Delves are small, instanced dungeons found throughout every zone. They are designed for solo players or small groups and typically contain a single boss, a Skyshard, and a lore book. Completing a delve's objective (usually defeating the boss) and finding its Skyshard contributes to zone completion and provides valuable experience. Delves are excellent for quick bursts of content, farming specific gear sets, or simply exploring. Look for the torch icon on your map to locate them. Public Dungeons are larger, open-world dungeons that can be entered by multiple players simultaneously. They feature several bosses, group events, and often a questline specific to the dungeon. While more challenging than delves, they are still generally soloable by experienced players, though a group makes them much easier. Public dungeons are great for farming specific monster sets, earning achievements, and gaining significant experience. Look for the cave icon with a plus sign on your map.
Delve & Public Dungeon Rewards:
- Experience Points
- Gold and crafting materials
- Gear drops (often part of zone-specific sets)
- Skyshards (for skill points)
- Lore Books (for Mages Guild experience)
- Achievements