Getting your first Skyscale mount in Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure (SotO) is faster and less complex than the older Living World Season 4 method—but still involves a fair amount of collection, exploration, and preparation. This guide breaks down every step, requirement, and material in a streamlined way to help you unlock this versatile flying mount without stress.

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Step 1: Unlock the Flight Training Mastery Line

Shortly after starting Secrets of the Obscure, you’ll gain access to the Flight Training mastery line. You’ll need to unlock the Who Rescues Whom and Rising Spirits masteries to proceed with the Skyscale achievement chain.

Once “Who Rescues Whom” is complete, you’ll see a new achievement called A New Friend in your achievement panel. This is the main questline to earn your Skyscale.

Tip: Even if you already have a Skyscale from Living World Season 4, doing this version still earns 300 Astral Acclaimand unlocks access to the Cryptus Skyscale skin.

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Step 2: Materials Checklist

To save time, begin collecting these items early:

• 12 Charged Quartz Crystals (daily limit: 1/day via 25 Quartz → Hero Point channel)
• 29 Provisioner Tokens (see below for easy methods)

Recommended Daily Provisioner Token Sources:

• Black Citadel: 1 token for 1 Obsidian Shard
• Lion’s Arch: 1 token for 5 Globs of Ectoplasm
• Verdant Brink: 1 token for 1 Reclaimed Metal Plate
• Auric Basin: 1 token for 1 Auric Ingot

You can earn up to 29 by mixing and matching these daily trades.

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Step 3: Find a Skyscale Egg

Check egg nests across the Skywatch Archipelago and Amnytas maps until you find one containing a Skyscale Egg. Locations are fixed but randomized per player instance. Once found, bring it to Skyscale Trainer Diani at the Beacon of Ages (west of the Waypoint). She’ll unlock three achievements, all part of A New Friend.

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Step 4: Skyscale Egg Infusions (12 Tasks)

These tasks involve elemental or symbolic “infusions.” You can buy any of them from Diani if you prefer to spend resources over time.

Water – Dive into the underwater magic pool south of Castavall Waypoint, Bloodtide Coast.
Fire – Jump into lava at the Great Imperial Smelter, Black Citadel.
Ice – Jump into an ice storm in Bitterfrost Frontier, or complete the Claw of Jormag event.
Earth – Enter the quicksand near Prosperity Waypoint, Dry Top.
Air – Reach the wind cluster at the end of the Hidden Garden jumping puzzle, Mount Maelstrom. Use a Teleport to Friend if possible.
Life – Revive 20 players. World bosses like Claw of Jormag help.
Blood – Defeat 100 centaurs near Blood Hill camps in Gendarran Fields.
Growth – Visit the tunnel east of Reckoner’s Waypoint, the Grove.
Death – Interact with a casket west of Murdered Dreams Waypoint, Cursed Shore.
Spirit – Interact with the Searing Cauldron Hero Point, Iron Marches. (Remove Quartz from inventory before doing this.)
Fear – Attack the aggressive chickens southwest of Fallen Angels Garrison, Ebonhawke.
Courage – Defeat 4 world bosses. Use /wiki et in-game to check boss timers.

Return to Diani after completing all infusions.

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Step 5: Skyscale Growing Comforts

You’ll now gather materials for your growing Skyscale, including:

• Charged Quartz (12 total)
• Ectoplasm and Bloodstone Dust (used in Skycale Treats purchased from Diani)
• Cryptus Skin (dropped from any Cryptus enemy)

6 “Tasty” Items (Mob Drops):

• Trail Ration – Jotun (Wayfarer Foothills)
• Devourer Carapace – Devourers (Northwest Ashford)
• Chocolate Eggs – Shock (Tangled Depths or Skywatch Archipelago)
• Mossy Branch – Treants (North Gendarran Fields)
• Worm Segment – Cave worms (Wayfarer Foothills)
• Ooze Cured Meat – Oozes (Cave with hero point, Gendarran Fields)

4 Vendor Items:

• Forged Ankle Joint – Drops from Forged (Skywatch Archipelago)
• Bird Whistle – 2g from Gortho (Iron Marches)
• Plush Quaggan – 10g from Sven Edson (Wizard’s Tower)
• Heavy Dolyak Blanket – 3g from Herder Liat (Lornar’s Pass)

Turn everything in at Diani once you’ve collected them all.

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Step 6: Skyscale Saddle Construction

You’ll now need:

• 29 Provisioner Tokens (from earlier)
• 375 Pinch of Stardust (events/meta in Amnytas)
• 375 Static Charge (events/meta in Skywatch Archipelago)
• 500 Essence of Despair (Tier 1 Rift completions; use Motivations to earn up to 30 per Rift)

Saddle Materials (Buy from Faction Provisioners):

• Stardust Infused Leather – Bastion of the Natural (Amnytas)
• Mist Infused Saddle Oil – Bastion of the Obscure (Amnytas)
• Jade Spun Silk Thread – Mech Habilitation Zone 3 (Skywatch Archipelago)
• Durable Saddle Hardware – Bastion of Strength (Amnytas)
• Rich Maguuma Mahogany – Rata Novus Promenade (Skywatch Archipelago)
• Saddlebag of Holding – Bastion of Balance (Amnytas)
• Delgermore Rivets – Droknar’s Light (Skywatch Archipelago)
• Garenhoff Weave Cloth – Wizard’s Ascent (Skywatch Archipelago)
• Elonian Sandpaper – Skyward Marches (Skywatch Archipelago)
• Extra Sticky Tar – Bastion of Knowledge (Amnytas)

Return to Diani once all items are gathered.

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Final Step: Rising Spirits Mastery + Turn In

Ensure you’ve completed the Rising Spirits mastery from the Flight Training line. Then, return to Diani for one final time to complete the achievement and unlock your permanent Skyscale mount.

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Bonus Content and Final Advice

• A New Look: One hour after completing A New Friend, this unlocks the Cryptus Skyscale Skin achievement.
• Legacy Masteries: For advanced flight control and extra mount tricks, consider unlocking the original Skyscale masteries from Path of Fire and Living World Season 4. Not required for base mount usage but highly recommended.

Congratulations! You now own one of the most versatile and beloved mounts in the game. Enjoy your new Skyscale and happy flying!