Shadow of the Mad King
Shadow of the Mad King
Do you love spooky season? If so, this event is perfect for you. Shadow of the Mad King is a holiday event that celebrates Halloween in Tyria containing achievements, skins, minis and even a 20 slot Halloween pail.
Mad King's Labyrinth Tips
The Goldclaw Holiday Collection
Court Duty: Gathering Evidence
Collect 5 clues by completing court duty achievements
The King's Guest: Lunatic After-Action Report
Overhear an exchange between Mad King Thorn and a visitor in the Labyrinth
Report to Magister Tassi near Lion's Court Point of Interest [&BCkEAAA=]
Demand answers from Brigadier General Kernal in Lion's Arch, near Mist Portals Point of Interest [&BB0EAAA=]
Push Brigadier for details on the Lunatic Court's quest
Untangling the Labyrinth: Lightly Used Soul Jar
Complete haunted door events in the Mad King's Labyrinth
Terror of the Tower: Expert's Guide to Tower Climbing
Open chests in the Mad King's Clock Tower jumping puzzle
Race to the Precipice: Shed Gargoyle Claw
Complete mount races in the Mad King's Labyrinth or Mad King's Raceway
Deference to the King: Tattered Awakened Garment
Survive Mad King Thorn's tricks in the Ascent to Madness mission or participate in his games of Mad King Says in Lion's Arch
Completing this will unlock the next achievement “Court Duty: Where the Lunatics Dare”
Court Duty: Where the Lunatics Dare
Talk with five Lunatic Court members, four of them will only have the correct dialogue option after you finish the Court Duty achievements
Countess’s Testimony
Speak to Countess Zohrell in the middle of the Labyrinth
Duke’s Testimony
Speak to Duke Wodalr in Lion’s Arch near the Mystic Forge, near Trader’s Forum Waypoint [&BBAEAAA=]
Harrower’s Testimony
Defeat the Harrower Veltan boss inside the Labyrinth, then speak to her about Joko
Huntsman’s Testimony
Complete “Court Duty: Race to the Precipice” and speak to Huntsman Ysdon inside the Mad King’s Raceway
Courtier’s Testimony
Complete “Court Duty: Terror of the Tower” and speak to Courtier Xikka near Deverol Gardens Point of Interest [&BCIEAAA=]
Completing this will unlock the next achievement “Court Duty: All’s Mad That Ends Mad”
Court Duty: All’s Mad That Ends Mad
Report back to Magister Tassi near Lion’s Court Point of Interest [&BCkEAAA=]
Feline of the Labyrinth
Interact and pay 50 Pieces of Candy Corn to earn a 15min magic find buff. Madame Cookie cat will be somewhere in the Labyrinth (see the candy corn icon in the map)
The Outcast Prince
Near the northwest waypoint you will see the Bloody Prince Thorn sitting in a bone structure, you need to reach to him by doing a jumping puzzle
Interact with him and hear his thoughts to earn this achievement
Ancient Grudge
Kill a total of 150 Palawa Joko’s minions. You do not need to own Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire, you can kill Awakended enemies during the Defeat the invading Awakened event in core maps
Arguably Foodlike
Consume a total of 150 Pieces of Candy Corn
Courtly Service
Spend a total of 5 Gold on any combination of services provided by the Mad King’s Steward inside the Labyrinth
Mad Drifter
Complete a lap of any race event or time trial inside the Mad King’s Raceway under 1 minute 30 seconds
Demon of a Drifter
Complete a lap of any race event or time trial inside the Mad King’s Raceway under 1 minute
Pumpkin Carving
Carve a total of 150 Pumpkins around Tyria. Carving Pumpkins are found scattered about Tyria and the Mad King’s Labyrinth during Halloween
Interacting with one will turn it into a jack-o-lantern and progress the Pumpkin Carving achievement
Mercy of the Mad King
Open a total of 1,000 Trick or Treat bags
Shut the Doors
Complete a total of 30 door events inside the Mad King’s Labyrinth
All doors in the Labyrinth spawn enemies. Four purple doors, in the corners of the map, spawn bosses. Normal green doors respawn roughly every 20 minutes, while the boss doors respawn approximately every 24-30 minutes
Every non-boss door has a base respawn timer of 15 minutes + additional time. After those 15 minutes, the door enters a pool of viable doors to respawn next. Having more doors on cooldown will lower the time before any random door within this pool will spawn
See tips to maximize your time in the Mad King’s Labyrinth in the Infographic at the top of the page!
Routing the Rebel Rabble
Kill a total of 150 Lunatic Court Rebels
Killing Rebel Lunatics, as well as some other hostiles within the Mad King’s Labyrinth, will count toward the total of 150 needed
Rivalry of Kings
Need to have “Be My Guest” completed (Living Story Season 4 – Episode 3)
Go talk with Veteran Brigadier General Kernel in Lion’s Arch, near Mist Portals Point of Interest [&BB0EAAA=] about Joko’s plans and you will unlock the next step below as well (Mad Maleficence)
Mad Maleficence
Gather 13 trophies
Joko’s Crown (Replica)
Purchased from the Awakened Merchant near Amnoon Waypoint [&BLsKAAA=] using one Candy Corn Cob
Awakened Officer’s Service Medallion
Found in Palawan Phylacteries, dropped by champion Awakened
Great place to farm is in Domain of Istan at Warden's Quarters [&BB4LAAA=]/ Plaza of Resurgence [&BAcLAAA=]
Mummy Wrap Field Kit
Found in Buried Treasures and Superior Buried Treasures, found by using a Treasure Hunting Kit in one of the Crystal Desert maps
Journal of a Youth
Speak to the Mad Spirit in the north on the wall of the Mad King’s Labyrinth (up high), who will give you this item
Ancient Awakened Soldier’s Ring
On a land mass southwest of the northwest Labyrinth waypoint. This waypoint is accessible via Bloody Prince doors across Tyria, or by gliding or flying over from the other waypoint via a Griffon or Skyscale
You will have to do the same JP as you would to get across to Bloody Prince Thorn (Check The Outcast Prince)
Draft of a Love Letter (Page 2)
Southeast corner of the maze, up on the land mass just northeast of where the Legendary Skeletal Lich spawns
Chariot Reins
In Mad King’s Raceway, south of waypoint, in small mausoleum. Speak to the boatmaster in the labyrinth to get there
Joko’s Book Club Selections
In Mad King’s Raceway, southwest of the waypoint, in a small mausoleum
Book of Palawa Poetry (1st Draft)
Take the mesmer portal west of Allied Encampment Waypoint [&BFcLAAA=] to jump to the Bokoss Prison Ruins [&BFYLAAA=] island
The book is within an Abandoned Lockbox near the top of the ruined building at the point of interest.
The Scourge of Vabbi’s To-Do List
Take the Sand Portal on the floating structure at Seborhin Circle in the Domain of Vabbi [&BD0KAAA=] the item is in an Abandoned Lockbox directly south of the vista
The Scourge of Vabbi’s To-Do List is in an Abandoned Lockbox directly south of the vista
Aphorisms of Joko, the Eternal Monarch of All
On top of the Joko Statue at Great Palawa Joko Monument in the Domain of Vabbi [&BJsKAAA=], in an Abandoned Lockbox
A Treatise on the Veridical…
In an Abandoned Lockbox under the Joko Statue’s Foot at The Triumph of Palawa Joko in Elon Riverlands [&BJkKAAA=]
The Diary of Palawa Ignacious Joko
In an Abandoned Lockbox on the northern side of the second floor of the Forbidden Vault in The Desolation, after completing “Help Buuran investigate the mysterious gate”
This is the third of an event chain that starts with “Collect relics for Meymo and Kyrisah” at Lair of the Forgotten in the Desolation [&BMEKAAA=]
Close the Floodgates of Death
After completing the collection of Mad Maleficence go back to Veteran Brigadier General Kernel near Mist Portals Point of Interest [&BB0EAAA=] and talk to him, you will need to defeat him
Mad Memories
Go to Lion’s Arch and speak with Magister Tassi near Lion’s Court Point of Interest [&BCkEAAA=]
After this you will receive mail with the Candy-Powered Matter Meter Mk2 which you will use to find the suspicious locations
Mad Mysteries
After completing Mad Memories you will unlock the achievement Mad Mysteries - for this you will need to use the Candy-Powered Matter Meter Mk2 you received from the last achievement
Mad Memoires I: Boyhood
Use the Candy-Powered Matter Meter Mk2 to find a Suspicious Location right behind where you talk to Magister Tassi in Lion’s Court [&BCkEAAA=] then talk to Serene
Mad Memoires II: Friendship
Use the Candy-Powered Matter Meter Mk2 to find a Suspicious Location underneath the Deverol Gardens Point of Interest [&BCIEAAA=] then talk to Samson
Mad Memoires III: Young Love
Use the Candy-Powered Matter Meter Mk2 to find a Suspicious Location just off the dock and into the water near the Sanctum Harbor Waypoint [&BC8EAAA=] - there will be a small hole in a brick wall where you will talk to Tynna
Mad Memoires IV: Deadly Adventures
Use the Candy-Powered Matter Meter Mk2 to find a Suspicious Location in the graveyard east of Shaemoor Waypoint [&BO8AAAA=] this will be in a small mausoleum on the north side of the graveyard - here you will talk to Prince Ewan Thorn
Mad Memoires V: Betrothed
Use the Candy-Powered Matter Meter Mk2 to find a Suspicious Location just north of Delanian Waypoint [&BAgAAAA=] and up a small ramp where you will talk to Lady Lyrica
Mad Memoires VI: Coronation
You will need to complete the Provernic Crypt puzzle, the entrance is just west of the Provern Shore Waypoint — [&BOQAAAA=], in order to open the doorway leading into the treasure room
To do this you simply need to put two boulders on two two separate pressure plates that are being protected by spiders
Once both of these are placed the door will open for you
Once inside use the Candy-Powered Matter Meter Mk2 to find a Suspicious Location right behind the treasure chest, this will spawn 2 NPC skeletons and Lord Humphrey Faren and after a small scene he will run away just to the side of the door you entered from
This is where you will find another Suspicious Location and can talk to him
Mad Mementos
This is the next step after completing Mad Mysteries and you will need to use your scanner and collect 6 more items, you will get rewarded with the back piece Mad Memoires: Complete Edition
Mad Memoires VII: Handless
Use the Candy-Powered Matter Meter Mk2 to find a Suspicious Location on the hill north of Ascalon Settlement Waypoint [&BI8BAAA=], after interacting with the Suspicious Location you will have to complete the event Drive back the hands of the accused thieves
After this you will be able to speak with Cashel
Mad Memoires VIII: Feast and Famine
Use the Candy-Powered Matter Meter Mk2 to find a Suspicious Location inside the Martyr’s Tomb Point of Intrest — [&BKIAAAA=] - this will be found in the room with the Statue of Dwayna, you will need to talk to Fenn
Mad Memoires IX: Pains of Love
Use the Candy-Powered Matter Meter Mk2 to find a Suspicious Location on the top of a half sunken ship southwest from the Sorrowful Waypoint — [&BKQBAAA=] - you will need to complete the event Subdue the Mad Realm creatures until the door closes
After completing the event you will be able to speak with Seamarshal Bennu
Mad Memoires X: Tax-o’-Lanterns
Use the Candy-Powered Matter Meter Mk2 to find a Suspicious Location in a small room on the upper level of the town by Seraph's Landing Waypoint — [&BKcAAAA=], you will be looking for a fairly out of place Jack-o-lantern, after interacting with it, you will speak with Rufus
Mad Memoires XI: Flames of Renewal
Use the Candy-Powered Matter Meter Mk2 to find a Suspicious Location northwest from the Bridgewatch Camp Waypoint [&BK8AAAA=] on the south side of the bridge after - interacting with the first location you will see Portia’s ghost run and start the event Extinguish the flames in the village lost to time
After you complete the event, speak with Portia
Mad Memoires XII: Descension
Use the Candy-Powered Matter Meter Mk2 to find a Suspicious Location inside the shattered keep, on the very bottom level, it will be along the south wall on a pillar, then speak with Wynn
Mad Memorial
This is the next step after completing Mad Mementos and you will need to collect 6 more items, you will get rewarded with the back piece Mad Memoires: Complete Ignition, and the title Emissary of the Mad King
Mad Memoires XIII: Apocrypha
Talk to Lunatic Noble Acreni slightly northwest of the Mystic Forge in Lion’s Arch after completing the achievement Arguably Foodlike
Mad Memoires XIV: Lunacy
Talk to the Lunatic Boatmaster in the Labyrinth after completing the achievement Routing the Rebel Rabble. Ask him the sixth inquiry, “Can you tell me about Mad King Thorn’s rule over the Mad Realm?”
Mad Memoires XV: Fabrication
Talk to the Mad King’s Steward in the Mad King’s Labyrinth, located at the center of the map, next to the mausoleum. First you need to complete the achievement Courtly Service
Mad Memoires XVI: Hallowed Eves
Talk to Bruce the Herald found mounted on a springer with the spooky skin by Lion’s Court in Grand Piazza after completing the achievement Pumpkin Carving
Mad Memoires XVII: Rivalry
Talk to Brigadier General Kernal in Lion's Arch, near Mist Portals Point of Interest [&BB0EAAA=] after completing the achievement Ancient Grudge
Mad Memoires XVIII: Binding Agreement
Talk to Lunatic Acolyte Broye found near a Ascent to Madness door by Deverol Gardens after completing the achievement Lunatic’s Fashion
(Annual) Halloween Rituals
(Annual) Halloween Rituals
Complete 9 eligible annual achievements to earn the rewards. This year rewards are a unchained chest and a Lunatic Jester’s Trouser Trove
(Annual) A Royal Tradition
Complete "Your Mad King says..." 3 times - Takes place at Lion's Court Point of Interest [&BCkEAAA=] every 2 hours on the hour
(Annual) Ancient Grudge
Kill a total of 100 Palawa Joko’s minions. You do not need to own Guild Wars 2: Path of Fire, you can kill Awakended enemies during the Defeat the invading Awakened event in core maps
(Annual) Arguably Foodlike
Eat a total of 300 Pieces of Candy Corn
(Annual) Ascent to Madness
Complete the Ascent to Madness dungeon. Travel into the Mad King’s realm and stop him before he threatens the world of Tyria
Phase 1
Mad King Thorn will be invulnerable. He will begin Mad King Says...you will need to fight the enemies entering through Haunted doors, but your skills will be changed to different emotes, similar to Lunatic Inquistion
Once the Correct skill is used, you will get your regular skills back and can fight. If you use the wrong skill, you'll get knocked down and take damage
Chat commands do nothing, so keep that in mind
After you'll be able to fight Mad King Thorn himself, he will put down scarecrows which will spawn a big red circle, dodge out of this or you will get feared. If you do get downed, target one for a quick revive. Dodge his frontal attacks, and the pumpkin bombs he also places down, as these will explode after awhile.
He will also teleport to a ranged player, furthest from the group from time to time
Phase 2
You will need to do some jumping, which has a lot of fall damage and clear up any remaining mobs before you can fight Mad King Thorn again
Jump on the small rock, before jumping down to the big platform
Phase 3
Mad King Thorn can spawn in two locations in Phase 3. He can either teleport back to his phase 2 location or teleport below. If he is at the original phase 2 location for phase 3, don’t forget to to grab the chest at the very bottom
(Annual) Courtly Service
Spend a total of 5 Gold on any combination of services provided by the Mad King’s Steward inside the Labyrinth
(Annual) Lunatic Racer
Complete the race event in Mad King’s Labyrinth in under two minutes a total of three times
(Annual) Mad Drifter
Complete a lap of the race event or time trial in Mad King’s Raceway in under one minute a total of three times
(Annual) Mad King’s Clock Tower
Complete the Mad King’s Clock Tower jumping puzzle a total of three times
(Annual) Masters of the Labyrinth
Defeat all 5 champions in the Mad King’s Labyrinth
(Annual) Pumpkin Carving
Find pumpkins all around Tyria and carve them, a total of 100.
Interacting with one will turn it into a jack-o-lantern and progress the Pumpkin Carving achievement
(Annual) Raceway Regular
Complete a total of 15 laps of any race event or time trial in Mad King’s Raceway
Halloween Themed Recipes
The Mad Moon Shield
The Crossing
Sikandar
Nightfury
Mad Armory - Last Rites
Mad Armory - Carapace of Chaos
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