Twilight Assault
1st October, 2013
Rumors have been gathering—whispers of a menace in the shadows.
Trouble is stirring in Twilight Arbor!
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Twilight Assault
Lionguard intelligence reports have been pouring in regarding suspicious activities in the Twilight Arbor! Nightmare Courtiers are still pursuing their dark agenda, but now it seems like Scarlet is hatching some new plot as well. The sylvari hero Caithe is troubled by these rumors and has put out a call for heroes to put a stop to Scarlet’s machinations! It’ll take a daring group, armed with sharpened wits and blades, to infiltrate Twilight Arbor and put a stop to the mischief that’s afoot!
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A New, Level 80 Path in Twilight Arbor
Party up with other players and join Caithe to work your way into a secret facility hidden deep in the shadows of Twilight Arbor. Take out guards, puzzle your way through tricks and traps, and bring down the monster at the pounding heart of the stronghold.
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Developer Livestream – 30th September
Explore the Twilight Assault release with ArenaNet devs during the preview livestream on our Twitch channel on Monday, 30th September at 9PM CEST (12PM PDT).
Rewards
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New Achievement Rewards
Show off your prowess with the new Slickpack back item. It glows, it gleams, and it lets the whole world know that you bested the dangers of Twilight Assault! You can also earn yourself an adorable, miniaturized version of one of the most powerful foes you’ll face in your assault on Twilight Arbor.
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Exotic Nightmare Weapons
Foes in the Twilight Arbor explorable mode have a rare chance to drop a new version of the Nightmare weapons. These weapons have a unique name and give off a blue aetherized glow.
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Aether Chests
Across the Maguuma Jungle, players can find Aether Key Pieces. Collect and combine five of these to form a key that will open Aether Chests in the new path of Twilight Arbor.
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World vs. World Match Rewards
We’re adding account-based bonus chests at the end of every single WvW matchup! Every player will receive one, two, or three bonus chests depending on their server’s performance! Once earned, these account-based chests will be come available as your characters gain rank in WvW.
A Guide to Twilight Assault
Want to know how to get started? Check out our spoiler-free mini-guide to this release!
New Gem Store Items
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New Hairstyles Available!
Each Total Makeover Kit and Self-Style Hair Kit now gives characters of every race and gender access to three new hairstyles! Learn more.
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Instant Trait Reset
Step out of combat and use one of these Instant Trait Reset consumables to reset all of your invested trait points. This will allow you to re-allocate your trait points on the go.
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Permanent Halloween Finishers
Last year’s seasonal Mad King and Scarecrow Finishers are back—this year, you can buy permanent versions to kill your enemies with a spooky finisher all year long!
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Mini Caithe and Holographic Scarlet
Black Lion Chests now have a rare chance to award a Mini Caithe or Holographic Scarlet when opened!
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Permanent Jack-in-the-Box Harvesting Scythe
The Jack-in-the-Box Scythe only awaits your command to gather through tasty herbs, succulent berries, and deep roots. Pick one up today, and never worry about running out of sickles again!
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Hallows Fortune Fireworks
The Hallows Fortune Fireworks bundle contains a dazzling display of light. Top off your explosive display with a stunning finale that’s sure to amaze your friends—and give them a Magic Find buff!
Release Notes for Twilight Assault
It’s time to take the fight to the villains! There’s trouble brewing in Twilight Arbor: Go on the offensive, get in there, and stamp it out!
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