GW2. Inner Nayos: Nyedra Surrounds Achievements. Secrets of the Obscure. Guild Wars 2 Achievements Guide.
Inner Nayos Mastery II
This is the meta achievement for Inner Nayos: Nyedra Surrounds for which you need to complete 21 of 28 eligible achievements. The rewards are a 
Mastery Point, 10AP, 250 Calcified Gasps and a
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Map Achievements
Inner Nayos: Nyedra Surrounds Savior – 10AP
You will earn this achievement automatically by completing all the events of each area in Nyedra Surrounds. All these events are detailed right below on this guide.
Meta-Event Achievements
The Fangs That Gnash – 5AP
This achievement requires you to complete the entire event-chain of the Fangs That Gnash Meta-Event. Right at the start the events will split between escorting Emund or Frode. Completing all the events will take you at least two runs.
- Help Emund assault the Fortress of the Founding
- Starts at Forward Bivouac Waypoint – [&BHYOAAA=]
- Escort Emund and defeat enemies on your way
- Related achievement: “Itching for a Fight” (automatically)
- Defeat Abraxces the Scourned
- Occurs at Bridge of Sighs – [&BG8OAAA=]
- Assist Emund to defeat the Champion Boss
- Related achievement: “Bane of the Scorned“ (automatically)
- Related achievement: “Obstructor of Malice“
- Help Frode convince frightened Kryptis to leave. Defeat any loyalists
- Starts at Forward Bivouac Waypoint – [&BHYOAAA=]
- Escort Frode and defeat enemies on your way
- Pick up water, medicine or food and give it to the Kryptis in need
- Defeat Valthrog the Frenzied
- Occurs at Eventide’s March – [&BIEOAAA=]
- Assist Frode to defeat the Champion Boss
- Fight your way through the loyalists and reach Nyedra.
- Occurs at Mosyn’s Repose – [&BHMOAAA=]
- Escort Frode and Emund and defeat enemies on your way
- Defeat Knaebelag the Terror
- Occurs at Coliseum of the Midnight King – [&BIQOAAA=]
- Defeat the legendary wyvern
- At 75% and 50%, players need to split and take down 2 champions
- These champions will be shielded by a minion, take them down first
- A group will also need to stay on the central area of the coliseum
- The event will fail if the champions finish the ritual, or if Kryptis control the central area
- Once the wyvern is on the floor, it is important to use CC skills to interrupt the wing buffet attack and inflict more damage
- At 25% an Eye of Nourys will appear in the sky and needs to be taken down with Skyscale Fireball attacks
- Related achievement: “Quality Family Entertainment“
- Related achievement: “Defang the Fangs That Gnash“
Itching for a Fight – 1AP
You will earn this achievement automatically by completing the Emund escort event.
Bane of the Scorned – 1AP
You will earn this achievement automatically by killing the champion Abraxces the Scorned after completing the Emund escort event.
Obstructor of Malice – 3AP
During the fight with the champion Abraxces the Scornedm, around at 15-10% they will dissapear and a big orb of Malignant Coalescence will start gathering power, players need to use the Heart of the Obscure device to disrupt it before it explodes, basically the same as sealing a rift.
Quality Family Entertainment – 1AP
During the fight against the legendary wyven, head to the coliseum seats area and use the emote “/cheer” to earn this achievement. The wyvern must be present at the time.
Defang the Fangs That Gnash – 5AP – 1MP
Defeat the legendary wyvern Knaebelag the Terror a total of 5 times. The mastery point will be awarded at the first kill.
The Commons Achievements
Inner Nayos: The Commons Savior – 3AP
Sucessfully complete unique events in the Commons area in Inner Nayos. A total of 4 events.
- Bring resources to Vethrax near the Well of Anguish
- Event Chain #1
- Occurs at Well of Anguish – [&BIMOAAA=]
- Pick up Astral Supply Crates and deliver them to Vethrax
- These crates will explode if you take damage
- Be careful when crossing rivers, wait for the right moment
- Stop loyalists from stealing supplies
- Event Chain #2
- Occurs at Well of Anguish – [&BIMOAAA=]
- Defeat enemies before they steal Vethrax supplies
- Focus the enemies with crossed swords above their head
- Related achievement: “These Supplies are Ours, Eparch. Ours!“
- Destroy hazardous nests to reduce air toxicity in the area
- Occurs at Pool of Lost Dreams – [&BIcOAAA=]
- Destroy all the hazardous nests in the area, ranged attacks work best
- Related achievement: “A Gust of Clean Air“ (automatically)
- Discover and eliminate Eparch’s spies
- Occurs at Mosyn’s Repose – [&BHMOAAA=]
- Talk to Feelix to upgrade your Heart of the Obscure device and gain new skills
- Track where the spies are hiding with the skill #1
- Reveal the spies by using the skill #2
- Defeat the spies until the event is completed
Astral Express – 5AP
Deliver a total of 10 Astral Supply Crates to Vethrax while the event is active. This can take a few runs and while you cannot use mounts, you can still speed this up by using portal mechanics, like on Thief or Mesmer.
These Supplies are Ours, Eparch. Ours! – 5AP
During the event “Stop loyalists from stealing supplies” make sure the Kryptis don’t steal any supply. You can see when some of them grab a box by the crossed swords icon above their heads. Stop them by breaking the CC bar and burst them down quickly.
A Gust of Clean Air – 5AP
You will earn this achievement automatically by completing the hazardous nests event listed above.
Stormcarved Hollows Achievements
Inner Nayos: Stormcarved Hollows Savior – 3AP
Successfully complete unique events in the Stormcarved Hollows area in Inner Nayos. A total of 2 events.
- Destroy the Kryptis turrets
- Occurs at The Lamented Courtyard – [&BIAOAAA=]
- Use your Skyscale to destroy the Kryptis turrets
- Related achievement: “Turret Takedown“
- Protect Eppie from the tendrils of Nourys
- Occurs at Path of the Ancients – [&BHwOAAA=]
- Defeat the tentacles to protect Eppie
- Related achievement: “Tentacle Takedown“
Turret Takedown – 5AP
During the event happening at The Lamented Courtyard – [&BIAOAAA=] destroy a total of 30 Kryptis turrets. This can take a few runs to complete.
Tentacle Takedown – 5AP
During the event protecting Eppie, defeat a total of 30 tentacles of Nourys. This can take a few runs to complete. The event for protecting Koris (Defiled Cradle area) will also count progress for this achievement.
The Old Settlement Achievements
Inner Nayos: The Old Settlement Savior – 3AP
Sucessfully complete unique events in The Old Settlement area in Inner Nayos. A total of 2 events.
- Wreak havoc in the Fortress of the Founding
- Occurs at Fortress of the Founding – [&BH0OAAA=]
- Talk with Transformation Specialist Gustavo to get a Kryptis disguise
- Get inside the fortress and perform different activities without raising your suspicion level too much
- Related achievement: “Emotional Barrier“
- Use your skyscale to pick food and deliver it to the starving Kryptis.
- Occurs at Secluded Pond – [&BIkOAAA=]
- Use your Skyscale “roll” skill to pick up the food from the trees
- Use your special skill and throw the food towards the Starving Kryptis
- Related achievement: “Better Consumer Than Consumed“
Emotional Barrier – 1AP
During the event “Wreak havoc in the Fortress of the Founding” once inside, use the emote “/sad” in front of the barrier generator to earn the achievement.
Better Consumer Than Consumed – 5AP
During the event with the Starving Kryptis, deliver a total of 20 pieces of food. This can take a few runs to complete.
Defiled Cradle Achievements
Inner Nayos: Defiled Cradle Savior – 3AP
Sucessfully complete unique events in Defiled Cradle area in Inner Nayos. A total of 8 events.
- Protect Koris from the tendrils of Nourys
- Occurs east of The Blighted Pillar – [&BHcOAAA=]
- Defeat the tentacles to protect Koris
- Related achievement: “Tentacle Takedown“
- Disrupt Apprentice Scyllan’s ritual
- Event Chain #1
- Occurs at Temple of Charybda – [&BHAOAAA=]
- Defeat the Barrier Caster enemies around the temple
- Defeat Apprentice Scyllan
- Event Chain #2
- Occurs at Temple of Charybda – [&BHAOAAA=]
- Defeat the champion Scyllan
- Use caustic grenades to weaken extractors
- Event Chain #1
- Occurs at Secondary Extractors – [&BH8OAAA=]
- Talk with Chemical Engineer Strumm to get caustic grenades
- Throw grenades at Extractor Nodes to remove their shield and destroy them
- Defeat Nexulus
- Event Chain #2
- Occurs east of Secondary Extractors – [&BH8OAAA=]
- Defeat the champion (might need to use grenades to remove shield on boss)
- Find and destroy the tentacles of Nourys
- Event Chain #1
- Occurs at The Blighted Pillar – [&BHcOAAA=]
- Defeat the tentacles of Nourys in the area
- Use your skyscale to intercept magic around the extractor
- Event Chain #2
- Occurs at The Blighted Pillar – [&BHcOAAA=]
- Use your Skyscale to pick up the magic orbs floating in the air
- Related achievement: “Follow the Magic II“
- Defeat Loxias the Forsaken
- Event Chain #3
- Occurs at The Blighted Pillar – [&BHcOAAA=]
- Defeat the champion Loxias
Follow the Magic II – 5AP
While the second event around the extractor is active, collect a total of 60 magic orbs with your Skyscale. This achievement progresses faster if you already completed the Follow the Magic achievement from Inner Nayos: Heitor’s Territory Achievements Guide.
Not Like This Again – 1AP
Get at the top of the extractor in The Blighted Pillar – [&BHcOAAA=] and use the emote “/cower” to earn this achievement.
Nyedra, Dreamer’s Sanctum Achievements
Inner Nayos: Nyedra, Dreamer’s Sanctum Savior – 3AP
Successfully complete unique events in Nyedra, Dreamer’s Sanctum area in Inner Nayos. A total of 4 events.
- Escort the frightened Kryptis to safety
- Occurs north of Archway of the Fallen Heroes – [&BHsOAAA=]
- Escort Flavia and defeat the enemies on the way
- Defeat Pherus the Subjugator
- Occurs at The Queen’s Procession – [&BHQOAAA=]
- Defeat the champion Pherus
- Free frightened Kryptis
- Occurs at The Gathering Grounds – [&BIIOAAA=]
- Defeat the loyalists and free the captive Kryptis
- Related achievement: “Liberators and Subjugators“
- Defeat the champion Avatar of Envy
- Occurs east of Archway of the Fallen Heroes – [&BHsOAAA=]
- Defeat the champion that spawns, it can be Nereidum or Vespera
- Related achievement: “Envious Reprieve“
Liberators and Subjugators – 5AP
During the event at The Gathering Grounds – [&BIIOAAA=] free a total of 20 captive Kryptis. This can take a few runs to complete.
Envious Reprieve – 3AP
For this achievement you need to kill both champions that can spawn during the event “Defeat the champion Avatar of Envy”.
- Nereidum, Chosen of Charybda
- Vespera, Scribe of Charybda
NOTE: This achievement is currently bugged, not counting progress.
Please Take a Seat – 1AP
Head to Coliseum of the Midnight King – [&BIQOAAA=] and use the emote “/sit” at the edge of the western elevated cliff to earn this achievement.
Exploration Achievements
Diving Goggles: Rock Top to Rock Bottom – 1AP
Told You So – 0AP (Hidden)
Use the Diving Goggles on top of Secluded Pond – [&BIkOAAA=] and jump into the water. You can also get a hidden achievement by hitting a branch in a specific spot.
Credit to GilGalad Gaming for the video.An Object in Motion – 1AP
On a flying mount, spend 30 continuous seconds being carried by the ley-line loop above the high rocks in Nyedra Surrounds. This can be done using the ley-lines around the Mastery Insight, check the following video to see how it is done:
Credit to TiffyMissWiffy for the video.Shrine Finder – 7AP
For this achievement you need find a total of 12 hidden chests around Nyedra Surrounds. These are the Shrine Guardian chests, and in this case you will need to pick up a rock or destroy a box to reveal them. Check the map with the locations below and a video guide as well:
Credit to GilGalad Gaming for the video.Illuminating Inner Nayos – 2AP
For this achievement you need to interact and activate a total of 43 Starlight Lanterns around Inner Nayos. Basically revisiting all the same locations as completing exploration of the map.
NOTE: The Lanterns are visible even without the completed map.
NOTE: Lanterns that have already been lit can’t be interacted with again until the achievement is complete.
NOTE: This achievement can be repeated in order to gain an extra Chest of the Obscure which contains a Gift of Inner Nayos. You can reload the map to reset the lanterns once completed.
Credit to TiffyMissWiffy for the video.Collections
A Record of War – 5AP
To earn this achievement you will need to complete all the 6 subcollections below, one for each Bastion and they all will reward a different cape.
A Record of War: Strength – 3AP
Complete various tasks throughout Nayos and earn the banner of the Bastion of Strength.
- Defeat 5 champion Kryptis throughout Nayos
- Any champion around the map will progress this
- A hidden achievement “Kryptis Champion Conqueror” will track progress
- Defeat 20 veteran Kryptis throughout Nayos
- Any veteran around the map will progress this
- A hidden achievement “Kryptis Veteran Vanquisher” will track progress
- Defeat the champion Avatar of Envy in Nyedra
- Defeat the champion that spawns, it can be Nereidum or Vespera
A Record of War: Balance – 3AP
Complete various tasks throughout Nayos and earn the banner of the Bastion of Balance.
- Learn about the history of the Kryptis from Agathine at the Old Settlement
- Find Agathine east of Secluded Pond – [&BIkOAAA=]
- Find and read the Kryptis journal on the eastern edge of the Nyedra
- Interact with the Charred Remains on the cliff at the south of Mosyn’s Repose – [&BHMOAAA=]
- Complete the “Wreak havoc in the Fortress of the Founding” event
- Occurs at Fortress of the Founding – [&BH0OAAA=]
A Record of War: The Celestial – 3AP
Complete various tasks throughout Nayos and earn the banner of the Bastion of the Celestial.
- Collect 50 essences using your skyscale throughout Nayos
- Pick up the energy orbs floating in the sky with your Skyscale around the map
- A hidden achievement “Skyscale Energizer” will track progress
- Read the journal and learn about the fallen Astral Ward members
- Interact with the Astral Ward Report northeast of Forward Bivouac Waypoint – [&BHYOAAA=]
- While mounted on your skyscale, defeat 25 Kryptis throughout Nayos
- Defeat enemies while flying on your Skyscale, using the Fireball skill on them.
- A hidden achievement “Sky Scorcher” will track progress
A Record of War: Knowledge – 3AP
Complete various tasks throughout Nayos and earn the banner of the Bastion of Knowledge.
- Speak with Epaphros in Nyedra and learn what it’s like for the Kryptis to fight their own
- Find Epaphros next to Forward Bivouac Waypoint – [&BHYOAAA=]
- Mine ore in Nayos 50 Times
- Mine any Vesperite Ore or Somnorite Ore nodes
- A hidden achievement “Astral Miner” will track progress
- Speak with Archivist Morwyn and learn more about the history of Nayos
- Find Morwyn above a cliff at the south of Mosyn’s Repose – [&BHMOAAA=]
A Record of War: The Natural – 3AP
Complete various tasks throughout Nayos and earn the banner of the Bastion of the Natural.
- Speak with Researcher Lanni to learn about the flora and fauna of Nayos
- Find Lanni at River Hideaway – [&BHgOAAA=]
- Read the memory left by the Kryptis
- Interact with the Broken Kryptis Horn north of Coliseum of the Midnight King – [&BIQOAAA=]
- Destroy the hazardous nests in Nayos
- Complete the event that occurs at Pool of Lost Dreams – [&BIcOAAA=]
A Record of War: The Obscure – 3AP
Complete various tasks throughout Nayos and earn the banner of the Bastion of the Obscure.
- Eliminate Eparch’s spies in Nayos
- Complete the event that occurs at Mosyn’s Repose – [&BHMOAAA=]
- Speak with Helod and help him recover a family heirloom
- Talk with Helod at Waters of the First Dream – [&BHIOAAA=]
- Go find Allorus’s Horn at the top of Fortress of the Founding – [&BH0OAAA=]
- Return to Helod
- Alternatively, the location of the Horn can change between three locations, check the map below with the yellow markers
- Speak with Shiko and recover the weapon of his fallen squadmate
- Talk with Shiko north of Well of Anguish – [&BIMOAAA=]
- Go find Corrina’s Battlestaff at the top of Temple of Charybda – [&BHAOAAA=]
- Return to Shiko
- Alternatively, the location of the Staff can change between three locations, check the map below with the yellow markers
Mastery Insights
Nyedra Surrounds added 2 new Mastery Insights, so Inner Nayos has a total of 9 to obtain. Check the following guide to see their locations and how to obtain them:
Extra Achievements
Repeat Defanger – 3AP
Complete each of the 6 events in the Fangs That Gnash meta-event and defeat Knaebelag.
(Repeatable) Inner Nayos: Nyedra Surrounds Savior – 10AP
Successfully complete 30 events in Nyedra Surrounds in Inner Nayos.
Secrets of the Obscure Inner Nayos Nyedra Surrounds Achievements Guide
