weaponwh.9810 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 so I got most my components rdy for craft, was gonna purchase Obsidian Shard from karma vendor, but Tactician Deathstrider only available after Temple of Balthazar event. so what time this event occur and does ppl do this event anymore? what are the other quick/easy way to get some Shards? I don't have much unbound/violate magic, was gonna save up to buy trinket(or best way to farm these magic). which is way I was gonna use karma to buy the shard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokh.2695 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 the event is not on a specific schedule which leaves you to a)try to organize the [event chain](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Temple_of_Balthazar "event chain") yourself, b)try your luck another day/time or c)wait there till someone does the events. I wouldn't spend any other currency on obsidian shards than karma. As an alternative the Silverwastes chestfarm used to give obsidian shards as well as plenty of other loot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltekka.2375 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Karma is the fastest way, but the most cost-efficient way to me is, was and will be silverwastes chestfarming. Use all magic find boosters, join a chestfarming map and you will get a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother.1504 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Do wvw and you will have stacks of obsidian shards in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celldrax.2849 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Been a couple months since I last bought some from there, but quite regularly upon entering map the temple was under pact control. Just check in throughout the day when you're able. Plenty of others with tonnes of karma obtain obsidian shards through the same method, so there'll always be those with incentive to complete the event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oglaf.1074 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 **Silverwastes farm** is numero uno: not only do you have a chance at getting shards from the buried chests, but you can also purchase them for map currency. **Auric Basin** is a second favourite of mine: I'm always swimming in map currency because I like to do the meta daily, and the cost per token is cheaper in terms of Karma than buying them for raw Karma at the Orr temple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notebene.3190 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 > @"Oglaf.1074" said: > **Auric Basin** is a second favourite of mine: I'm always swimming in map currency because I like to do the meta daily, and the cost per token is cheaper in terms of Karma than buying them for raw Karma at the Orr temple. Hadn't thought of that, I'm in the same boat. Who sells them there? The big guy outside the hole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sorudo.9054 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 i would give it to you for free if we could trade and it was not account bound.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayrilana.1396 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 The best time to purchase them at the shrine in Orr is around the daily reset. I’ve seen it open, or people working on the meta, often around that time. I use the HoT currency converter to get the shards primarily. I used to convert guild commendations except my guild became unreliable and took so long to do missions so I stopped bothering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve The Cynic.3217 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Laurel Vendors, Heart of Thorns reputation vendors, Quartermaster NPCs in the Silverwastes, etc. Check the [wiki page](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Obsidian_Shard "wiki page"). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danikat.8537 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 The usual peak-times are probably the best - around the daily reset on NA servers and about 2-6 hours before reset on EU servers. If the temple isn't open check for people on the map doing the event chain, or check the LFG tool and if you still can't find anyone make your own group/listing and start on the events - people will join in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanBB.4268 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 I used unbound magic for most of mine, when I needed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Anabe.6091 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 These three can be consumed for unbound magic by using consume all button, thats how i get unbound in quanity Fire Orchid Blossom Fresh Winterberry Orrian Pearl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justine.6351 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 I delete stacks of obsidian shards every few months from playing wvw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oglaf.1074 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 > @"notebene.3190" said: > > @"Oglaf.1074" said: > > **Auric Basin** is a second favourite of mine: I'm always swimming in map currency because I like to do the meta daily, and the cost per token is cheaper in terms of Karma than buying them for raw Karma at the Orr temple. > > Hadn't thought of that, I'm in the same boat. Who sells them there? The big guy outside the hole? Exalted Mastery Vendor, yeh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystal Master.4169 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Type in game chat /wiki obsidian shard And check under Acquisition for methods that suits you best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illconceived Was Na.9781 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 The best way depends a lot on the player. There are lots of sources. If you happen to be drowning in aurillium, AB vendors is "best," but if you're short on all currencies, then I agree with @"Oglaf.1074": Silverwastes. Still, if you have a ton of karma, then buy at the Balthazar temple. Someone is almost always cleansing it near reset. (And it's no longer that hard to organize the chain these days, given the power-creep in the game relative to the mobs static abilities.) Can probably be done with a mere 8-10 people. In the long run — if you have the karma — that's going to be the most efficient use of your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oglaf.1074 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 > @"Illconceived Was Na.9781" said: > The best way depends a lot on the player. There are lots of sources. If you happen to be drowning in aurillium, AB vendors is "best," but if you're short on all currencies, then I agree with @"Oglaf.1074": Silverwastes. > > Still, if you have a ton of karma, then buy at the Balthazar temple. Someone is almost always cleansing it near reset. (And it's no longer that hard to organize the chain these days, given the power-creep in the game relative to the mobs static abilities.) Can probably be done with a mere 8-10 people. In the long run — if you have the karma — that's going to be the most efficient use of your time. I have to disagree. If you have any map currency to spare on any of the HoT maps, you'll get more Shards for your Karma there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illconceived Was Na.9781 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 > @"Oglaf.1074" said: > I have to disagree. If you have any map currency to spare on any of the HoT maps, you'll get more Shards for your Karma there. I suspect that fewer people have "any map currency to spare" than most of us realize. To get a stack of obsidian costs: * 5.25k karma, bought in Orr * 2.625 karma bought in HoTlandia, but also requires 6250 local currency. I never have 6k of local HoT currencies, except AB/aurillium, and that generally gets used for other purposes. That is, mathematically, you're quite correct: you get double the obbi for your karma using local currencies. The problem is usually that those who don't already have a stack of obbi via whatever means aren't likely to have tons & tons of local shekels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oglaf.1074 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Well, as I was saying - I personally always have spare Aurillium because of the meta. So yeah, _if_ you have the currency to spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtpelion.4562 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Unbound magic is very fast to farm and can be used to buy Obsidian Shards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weaponwh.9810 Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 > @"Voltekka.2375" said: > Karma is the fastest way, but the most cost-efficient way to me is, was and will be silverwastes chestfarming. Use all magic find boosters, join a chestfarming map and you will get a lot! does silverwaste farming require magic find to get more chest? or it only affect chest item when its Opened? unfortunately i'm not swim in HoT currency or has a lot unbound magic, though I have enough karma to buy all the shard I need(except several Ive been there, the WP is contested). wish its not account bound so I can buy off from TP. ill try the map during reset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltekka.2375 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 > @"weaponwh.9810" said: > > @"Voltekka.2375" said: > > Karma is the fastest way, but the most cost-efficient way to me is, was and will be silverwastes chestfarming. Use all magic find boosters, join a chestfarming map and you will get a lot! > > does silverwaste farming require magic find to get more chest? or it only affect chest item when its Opened? > > unfortunately i'm not swim in HoT currency or has a lot unbound magic, though I have enough karma to buy all the shard I need(except several Ive been there, the WP is contested). wish its not account bound so I can buy off from TP. > > ill try the map during reset Magic find affects the rarity of items you get when opening the chest. Number of chests is fixed per run. Happy farming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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