Fractal Guides

Map represents the first part of the attack on the hidden Aetherblade base in Lion's Arch as encountered during Living World Season 1.

First fractal containing only underwater content, including a final boss fight and some shape-shifting race-style sections.

Very quick boss fractal that represents the fight against Mai Trin from the hidden Aetherblade base as encountered during Living World Season 1.

The Chaos Fractal is the start of the Arkk NPC arc. This map, as the name suggests, is a mix of multiple other maps: Cliffside, Urban Battlefield, Snowblind, Uncategorized, Molten Furnace and Aetherblade

The fractal introduces a unique mechanic of carrying and using Cultist Hammer to progress through the map. Jumping skills might come in handy here.

Go treasure hunting with new allies and find out why the Deepstone Vault has been abandoned for centuries.

Map represents part of the limited time dungeon Molten Facility as encountered during Living World Season 1.

Map represents the first part of the attack on the Molten alliance Weapons facility during Living World Season 1.

Escape the cursed island that is the final resting place of the pirate queen Captain Arabella Crowe.

Traverse icy areas to confront legendary shapeshifting shaman. Movement-heavy fractal with some unique mechanics.

Explore the solid ocean and confront the Jade Maw within

Banish evil spirits from a dangerous swamp, make sure to bring a lot of movement skills and stability.

Play as an Asura trying to stabilize Thaumanova Reactor, a relatively easy and short fractal that benefits from some movement skills and teamwork.

Spearhead the assault on the oasis of Sunspear!

Ascend an unknown asuran structure floating around in the mists.

Delve deep into an underground Dredge facility.

Welcome to Fractal where knockbacks will be one of your main enemies. Relatively easy map, that can be punishing if you won't bring proper classes.

Go into the volcano to confront condition-heavy end boss, bring reflects and cleanses.

Second of Arkk storyline fractals, takes place within the Tower of Nightmares (Living World season 1) before it was destroyed.

The last part of the Arkk storyline takes place in the Shattered Observatory where Arkk has been messing with the mists.

Sunqua Peak should be a peaceful place, But something here is wounded, and the elemental spirits need your help to heal their home.

A new threat emerges in the aftermath of the Jade Wind. Captain Thess and his Serpent Clan salvage crew arrive at the wreck of a trade convoy that recently departed for the Harvest Temple. Their search for fellow Luxon survivors leads them beneath the petrified sea, unaware of the growing evil that awaits them.

Immediately following the foundation of the Astral Ward, Eparch finally returned to Tyria to strike back against Isgarren's "betrayal"–this time, with a full entourage. Help Isgarren, Mabon, and Dagda navigate the crumbling halls of the Wizard's Tower and push the Kryptis back where they came from.