Legendary Backpiece - Orrax Manifested

The Janthir Wilds Legendary Backpiece and glider Orrax Manifested is an immortal shadowy demonic presence from the Mists - in this guide we will break down each step and item you need for all the achievements!

Sections

1. Getting Started
2. Unknown Nightmares: Orrax Contained
3. Unknown Nightmares: Gift of Shadows
4. Unknown Nightmares: Gift of the Feast
5. Unknown Nightmares: Gift of the Mistburned Isles
6. Unknown Nightmares: Experiments in the Shadows

Getting Started

To get started on your achievements to craft Orrax Manifested you will first need to complete the story chapter Salvation’s Cost - once this is done you will gain access to several achievements to get the items needed to craft it

Unknown Nightmares: Orrax Contained

To get the precursor Orrax Contained you will need to collect 4 items and combine them in the Mystic Forge - as a note completing this achievement will also reward you with a Homestead Decorating item as well

Orrax Contained
Precursor for Orrax Manifested - you will receive this when you combine the other items in this collection

Binding of the Dragon
Recieved from completing Unknown Nightmares: Experiments in the Shadows achievement - see below for this guide

Draconic Tribute
Created in the Mystic Forge by combining the following

• 38 - Mystic Clovers

  Purchased from Mystic Forge Attendants, Basic Magnetite Exchange Operative, BUY-4373, and several more - Or can be gained from some reward tracks, the Wizards Vault for Astral Acclaim and randomly made in the Mystic Forge

  Combine the following in the Mystic Forge for a chance at 1x Mystic Clover

  • 1 - Obsidian Shard

  • 1 - Mystic Coin

  • 1 - Glob of Ectoplasm

  • 6 - Philosopher's Stone

  Combine the following in the Mystic Forge for a chance at 10x Mystic Clover

  • 10 - Obsidian Shard

  • 10 - Mystic Coin

  • 10 - Glob of Ectoplasm

  • 10 - Mystic Crystal

• Gift of Condensed Magic

  Created in the Mystic Forge by combining the following

  • 1 - Gift of Blood

    • Recipe: Gift of Blood can be purchased from Mystic Forge Attendant

      • 100 - Vial of Powerful Blood

      • 250 - Vial of Potent Blood

      • 50 - Vial of Thick Blood

      • 50 - Vial of Blood

  • 1 - Gift of Venom

    • Recipe: Gift of Venom can be purchased from Mystic Forge Attendant

      • 100 - Powerful Venom Sac

      • 250 - Potent Venom Sac

      • 50 - Full Venom Sac

      • 50 - Venom Sac

  • 1 - Gift of Totems

    • Recipe: Gift of Totems can be purchased from Mystic Forge Attendant

      • 100 - Elaborate Totem

      • 250 - Intricate Totem

      • 50 - Engraved Totem

      • 50 - Totem

  • 1 - Gift of Dust

    • Recipe: Gift of Dust can be purchased from Mystic Forge Attendant

      • 100 - Pile of Crystalline Dust

      • 250 - Pile of Incandescent Dust

      • 50 - Pile of Luminous Dust

      • 50 - Pile of Radiant Dust

• Gift of Condensed Might

  Created in the Mystic Forge by combining the following

  • 1 - Gift of Claws

    • Recipe: Gift of Claws can be purchased from Mystic Forge Attendant

      • 1 - Gift of Claws

      • 1 - Gift of Scales

      • 1 - Gift of Bones

      • 1 - Gift of Fangs

  • 1 - Gift of Scales

    • Recipe: Gift of Scales can be purchased from Mystic Forge Attendant

      • 100 - Armored Scale

      • 250 - Large Scale

      • 50 - Smooth Scale

      • 50 - Scale

  • 1 - Gift of Bones

    • Recipe: Gift of Bones can be purchased from Mystic Forge Attendant

      • 100 - Ancient Bone

      • 250 - Large Bone

      • 50 - Heavy Bone

      • 50 - Bone

  • 1 - Gift of Fangs

    • Recipe: Gift of Fangs can be purchased from Mystic Forge Attendant

      • 100 - Vicious Fang

      • 250 - Large Fang

      • 50 - Sharp Fang

      • 50 - Fang

• 5 - Amalgamated Draconic Lodestone

  Chance to be rewarded for finishing Defeat Drakkar meta in Bjora Marches, Dragonstorm meta in Eye of the North, completing different achievements, crafted in the Mystic Forge, or crafted by most of the crafting Disciplines once you recieve the Recipe: Amalgamated Draconic Lodestone from completing Master of the Storms

Salmon of Knowledge Backpiece
Awarded for completing the Mistburned Barrens Mastery Achievement - full guide available through the link

Unknown Nightmares: Gift of Shadows

This collection can be a useful reference for what is needed for each gift to create Orrax Manifested

Gift of Shadows
Made in the Mystic Forge by combining the other items from this collection

Combine the following in the Mystic Forge

• Gift of Darkness

• Gift of Scales

• Gift of Titan Understanding

• Bloodstone Shard

Gift of Darkness
A Gift of Darkness used to create Twilight and Orrax Manifested - the recipe can be purchased from and of the Mystic Forge Vendors then crafted by a level 400 Armorsmith

Use a level 400 Armorsmith to craft the following

• 1 - Gift of Ascalon

• 250 - Orichalcum Ingot

• 250 - Cured Hardened Leather Square

• 100 - Onyx Lodestone

Gift of Scales
The recipe can be purchased from and of the Mystic Forge Vendors and crafted by level 400 Artificer, Huntsman, or Weaponsmith

Use a level 400 Artificer, Huntsman, or Weaponsmith to craft the following

• 100 - Armored Scale

• 250 - Large Scale

• 50 - Smooth Scale

• 50 - Scale

Gift of Titan Understanding

A Gift of Titan Understanding can be purchased from the renown heart vendor in Mistburrned Barrens or Ward Trader Sampaguita

• 25 - Curious Mursaat Ruin Shards

  Contained in chests and rewards from completing events in Mistburned Barrens - can also be rewards from certain achievements

• 25 - Curious Mursaat Remnants

  Contained in chests and rewards from completing events in Bava Nisos - can also be rewards from certain achievements

• 25 - Amalgamated Rift Essence

  • Recipe: Amalgamated Rift Essence

    • Purchased from any of the Lowland Shores / Janthir Syntri Renown Hearts of from Lyhr in the Wizards Tower

  • 250 - Fine Rift Essence

  • 100 - Masterwork Rift Essence

  • 50 - Rare Rift Essence

  • 50 - Glob of Ectoplasm

• 1250 Ursus Oblige

  Acquired by assisting in events throughout Janthir - can also be gained by consuming certain Janthir Wilds currencies

Bloodstone Shard
Purchased from any Mystic Forge Attendant for 200 Spirit Shards

Curious Mursaat Ruin Shard
Can be earned from doing events in Mistburned Barrens, purchased from the renown heart vendor in Mistburned Barrens, or earned from different achievements

Curious Mursaat Remnants
Earned by completing events in Bava Nisos

Unknown Nightmares: Gift of the Feast

This collection can be a useful reference for what is needed for each gift to create Orrax Manifested

Recipes for each cooking dish needed will be provided below
For these gifts you will need Fruits of the Shadow - these will be available to purchase from Deft Lahar to grow as a node in your homestead after completing Salvation’s Cost - you will need to repurchase the node from Deft Lahar after each harvest - you will receive 2-4 per harvest

Gift of the Feast
Made in the Mystic Forge by combining the other items from this collection

Combine the following in the Mystic Forge

• Gift of the Appetizer

• Gift of the Entree

• Gift of the Side Course

• Gift of the Dessert

Gift of the Appetizer
Created in the Mystic Forge by combining the following

• 200 - Bowls of Poultry Satay

• 100 - Red-Lentil Sabosas

• 50 - Spicy Marinated Mushrooms

• 5 - Fruits of the Shadow

  • Available to purchase from Deft Lahar to grow as a node in your homestead after completing the story chapter Salvation’s Cost

Gift of the Entree
Created in the Mystic Forge by combining the following

• 200 - Plates of Orrian Steak Frittes

• 100 - Plates of Truffle Steak

• 50 - Plates of Spicy Herbed Chicken

• 5 - Fruits of the Shadow

  • Available to purchase from Deft Lahar to grow as a node in your homestead after completing the story chapter Salvation’s Cost

Gift of the Side Course
Created in the Mystic Forge by combining the following

• 200 - Meaty Asparagus Skewers

• 100 - Bowls of Black Pepper Cactus Salad

• 30 - Mystic Clovers

• 5 - Fruits of the Shadow

  • Available to purchase from Deft Lahar to grow as a node in your homestead after completing the story chapter Salvation’s Cost

Gift of the Dessert
Created in the Mystic Forge by combining the following

• 200 - Bowls of Prickly Pear Sorbet

• 50 - Bowls of Passion Fruit Tapioca Pudding

• 2 - Amalgamated Rift Essence

• 5 - Fruits of the Shadow

  • Available to purchase from Deft Lahar to grow as a node in your homestead after completing the story chapter Salvation’s Cost

Bowl of Poultry Satay
Crafted by level 400 Chef or purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post

• Recipe: Bowl of Poultry Satay

  • Purchased from Malor - the Renown Heart NPC found east of the Atholma village in The Ruined Paths in Sandswept Isles

• 2 - Jar of Red Curry Paste

  • 1 - Lime

  • 1 - Pile of Stirfry Spice Mix

  • 1 - Cayenne Pepper

  • 1 - Lemongrass

• 1 - Pile of Tangy Seasoning

  • 2 - Onion

  • 1 - Packet of Salt

  • 2 - Head of Garlic

• 1 - Bottle of Coconut Milk

  Purchased from Malor - the Renown Heart NPC found east of the Atholma village in The Ruined Paths in Sandswept Isles

• 3 - Slab of Poultry Meat

  Dropped by flying enemies and bird type enemies - also contained in multiple different look bags
  Can be purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post

Spicy Marinated Mushroom
Crafted by level 400 Chef or purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post

• Recipe: Spicy Marinated Mushroom

  • Purchased from a Pact Supply Network Agent, from the Black Lion Trading Post, or earned in a Ultimate Citizen's Rescue Bag

• 5 - Grilled Mushroom

  Unlocked Via Discovery

  • 3 - Mushroom

  • 1 - Packet of Salt

  • 1 - Jar of Vegetable Oil

• 10 - Grilled Portobello Mushroom

  Unlocked Via Discovery

  • 1 - Jar of Vegetable Oil

  • 1 - Pile of Salt and Pepper

  • 1 - Portobello Mushroom

• 3 - Cayenne Pepper

  Gathered around Tyria - can be grown in Home Instance / Homestead
  Can be purchased from Black Lion Trading Post

• 5 - Ghost Pepper

  Gathered around Tyria from Ghost Pepper plants
  Can be purchased from Black Lion Trading Post

Red-Lentil Saobosa
Crafted by level 400 Chef or purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post

• Recipe: Red Lentil Saobosa

  • Purchased from several different Path of Fire Renown Heart NPC - one early example is Mayor Kabir in Destiny's Gorge - Crystal Oasis

• 1 - Handful of Red Lentils

  Gathered from Lentil nodes around Tyria, or grown in your Home Instance / Homestead

• 2 - Ball of Dough

  • 1 - Bag of Flour

  • 1 - Stick of Butter

  • 1 - Jug of Water

• 2 - Jug of Water

  Purchased from Master Chef

• 3 - Jar of Vegetable Oil

  Purchased from Master Chef

Plate of Spicy Herbed Chicken
Crafted by level 400 Chef or purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post

• Recipe: Plate of Spicy Herbed Chicken

  • Purchased from a Pact Supply Network Agent, from the Black Lion Trading Post, or earned in a Lion Champion's Chest

• 1 - Bowl of Fancy Tangy Sautee Mix

  • 1 - Onion

  • 1 - Jar of Vegetable Oil

  • 1 - Head of Garlic

  • 1 - Shallot

• 5 - Ghost Pepper

  Gathered around Tyria from Ghost Pepper plants
  Can be purchased from Black Lion Trading Post

• 3 - Slab of Poultry Meat

  Dropped by flying enemies and bird type enemies - also contained in multiple different look bags
  Can be purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post

• 1 - Pile of Zesty Herbs

  Unlocked Via Discovery

  • 5 - Head of Garlic

  • 1 - Pile of Ascalonian Herbs

    • 1 - Oregano Leaf

    • 1 - Basil Leaf

    • 1 - Parsley Leaf

    • 1 - Thyme Leaf

  • 1 - Cayenne Pepper

  • 5 - Saffron Thread

Plate of Orrian Steak Frittes
Crafted by level 400 Chef or purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post -

Unlocked Via Discovery

• 1 - Cup of Lotus Fries

  Unlocked Via Discovery

  • 1 - Jar of Vegetable Oil

  • 1 - Pile of Salt and Pepper

    • 1 - Packet of Salt

    • 1 - Black Peppercorn

  • 1 - Lotus Root

• 1 - Slab of Red Meat

  Dropped by a large variety of enemies
  Can be purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post

Meaty Asparagus Skewers
Crafted by level 400 Chef or purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post

• Recipe: Meaty Asparagus Skewer

  • Purchased from several merchants throughout End of Dragons - one easy example is one of the Peddlers that can be found at Seitung Harbor in Seitung Province

• 1 - Slab of Red Meat

  Dropped by a large variety of enemies
  Can be purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post

• 2 - Asparagus Spear

  Gathered around Tyria from Asparagus plants or grown in your Home Instance / Homestead
  Can be purchased from Black Lion Trading Post

• 1 - Bottle of Rice Wine

  Purchased from Bartender NPC’s - an easy one to find is the Bartender in Plaza of Balthazar at Divinity's Reach

• 1 - Bottle of Soy Sauce

  Purchased from Master Chef

Bowl of Black Pepper Cactus Salad
Crafted by level 400 Chef or purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post

• Recipe: Black Pepper Cactus Salad

  • Purchased from the Zephyrite merchants found in Dry Top - Only available if Tier 3 or higher of Favor of the Zephyrites has been achieved in your map

• 5 - Nopal

  Gathered from Cactus Nodes, or grown in your Home Instance / Homestead

• 1 - Avocado

  Can be purchased in bulk from Fallen Angel Makayla the Renown Heart NPC that is in the Stronghold of Ebonhawke - Fields of Ruin

• 5 - Black Peppercorn

  Gathered from a large variety of Herb nodes all around Tyria, or grown in your Home Instance / Homestead

• 3 - Bowl of Ascalonian Salad

  Unlocked Via Discovery

  • 1 - Head of Lettuce

  • 1 - Beet

  • 1 - Bottle of Ascalonian Dressing

    • 1 - Bottle of Simple Dressing

      • 1 - Jar of Vinegar

      • 1 - Jar of Vegetable Oil

      • 1 - Pile of Salt and Pepper

        • 1 - Packet of Salt

        • 1 - Black Peppercorn

    • 1 - Pile of Ascalonian Herbs

      • 1 - Oregano Leaf

      • 1 - Basil Leaf

      • 1 - Parsley Leaf

      • 1 - Thyme Leaf

Mystic Clover
Purchased from Mystic Forge Attendants, Basic Magnetite Exchange Operative, BUY-4373, and several more - Or can be gained from some reward tracks, the Wizards Vault for Astral Acclaim and randomly made in the Mystic Forge

Combine the following in the Mystic Forge for a chance at 1x Mystic Clover

• 1 - Obsidian Shard

• 1 - Mystic Coin

• 1 - Glob of Ectoplasm

• 6 - Philosopher's Stone

Combine the following in the Mystic Forge for a chance at 10x Mystic Clover

• 10 - Obsidian Shard

• 10 - Mystic Coin

• 10 - Glob of Ectoplasm

• 10 - Mystic Crystal

Bowl of Prickly Pear Sorbet
Crafted by level 400 Chef or purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post

• Recipe: Prickly Pear Sorbet

  • Purchased from the Zephyrite merchants found in Dry Top - Only available if Tier 2 or higher of Favor of the Zephyrites has been achieved in your map

• 5 - Prickly Pear

  Gathered from Cactus Nodes, or grown in your Home Instance / Homestead

• 1 - Bowl of Ice Cream Base

  Unlocked Via Discovery

  • 1 - Glass of Buttermilk

  • 1 - Egg

  • 1 - Bag of Sugar

  • 1 - Vanilla Bean

• 1 - Glacial Shard

  Dropped by Ice Imp’s
  Rewarded from a large variety of loot boxes (I.E - Deluxe Gear Box)
  
  Combine the following in the Mystic Forge for a chance at 1x Glacial Shard

  • 2 - Glacial Fragment

  • 1 - Bottle of Elonian Wine

  • 1 - Pile of Luminous Dust

  • 1 - Mystic Crystal

  Combine the following in the Mystic Forge for a chance at 3x Glacial Shard

  • 6 - Glacial Fragment

  • 1 - Mystic Binding Agent

  • 1 - Pile of Luminous Dust

  • 1 - Mystic Crystal

• 1 - Lime

  Can be purchased in bulk from Shelp the Renown Heart NPC that is in the Unbroken Expanse - Blazeridge Steppes

Bowl of Passion Fruit Tapioca Pudding
Crafted by level 400 Chef or purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post

• Recipe: Bowl of Passion Fruit Tapioca Pudding

  • Purchase from a Nuhoch Mastery Vendors for 250 Ley Line Crystals + 20 Silver - The Mastery Nuhoch Language is required or Heroics Notary Vendor in WvW for 75 Testimony of Jade Heroics + 20 Silver

• 1 - Bowl of Tapioca Pudding

  • Recipe: Bowl of Tapioca Pudding

    • Purchase from a Itzel Mastery Vendor for 200 Airship Parts + 20 Silver / Heroics Notary for 75 Testimony of Jade Heroics + 20 Silver

  • 1 - Bowl of Baker's Wet Ingredients

    • 1 - Glass of Buttermilk

    • 1 - Stick of Butter

    • 1 - Egg

    • 1 - Vanilla Bean

  • 1 - Bag of Cassava Flour

    • Recipe: Bag of Cassava Flour

      • Purchased from Exalted Mastery Vendor, Itzel Mastery Vendor, Nuhoch Mastery Vendor for their respective currencies

    • 10 - Cassava Root

    • 5 - Milling Stone

    • 1 - Milling Basin

  • 5 - Pile of Cinnamon and Sugar

    • 1 - Bag of Sugar

    • 1 - Cinnamon Stick

• 1 - Raspberry Passion Fruit Compote

  Unlocked Via Discovery

  • 1 - Bag of Sugar

  • 1 - Vanilla Bean

  • 1 - Raspberry

  • 1 - Passion Fruit

Amalgamated Rift Essence
Crafted by any of the crafting disciplines at level 400

• Recipe: Amalgamated Rift Essence

  • Purchased from any of the Lowland Shores / Janthir Syntri Renown Hearts of from Lyhr in the Wizards Tower

• 250 - Fine Rift Essence

• 100 - Masterwork Rift Essence

• 50 - Rare Rift Essence

• 50 - Glob of Ectoplasm

Fruit of the Shadow
Grown in the Homestead. The seedlings are purchased from Deft Lahar

Unknown Nightmares: Gift of the Mistburned Isles

This collection can be a useful reference for what is needed for each gift to create Orrax Manifested

Gift of the Mistburned Isles
Made in the Mystic Forge by combining the other items from this collection

Combine the following in the Mystic Forge

• Gift of the Mursaat Ruins

• Gift of Janthir Wanderlust

• 250 - Mursaat Runestones

• 250 - Mystic Runestones

Gift of the Mursaat Ruins
Created in the Mystic Forge by combining the following

• 100 - Vials of Titan Melted Liquid Obsidian

  • 5 - Mursaat Obsidian Chunk

  • 5 - Titan Heatstone

  • 3 - Glob of Ectoplasm

  • 3 - Ancient Wood Plank

• 50 - Mists Gate Residues

  Purchased from Ward Trader Sampaguita [Exchanges] in Bava Nisos

  • 1 - Sweet-Treated Pine Plank

  • 1 - Neutralized Titan Alloy

  • 1 - Titan Melted Liquid Obsidian

  • 10 - Curious Mursaat Remains

• 100 - Shards of Mistburned Barrens

  Purchased from the Renown Heart Vendor in Mistburned Barrens

  • 3 - Amalgamated Gemstones

  • 3 - Curious Mursaat Ruin Shard

  • 1750 Karma

• 100 - Shards of Bava Nisos

  • Purchased from Ward Trader Sampaguita [Exchanges] in Bava Nisos

    • 1 - Amalgamated Gemstone

    • 2 - Curious Mursaat Remnants

    • 1400 Karma

Gift of Janthir Wanderlust
Created in the Mystic Forge by combining the following

• Gift of Lowland Shore

  • Complete all map locations in Lowland Shores

  • Can be purchased from Lowland Shores Renown Vendors if you have already completed the map

• Gift of Janthir Syntri

  • Complete all map locations in Janthir Syntri

  • Can be purchased from Janthir Syntri Renown Vendors if you have already completed the map

• Gift of Mistburned Barrens

  • Complete all map locations in Mistburned Barrens

  • Can be purchased from Mistburned Barrens Renown Vendors if you have already completed the map

• Gift of Bava Nisos

  • Complete all map locations in Bava Nisos

  • Can be purchased from Ward Trader Sampaguita [Exchanges] in Bava Nisos

Mursaat Runestone
Found in chests in Janthir Wilds, or purchased from the Black Lion Trading Post

Mystic Runestone
Purchased from Mystic Forge Attendant after getting the mastery Scholar of Secrets

Vial of Titan Melted Liquid Obsidian
Crafted by any level 400 crafting Discipline

• 5 - Mursaat Obsidian Chunk

• 5 - Titan Heatstone

• 3 - Glob of Ectoplasm

• 3 - Ancient Wood Plank

Mists Gate Residue
Purchased from Ward Trader Sampaguita [Exchanges] in Bava Nisos

• 1 - Sweet-Treated Pine Plank

• 1 - Neutralized Titan Alloy

• 1 - Titan Melted Liquid Obsidian

• 10 - Curious Mursaat Remains

Shard of Misburned Barrens
Purchased from the Renown Heart Vendor in Mistburned Barrens

• 3 - Amalgamated Gemstones

• 3 - Curious Mursaat Ruin Shard

• 1750 Karma

Shard of Bava Nisos
Purchased from Ward Trader Sampaguita [Exchanges] in Bava Nisos

• 1 - Amalgamated Gemstone

• 2 - Curious Mursaat Remnants

• 1400 Karma

Gift of Lowland Shore
Complete all map locations in Lowland Shore

• Can be purchased from Lowland Shore Renown Vendors if you have already completed the map

Gift of Janthir Syntri
Complete all map locations in Janthir Syntri

• Can be purchased from Janthir Syntri Renown Vendors if you have already completed the map

Gift of Mistburned Barrens
Complete all map locations in Mistburned Barrens

• Can be purchased from Mistburned Barrens Renown Vendors if you have already completed the map

Gift of Bava Nisos
Complete all map locations in Bava Nisos

• Can be purchased from Ward Trader Sampaguita [Exchanges] in Bava Nisos

Unknown Nightmares: Experiments in the Shadows

Help a scientist reach out into the Mists, and hope that the Mists don’t reach back

Talk to Jorvik Jorundsson in Bava Nisos to learn how you can help further their reseach

Complete the “Collect lightning to keep the asura turrets charged” event in Mistburned Barrens or the “Collect jars, fill them with lightning, and deposit them in the drop-off locations” event in Janthir Syntri to charge the battery

Return to Jorvik Jorundsson in Bava Nisos and give him the battery

Travel to Godslost Swamp and find the suspicious portal to calibrate Jorvik Jorundsson’s sensor

Note: This is where we found it, it may spawn in other locations - need confirmation

Talk to Jorvik Jorundsson in Bava Nisos to give him his sensor back

Complete the Chaos Crystal Cavern Jumping Puzzle in Iron Marches to find an appropriate crystal

Talk to Jorvik Jorundsson in Bava Nisos to verify the crystal is appropriate for their purposes

Use the scying pool in the Hall of Monuments to attune the crystal to become a vessel

talk to Jorvik Jorundsson in Bava Nisos to give him the attuned crystal

Talk to a shadowy being through their Crystal in Bava Nisos to aquire their blessing

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