you have completed ten.


    Who’s a Good Kryptis? – 0AP (Hidden)

    Head south of Hollow of the Covetous – [&BGMOAAA=] where the Nayos Recon adventure is and interact with the Kryptis Raptor to “pet” them and earn the achievement.


    Meta-Event Achievements


    Event Collection: The Midnight Abyss – 3AP

    Participate and complete each event around the Midnight Abyss area. These events are part of the Citadel of Zakiros meta-event chain.

    • Clear the malignant fog protecting Zakiros.
    • Disable Zakiros’s extractor towers.
    • Defeat Gatekeeper Vialgos.

    Spellbombs Away – 5AP

    During the “Clear the malignant fog protecting Zakiros” event, detonate a total of 25 spellbombs to damage the pylons. Pick up the bombs with your Skyscale, and fly towards the pylons to detonate the bomb with your special action key skill, you can return quickly using the ley-line and pick up another. This will require multiple runs to complete.


    Extractor Eyesore – 5AP

    During the “Disable Zakiros’s extractor towers” event, talk to Arina to get caustic grenades and throw them at the node clusters to break their defiance bar (special skill). You need a total of 30 so this might take multiple runs to complete.


    Vialgos Vomit – 5AP

    In the fight against Vialgos, avoid getting hit by the malignant toxin. All the AoE attacks that persist on the ground can inflict toxins. You can get hit up to 5 times before losing achievement eligibility, and you cannot leave the platform. Play safe by keeping distance, but in case you get hit by one head to the pool to the side to cleanse it.


    Event Collection: Spire of Creation – 2AP

    Participate and complete each event around the Spire of Creation area. These events are part of the Citadel of Zakiros meta-event chain.

    • Descend the Spire of Creation.
    • Siege the hatchery and destroy the abyssal watchers.
    • Continue descending the Spire of Creation.
    • Defeat Charybda the Cunning.

    Barely a Scratch – 5AP

    At the start of the “Descend the Spire of Creation” event, you need to escort and protect Arina, preventing their health from dropping below 80%. Doing this during prime hours will make this easier as there will be more people participating in the event.


    No One Needs Another Nourys – 5AP

    In the event “Siege the hatchery and destroy the abyssal watchers” destroy the strange relics and the abyssal watchers a few times until you complete the achievement. Participation may be a bit unclear for this achievement but it seems to require a total of 18. This might take multiple runs to complete.


    A Rift in Our Relationship – 5AP

    During the fight in the event “Defeat Charybda the Cunning”, the boss will summon rifts around the room and enemies will spawn from it. For this achievement you need to defeat a total of 50 enemies coming from the rifts. The achievement will also progress by defeating rift enemies in the final boss fight.


    Event Collection: Spire of Redemption – 2AP

    Participate and complete each event around the Spire of Redemption area. These events are part of the Citadel of Zakiros meta-event chain.

    • Descend the Spire of Redemption.
    • Siege the Chamber of Rehabilitation and free the prisoners.
    • Continue descending the Spire of Redemption.
    • Spire of Redemption: Defeat Karax the Harvester.

    Kryptis Caretaker – 5AP

    At the start of the “Descend the Spire of Redemption” event, you need to escort and protect Peitha, preventing their health from dropping below 80%. Doing this during prime hours will make this easier as there will be more people participating in the event.


    Jailbreak – 5AP

    In the event “Siege the Chamber of Rehabilitation and free the prisoners” destroy the prison locks to free the prisoners a few times until you complete the achievement. I am not sure how the points for participation work for this achievement but it seems to require a total of 18. This might take multiple runs to complete.


    Big Mood – 5AP

    During the event “Defeat Karax the Harvester”, gather the emotional attunements by walking inside the pools around the room. For this fight it’s recommended to pick up the Malice (purple) to gain extra break bar damage and remove the shield faster. For this achievement, you need to grab a total of 50. The achievement will also progress in the final boss fight.


    Event Collection: Citadel of Zakiros – 5AP

    Participate and complete each event of the Citadel of Zakiros meta-event chain and defeat Eparch.


    Threatened Consumer – 1AP

    During the fight during the “Defeat Eparch, the Consumed King” event, use the emote “/threaten” to earn this achievement.

    Credit to TiffyMissWiffy for the video.

    All the Feelings – 5AP

    Gather at least once each one of the 6 emotional attunements around the room. Each one will give you a different effect, you can pick up one and then walk inside the red pools to remove it then pick up another. Usually you want to keep Envy or Rage for damage, and then Malice for break bar. Avoid Regret.

    • Despair – Receive and deal less attack damage
    • Envy – Gain improved effects for boons and conditions. Take more damage from conditions
    • Gluttony – Your attacks deal bonus life-stealing damage, but you take periodic damage
    • Malice – Your control effects last longer and are more effective against defiance
    • Rage – Gain increased incoming and outgoing attack damage
    • Regret – Decrease skill activation and recharge times, but take damage while using abilities

    First Journey into the Spider’s Lair – 3AP

    Defeat the final boss Eparch and complete the meta-event. You can see the entire battle gameplay below.


    Adventures


    Nayos Recon Run: Gold – 2AP

    Earn a gold medal in the Nayos Recon Run adventure. South of Hollow of the Covetous – [&BGMOAAA=] complete the adventure under 3:45 minutes.



    Nayos Recon Run: Silver – 1AP

    Earn a silver medal or better in the Nayos Recon Run adventure. Same as above, but complete the adventure in under 4 minutes.


    Reuniting Lost Kryptis: Gold – 2AP

    Earn a gold medal in the Reuniting Lost Kryptis adventure. Southeast of Isolated Grasslands – [&BHUOAAA=] complete the adventure reuniting 9 Kryptis before the time limit.



    Reuniting Lost Kryptis: Silver – 1AP

    Earn a silver medal or better in the Reuniting Lost Kryptis adventure. Same as above, but complete the adventure with at least 6 Kryptis.


    Skyscale Target Practice in Inner Nayos: Master – 5AP

    Finish the Skyscale Target Practice in the Inner Nayos adventure with all targets destroyed. Next to River Hideaway – [&BHgOAAA=] complete the adventure destroying 50 targets before the time limit.



    Skyscale Target Practice in Inner Nayos: Gold – 3AP

    Earn a gold medal in the Skyscale Target Practice in Inner Nayos adventure. Complete the adventure with at least 40 targets destroyed.


    Skyscale Target Practice in Inner Nayos: Silver – 1AP

    Earn a silver medal or better in the Skyscale Target Practice in Inner Nayos adventure. Same as above, but complete the adventure with at least 30 targets destroyed.


    Free Kryptis Essence: Master – 0AP (Hidden)

    Finish the Free Kryptis Essence adventure with 22 or more essence freed. East of Forward Bivouac Waypoint – [&BHYOAAA=] above the mountain, complete the adventure by getting at least 22 essences before the time limit, this will automatically award all the other achievements below.



    Free Kryptis Essence: Gold – 2AP

    Earn a gold medal in the Free Kryptis Essence adventure. Same as above, but complete the adventure by getting at least 19 essences before the time limit.


    Free Kryptis Essence: Silver – 1AP

    Earn a silver medal or better in the Free Kryptis Essence adventure. Same as above, but complete the adventure by getting at least 15 essences before the time limit.


    Collections


    What Was Before – 5AP

    Talk with Tecla the Venerable near Forward Bivouac Waypoint – [&BHYOAAA=] to start the collection. You need to find relics around the map. Check the map with the locations below, once you are near them you will gain a special action key skill to reveal the relic. You can also follow the video guide below if needed for more assistance.


    Credit to TiffyMissWiffy for the video.

    Missing Brood – 10AP

    Talk with Kosmas near Forward Bivouac Waypoint – [&BHYOAAA=] to start the collection. You will be required to do a series of tasks in order, so check the video guide below and follow each step.


    Credit to TiffyMissWiffy for the video.

    Tyrian Taste Testing – 10AP

    For this achievement you are required to go around tyria and discover ingredients to prepare new culinary dishes for the Kryptis. You can only do this achievement after completing the main story.

    • Speak to the Kryptis delegation and accept their request.
      • Above the walls, near Tower Courtyard Waypoint – [&BB8OAAA=]

    • Dash through five apple trees in Queensdale on your skyscale.
      • Next to Orchard Waypoint – [&BEQDAAA=]

    • Rummage for ramen around Jade Mech Habitation Zone 03.
      • West of Kestrel’s Vow Waypoint – [&BD8OAAA=]

    • Convince Sous-Chef Seimur Oxbone to give you some bloodstone condiments. Speak with Astral Ward Culinary Specialist Torchmarrow in the Wizard’s Tower to track where the sous-chef is each day.
      • This NPC changes location each day, first ask Torchmarrow to know which city
        • Hoelbrak – Upper Balcony Waypoint – [&BAgFAAA=]
        • Black Citadel – Mustering Ground Waypoint – [&BKUDAAA=]
        • The Grove – Ronan’s Waypoint – [&BLwEAAA=]
        • Divinity’s Reach – Commons Waypoint – [&BCoDAAA=]
        • Rata Sum – Magicat Court Waypoint – [&BLQEAAA=]
        • Lion’s Arch – Sanctum Harbor Waypoint – [&BC8EAAA=]
        • Diessa Plateau – Butcher’s Block Waypoint – [&BF8BAAA=]

    • Obtain some healthy (and edible) greenery from Narcisse in the Botanical Skygarden in Amnytas.
      • Complete the event at Botanical Skygarden – [&BPQNAAA=]

    • Obtain a keg of norn ale from Kevach’s Homestead in Wayfarer Foothills.
      • East of Lostvyrm Cave Waypoint – [&BMEDAAA=]

    • Convince Grand Archivist Vivienne in the Wizard’s Vault to give you a crate of ancient eggs.
      • At Wizard’s Vault – [&BOENAAA=]

    • Shoot the crate of ancient eggs that flies above Maelstrom’s Core in Mount Maelstrom with your skyscale’s Fireball skill, and pick the eggs out of the magma below before they burn.
      • From Firebreak Fort Waypoint – [&BMoCAAA=] climb the mountain, use your skyscale to shoot the basket then glide down inside the volcano

    • Defeat 5 crabs with your skyscale’s Fireball skill in Bloodtide Coast to flash-sear their meat.
      • At Barrier Camp Waypoint – [&BKkBAAA=]

    • Obtain a chunk of karka carapace from inside Bakestone Cavern in Southsun Cove.
      • At Karka Hive – [&BNsGAAA=]

    • Return to the Kryptis delegation after completing all previous steps to witness their feast.
      • Above the walls, near Tower Courtyard Waypoint – [&BB8OAAA=]

    Video Guide:

    Credit to TiffyMissWiffy for the video.

    Mastery Insights


    Citadel of Zakiros added 1 new Mastery Insight, so Inner Nayos has a total of 10 to obtain now. Check the following guide to see their locations and how to obtain them:


    Extra Achievements


    Squad Interceptor – 5AP

    Complete the events related to the recon and patrol squads around Inner Nayos and Amnytas.

    • Inner Nayos Patrol Squad
    • Inner Nayos Loyalist Lieutenant
      • Near Isolated Grasslands – [&BHUOAAA=]

    • Bastion of the Obscure Recon Squad
    • Bastion of the Obscure Reconnaissance Lieutenant
      • Near Spiritual Center – [&BAMOAAA=]

    • Bastion of Strength Recon Squad
    • Bastion of Strength Reconnaissance Lieutenant
      • Near Kryptis Front Line – [&BMkNAAA=]

    Amnytas Is Still Ours, Demons! – 5AP

    Complete five unique Kryptis events in Amnytas.

    • Help Sergeant Lund defeat the tendrils of Nourys. (Bastion of Strength)
      • Near Circle of Rituals – [&BCkOAAA=]

    • Destroy the Kryptis siege weapons. (Bastion of Balance)
      • Near Harmony Green – [&BLMNAAA=]

    • Destroy the Kryptis turrets. (Bastion of the Natural)
      • Near Bastionmere – [&BBAOAAA=]

    • Stop the Kryptis assault. (Bastion of Balance)
      • Above Bastion of Balance Waypoint – [&BD0OAAA=]

    • Help fight Kryptis and seal the rifts before reinforcements are depleted. (Bastion of the Natural)
      • At Gloaming Isle – [&BMENAAA=]

    (Repeatable) Event Collection: Citadel of Zakiros – 3AP

    For this achievement complete all 12 events of the meta-event chain.


    Secrets of the Obscure Inner Citadel of Zakiros Surrounds Achievements Guide

    Secrets of the Obscure Guides

    Secrets of the Obscure The Midnight King Achievements Guide



    achievements Citadel of Zakiros guide Inner Nayos secrets of the obscure soto
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Email Reddit VKontakte Telegram WhatsApp Copy Link
    Jen
    • Website
    • Facebook
    • X (Twitter)
    • Instagram

    GuildJen admin, gamer and full-time content creator. Writes high quality MMO and RPG guides.

    Related Posts

    Secrets of the Obscure – The Midnight King Achievements Guide

    25 May, 2024

    Inner Nayos: Nyedra Surrounds Achievements Guide

    2 March, 2024

    Secrets of the Obscure – The Realm of Dreams Achievements Guide

    28 February, 2024

    Rift Hunting and Convergences Guide

    26 February, 2024
    View 1 Comment

    1 Comment

    1. Gerry on 10 October, 2024 11:15 am

      Hey, how can I get this achievment, I don’t have it, how can I unlock it?

      Reply
    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Latest Posts

    Gemstore Update – April 29

    29 April, 2025

    DPS Mirage WvW Zerg Build

    25 April, 2025

    DPS Untamed WvW Zerg Build

    25 April, 2025

    Gemstore Update – April 22

    22 April, 2025

    Power Rifle Bladesworn Roaming Build

    20 April, 2025

    Super Adventure Box Festival Achievements Guide

    19 April, 2025

    Gemstore Update – April 15

    15 April, 2025

    GW2 Patch: Game Update Notes: April 15, 2025

    15 April, 2025

    Celestial Elementalist Open World Build

    14 April, 2025

    Power Shatter Mesmer Open World Build

    14 April, 2025
    Trending
    Legendary Gear

    Legendary Armor Guide – Open World

    By Jen4 March, 2024
    Mounts

    New Skyscale Guide – A New Friend

    By Jen25 August, 2023
    WvW Builds

    Condition Druid Roaming Build

    By Jen10 October, 2020
    Popular Posts
    Festivals

    Super Adventure Box Festival Achievements Guide

    By Jen19 April, 2025

    A complete achievement guide about the seasonal Super Adventure Box Festival.

    Legendary Armor Guide – Open World

    4 March, 2024

    Power Longbow Untamed Open World Build

    7 April, 2025

    New Skyscale Guide – A New Friend

    25 August, 2023

    Power Virtuoso Roaming Build

    9 April, 2022

    Power Spear Untamed Roaming Build

    26 November, 2024

    Power Longbow Soulbeast Roaming Build

    11 October, 2022

    Power Willbender Roaming Build

    17 March, 2022

    Power Vindicator Roaming Build

    1 July, 2022

    Power Spellbreaker Roaming Build

    11 September, 2020
    Instagram
    Get your infusion! Check the guide at guildjen.com for the Wayward Wisp Quest #gw2 #guildwars2 #gw2fashion #gw2fashionwars #fashionwars #fashionwars2 #gw2eod #endofdragons #secretsoftheobscure #gw2soto #janthirwilds
    I like the new Rose Masquerade Outfit but instead of using the cape, I use the Desert Rose backpack #gw2 #guildwars2 #gw2fashion #gw2fashionwars #fashionwars #fashionwars2 #gw2eod #endofdragons #secretsoftheobscure #gw2soto #janthirwilds
    New Imperial Everbloom Weapons, check the full video showcase at youtube.com/guildjen #gw2 #guildwars2 #gw2fashion #gw2fashionwars #fashionwars #fashionwars2 #gw2eod #endofdragons #secretsoftheobscure #gw2soto #janthirwilds
    This is the new Tiny Royal Crown Skin
    New Dragon Essence Weapons, check the full video showcase at youtube.com/guildjen #gw2 #guildwars2 #gw2fashion #gw2fashionwars #fashionwars #fashionwars2 #gw2eod #endofdragons #secretsoftheobscure #gw2soto #janthirwilds
    Legendary Spear Klobjarne Geirr, check how to get yours with the complete guide at guildjen.com #gw2 #guildwars2 #gw2fashion #gw2fashionwars #fashionwars #fashionwars2 #gw2eod #endofdragons #secretsoftheobscure #gw2soto #janthirwilds

    GuildJen provides news and high-quality guides for MMO and RPGs. We are a humble and independent website for gamers created by gamers, your support helps a lot.


    Gemstore

    Gemstore Update – April 29

    By Jen29 April, 2025

    GW2. New Items at Guild Wars 2 Gemstore – April 29.

    WvW Builds

    DPS Mirage WvW Zerg Build

    By Jen25 April, 2025

    The DPS Mirage is a mesmer WvW Zerging build that has wide cleaving AoE from range with the greatsword and in melee with the spear to constantly pressure enemies.

    WvW Builds

    DPS Untamed WvW Zerg Build

    By Jen25 April, 2025

    The Untamed is a DPS ranger build for WvW Zerging that uses the Hammer and Spear to hit hard while having access to great damage mitigation.

    Gemstore

    Gemstore Update – April 22

    By Jen22 April, 2025

    GW2. New Items at Guild Wars 2 Gemstore – April 22.

    X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube Discord
    © 2025 GuildJen. Contact. All rights reserved. Legal & Privacy.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    Click to Copy
    GuildJen
    Manage Consent
    We use cookies to improve your experience on our website
    Functional Always active
    The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
    Preferences
    The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
    Statistics
    The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
    Marketing
    The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
    Manage options Manage services Manage {vendor_count} vendors Read more about these purposes
    Preferences
    {title} {title} {title}
    Please allow ads on our site
    Please allow ads on our site
    Looks like you're using an ad blocker. We primarily rely on advertising to help fund our humble site. It does not interfere with the quality of the content.