Guide to Greater Understanding

Guide to Greater Understanding is a Rare Collections achievement. The collection is unlocked by crafting the Ectoplasm-Infused Vision Crystal, and upon completion rewards Eclipse.

Achievement

Guide to Greater Understanding	Rare Collections	7
Show Xeniph the hope of a brave new world.Combine 2 Lesser Vision Crystals with 3 Vials of Blood, 6 Sapphires, and 15 Globs of Ectoplasm in the Mystic Forge to create an Ectoplasm-Infused Vision Crystal. Reward: Eclipse Collection	1 Step Completed	1
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Collection items

	Collectible	Type	Subtype	Notes
1	Ectoplasm-Infused Vision Crystal	Item	Consumable	Hint: This vision crystal is imbued with ectoplasm, enabling the user to see deeper through the veil.
2	A Shade's Blindspot	Item	Trophy	Hint: First, in Fields of Ruin: Go where the mightiest of the walled city rest.
3	Memory Lane	Item	Trophy	Hint: Then, in Fields of Ruin: At the top of an abandoned mine, discover precarious pillars of steel.
4	Blame Game	Item	Trophy	Hint: Then, in Fields of Ruin: Seek out shattered storms, a twisting tree, and roots deep in stone.
5	A Balanced View	Item	Trophy	Hint: Then, in Fields of Ruin: A waterfall streams forth with a stone ceiling overhead.
6	Ghost Growth	Item	Trophy	Hint: Then, in Fields of Ruin: Find the southernmost point, where one is closest to the sands beyond.
7	Imbued Oiled Orichalcum Greatsword Blade	Item	Trophy	Hint: Finally, in Fields of Ruin: Embue[sic] an Oiled Orichalcum Greatsword Blade to become something more—a blade of a different age, forged by one long passed.

Walkthrough

Talk to Xeniph at various locations throughout the Fields of Ruin map. The final location requires an Oiled Orichalcum Greatsword Blade.

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  First and sixth location. Kestrel WaypointError: No waypoint named "Kestrel Waypoint" found. Check if it has been added to the area.

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  Second location.  Helliot Mine Waypoint —

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  Third location.  Thunderbreak Waypoint —

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  Fourth location.  Fangfury Watch Waypoint —

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  Fifth location.  Ogre Road Waypoint —

Notes

• The five items form a graphic in the collection menu:

See also

• Healing Heir
• Legend Builder