Release Notes for The Dragon’s Reach: Part 2

August 12 Content Release Notes
LIVING WORLD
The Dragon’s Reach, Part 2
As Taimi works to save waypoints and world leaders converge on the Grove for the historic summit with the Pale Tree, the shadow of Mordremoth looms over all. Will Taimi’s waypoint device work? Will world leaders work together to face the growing dragon threat? Or will they all be reminded that no one is safe from the dragon’s reach?
Achievements
After completing The Dragon’s Reach, Part 2, showcase your tactical mastery as a hero of Tyria by completing challenging, episode-related achievements.
Rewards

Players who completed their Mysterious Vine and received a Cultivated Seed may now create new exotic and ascended back items and a plant that feeds on Bloodstone Dust.
The Monkey King tonic and a new miniature now have a chance of dropping from new bosses throughout Dry Top.
Players can now earn higher discounts from Zephyrite Merchants.
The new Arid Region reward track is now available in PvP.

BALANCE, BUG-FIXING, POLISH
World Polish

Dredgehaunt Cliffs:
Added a boss icon for the “Kill the dredge sniper terrorizing the locals” event.
Added a boss icon for the “Kill the ancient barracuda aggravating the fish of Wyrmblood Lake” event.
Added a boss icon for the “Protect Explorer Harlow while he finds the Dragon’s Eye” event.
Added a boss icon for the “Kill the veteran dragon shaman to save the Priory team” event.
Added a boss icon for the “Protect Scholar Dane while she closes the portal” event.
Added a boss icon for the “Defeat the giant imp” event.
Gendarran Fields:
Added a defend icon for the “Help Tholaun rescue Miss Mipp” event.
Queensdale:
Added a boss icon for the “Kill the huge spider in Eda’s Orchard” event.
Straits of Devastation:
Fixed the icon for the “Use the Pact weapons to kill the Risen giant guarding the area near the temple of Balthazar” event.
Bloodtide Coast:
Added a boss icon for the “Kill Covington’s quartermaster” event.

Personal Story

Fixed the markers in the “Confront Kudu” story step of the “Free Rein” chapter in the asura personal story.
Redesigned the audio for the “The Battle of Claw Island” chapter.

Profession Skills
Elementalist

Lightning Cage:
Fixed a bug that blocked damage from this skill.

Guardian

Scepter Power:
Updated the damage skill facts for scepter skills to properly scale with this trait.

Warrior

Inspiring Banners:
Changed the range increase skill fact to radius increase for clarity.
Reckless Dodge:
Fixed a bug that prevented the damage from this trait from being attributed to Reckless Dodge in the combat log.

World vs. World

Updated the Commander’s Compendium inventory item to be account bound.
Vitality gained via the Applied Fortitude effect is no longer bolstered on lower level characters.

BLACK LION TRADING COMPANY GEM STORE
New Items and Promotions

New Chaos weapon skins are available for the next four weeks from Black Lion Weapons Specialists for the introductory price of one Black Lion Weapon Ticket. Black Lion Weapon Tickets can be found in Black Lion Chests.
The price of Ley Line weapon skins has increased to 5 tickets.
A Mini Mordrem Leyleecher is now available in the Toys category of the Gem Store for 500 gems.
Utility Primers are now available in the Special category of the Gem Store for 150 gems each or 25 for 2625 gems.
The Wreath of Cooperation skin is now available in the Style category of the Gem Store for 400 gems.

Also in the Gem Store:


New—Chaos Weapon Skins

We’re proud to introduce a line of weapon skins based on one of the most popular weapons of days gone by – the Chaos Axe! The Chaos Weapon Skins can be purchased from Black Lion Weapons Specialists with tickets found in Black Lion Chests.

New—Wreath of Cooperation

Adorn yourself with this beautiful combat-compatible wreath, which is sure to advertise just how peaceful and cooperative you are – not to mention how fashion‑forward!

New—Mini Mordrem Leyleecher

They say to keep your friends close and your enemies closer. It doesn’t get much closer than this – a little miniature Mordrem lieutenant to take with you on your every journey! I can assure you that these little terrors are entirely docile and non-corruptive. Trust me, we ran most of the tests. They’re totally safe. I think.

New—Utility Primers

The companion to our Metabolic Primer, the Utility Primer lasts 12 hours and will extend the duration of any utility you consume! Any utility consumed while the primer is active will have the same remaining time as the primer, rounded up to the next hour.

Available Now in the Gem Store!

Log into Guild Wars 2 and press “O” to access the Black Lion Trading Company for these great offers and more!