Storyline
Heart of Thorns
Path of Fire
Mastery System
Before Expansion Packs
100

The Dead Dragon, and the main antagonist in the Core Story.

Who is Zhaitan?

100

The main enemy in the Maguuma Jungle.

What are the Mordrem?

100

The Forged aren't the only threat you find in the Crystal Desert. These warriors are the knights of Palawa Joko.

Who are the Awakened?

100

Think you've finished with leveling? Think again! After reaching level 80, you need this and Mastery Points to unlock a mastery.

What is Experience?

100

In ancient times, players didn't have these to get across maps faster.

What are Mounts?

200

An organization of scholars dedicated to finding the weaknesses of the Elder Dragons.

What are the Priory?

200

In Dragon's Stand, you don't fight the Jungle Dragon like you anticipate, instead fighting his champion, this creature.

What is the Mouth of Mordremoth?

200

These cute cacti creatures are not as cuddly as they look.

What are Choya?

200

Journey to the jungle! Once there, you can learn a mastery that lets you fling into the air by getting on top of this mysterious fungi.

What are Bouncy Mushrooms?

200

Don't you hate it when enemies knock you off cliffs? It was a lot more dangerous before this came along.

What is a glider?

300

A sylvari that takes command of the newly formed Pact, and ultimately dies alongside Mordremoth.

Who is Trahearne?

300

Giant frog-like creatures who assist against the Mordrem.

What are the Nuhoch?

300

Looking for a break in desert scenery? You'll find it in this arid wasteland.

What is the Desolation?

300
When you activate this mastery in the Crystal Champion track, you can take a leap of faith, making dismounting more effective, supposing you wield it correctly.

What is Bond of Faith?

300

Thank the gods! Well, except this warlord who tried to destroy Tyria by killing the Crystal Dragon.

Who is Balthazar? 

400

One of the two scions of Glint, before his death. His sister was Aurene.

Who is Vlast?

400

The adventure in which you avoid tendrils as you collect salvage.

What is Salvage Pit?

400

Watch out for the weather, especially if you go to the Domain of Vabbi, which features this.

What are the Brandstorms?

400

The Springer's mastery upgrade that allows it to reach greater heights.

What is High Vault?

400

When fighting different enemies, one of these subclasses might be useful in finding the perfect build for you.

What are Specializations?

500

It's a race that was unconcerned with the spread of the Dead Dragon's minions, despite large amounts of their number being corrupted.

What are the Krait?

500

The only Heart of Thorns pet that can be tamed in Auric Basin, this fierce creature can also be quite handy to have in battle.

What is a Bristleback?

500

These wurms are not your normal wurm. They are capable of surviving in inhospitable habitats, such as the Desolation.

What are Junundu Wurms?

500

This mastery, used to reach difficult places in Draconic Mons, is next-to-last in the Ancient Magics mastery track.

What is Oakheart's Reach?

500

Crowd control is easier than ever now that's a bar. This is what it used to be, however.

What is a Buff?