Guild Wars 2 Armorsmithing Farming Locations
***Update 12/22/13 – I do not play Guild Wars 2 much anymore. But I’d like to keep this resource up and running. If you’d like to take over editing it, please let me know. Either email rick@hamell.net or leave a comment below. I’m also looking for people who would like to do the same thing for the other crafting skills. Thank you!****
One of the biggest pains in Guild Wars 2 is farming for components to level the crafting skills. Here are suggestions of locations to find items for the Armorsmithng Crafting Skills
The Crafting skill is sorted out by level, with the minimum suggested number of crafting items needed to advance to the next crafting tier. IE, You’ll need 20 Tiny Totems total when advancing from Levels 0-75 (Tier 1) to Levels 75-150 (Tier 2)
Please note Copper Ore, Jute Scraps, Iron Ore, Wool Scraps, Cotton Scraps, Platinum Ore, Linen Scraps, Mithril Ore, and Silk Scraps are also obtainable by using Salvage Kits on Armor and Weapons.
Tier 1 – Level 0-75
Copper Ore, Qty 80
– Caledon Forest (Level 1-15)
– Metrica Province (Level 1-15)
– Plains of Ashford (Level 1-15)
– Queensdale (Level 1-15)
– Wayfarer Foothills (Level 1-15)
Lumps of Tin, Qty 8
– Armorsmithing Vendor near Armorsmithing Station
– Gendarran Field – Centaur Supply Carts in Blood Hill Camps
Jute Scraps, Qty 96
– Blazeridge Stepps – From Skritt Foragers. Drops in Tiny Bag of Skritt Shinies
– Caledon Forest – From Skritt Foragers. Drops in Tiny Bag of Skritt Shinies
– Diessa Plateau – Oldgate Clearing east of Nolan Waypoint in cave, bag drops from Charr.
– Dredgehaunt Cliffs – From Skritt Foragers. Drops in Tiny Bag of Skritt Shinies
– Fields of Ruin – From Skritt Foragers. Drops in Tiny Bag of Skritt Shinies
– Kessex Hills – From Bandits and Centaurs
– Harathi Hinterlands – From Bandits and Centraus
– Metrica Providence – Thaumanova Reactor. Drops in Bag of Testing Material from Inquest
– Plains of Ashford – From Skritt Foragers. Drops in Tiny Bag of Skritt Shinies
– Queensdale – Around Bandithaunt Caverns. Drops in Bag of Pinched Goods from bandits
Spools of Jute Thread, Qty 36
– Armorsmithing Vendor near Armorsmithing Station
Tiny Claws, Qty 20
– Queensdale – Around Bandithaunt Caverns. Drops in Bag of Pinched Goods from bandits
Tiny Totems, Qty 20
– Metrica Province – Inquest Outer Complex. Drops from Inquest
– Queensdale – Around Bandithaunt Caverns. Drops in Bag of Pinched Goods from bandits
Bone Chips, Qty 9*
– Queensdale – Around Bandithaunt Caverns. Drops in Bag of Pinched Goods from bandits
Tiny Venom Sacs, Qty 6*
– Queensdale – Around Bandithaunt Caverns. Drops in Bag of Pinched Goods from bandits
Vial of Weak Blood, Qty 3*
– Queensdale – Around Bandithaunt Caverns. Drops in Bag of Pinched Goods from bandits
*Note: An equal numbers of Vials of Weak Blood can be substituted for Bone Chips or Tiny Venom Scas.
Tiny Moldy Bags
Farmed from Risen in Caledon Forest
Tiny Moldy Bags have a chance to hold the following Tier One Components:
– 3-5 copper
– Bone Chip
– Jute Scrap
– Rawhide Leather Section
– Pearl
– Pile of Glittering Dust
– Tiny Claw
– Tiny Fang
– Tiny Scale
– Tiny Totem
– Tiny Venom Sac
– Vial of Weak Blood
– Pile of Soiled Essence
Tier 2 – Level 75-150
Iron Ore, Qty 114
– Brisban Wildlands (Level 15-25)
– Snowden Drifts (Level 15-25)
– Gendarran Field (Level 25-35)
– Fields of Ruin (Level 30-40)
– Dredgehaunt Cliffs (Level 40-50)
– Bloodtide Coast (Level 45-55)
Wool Scraps, Qty 92
– Diessa Plateau – Oldgate Clearing east of Nolan Waypoint in cave, bag drops from Charr.
– Fields of Ruin – Northeast of Stronghold of Ebonhawk in cave. Drop from Charr Renegades
Spools of Wool Thread, Qty 61
– Armorsmithing Vendor near Armorsmithing Station
Small Fangs, Qty 28
– Snowden Drifts – Isenfall Gullies. Drops from Icebrood Wolves.
Small Totems, Qty 28
– Diessa Plateau
– Snowden Drifts
Small Scale, Qty 25
– Gendarran Field – Witherflank River, drops from Barracuda.
– Kessex Hills – Viathan Lake. Drops from Barracuda.
Small Claws, Qty 22*
– Gendarran Fields – Newbeach Bluffs, drops from River Drakes, Crabs, and Moas
– Gendarran Fields – Cornucopian Fields, drops from Wolf, River Drake, Golden Moa
Small Venom Sacs*
– Brisban Wildlands – Koga Ruins, drops from Fireflies and Jungle Spiders
– Brisban Wildlands – The Gallowfields, drops from Breeze Riders
– Diessa Plateau – Holystone Caves, drops from Grubs
– Diessa Plateau – Oldgate Clearing
– Diessa Plateau – Reaper’s Corridor, drops from Lashtail Devourers
– Kessex Hills – Overlord’s Greatcamp, drops from Fireflies
– Gendarran Fields – Cornucopian Fields, drops Wurm Hatchlings
– Gendarran Fields – Vigilant Hills, drops from Fireflies
– Snowden Drifts – Lornar’s Pass, drops from Ice Wurms
*Note: Small Venom Sacs or Bone Shards are an equal substitute for Small Claws
Tier 3 – Level 150-225
Iron Ore, Qty 114
– Brisban Wildlands (Level 15-25)
– Snowden Drifts (Level 15-25)
– Gendarran Field (Level 25-35)
– Fields of Ruin (Level 30-40)
– Dredgehaunt Cliffs (Level 40-50)
– Bloodtide Coast (Level 45-55)
Lumps of Coal, Qty 38
– Armorsmithing Vendor near Armorsmithing Station
Cotton Scraps, Qty 92
– Blazeridge Stepps – Northwest of Tumok’s Last Stand – Ragged Garment drop from Separatists
– Blazeridge Stepps – North of Tail of the Star God Point of Interest. Drops from Grawl
– Fields of Ruin – Northeast of Stronghold of Ebonhawk in cave. Ragged garment drop from Charr Renegades
– Harathi Hinterlands – Cloven Hoof Pass, High Timberland Claim, Modnir Gorge. Supply Bag Drop from Centaurs
Spools of Cotton Thread, Qty 61
– Armorsmithing Vendor near Armorsmithing Station
Fang, Qty 28
– Blazeridge Steppes – Northeast of Terra Combusta. Drops from Plains Wurms Hatchlings
Totems, Qty 28
– Blazeridge Steppes – Terra Carorunda. Bag of Snatched Goods drop from Separatists.
– Harathi Hinterlands – Cloven Hoof Pass, High Timberland Claim, Modnir Gorge. Supply Bag Drop from Centaurs
Scales, Qty 25
– Harathi Hinterlands – Cloven Hoof Pass, High Timberland Claim, Modnir Gorge. Supply Bag Drop from Centaurs
– Harathi Hinterlands – Arca Lake, drops from Armored Fish
Claws, Qty 22*
– Harathi Hinterlands – Cloven Hoof Pass, High Timberland Claim, Modnir Gorge. Supply Bag Drop from Centaurs
*Note Claws maybe replaced with Venom Sacs or Bones
Venom Sacs (replacement for Claws)
– Bloodtide Coast – Vidar’s Lagoon, drops from Fireflys
– Dredgehaunt Cliffs – Mountain’s Tail Waypoint, drops from Cave Spider
– Dredgehaunt Cliffs – Terra Combustia, drops from Canyon Spiders
– Harathi Hinterlands – Cloven Hoof Pass, High Timberland Claim, Modnir Gorge. Supply Bag Drop from Centaurs
Bones (replacement for Claws)
– Harathi Hinterlands – Cloven Hoof Pass, High Timberland Claim, Modnir Gorge. Supply Bag Drop from Centaurs
Tier 4 – Level 225-350
Platinum Ores, Qty 76
– Bloodtide Coast (Level 45-55)
– Timberline Falls (Level 50-60)
– Iron Marches (Level 50-60)
Lumps of Primordium, Qty 28
Linen Scraps, Qty 92
– Blazeridge Steppes – Terra Carorunda. Bag of Snatched Goods drop from Separatists.
– Bloodtide Coast – Laughing Gull Island. Moldy Bag drop from Risen
– Bloodtide Coast – Mole’s Head. Moldy Bag drop from Risen
– Iron Marches – South West of Viper’s Run Waypoint. Rune Bag drop from Flame Legion
– Mount Maelstrom – Medium Moldy Bag drop from Risen Hylek and Risen Thrall
Spools of Linen Tread, Qty 61
– Armorsmithing Vendor near Armorsmithing Station
Sharp Claws, Qty 28
– Fire Heart Rise – Sati Way Point, drops from Barracuda, Drakes, and Salamanders
– Iron Marches – Scourgejaw’s Vault, drops from Griffons
– Iron Marches – Vermin’s Folly, drops from Charr
– Iron Marches – Viper’s Run, drops from Griffons
– Timberline Falls – Scale Strand, drops from Wrags
– Timberline Falls – Naui Waters, drops from Wargs
Engraved Totems, Qty 25
– Lornar’s Pass – Drops from Grawl
– Timberline Falls – Gentle River Waypoint, drops from Jotun
Heavy Bones, Qty 22*
– Timberline Falls – Gentle River Waypoint, drops from Jotun
*Note; Heavy Bones maybe replaced with Sharp Fangs or Smooth Scales
Other items:
Sharp Fangs
– Blazeridge Stepps – South East of Terra Combusta. Drops from Warthogs
– Sparkfly Fen, Aleem’s Waypoint. Drops from Reef Skelks
Sharp Fangs
– Fire Heart Rise, Sati Way Point. Drops from Barracuda.
Tier 5 – Level 350-375
Mithril Ores, Qty 76
– Straits of Devastation (Level 70-75)
– Malchor’s Leap – (Level 75-80)
– Orr (Level 80)
Silk Scraps, Qty 92
– Frostgorge Sound – Northwest and West of Highpeaks Waypoint. Drops from Son of Svanir in Heavy Icy Bag and Large Icy Bag
Spools of Silk Thread, Qty 61
– Armorsmithing Vendor near Armorsmithing Station
Large Claws, Qty 28
– Mount Maelstrom – Maelstrom’s Bile. Drops from Destroyer Crabs
Intricate Totems, Qty 28
– Frostgorge Sound – Northwest and West of Highpeaks Waypoint. Drops from Son of Svanir in Heavy Icy Bag and Large Icy Bag
Potent Venom Sacs, Qty 25
Large Bones, Qty 22*
*Note; Large Bones maybe replaced with Large Fang or Large Scale
Large Scale
– Cursed Shore. Heavy Moldy Bag drops from Risen.
Tier 6 – Level 375-400
Mithril Ores, Qty 16
– Straits of Devastation (Level 70-75)
– Malchor’s Leap – (Level 75-80)
– Orr (Level 80)
Silk Scraps, Qty 24
Spools of Silk Thread, Qty 44
– Armorsmithing Vendor near Armorsmithing Station
Tier Five Fine Crafting Materials, (Below List) Qty 60
Large Bones
Large Claws
Pile of Incandescent Dust
Large Fang
– Frostgorge Sound – West of Highpeaks Waypoint. Drops from Ice Elementals
Large Scale
– Cursed Shore. Heavy Moldy Bag drops from Risen.
Intricate Totem
Potent Venom Sac
Vial of Potent Blood
Bag Farming
Another option is to farm for bags. Each bag has a chance to contain the following items. These seem to drop off just about any creature, although Krait, Risen, and Pirates have a higher chance.
Tiny Moldy Bags Level 0 – 50 Components
Farmed from Risen in Caledon Forest
Tiny Moldy Bags have a chance to hold the following Tier One Components:
– 3-5 copper
– Bone Chip
– Jute Scrap
– Rawhide Leather Section
– Pearl
– Pile of Glittering Dust
– Tiny Claw
– Tiny Fang
– Tiny Scale
– Tiny Totem
– Tiny Venom Sac
– Vial of Weak Blood
– Pile of Soiled Essence
Small Moldy Bags Level 25 – 100 Components
– 3-5 Copper
– Bone Chip
– Pile of Soiled Essence
– Tiny Claw
– Tiny Fang
– Tiny Scale
– Vial of Weak Blood
– Wool Scrap
Light Moldy Bags Level 75 – 175 Components
– 3 Copper
– Fang
– Pile of Foul Essence
– Pile of Soiled Essence
– Small Fang
– Small Totem
– Thin Leather Section
– Wool Scrap
Moldy Sacks Level 150 – 250 Components
– Bone
– Claw
– Fang
– Full Venom Sac
– Linen Scraps
– Pile of Foul Essence
– Pile of Luminous Dust
– Pile of Radiant Dust
– Rugged Leather Sections
– Scale
– Sharp Claw
– Sharp Fang
– Totem
– Venom Sac
– Vial of Blood
– Vial of Thick Blood
Medium Moldy Bags Level 175 – 300 Components
– 3-5 Copper
– Full Venom Sac
– Heavy Bone
– Intricate Totem
– Large Bone
– Large Claw
– Large Fang
– Large Scale
– Linen Scraps
– Pile of Filthy Essence
– Pile of Incandescent Dust
– Pile of Luminous Dust
– Potent Venom Sac
– Rugged Leather Sections
– Sharp Claw
– Sharp Fang
– Smooth Scale
– Vial of Potent Blood
– Vial of Thick Blood
Large Moldy Bags Level 300 – 325 Components
– 3-5 Copper
– Intricate Totem
– Large Bone
– Large Claw
– Large Fang
– Large Scale
– Pile of Incandescent Dust
– Pile of Filthy Essence
– Pile of Vile Essence
– Potent Venom Sac
– Silk Scraps
– Thick Leather Sections
– Vial of Potent Blood
Heavy Moldy Bags Level 325 – 400 Components
– 3-5 Copper
– Ancient Bone
– Armored Scale
– Elaborate Totems
– Giant Eye
– Gossamer Scraps
– Hardened Leather Sections
– Intricate Totem
– Large Bone
– Large Claw
– Large Fang
– Large Scale
– Pile of Crystalline Dust
– Pile of Incandescent Dust
– Pile of Putrid Essence
– Pile of Vile Essence
– Potent Venom Sac
– Powerful Venom Sac
– Silk Scraps
– Thick Leather Sections
– Vial of Potent Blood
– Vials of Powerful Blood
– Vicious Claws
– Vicious Fangs
If you have any additional suggestions that are not mentioned here, please comment below