Guild Wars 2: Janthir Wilds - Ursan Lowlands Skiff Route
Resource gathering in the new Janthir Wilds expansion is lucrative but often frustrating due to scattered nodes. However, Lowland Amber and the highly sought-after Lowland Salmon make it worth your time.
This guide outlines a specific Skiff Route through the Ursan Lowlands river system that maximizes your gold per hour.
Why Skiff?
While mounts like the Skimmer are faster on water, the Skiff allows for fishing without dismounting and offers a hefty “Fishing Power” buff when anchored. Plus, the new Turbo-Boost mastery makes it surprisingly quick for river travel.
The Route: Harvest Shore Loop
Start at the Harvest Shore Waypoint ([&BCkNAAA=]) in the southern part of the map.
- Summon Skiff: Head directly to the water’s edge and summon your boat.
- Leg 1: North-West River: Travel upstream towards the Moon Camp. Keep your camera focused on the floating debris; these often contain Lowland Amber clusters.
- Stop 1: Salmon Run Adventure: Dock just north of the Moon Camp at the Salmon Run adventure start point.
- Daily Task: Complete the “Salmon Run: Expert” adventure here. Gold rating rewards 3-5 Ursan Amber chunks instantly.
- Leg 2: The Waterfall: Continue North towards the large waterfall. Fish the “Bountiful Lowland Salmon” nodes here.
- Tip: Use Amber Fishing Lure for a higher catch rate on rare fish.
- Loop Back: Turn around and drift downstream back to Harvest Shore, checking for respawned nodes on the opposite bank.
Required Masteries
To make this efficient, you need:
- Skiff Turbo-Boost: Essential for moving upstream against the current.
- Fishing Party: Maximize your fishing power stacks to catch ascended-quality fish.
Gold Per Hour
A full loop takes about 15 minutes. Expect to gather:
- 20-30x Lowland Amber
- 10-15x Lowland Salmon (Used for ascended food crafting)
- Total Value: ~15-20 Gold per hour depending on market prices.
Conclusion
This route is low-stress and highly profitable. Put on a podcast, summon your skiff, and enjoy the scenery while filling your bags with valuable crafting materials.
