Skyward Reach

Skyward Reach
Explorable area
Campaign Prophecies Region Crystal Desert Map area 1.33% Neighbors Augury Rock (outpost) Destiny's Gorge Diviner's Ascent Salt Flats The Arid Sea The Scar Vulture Drifts Services Collector
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This article has an associated Zaishen Challenge Quest.

Description

Skyward Reach is an area in the heart of the Crystal Desert. At the center of the area is a small lake with a large rock mesa overlooking it. This is the site of the final test of Ascension. The area includes four pairs of two-way teleporters, none of which are required for travelers.

Exits

Towns and Outposts

Augury Rock (west)

Destiny's Gorge (northeast)

Explorable areas

• Salt Flats (north)
• Diviner's Ascent (northeast, cross the green valley)
• The Scar (southeast)
• The Arid Sea (south)
• Vulture Drifts (southwest)

Bestiary

Monsters

• 21 (26) Desert Griffon
• 20 Storm Kin
• 21 (26) Sand Drake
• 22 (26) Hydra
• Enchanted
  • 20 (26) Enchanted Hammer
  • 20 (26) Enchanted Sword
  • 20 (26) Enchanted Bow
• Losaru Centaurs
  • 20 (26) Losaru Bladehand
  • 20 (26) Losaru Bowmaster
  • 20 (26) Losaru Lifeband
  • 20 (26) Losaru Windcaster

Bosses

• 24 Flange Sullenrage (Devourer)

NPCs

• Collectors:
  
  • John Verado
  • Rylan Paval
  • Mourn Drakespur
  • Arliss Vaughn
• Quest-related NPCs
  • Sariss Yassith
  • 16 Devona (only during Into the Unknown)
  • 16 Aidan (only during Into the Unknown)
  • 16 Mhenlo (only during Into the Unknown)
  • 16 Cynn (only during Into the Unknown)
• After completing the Nightfall quest Pilgrimage
  • Shahin
  • Ganji
  • Krahm
  • Allura
  • Shandara

Quests

Skyward Reach

• Sariss Yassith: Forgotten Wisdom (Prophecies Characters only)

Notes

• This is a popular Hydra farming area. See the article on Crystal Desert Hydras for specific tips for farming, vanquishing, or simply staying alive.
• Vanquishers must defeat 160-176 foes in this area.