The Midnight King

On May 21, “The Midnight King” brings the third and last major update for Guild Wars 2®: Secrets of the Obscure™, including three gripping new story chapters, guiding the wayfinder to the heart of Nayos and toward an epic finale against Eparch and his army. In addition, you will have the opportunity to keep expanding your Masteries and relics, craft the second tier of the Obsidian legendary armor, hone your battle skills in the new fractal dungeon or against a new legendary Convergence boss—and tackle the new Convergence challenge mode. The latest Wizard's Vault seasonal refresh will also introduce new objectives and rewards. — Official website

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On May 21, “The Midnight King” brings the third and last major update for Guild Wars 2®: Secrets of the Obscure™, including three gripping new story chapters, guiding the wayfinder to the heart of Nayos and toward an epic finale against Eparch and his army. In addition, you will have the opportunity to keep expanding your Masteries and relics, craft the second tier of the Obsidian legendary armor, hone your battle skills in the new fractal dungeon or against a new legendary Convergence boss—and tackle the new Convergence challenge mode. The latest Wizard's Vault seasonal refresh will also introduce new objectives and rewards.

— Official website

The Midnight King is a release launched on May 21, 2024 as a third and last major update of the Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure expansion cycle. The release is free for everyone and can be automatically accessed with the expansion.

Features

Secrets of the Obscure story

Conclusion of the Secrets of the Obscure story arc.

Act 6 – The Midnight King

• Desperate Measures
• The Eleventh Hour
• Sovereign of Nayos

New Achievements

•  The Midnight King
•  Inner Nayos: Citadel of Zakiros
•  Lonely Tower Fractal

New Zone

• Citadel of Zakiros – new west region of the Inner Nayos explorable zone.

New Masteries

• Wayfinder Mastery – extension of the Astral Ward Mastery track.

New Adventures

• Amnytas Supply Run
• Skyscale Target Practice in Amnytas
• Free Kryptis Essence
• Recon Run Time Trial
• Reuniting Lost Kryptis
• Skyscale Target Practice in Inner Nayos

Content Updates

Fractals of the Mists

• Lonely Tower Fractal – new fractal with the Challenge Mote to be added in the later update

Public instances

• Convergence: Outer Nayos – new boss, challenge mode

Wizard's Vault

• Refresh, new rewards, items added to Legacy Items tab

Ranger pet

• Juvenile Spinegazer

New Rewards

Legendary items

• Suffused Obsidian armor (Tier 2)
  • Suffused Obsidian legendary armor (more dye channels and effects!)

Skins and equipment

• Midnight King Backpiece
• The Axe of Destiny
• Eparch's Sword
• Eparch's Greatsword

Wizard's Vault

• Skysage's Leggings Skin
• Skysage's Cape Skin
• Skysage's Coat Skin
• Skysage's Shoulder Skin
• Lunar Astrolabe Selection Box
• Enchanted Skimmer Skin
• Legendary Weapon Starter Kit—Set 4

Relics

• Relic of the Founding
• Relic of Mosyn
• Relic of the Sorcerer
• Relic of the Twin Generals
• Relic of the Wayfinder
• Relic of Zakiros

Minis

• Mini Astral Ward Livia
• Mini Eparch
• Mini Kryptis
• Mini Peitha
• Mini Zakiros Wyvern

Novelties

• Endless Midnight King Combat Tonic
• Endless Mystery Kryptis Tonic

Items

• Box of Eparch's Prized Possessions
• Citadel of Zakiros: Hero's Choice Chest
• Eparch's Hoard
• One-Handed Skyscale Weapon Skin Chest
• Two-Handed Skyscale Weapon Skin Chest
• One-Handed Skyscale Weapon Box
• Two-Handed Skyscale Weapon Box
• Portable Wizard's Tower Exchange

Other

• World Veteran Title Box

Gem Store

• Fluffy Clouds Glider
• Wolf Griffon Skin
• Black Lion Chest — Constructive Commenter’s Chest
  • Council of Commentators Chair
• New Black Lion Claim Ticket weapons:
  • Shadow Chevalier weapon skins

Gallery

Screenshots

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  Citadel of Zakiros

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  The Midnight Throne

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  The Wizard's Tower

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Promos and concept art

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  The Midnight King key art with Frode, Dagda, Pact Commander, and Peitha.

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Trivia

• The Midnight King is the title given to the ruler of Nayos and the Kryptis.

External links

• “The Midnight King” Is Now Live!, GuildWars2.com
• Studio Update: Guild Wars 2 in Spring and Summer 2024, GuildWars2.com
• Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure – "The Midnight King", YouTube.com

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Secrets of the Obscure major releases

Secrets of the Obscure Through the Veil The Realm of Dreams The Midnight King