GW2 - Guide The Secret of Sud-Soleil

For the May event, The Secret of Sud-Soleil, we will have to restore order on South Sun Island. The local fauna panics and shows itself more and more aggressive towards the recently installed colonists. Choose to help the settlers and improve their lives or the Consortium to seek wealth at the expense of the quality of life of the settlers!

If you haven't visited Sud-Soleil Island yet, head to Lion's Arch, near Fort Mariner. Is there a teleportation portal that will take you directly to the island?

You will thus arrive on pearl island. Moreover, it is our first destination. If you want to achieve all the achievements, you will need a level 75, it will also be easier to kill the monsters. I struggled enough with my level 56 ... (I have a level 74 who does not know the island and I would have done it all again ...?)

This event gives access to 25 achievements that you will need to achieve. There is only one success to my knowledge that is not yet feasible which will be for the end of the event.

Let's take a closer look at these activities and the successes to be achieved! Don't worry, read everything that follows and you will get the successes without a hitch?
Summary of the guide:

• Arrival on the islet of the Pearl
• Meet the important people
• Complete the sample collection
• Make yourself a Karka omelet!
• The plunge of death
• Exploration of the new camps on the island
• The crab throw
• Ultimate Showdown - Canach and Noll
• Queen Karka and end of event
• ► Achievements and bonuses (Equipment, skins, titles ...)

 

Arrival on the islet of the Pearl

You have arrived, the trip went well? ?

We will start by talking to the Settlers and the Consortium to get their opinion on the problem that is currently plaguing the island. They are located not far from the arrival gate.

You will be able to choose between the Settlers or Consortium... Where to do both! Note that being affiliated with one or the other brings you a bonus. Only one buff can be received at a time.

-► Success: Both affiliations bring success. For that it will be necessary carry out 5 dynamic events under one or other of the affiliations. Both are achievable.

 

Meet the important people

We will then discuss with the different figures of this event. Each will bring their brick to the wall of the story, an interesting point of view and an unlocked achievement.

There is of course Kiel, the inspector and main character, who you will find right next to the portal.

Noll, the Asura deputy director of the expedition, whom you will find not far from Kiel ... I'm not going to spoil you anything about this monstrous little Asura who may have a bad quarter of an hour for the future?

Then go down to the square and you will find two characters taking it easy on the beach. It's about lord faren and dame Kasmeer Meade.

After talking to all these little people, what do you say about a little dip in this water so clear and so warm? No... ? Well go ahead anyway you will unlock an achievement. Go for a swim when you are in a swimsuit, near Faren and Kasmeer.

-► Success: Completing this will unlock some additional achievements for talking to these characters (Levvi is missing, we'll get to that) and uncovering some of the island's secrets while chatting with them.

 

Complete the sample collection

Go back to Kiel, who will tell you where to find the researcher Levvi in order to act on the ground. A small pale yellow star will appear on your map, forward!

A nice little camp presents itself to you. Notice the Karma saleswoman who allows you to obtain Karka tonics pour 105 Karma!

Let's meet already Levvi, which will complete his success + the success of meeting the important people I told you about above.

After talking to her, your goal will be to collect 10 samples for his research. To do this, use the key 1 used to detect samples and key 2 to harvest them. Do not panic if you no longer have it in hand, it is in your bag! And if by misfortune you threw it ... Go back to Levvi who will kindly give you another one.

For my part I found 11 samples, you will find a map below and my notes.

• Camp : Very simple, right next to Levvi camp.
• Height: Go to the old Karka nest and go up to the top, on the way you will find a sample. Nearby, there will also be diving goggles ... If you want, you can perform the Death Dive success right away! You will have to put on the glasses and ... Dive into the lava! No doubt you will die of it: p
• Low: Go back to the bottom of the nest and take the sample next to the old dead Karka.
• River: Watch out for the veteran Karka protecting this sample. For my part I put my protections to the maximum and I rushed by spamming key 2 of my tool to collect the sample. I'm dead but at least I got what I wanted?
• Swimming pool : Nothing complicated.
• Geyser : A few jumps to do and the geyser to climb but nothing insurmountable.
• Caves: Follow the dotted lines!
• Sand pit: The place where I struggled the most. I advise you to go accompanied if you are less than level 60/65. Take a little height, wait for the right moment and jump on the sample to retrieve it quickly.
• Wreck: You will have to climb a little, easy.
• Conduits: It is on the ground behind the large volutes of steam.
• Small island : You will have to perform the Puzzle Jumping or cheat by calling Mesmer to the rescue and his famous teleport?

Targeted sample locations

-► Success: You will normally get 12 achievements if everything is well done + a Puzzle Jumping chest if you didn't cheat: p

You will also earn a nice item for completing this.

 

Make yourself a Karka omelet!

Something very unfortunate ... To achieve this achievement you will need to be level 75. So I couldn't get it but here's how:

Meet at Refuge d'Owain and wait for the event to bring Karka eggs to appear. Nests will appear around the refuge, you will need to bring them back to an NPC. You will then have a PNJ-Karma which will appear and stay there for a while (If it is already there you will not have to repeat the event) and who will sell a Karka egg omelet for the modest sum of 119 Karma.

-► Success: One more success, one!

 

The plunge of death

If you haven't already done so, you will need to go to the top of the old Karka nest and spot the swimming goggles. The CTRL key is your friend again.

Dive into the lava, die, success won!

-► Success: Glasses superfluous, any protection will be useless ...! ?

 

Exploration of the new camps on the island

Nothing complicated, I made this success by realizing the others, it was in my path. So don't just focus on that, it will almost happen on its own.

• Camp Karka
• Refuge d'Owain
• Kiel outpost
• Pearl Island
• Lion's Point (West)
• Pride Point (East)
• Bridge

 

The crab throw

Special thanks La Brumière [HG] for loaning us this hand-made guide from the official Guild Wars 2 forums.

 

Since the May 14 update, a new temporary game has been released: The Crab Game. So that everyone can have a better game experience, I propose to give you this little guide which summarizes all the skills without you having to read them quickly with a karka on your buttocks and which explains the few rules that there are (or not).

WHERE TO START ?
First, go to South Sun Cove (a new asura portal can take you there from Lion's Arch. You will arrive on the Pearl Island, the game arena is located southwest of Your position in Sawtooth Bay Karlotta is waiting for you at the door and offers to enter.

RULES OF THE GAME :
Description in game:

• “This is how the settlers of Sud-Soleil offer themselves a bit of relaxation. Catch the crab! To score points, collect the crab, keep it, or steal it from other players. The hungry karkas want to put their two cents in. Avoid them, or better yet, use them to your advantage. If you maneuver the karkas to eliminate other players, you score bonus points! Be on the lookout for bundles of items that will grant you access to special abilities. ”

Generalities

• This instantiated game is presented in the form of a game of Player versus Player in every man for himself. A game lasts 6 minutes. The maximum number of players is 8. The winner is the one with the most points at the end of the allotted time.Course of a game:
• At the start of the game, the referee throws a succulent crab at random into the arena. The 6-minute stopwatch then begins. Shortly after, the referee begins to send Crates which allow you to obtain items. Soon, small karkas and three veteran karkas join the battle to weaken players and knock them down. If a crab is killed, the referee sends one back. If a player is down, he gets up in 5 seconds. A player who finds himself on the ground with an object in his hand immediately drops him, including the crab. The succulent crab or the person holding it is symbolized by a seashell on the minimap. Veteran karkas are symbolized by monster heads on the minimap.

Dots :

• To score points, there are several solutions:
  • Hold the succulent crab (3 points per second)
  • Steal the succulent crab (3 points)
  • Intercept a succulent crab (3 points)
  • Take down competitors in the area with a veteran karka (3 points per victim)
• Clearly the easiest way to score points is to grab the crab and not let go. Scores are displayed at the top center of the screen. The one on the left is your personal score, the one on the right is the best score of the game. You can press "B" at any time to see the full scores.

Reward:

• At the end of the game, a chest is available for players in the center of the arena. Here are the rewards:
  • First: 2 masterpiece rarity or higher + 5 Karka Shells
  • Next: 1 Masterpiece rarity or higher + 1 Karka Shell

SKILLS

• In order to make the game more exciting, different skills are present in the game. They can be classified into 3 parts:
  • Main hand skills (slots 1 and 2)
  • Basic skills (slots 3 and 4)
  • Second Hand Skill (Slot 5)
• These skills are accessible thanks to the objects that can be found in the Crates sent by the referee.

• Basic skills:
  • Two skills (slots 3 and 4) are always available in your skill bar regardless of the items you are wearing.
    • Rush : You rush on enemies. Hold down to increase the length of the Rush. (Casting: Immediate - Renewal: 8 seconds)
    • Punch : You punch an opponent, inflict Stupor and force him to drop the crab. (Cast: ¼ second - Renewal: 4 seconds - Range: 150)
• Main hand skills:
  • Two other skills (slots 1 and 2) will change depending on the item you are holding. Two skills are also available when you are not holding objects.
    • Bare hand:
      • balayage : You hit a competitor and take away what he is wearing. (Cast: ¼ second - Renewal: 4 seconds - Range: 150)
      • Find a stone: You pick up a stone. (Cast: ½ second - Renewal: 5 seconds - Range: 150)
        • -> Stone throw : You throw a stone and inflict Stupor on the target. (Cast: ¼ second - Range: 600)
    • Succulent crab:
      • Crustacean crash : You strike the enemy with the robust shell of the crab and knock them down. (Casting: ½ second - Renewal: 2 seconds - Range: 150)
      • Crab throw : Throw the crab to another player. (Casting: ¾ second - Renewal: 1 second - Range: 1000)
    • Board(many) :
      • Plank crash : You leap onto a competitor and knock him down on impact. The plank breaks. (Cast: ¾ second - Renewal: 6 seconds - Range: 600)
      • Plank throw : You plank an opponent and inflict a shatter on impact. The plank breaks. (Cast: ¾ second - Renewal: 4 seconds - Range: 150)
    • Karka eggs(numerous) :
      • Egg throw : You throw your egg on the target area and immobilize any enemy caught in the explosion radius. (Casting: ½ second - Range: 1000)
      • Trapped egg deployment : You deploy your egg as if it were a trap. Immobilizes targets. (Casting: ½ second)
    • Fishing rod(2 maximum per game):
      • Deep sea fishing : You cast a line to hook the target and attract it to you. (Cast: 1 second - Renewal: 2 seconds - Range: 1200)
    • Anchor(2 maximum per game):
      • Anchor throw : You throw your anchor in the air. Your target is knocked down when it falls to the ground. (Casting: ½ second - Range: 5000)
• Second-hand skills:
  • A final skill may appear (location 5), it also varies depending on the item.
    • Bare hand:
      • No skills.
    • Sud-Soleil liqueur (many):
      • Drink Sud-Soleil Liqueur : Drink a swig of Sud-Soleil liqueur to replenish your health and stamina (Casting: 1 second - Renewal: 4 seconds)
    • Conch (2 maximum per game):
      • Conch explosion : You detonate the conch and you competitor flee, seized with terror. (Casting: ½ second - Renewal: 6 seconds - Range: 400)

A FEW TIPS

• Remember you have two dodges, by dodging you keep your items
• Watch where the referee throws the crab, and start heading towards the targeted area
• Crates are essential, break them
• Boards and fishing rods are very easy ways to retrieve crab
• With the fishing rod, make sure that there is no one between you and the target, you risk giving the crab to a competitor
• Let press Rush longer to run further
• When you with the crab, the karkas will chase. Always try to ensure that there are players between you and the karkas. when they charge, players will be knocked down and you will earn points
• When you have the crab, remember that the first skill can allow you to outrun an opponent.
• When you have the crab, try to always have a second hand item to help you keep it.
• Eggs can also act as a trap
• If you covet an item from a competitor, the first barehand skill may allow you to catch it.
• When you can't steal the crab, drop it, at least

SUCCESSES
/! Warning, this is a spoiler, if you want to see the achievements for yourself, don't read this. Otherwise, follow the guide! /!
Here is a mini guide that will allow you to update your achievements regarding the crab game:

• Crab Launcher : “Participate in the South-Sun Crab Throw.”
  • To achieve this success, nothing could be easier, just go to the arena, talk to Karlotta and let him know that you are ready. Once in the arena, you will receive the achievement.
• Competitor Crab Carrier : “Carry the crab to the South-Sun crab throw.”
  • To achieve this success, you will need to score 300 times the points awarded to you when you carry the crab.
• Crabtacular : "Be the last in the line to hold the Southsun Crab Throw Crab."
  • To achieve this achievement, you will need to use the karkas to knock down your opponents while holding the Succulent Crab.
• Crab thief : “Steal the crab from the other players and prevent them from taking it back at the Southsun Crab Throw.”
  • To achieve this success, you will need to steal the crab from other players. Be careful, the fishing rod does not work for this achievement. Only the first plank skill and the first barehand skill can help you.
    • Title: Crab Thief
• Crab Throwing Champion : “Win ​​the Southsun Crab Toss.”
  • To achieve this success, you will have to win a game with more points than the others.
    • Title: Crab Throwing Champion

Do not hesitate to provide us with information on this subject! ?

 

Ultimate Showdown - Canach and Noll

May 28 brings a new storyline Secret of South Sun. In order not to reveal too much to you, I won't go into why we have to fight them but only how you can kill them easily, or rather, put them out of harm's way.

How to get to Canach dungeon

Go to the South-Sun Cove, of course where you will meet again Ellen Kiel as well as a new Story point, leading to the Canach dungeon.

The Lion Guard has identified the person behind the recent animal attacks in Southsun Cove, but we need your help in apprehending the culprit. Our target is Canach, a Sylvari cadet with a troublemaking background in South-Sun Cove.
Canach is already a wanted fugitive, but his latest actions have placed him at the top of our most wanted list.
Report to Southsun Cove if you want to help me bring him to justice.

-Inspector Ellen Kiel

You will meet an NPC at the entrance of the dungeon to start with the story mode vs. Canach. Once this mode is finished, you can then try the exploration mode and fight Noll.

 

Fight Canach

If you want everything to go well, I advise you to make Canach's lair with 5 players in order to understand and remember the placements of the traps that are in the dungeon.

There is a success in achieving Canach's lair without setting foot on a single trap of the dungeon. You will realize this later, alone, it will be easier because one of your companions will set foot on a mine which will distort the thing.

Come in, and take a mine detector. You will need to activate the 1 key to reveal the surrounding mines for 1 second (Easy in history but totally invisible in exploration), you can then sabotage them to turn them to your advantage.

Listen to Canach talk, fight him, he's just a bag of health and incapacitate him. Good game !

If he puts a shield on him, be sure to make him step on a mine. This will deactivate his shield and you can continue fighting him.

 

Fight Noll

Once story mode is complete, you will be able to reenter Canach's lair in order to achieve explore mode and beat Deputy Director Noll.

Pay close attention to the traps which are now invisible. You will need to use the mine detectors in order to locate them (Key 1) then turn them to your advantage according to the target mine.

► A mine that is yours is green, an enemy mine is red.

• The goal here will be to hit Noll until he equips himself with a shield. He will then be invulnerable.
• Read the communication channel carefully, he'll tell you what kind of mine to use against him. It will be necessary to bring Noll to move on this mine in order to make him lose his shield.
• Once the protection is removed, continue to fight him.
• Reached 20% of life, it will throw extra lightning bolts at you and hit harder!

This done, you will get a new achievement, a dungeon reward and a chest in the middle of the room.

 

Queen Karka and end of event

A Queen Karka, equipment, rewards and storyline!

 

This June 5 makes the fight against the reine Karka via history Secret of South Sun.

Go to the South-Sun Cove, of course where you will meet again Ellen Kiel and a meta-event signal on the right of your user interface.

It is time to join the defense of the South-Sun Cove. Canach is imprisoned and under the surveillance of the Lion Guard, but his plan is still in motion. In a misguided attempt to help people, Canach has turned local wild animals into danger to every settler, tourist, and Consortium member on the island.

The Lion Guard needs all the good souls they can muster to defend the lives of the residents of Southsun Cove. If you have the guts and the skills, join us!

- Ellen Kiel

 

Defend the island settlements

4 colonies are to be defended, this is the Pride Point, the Kiel outpost Tubavapeur house and camp Karka.

► Appointment in these places in order to carry out the various events which are there. Remember to take a buff Consortium ou Colon as I pointed out to you last time.

Find the Consortium and Colon buffs - 2 achievements to complete

They are located not far from the arrival gate on pearl island.

You will be able to choose between the Settlers or Consortium... Where to do both! Note that being affiliated with one or the other brings you a bonus. Only one buff can be received at a time.

-► Success: Both affiliations bring success. For that it will be necessary carry out 5 dynamic events under one or other of the affiliations. Both are achievable.

 

Kill Queen Karka

You will have to take and hold the colonies for ten minutes before Queen Karka appears! You will have 10 minutes to kill her, otherwise she will disappear to return to another place on the island. The queen's repop is about 1 hour if you have all 4 colonies under your control.

Splash, eggs and Karka poison everywhere!

She has a very powerful armor and it will take take down armor stacks by throwing eggs at him popping near her. A successfully thrown egg will lower an armor stack.

Once the armor is zero, all you have to do is kill it!

This makes you will earn a achievement, or bonus reward containing 2 rare yellow items and one chest containing 7 Karka shells + different blue / green / yellow / exotic rewards depending on your luck: p

 

Equipment armor and settler weapons

It is possible to earn settler armor and weapons via a merchant located in the 4 colonies. They sell pretty useless bladed weapons but as soon as you control all four settlements two new tabs are unlocked.

All this equipment is for level 80 but let's be frank, the weapons are totally useless and the basic skins that we can find level 1. The armors are a little nicer but only for the skin because the statistics are very little useful and the unnecessary runes.

Weapons:

• Blue: 1 pa + 70 carapaces Karka
• Green : 2 pa + 5 carapaces Karka
• Yellow: 20 pa + 1 carapace Karka
• Exotic: 2 pa + 1 carapace Karka

Armor:

• Blue: 1 pa + 70 carapaces Karka
• Green : 2 pa + 5 carapaces Karka
• Yellow: 20 pa + 1 carapace Karka
• Exotic: 2 pa + 1 carapace Karka

 

End of event - Consortium contracts

In conclusion, go see Ellen Kiel at Pearl Island and talk to her.

You will have a small, simple quest to complete with some discussions and the outcome of the story.

The achievement Contractual Obligations is also obtained at the end of the quest and voila!

 

Achievements and bonuses (Equipment, skins, titles ...)

Complete list of achievements

→ Achieving 25 successes from the event will grant you the title Valiant of South-Sun + a chitinous shell of Karka.

This exotic Karka back item can be upgraded at Mystic Forge with this: Item + 50 ectoplasm globes + 250 Karka shells + 100 passion flowers

→ You can loot supply chests. They offer various nice elements but also rare items like mini-pets (Lord Faren and Lady Kasmeer). Someone linked it in the channel / map but do you know how to get it? ?

Familiars Faren and Kasmeer

→ The supply crates also very rarely loot travel tickets. Southsun weapon skins ! You will find these weapons on our previous Article.

Le seller for these weapon skins is on pearl island, very close to the portal and Kiel.