Lightbringer bounties? - Guild Wars Forums

Cyannasi · Sep 08, 2010, 02:28 AM // 02:28

After reaching Sunspear Castellan, I'm no longer able to get bounties from the priests in any of the zones. Unfortunately, this also seems to be preventing me from getting the bounties for Lightbringer points, which I've barely even begun to start collecting. Do I have to wait until I can do hard mode to continue collecting Lightbringer points from bounties?

This is my first time through Nightfall so if I'm missing something elementary, please tell me.

Zenzai · Sep 08, 2010, 02:32 AM // 02:32

'Upon attaining the rank of Sunspear Castellan (tier 8), your character can no longer obtain Sunspear bounties offered in normal mode. You must play in hard mode to get bounties to earn the last two ranks. You are able, however, obtain Sunspear points in normal mode as a reward for some Zaishen Challenge Quests. '

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Sunspear_rank

**Marty Silverblade** · Sep 08, 2010, 02:33 AM // 02:33

Once you get to rank 8 (which you are at), you are not able to gain bounties in Normal Mode.

HigherMinion · Sep 08, 2010, 07:38 AM // 07:38

er, I'm pretty sure you should be able to still take Lightbringer bounties... There isn't a connection between both titles.

Gill Halendt · Sep 08, 2010, 08:41 AM // 08:41

Are you sure you're trying to get a Lightbringer bounty?

Even in the latest parts of the game, not all bounties at shrines are Lightbringer bounties. Lightbringer bounties are pretty scarce in Vabbi and the Desolation.

**Marty Silverblade** · Sep 08, 2010, 08:41 AM // 08:41

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Originally Posted by HigherMinion

er, I'm pretty sure you should be able to still take Lightbringer bounties... There isn't a connection between both titles.

Heh, oops. Saw the reference to the Sunspear title and made an assumption... I really shouldn't rush replies.

Anyway, according to Wiki, you cannot gain bounties in Kourna in NM after you obtain rank 1 in the Lightbringer title. Once you've gotten into Elona you'll be able to get Lightbringer bounties regardless of what your title is and the mode.

http://guildwars.wikia.com/wiki/Bounty

Iuris · Sep 08, 2010, 08:45 AM // 08:45

Both titles shut off at certain points. For example, Kourna bounties are only available up to a rank before you need to move on to Vabbi ones.

So, first, try finding a higher level bounty area. Try the sulphurous wastes for Sunspear.

However, no matter what, eventually you'll need to do Hard mode to max out the titles - the last two ranks are Hard mode only.

Gill Halendt · Sep 08, 2010, 09:22 AM // 09:22

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Originally Posted by Iuris

Both titles shut off at certain points. For example, Kourna bounties are only available up to a rank before you need to move on to Vabbi ones.

So, first, try finding a higher level bounty area. Try the sulphurous wastes for Sunspear.

His problem is with Lightbringer bounties:

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Originally Posted by Cyannasi

After reaching Sunspear Castellan, I'm no longer able to get bounties from the priests in any of the zones. Unfortunately, this also seems to be preventing me from getting the bounties for Lightbringer points, which I've barely even begun to start collecting.

I think he was lead to believe all bounties from Vabbi onwards to be Lightbringer, but most of the shrines before the Gate of Torment are still offering Sunspear bounties.

@OP: if you've reached the Dzagonur Bastion outpost, trying exiting to the Mirror of Lyss. There's a Lightbringer bounty right out there: try get that one and tell us how it goes.

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Originally Posted by Iuris

However, no matter what, eventually you'll need to do Hard mode to max out the titles - the last two ranks are Hard mode only.

Nope, this only applies to Sunspear. Altough not adviceable, Lightbringer is definitely maxable even in NM.

pinkeyflower · Sep 08, 2010, 10:48 AM // 10:48

Where are you in the campaign? At Sunspear rank 8 they stop giving out bounties in NM. For Lightbringer you should be able to take them out at any rank unless you're still in Kourna which out gives out bounties until you are rank 1 Lightbringer.

Cyannasi · Sep 08, 2010, 12:31 PM // 12:31

Thanks for all the replies!

I just went through Mirror of Lyss late last night and found two shrines that would give me Lightbringer bounties; one outside of Kodash Bazaar and the other outside of Dzagonur Bastion. I got to Castellan while still in Kourna so maybe that's why I couldn't get bounties for Lightbringer. Maybe I was missing the correct shrines, but it seems that they exist, at least in Vabbi.

Can I assume that so long as I keep progressing through the campaign that I'll be able to find further Lightbringer shrines? Is there a cutoff point for the track where I'll have to switch to HM to keep doing LB bounties?

Timey · Sep 08, 2010, 12:48 PM // 12:48

No as Gill said above you can max LB in NM

Gill Halendt · Sep 08, 2010, 12:54 PM // 12:54

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Originally Posted by Cyannasi

Can I assume that so long as I keep progressing through the campaign that I'll be able to find further Lightbringer shrines?

It's a bit of a mixed bag. Sunspear shrines are way more frequent than Lightbringer, even at that point in the game. You'll then reach an entirely different area - the Torment - where only Lightbringer bounties are given.

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Originally Posted by Cyannasi

Is there a cutoff point for the track where I'll have to switch to HM to keep doing LB bounties?

No, not really.

There's some sort of a cutoff at Lv8 (which is the max level of the title track): you won't be able to get any more bounties in NM once you have maxed LB, but that's it, it's not like you'll ever miss it.

dagrdagaz · Sep 11, 2010, 09:17 AM // 09:17

It is possible to get Sunspear rank 9 and 10 in NM, BUT will take a very very long time.

The Dajkah Inlet challange mission.
Every killed Guild Lord gives 50 sunspear points, in NM.

Yol · Sep 11, 2010, 10:13 AM // 10:13

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Originally Posted by dagrdagaz

It is possible to get Sunspear rank 9 and 10 in NM, BUT will take a very very long time.

The Dajkah Inlet challange mission.
Every killed Guild Lord gives 50 sunspear points, in NM.

Also, zaishen missions and bounties that give sunspear points as a reward can still be collected and completed in NM even if you're sunspear rank 9 or 10.

Sep 08, 2010, 02:28 AM // 02:28	#1
Cyannasi Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2010 Profession: A/	Lightbringer bounties? After reaching Sunspear Castellan, I'm no longer able to get bounties from the priests in any of the zones. Unfortunately, this also seems to be preventing me from getting the bounties for Lightbringer points, which I've barely even begun to start collecting. Do I have to wait until I can do hard mode to continue collecting Lightbringer points from bounties? This is my first time through Nightfall so if I'm missing something elementary, please tell me.

Sep 08, 2010, 02:33 AM // 02:33	#3
Marty Silverblade Administrator Join Date: Jun 2006	Once you get to rank 8 (which you are at), you are not able to gain bounties in Normal Mode. __________________

Sep 08, 2010, 02:32 AM // 02:32	#2
Zenzai Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jun 2009 Profession: N/E	'Upon attaining the rank of Sunspear Castellan (tier 8), your character can no longer obtain Sunspear bounties offered in normal mode. You must play in hard mode to get bounties to earn the last two ranks. You are able, however, obtain Sunspear points in normal mode as a reward for some Zaishen Challenge Quests. ' http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Sunspear_rank

Sep 08, 2010, 07:38 AM // 07:38	#4
HigherMinion Forge Runner Join Date: May 2008 Location: East Anglia, UK Guild: Order of [Thay] Profession: N/	er, I'm pretty sure you should be able to still take Lightbringer bounties... There isn't a connection between both titles.

Sep 08, 2010, 08:41 AM // 08:41	#5
Gill Halendt Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2008	Are you sure you're trying to get a Lightbringer bounty? Even in the latest parts of the game, not all bounties at shrines are Lightbringer bounties. Lightbringer bounties are pretty scarce in Vabbi and the Desolation.

Sep 08, 2010, 08:45 AM // 08:45	#7
Iuris Forge Runner Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: Crazy ducks from the Forest Profession: W/	Both titles shut off at certain points. For example, Kourna bounties are only available up to a rank before you need to move on to Vabbi ones. So, first, try finding a higher level bounty area. Try the sulphurous wastes for Sunspear. However, no matter what, eventually you'll need to do Hard mode to max out the titles - the last two ranks are Hard mode only.

Sep 08, 2010, 10:48 AM // 10:48	#9
pinkeyflower Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jan 2010	Where are you in the campaign? At Sunspear rank 8 they stop giving out bounties in NM. For Lightbringer you should be able to take them out at any rank unless you're still in Kourna which out gives out bounties until you are rank 1 Lightbringer.

Sep 08, 2010, 12:31 PM // 12:31	#10
Cyannasi Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jul 2010 Profession: A/	Thanks for all the replies! I just went through Mirror of Lyss late last night and found two shrines that would give me Lightbringer bounties; one outside of Kodash Bazaar and the other outside of Dzagonur Bastion. I got to Castellan while still in Kourna so maybe that's why I couldn't get bounties for Lightbringer. Maybe I was missing the correct shrines, but it seems that they exist, at least in Vabbi. Can I assume that so long as I keep progressing through the campaign that I'll be able to find further Lightbringer shrines? Is there a cutoff point for the track where I'll have to switch to HM to keep doing LB bounties?

Sep 08, 2010, 12:48 PM // 12:48	#11
Timey Academy Page Join Date: Mar 2009 Guild: Battle Toadz Profession: Rt/	No as Gill said above you can max LB in NM

Sep 11, 2010, 09:17 AM // 09:17	#13
dagrdagaz Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NL Profession: E/N	It is possible to get Sunspear rank 9 and 10 in NM, BUT will take a very very long time. The Dajkah Inlet challange mission. Every killed Guild Lord gives 50 sunspear points, in NM.