Fractal Guides
Fractals are 5 player instanced content where players face various encounters beset with random game-changing features. Fractals progress players from low-tier introductory content into a higher tier, much more difficult variants of the same maps. Agony resistance (attribute unique to this game mode) is required to progress to higher tiers of Fractals.
![Introduction to Fractals of the Mists icon](https://assets.hardstuck.gg/uploads/fractals.png)
What are Fractals? How do I get started? How do I progress? If you have any questions about Fractals this guide will aim to answer all of them!
Normal Modes
![Aetherblade icon](https://assets.hardstuck.gg/uploads/fractals.png)
Map represents the first part of the attack on the hidden Aetherblade base in Lion's Arch as encountered during Living World Season 1.
![Aquatic Ruins icon](https://assets.hardstuck.gg/uploads/fractals.png)
First fractal containing only underwater content, including a final boss fight and some shape-shifting race-style sections.
![Captain Mai Trin icon](https://assets.hardstuck.gg/uploads/fractals.png)
Very quick boss fractal that represents the fight against Mai Trin from the hidden Aetherblade base as encountered during Living World Season 1.
![Chaos icon](https://assets.hardstuck.gg/uploads/fractals.png)
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
![Cliffside icon](https://assets.hardstuck.gg/uploads/fractals.png)
The fractal introduces a unique mechanic of carrying and using Cultist Hammer to progress through the map. Jumping skills might come in handy here.
![Deepstone icon](https://assets.hardstuck.gg/uploads/fractals.png)
Go treasure hunting with new allies and find out why the Deepstone Vault has been abandoned for centuries.
![Molten Boss icon](https://assets.hardstuck.gg/uploads/fractals.png)
Map represents part of the limited time dungeon Molten Facility as encountered during Living World Season 1.
![Molten Furnace icon](https://assets.hardstuck.gg/uploads/fractals.png)
Map represents the first part of the attack on the Molten alliance Weapons facility during Living World Season 1.
![Siren’s Reef icon](https://assets.hardstuck.gg/uploads/fractals.png)
Escape the cursed island that is the final resting place of the pirate queen Captain Arabella Crowe.
![Snowblind icon](https://assets.hardstuck.gg/uploads/fractals.png)
Traverse icy areas to confront legendary shapeshifting shaman. Movement-heavy fractal with some unique mechanics.
![Solid Ocean icon](https://assets.hardstuck.gg/uploads/fractals.png)
Explore the solid ocean and confront the Jade Maw within
![Swampland icon](https://assets.hardstuck.gg/uploads/fractals.png)
Banish evil spirits from a dangerous swamp, make sure to bring a lot of movement skills and stability.
![Thaumanova Reactor icon](https://assets.hardstuck.gg/uploads/fractals.png)
Play as an Asura trying to stabilize Thaumanova Reactor, a relatively easy and short fractal that benefits from some movement skills and teamwork.
![Twilight Oasis icon](https://assets.hardstuck.gg/uploads/fractals.png)
Spearhead the assault on the oasis of Sunspear!
![Uncategorized icon](https://assets.hardstuck.gg/uploads/fractals.png)
Ascend an unknown asuran structure floating around in the mists.
![Underground Facility icon](https://assets.hardstuck.gg/uploads/fractals.png)
Delve deep into an underground Dredge facility.
![Urban Battleground icon](https://assets.hardstuck.gg/uploads/fractals.png)
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.
![Volcanic icon](https://assets.hardstuck.gg/uploads/fractals.png)
Go into the volcano to confront condition-heavy end boss, bring reflects and cleanses.
![Nightmare icon](https://assets.hardstuck.gg/uploads/fractals.png)
Second of Arkk storyline fractals, takes place within the Tower of Nightmares (Living World season 1) before it was destroyed.
![Shattered Observatory icon](https://assets.hardstuck.gg/uploads/fractals.png)
The last part of the Arkk storyline takes place in the Shattered Observatory where Arkk has been messing with the mists.
Challenge Modes
![Nightmare (CM) icon](https://assets.hardstuck.gg/uploads/fractals.png)
First of Challenge Mode Fractals, fights rely heavily on stability and benefits from fast CC. Fights may seem chaotic for newcomers, but this guide will make it very easy.
![Shattered Observatory (CM) icon](https://assets.hardstuck.gg/uploads/fractals.png)
Introduction to the Shattered Observatory Challenge Mode Fractal
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