Festival of the Four Winds
Guild Wars 2 Festivals are exciting and bring a ton of content every year - Festival of the Four Winds is no different! Check out the races, the mini games, or test your mettle in the Pavilion Arena, and fight against mighty foes!
Quick Infographic of Annual Events
The Goldclaw Holiday Collection
From the Zephyrite head south, to the edge of the cliff, you'll find the red book called "Taking Heart by Snargle Coldclaw" on the ground
If you have Skyscale you can get to this cliff by starting at the Sky Docks Waypoint— [&BB0HAAA=] and flying over
Friend of Dragons
Purchase the Kralky Plush Backpack — Can be found slightly southwest of Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=] from the Festival Reward Vendor
Can be purchased with one Favor of the Festival + 800 Festival Tokens
Festival of the Four Winds
Master of the Four Winds
Complete all the achievements in Labyrinthine Cliffs and the Crown Pavilion
You will need to complete at least 25 achievements to earn this reward, which will be the Aspect-Blessed Glove Box. You will be able to choose one of these three glove skins!
Aspect Gatherer
Collect all 52 Sky Crystals in the Labyrinthine Cliffs
Orange - Higher
Blue - Lower
Master Aspect Gatherer
Collect all 10 Master Sky Crystals in Labyrinthine Cliffs
Orange - Higher
Blue - Lower
Barnstorming The Cliffs
Complete the Labyrinthine Cliffs Griffon Master Adventure
You’ll fly your griffon through several blue rings as FAST as possible. To get there, use the Sky Docks Waypoint — [&BB0HAAA=], you are tethered to the next checkpoint so look for it to see where you need to fly
You will need the Mastery: Aerial or else the adventure will not show up
Bundle Plunderer
Plunder 250 blundes of loot during the Labyrinthine Cliffs treasure hunt
This happens around the Bazaar Docks Waypoint — [&BBwHAAA=] to earn the achievement, participate in the event Collect as much loot as possible before time runs out!
Commodities Traders
Trade with vendors in the Labyrinthine Cliffs for Zephyrite Supply Boxes, and open the boxes
Dolyak Flyer
Finish the Flying Dolyak race in the Labyrinthine Cliffs within 2 minutes and 30 seconds
Slightly north of the Bazaar Docks Waypoint — [&BBwHAAA=] participate in the event Flying Dolyak: Reach the finish line! and finish within 2 minutes and 30 seconds
Effigy Extinguisher
Use water balloons scattered around the top of the Labyrinthine Cliffs to extinguish the flame effigy
Participate in the event Use water balloons to try and put out the flame effigy - the balloons will be scattered around the top near Sky Docks Waypoint — [&BB0HAAA=]
This will spawn after successfully completing the Collect as much loot as possible before time runs out! event
Man Overboard!
Perform a dive off the deck of Kiel's airship, "Phoenix Dawn," into the water below
South of the Sky Docks Waypoint — [&BB0HAAA=] climb up the bridge and use the diving goggles that are located southside of the ship and dive into the water below
Masters of Ceremony
Attend the opening ceremony of the Festival of the Four Winds with Ellen Kiel and Evon Gnashblade
Just go to Sky Docks Waypoint — [&BB0HAAA=] and a cinematic will start, you are welcome to watch or close it
No One Likes a Wet Charr
Throw a water balloon at Evon Gnashblade and get him soaked
Throw a balloon at Captain Evon Gnashblade, the balloons will be scattered around the top near Sky Docks Waypoint — [&BB0HAAA=]
Slalom Skimmer
Finish the Skimmer Slalom race in the Labyrinthine Cliffs within 2 minutes and 30 seconds
Participate in the Skimmer Slalom: Reach the finish line! event that occurs near the Bazaar Docks Waypoint — [&BBwHAAA=] within 2 minutes and 30 seconds
Zephyrite Lost and Found
Find fallen Zephyrite Kite baskets throughout Tyria, and loot their contents
You’ll need to get a total of 60 Zephyrite Kite baskets to complete achievement
You will see a kite icon on your map in Tyria
The Rise and Fall of Kookoochoo
Search the Labyrinthine Cliffs and find all the fliers made to promote Koocoochoo's various acts over the years
Orange - Higher
Blue- Lower
Crown Pavilion
Boss Blitz
Complete 10 Boss Blitz meta-events in the Crown Pavilion
Boss Blitz: Beat Boom-Boom
Defeat Boom-Boom Baines during Boss Blitz event in the Crown Pavilion
During the Boss Blitz! Defeat all the champions in the Queen’s Pavilion event participate in the Defeat Boom-Boom Baines event east of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=]
Boss Blitz: Halt Hablion
Defeat Justiciar Hablion during Boss Blitz event in the Crown Pavilion
During the Boss Blitz! Defeat all the champions in the Queen’s Pavilion event participate in the Defeat Justiciar Hablion event southeast of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=]
Boss Blitz: Kill Kuraii
Defeat Kuraii the Cruel during Boss Blitz event in the Crown Pavilion
During the Boss Blitz! Defeat all the champions in the Queen’s Pavilion event participate in the Defeat Kuraii the Cruel event northwest of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=]
Boss Blitz: Put out Pyroxis
Defeat Pyroxis during Boss Blitz event in Crown Pavilion
During the Boss Blitz! Defeat all the champions in the Queen’s Pavilion event participate in the Defeat Pyroxis event southwest of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=]
Boss Blitz: Slaughter Sparcus
Defeat Sparcus Firesplash during Boss Blitz event in Crown Pavilion
During the Boss Blitz! Defeat all the champions in the Queen’s Pavilion event participate in the Defeat Sparcus Firesplash event northeast of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=]
Boss Blitz: Wallop Wiggin
Defeat Wiggin the Wicked during Boss Blitz event in Crown Pavilion
During the Boss Blitz! Defeat all the champions in the Queen’s Pavilion event participate in the Defeat Wiggin the Wicked event west of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=]
Bandits' Bane
Kill 50 Bandits in the Crown Pavilion
Head east of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=] and kill 50 Bandits
Centaur Culler
Kill 50 Centaurs
Head northwest of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=] and kill 50 Centaurs
Destroyer Destroyer
Kill 50 Destroyers
Head southwest of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=] and kill 50 Destroyers
Flame Legion Finisher
Kill 50 Flame Legionnaires
Head northeast of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=] and kill 50 Flame Legionnaires
Mantle Mauler
Kill 50 White Mantle Cultists
Head southeast of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=] and kill 50 White Mantle Cultists
Pirate Purger
Kill 50 Pirates
Head west of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=] and kill 50 Pirates
Ogre Obliterator
Kill 3 Ogres
First location is located northeast of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=]
Second location is located south of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=]
Will spawn as neutral mobs rather than hostile mobs
Pavilion Pursuer
Finish the Pavilion Pursuit Race within 2 minutes
Slightly southeast of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=] participate in the event Pavilion Pursuit: Reach the finish line! and finish within 2 minutes and 30 seconds
Queen's Gauntlet
How to Participate
This event will be around the outer ring of the Crown Pavilion, up above. You will need to speak to any of the Ringmasters to participate, which will cost 1 Queen's Gauntlet Entrance Ticket
If other players are currently active in your chosen arena, you will be placed in a queue; you will receive a notification shortly before your turn begins, allowing you to prepare for the challenge
Blobs, Schmobs
Defeat Subject 7 without killing any oozes
Defeat Subject 7 without killing any of the extra oozes that seperate from it
Use range attacks and distance the oozes from Subject 7, best way is to walk around the arena in a circle
Blood Sport Enthusiast
Complete 1 combat challenge
Unlock 1 gambit for the Queen’s Gauntlet, progressing through the bosses will unlock them
Blood Sport Connoisseur
Complete 7 combat challenges
Unlock 7 gambits for the Queen’s Gauntlet, progressing through the bosses will unlock them
Candle in the Wind
Defeat Windcaller Kieldia with On Fire gambit active
Before fighting Windcaller Kieldia, activate the on fire gambit by speaking with a Master if Gambits
Keildia will summon tornadoes, and use knockback effects - stun break her, and use stability
Darkness Illuminator
Complete the third tier of the Queen's Gauntlet
To recieve the achievement, you must successfuly defeat the third tier of the Queen’s Gauntlet, Liadri, the Concealing Dark
As the fight begins, Liadri is protected by three stacks of an invulnerability shield. Throughout the encounter, she periodically summons an AoE attack that covers one-quarter of the arena, inflicting massive damage. Additionally, she spawns "Cosmic Rifts" that should be prioritized and destroyed
Handling the Clones: Liadri summons slow-moving dark clones known as "Visions of Mortality." While they do not attack directly, coming into contact with them will instantly down the player. To counter this, lead these clones into the "whirlpools of light" scattered around the arena. Successfully doing so will dissipate the clone and leave behind an "Orb of Light"
The Second Phase: Once you have stripped away her three stacks of invulnerability, Liadri will shift her tactics. Her AoE attacks will now cover twice the area, and she becomes significantly more mobile. She will also utilize additional attacks that inflict Crippled and Weakened status effects, so stay alert and maintain your positioning
Doobroosh Tranquilizer
Defeat Doobroosh after he gains max stacks of Harmonal Imbalance
Defeat Doobroosh after he gains max stacks of Harmonal Imbalance, this will increase his size and the damage dealt every time he is attacked - he loses stacks after being alone for several seconds
He does not need them when he is killed, as long as it was reached at some point during the fight
First Blood
Defeat 1 Queen's Gauntlet opponents
Gauntlet Contender
Defeat 12 Queen's Gauntlet bosses in the Crown Pavilion during the Festival of the Four Winds
Gauntlet Favorite
Defeat 12 Queen's Gauntlet bosses in the Crown Pavilion during the Festival of the Four Winds with atleast one gambit active
High Stakes Gambler
Win 1 third tier match with five active gambits
Humble Victor
Win a third tier challenge with Frailty and Squeamish gambits
Kingslayer
Defeat King Turai Ossa in the special tier of Queen's Gauntlet
Defeat the special tier of the Queen’s Gauntlet, King Turai Ossa
After 35 seconds, Turai Ossa will leap to the center of the arena and prepare to throw his shield. Avoid the shield throw to trigger 5 seconds of Protection and unlock his Defiance bar. Break the bar to stun him, causing him to lose his shield and Shield of Elona, leaving him vulnerable to damage
Avoid the Shield: Getting hit will stun you for a lengthy duration and deal heavy damage, while granting Turai 25 stacks of Might and 15 seconds each of Quickness, Swiftness, and Resistance
The Sword Phase: After another 20 seconds, Turai will leap to the center and prepare to throw his sword. Avoid the attack to trigger 5 seconds of Protection and unlock his Defiance bar. Breaking it will stun him and remove his sword and Eternal Blade, significantly reducing his damage
Stay Alert: If you are hit by the sword, Turai regains his shield and Eternal Blade, while gaining 25 stacks of Might and 15 seconds each of Quickness, Swiftness, and Resistance. Continue avoiding his attacks while dealing damage whenever possible
Light Snuffer
Complete the first tier of Queen's Gauntlet
Light Up the Darkness
Defeat Liadri the Concealing Dark after striking her with eight orbs of blazing light - Picking up the orbs and targeting Liadri with the skill it gives will remove a stack of her invulnerability, once protection is gone she will take damage
To complete this achievement, you must defeat Liadri the Concealing Dark after striking her with exactly eight Orbs of Blazing Light
Mechanic: Picking up an Orb of Light grants you a special skill. You must target Liadri and strike her with the orb to remove one layer of her invulnerability shield. Repeat this process eight times before defeating her to fulfill the requirement for this achievement
The same strategies regarding avoiding her AoE attacks, managing the "Visions of Mortality" clones, and dealing with her mobile second phase apply here. Ensure you are consistently clearing the arena of rifts while maintaining focus on the orbs
Meatless Murderer
Defeat Struger and Chomper while denying Comper any delicious meat
To receive the achievement, you must defeat Chomper without allowing him to eat any of the meat thrown by Strugar. This requires either crowd controlling Chomper or reaching the meat before he does
Prioritize the Meat: Keep an eye on Strugar. When he throws meat, CC Chomper and quickly grab the meat. If Chomper is already near it, use a knockback to push him away before collecting it yourself
Burn Chomper: With decent damage, Chomper should die after approximately three meat throws. The achievement is awarded as soon as Chomper dies, so Strugar does not need to be defeated
Pirate Punisher
Complete the second tier of Queen's Gauntlet
Risk Taker
Win 1 third tier match with an active gambit
Savage Brute
Defeat Masticus with max stacks of Bloodlust
To receive the achievement, you must defeat Masticus while at the maximum 25 stacks of Bloodlust. Collect the Bloodlust orbs scattered around the arena to build your stacks
Build Your Stacks: Collect 25 orbs to reach maximum Bloodlust. Your damage increases with each stack, so be careful not to defeat Masticus too quickly before reaching 25 stacks
Finish the Fight: Once you have all 25 stacks, focus on Masticus and defeat him to earn the achievement
Triple Threat
Win 1 third tier match with 3 active gambits
(Annual) Four Winds Customs
Complete 18 Annual Four Winds Achievements in Labyrinthine Cliffs and the Crown Pavilion. This achievement can be completed once every year
The 2026 festival rewards include the Spellwork Chest, which allows you to select a new weapon skin, and the Cloud Pteruges box
(Annual) Bandits’ Bane
Kill 50 bandits in the Crown Pavilion. This achievement can be completed once every year
Head east of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=] and kill 50 Bandits
(Annual) Boss Blitz
Complete 10 Boss Blitz meta-events in the Crown Pavilion
(Annual) Boss Blitz: Beat Boom-Boom
Defeat Boom-Boom Baines during Boss Blitz event in the Crown Pavilion. This achievement can be completed once every year
During the Boss Blitz! Defeat all the champions in the Queen’s Pavilion event participate in theDefeat Boom-Boom Baines event east of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=]
(Annual) Boss Blitz: Halt Hablion
Defeat Justiciar Hablion during Boss Blitz event in the Crown Pavilion. This achievement can be completed once every year
During the Boss Blitz! Defeat all the champions in the Queen’s Pavilion event participate in the Defeat Justiciar Habilion event southeast of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=]
(Annual) Boss Blitz: Kill Kuraii
Defeat Kuraii the Cruel during Boss Blitz event in the Crown Pavilion. This achievement can be completed once every year
During the Boss Blitz! Defeat all the champions in the Queen’s Pavilion event participate in the Defeat Kuraii the Cruel event northwest of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=]
(Annual) Boss Blitz: Put out Pyroxis
Defeat Pyroxis during Boss Blitz event in Crown Pavilion. This achievement can be completed once every year
During the Boss Blitz! Defeat all the champions in the Queen’s Pavilion event participate in the Defeat Pyroxis event southwest of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=]
(Annual) Boss Blitz: Slaughter Sparcus
Defeat Sparcus Firesplash during Boss Blitz event in Crown Pavilion. This achievement can be completed once every year
During the Boss Blitz! Defeat all the champions in the Queen’s Pavilion event participate in the Defeat Sparcus Firesplash event northeast of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=]
(Annual) Boss Blitz: Wallop Wiggin
Defeat Wiggin the Wicked during Boss Blitz event in Crown Pavilion. This achievement can be completed once every year
During the Boss Blitz! Defeat all the champions in the Queen’s Pavilion event participate in the Defeat Wiggin the Wicked event west of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=]
(Annual) Bundle Plunderer
Plunder 250 bundles of loot during the Labyrinthine Cliffs treasure hunt. This achievement can be completed once every year
This happens around the Bazaar Docks Waypoint — [&BBwHAAA=] to earn the achievement, participate in the event Collect as much loot as possible before time runs out!
(Annual) Commodities Traders
Trade with vendors in the Labyrinthine Cliffs for Zephyrite Supply Boxes, and open the boxes. This achievement can be completed once every year
(Annual) Destroyer Destroyer
Kill 50 destroyers in the Crown Pavilion. This achievement can be completed once every year
Head southwest of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=] and kill 50 Destroyers
(Annual) Effigy Extinguisher
Use water balloons scattered around the top of the Labyrinthine Cliffs to extinguish the flame effigy. This achievement can be completed once every year
Participate in the event Use water balloons to try and put out the flame effigy - the balloons will be scattered around the top near Sky Docks Waypoint — [&BB0HAAA=]
(Annual) Formidable Flier
Complete the Flying Dolyak race course 5 times in Labyrinthine Cliffs (race event or adventure). Finishing in the race event grants extra progress. This achievement can be completed once every year
Slightly north of the Bazaar Docks Waypoint — [&BBwHAAA=] participate in the event Flying Dolyak: Reach the finish line! 5 times to complete the achievement
(Annual) Gauntlet Contender
Defeat 12 Queen's Gauntlet bosses in the Crown Pavilion during the Festival of the Four Winds. This achievement can be completed once every year
(Annual) Mantle Mauler
Kill 50 White Mantle cultists in the Crown Pavilion. This achievement can be completed once every year
Head southeast of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=] and kill 50 White Mantle Cultists
(Annual) Ogre Obliterator
Kill 3 ogres in the Crown Pavilion. This achievement can be completed once every year
First location is located northeast of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=]
Second location is located south of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=]
(Annual) Pirate Purger
Kill 50 pirates in the Crown Pavilion. This achievement can be completed once every year
Head west of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=] and kill 50 Pirates
(Annual) Practiced Pursuit
Complete 5 Pavilion Pursuit course laps in the the Crown Pavilion (race event or adventure). Finishing in the race event grants extra progress. This achievement can be completed once every year
Slightly southeast of the Crown Pavilion Waypoint — [&BCwDAAA=] participate in the event Pavilion Pursuit: Reach the finish line! 5 times to complete the achievement
(Annual) Skiff Sailor
Complete the Labyrinthine Skiffs race course 5 times in Labyrinthine Cliffs (race event or adventure). Finishing in the race event grants extra progress. This achievement can be completed once every year
Participate in the Labyrinthine Skiffs: Reach the finish line! event that occurs southeast from the Bazaar Docks Waypoint — [&BBwHAAA=] 5 times to complete the achievement
(Annual) Slalom Specialist
Complete 5 Skimmer Slalom course laps in Labyrinthine Cliffs (race event or adventure). Finishing in the race event grants extra progress. This achievement can be completed once every year
Participate in the Skimmer Slalom: Reach the finish line! event that occurs near the Bazaar Docks Waypoint — [&BBwHAAA=] 5 times to complete the achievement
(Annual) Zephyrite Lost and Found
Loot fallen Zephyrite kite baskets throughout Tyria. This achievement can be completed once every year
You’ll need to get a total of 60 Zephyrite Kite baskets to complete achievement
You will see a kite icon on your map in Tyria
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