Base completion reward
180 MarksBefore the tier multiplier. Your tier settings can change this amount.
Expeditions / Field guide
Overworld expedition · Challenging
Thornwood Canopy
A night climb through the treetops, with a long way down. Thin out what lives in the canopy (watch the enemy forces bar), lower the span from the Signal Boughs in the east, and kill the Briar Matron in the dead trunk to the west. Then the climb opens to the Heart Gate and the Thornheart Shaman. Verrin waits on the high perch for anyone who goes looking.
- Entry level
- 12Higher tiers may require more
- Party size
- 1–5Players per private instance
- Time limit
- 40 minComplete the run before time expires
- Route
- 4 rooms3 boss encounters
- The Briar Matron
- VerrinVerrin's Perch · Optional
- The Thornheart ShamanThe Thornheart Grove
01 · Before you enter
Prepare your party
On a run-back tier nobody runs out of lives: if you fall, you come back at the last fire you lit, and if the whole party falls the fight resets. On tiers with shared lives, each death spends one. You keep your gear either way.
- Enemy forces fill as you kill. The Heart Gate stays shut until they reach 100%, the span is down and the Matron is dead, so clear more than you strictly have to.
- If you fall, a ranger's line hauls you back to where you last stood and it stings. In a boss fight you land by the door.
- Light the fires at the Fork and the Heart Gate. If you fall in a fight, that's where you run back from, and everything you've killed stays dead.
- Mire Weavers and Rotbark Acolytes hang back. A green line means venom is coming down it, so sidestep, and stop an Acolyte's mending with a charged hit.
- Sporebacks burst as they die. Step off the ring around the body.
- Something's tucked away off the west rail of the Low Boughs, if you can make the jumps.
Choose your difficulty
Open a tier for its requirements, modifiers and server records. Every party member must meet its entry requirements.
NormalLevel 12 · run back when you fall
- Shared lives
- None needed
- Completion Marks
- 180
- Server clears
- 0
No additional modifiers on this tier.
Fastest server clearNo clear recorded
/expedition start thornwood_canopy normalNeed a party? Use /expedition queue thornwood_canopy normal.
HeroicLevel 20 · run back when you fall
First clear this expedition on Normal.
- Shared lives
- None needed
- Completion Marks
- 270
- Server clears
- 0
No additional modifiers on this tier.
Fastest server clearNo clear recorded
/expedition start thornwood_canopy heroicNeed a party? Use /expedition queue thornwood_canopy heroic.
MythicLevel 28 · 3 shared lives
First clear this expedition on Heroic.
- Shared lives
- 3
- Completion Marks
- 450
- Server clears
- 0
- TimedFinish within the par time for an extra loot roll.
- FortifiedRegular enemies have 30% more health and hit 15% harder.
Fastest server clearNo clear recorded
/expedition start thornwood_canopy mythicNeed a party? Use /expedition queue thornwood_canopy mythic.
02 · Room by room
Follow the route
The Signal Boughs
PuzzleEast of the Fork. Clear the boughs, take a bow from the barrel by the rail and hit all four signal boards within 30 seconds. That lowers the span south of the Fork.
The Briar Matron
BossWest of the Fork, past the Silk Walk, which has to be clear before the trunk will open. Her webs run down the pale strips in the floor; the two props stop them. Right-click a glowing sac before it hatches. If she wraps someone, break the cocoon at their feet. Below half she throws venom and the webs come two at a time. Killing her breaks the south wall, and the catwalk behind it runs to the foot of the climb.
Verrin's Perch
Optional bossOptional. Up the stair from the Signal Boughs. Verrin shoots from a distance, and there are no rails to the north and east. When leaves stream past you the wind is about to hit, so get a stump between you and it. Below half he takes to the ropes and appears behind you.
The Thornheart Grove
BossThe fire in the bark runs down to the deck, and roots grow up around the Shaman. Light the Heart Gate fire before you go in. See the boss briefing.
03 · Spoils
What the bosses leave
Every boss leaves a chest where it falls. Each of you opens it for a private share, rolled for you alone: materials, often a piece of the dungeon's gear, and a chance at something of that boss's own. The list below runs from the likeliest piece to the rarest.
- Normal
- 35%chance of a boss's own piece
- Heroic
- 47%chance of a boss's own piece, +6 item levels
- Mythic
- 60%chance of a boss's own piece, +12 item levels
BossThe Briar Matron7 pieces
- Silk-Wrapped BracersWrists · item level 16
Defense: +3 · Life Steal: +1%
- Spinneret GlovesHands · item level 16
Defense: +2 · Bonus Damage: +2
- Silkstrand ShawlBack · item level 16
Health: +5
- Fang of the MatronMain hand · item level 16
Damage: +10
On Hit: Grave Chill. Slows your target for 3s. 30% chance, 8s cooldown.
- Broodmother's CarapaceChest · item level 16
Health: +4 · Defense: +9
- Venomglass VialTrinket · item level 17
Damage Bonus: +3% · Life Steal: +2%
Equipped: Last Stand. Below 30% health, you harden against hits for 5s. 60s cooldown.
- Matron's Eye PendantNeck · item level 17
Health: +5 · Damage Bonus: +3%
Equipped: Grave Sight. You see in the dark.
Optional boss · Verrin's PerchVerrin7 pieces
- Wind-Cut MantleShoulders · item level 16
Health: +3 · Defense: +3
- Waywatcher's BeltWaist · item level 16
Defense: +3 · Bonus Damage: +1
- Ranger's Oath BandRing · item level 16
Damage Bonus: +3%
- Last Watch HoodHead · item level 16
Health: +4 · Defense: +6
- Windward BootsFeet · item level 16
Health: +4 · Defense: +6
Equipped: Fleet Stride. You move faster.
- Briarshot CrossbowMain hand · item level 14
Projectile Damage: +7 · Poison Potency: +6%
On Hit: Grave Chill. Slows your target for 3s. 30% chance, 8s cooldown.
- Verrin's WatchbowMain hand · item level 17
Projectile Damage: +10
On Hit: Hunter's Mark. Your target glows and takes 15% more from you for 6s. 10s cooldown.
Boss · The Thornheart GroveThe Thornheart Shaman7 pieces
- Rootbound GreavesLegs · item level 17
Health: +4 · Defense: +7
- Barkskin HelmHead · item level 17
Health: +4 · Defense: +7
- Ember-Rot BucklerOff hand · item level 17
Defense: +7
- Heartwood BandRing · item level 18
Damage Bonus: +4%
Equipped: Ember Aura. Enemies within 3 blocks burn.
- Seed of the Heart TreeTrinket · item level 18
Health: +4 · Damage Bonus: +3%
Equipped: Last Stand. Below 30% health, you harden against hits for 5s. 60s cooldown.
- Thornheart CuirassChest · item level 18
Health: +4 · Defense: +10
Equipped: Ember Aura. Enemies within 3 blocks burn.
- Thornheart RapierMain hand · item level 18
Damage: +8 · Poison Potency: +10% · Bleed: +4%
Right Click: Shadow Step. Step up to 8 blocks forward. 14s cooldown.
Gear for every slot
Set pieces can be found or forged. Found pieces turn up anywhere in the run: on enemies and in crates, chests and hidden caches.
- Head
- Thornwarden HoodSetLast Watch HoodVerrinBarkskin HelmThe Thornheart Shaman
- Shoulders
- Bark SpauldersFoundWind-Cut MantleVerrin
- Chest
- Thornwarden JerkinSetBroodmother's CarapaceThe Briar MatronThornheart CuirassThe Thornheart Shaman
- Back
- Mossweave CloakFoundSilkstrand ShawlThe Briar Matron
- Wrists
- Vine WrapsFoundSilk-Wrapped BracersThe Briar Matron
- Hands
- Climber's GripsFoundSpinneret GlovesThe Briar Matron
- Waist
- Ranger's SashFoundWaywatcher's BeltVerrin
- Legs
- Thornwarden LeggingsSetRootbound GreavesThe Thornheart Shaman
- Feet
- Thornwarden BootsSetWindward BootsVerrin
- Neck
- Acorn CordFoundMatron's Eye PendantThe Briar Matron
- Ring
- Bramble LoopFoundRanger's Oath BandVerrinHeartwood BandThe Thornheart Shaman
- Trinket
- Ember-Touched AcornFoundVenomglass VialThe Briar MatronSeed of the Heart TreeThe Thornheart Shaman
- Main hand
- Briarshot CrossbowSetFang of the MatronThe Briar MatronBriarshot CrossbowVerrinVerrin's WatchbowVerrinThornheart RapierThe Thornheart Shaman
- Off hand
- Ranger's RoundelFoundEmber-Rot BucklerThe Thornheart Shaman
04 · Bestiary
Enemies & possible drops
Health and damage are base values, before level, tier and party scaling. Drop chances apply to each player kill; they are separate from boss chests and completion rewards.
Boss · The Briar MatronThe Briar Matron360 HP · 7 damage
| Item | Amount | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Thornheart Sap | 1–3 | 100% |
| Matron's Fang | 1 | 35% |
| Thornheart Rapier | 1 | 4% |
| Coin purse (Marks) | 75–125 | 100% |
Boss · Verrin's PerchVerrin260 HP · 6 damage
| Item | Amount | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Thornheart Sap | 1–3 | 100% |
| Matron's Fang | 1 | 35% |
| Thornheart Rapier | 1 | 4% |
| Coin purse (Marks) | 75–125 | 100% |
Boss · The Thornheart GroveThe Thornheart Shaman520 HP · 6 damage
| Item | Amount | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Thornheart Sap | 1–3 | 100% |
| Matron's Fang | 1 | 35% |
| Thornheart Rapier | 1 | 4% |
| Coin purse (Marks) | 75–125 | 100% |
Enemy · The Briar Matron, The Thornheart Grove, Standing guardCanopy Stalker24 HP · 4 damage
Leap: Leaps onto a far player and stuns everyone near the landing spot.
| Item | Amount | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Briar Silk | 1–2 | 25% |
| A piece of gear (may be sealed) | 1 | 1.2% |
| Bottled Lesson | 1 | 1% |
| Coin purse (Marks) | 1–4 | 20% |
Enemy · Standing guardThornling16 HP · 3 damage
| Item | Amount | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Briar Silk | 1–2 | 25% |
| A piece of gear (may be sealed) | 1 | 1.2% |
| Bottled Lesson | 1 | 1% |
| Coin purse (Marks) | 1–4 | 20% |
Elite · Standing guardMire Weaver26 HP · 5 damage
Shockwave: 4 damage within 4 blocks every 13s. A ring marks it first; step out. Web: Throws a web that pins a player in place. Venom Spit: A green line marks the shot, then venom flies down it and poisons whoever it hits. Sidestep.
| Item | Amount | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Briar Silk | 1–3 | 70% |
| Thornheart Sap | 1 | 25% |
| A piece of gear (may be sealed) | 1 | 7% |
| Bottled Lesson | 1 | 5% |
| Coin purse (Marks) | 12–20 | 100% |
Enemy · Standing guardBough Sniper26 HP · 5 damage
Pinning Shot: A red line marks the target, then a heavy arrow flies down it and slows whoever it hits. Sidestep. Arrow Rain: Marks the ground, then arrows fall across the ring.
| Item | Amount | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Briar Silk | 1–2 | 25% |
| A piece of gear (may be sealed) | 1 | 1.2% |
| Bottled Lesson | 1 | 1% |
| Coin purse (Marks) | 1–4 | 20% |
Elite · Standing guardThorn Sentinel28 HP · 4 damage
Shockwave: 4 damage within 5 blocks every 15s. A ring marks it first; step out. Cleave: Winds up, then sweeps everything in front of it. Step behind or out of the arc.
| Item | Amount | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Briar Silk | 1–3 | 70% |
| Thornheart Sap | 1 | 25% |
| A piece of gear (may be sealed) | 1 | 7% |
| Bottled Lesson | 1 | 5% |
| Coin purse (Marks) | 12–20 | 100% |
Enemy · Standing guardSporeback30 HP · 4 damage
Poison Cloud: Leaves a lingering cloud of poison. Move out of it. Spore Burst (as it falls): It bursts as it dies, and a cloud of spores hangs where it fell. Step away from the body.
| Item | Amount | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Briar Silk | 1–2 | 25% |
| A piece of gear (may be sealed) | 1 | 1.2% |
| Bottled Lesson | 1 | 1% |
| Coin purse (Marks) | 1–4 | 20% |
Enemy · Standing guardRotbark Acolyte26 HP · 3 damage
Mend: Heals itself and wounded allies around it. A charged hit stops it. Root Snare: Roots burst from the deck under a player. Step off the ring or be held.
| Item | Amount | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Briar Silk | 1–2 | 25% |
| A piece of gear (may be sealed) | 1 | 1.2% |
| Bottled Lesson | 1 | 1% |
| Coin purse (Marks) | 1–4 | 20% |
No enemies or drops match your search.
05 · Finish the expedition
What you take home
Players present at completion receive their own rewards. Enemy drops listed above are additional chances, not guaranteed completion items. Runs with hired allies do not earn campaign progress or set expedition records.
Fixed completion items
- 6 × Briar Silk
- 2 × Thornheart Sap
- 4 × Experience bottle
These items are separate from random loot rolls.
/expedition guide thornwood_canopy