The Golden Pursuits event has returned with a brand-new phase, “A Bit of Crafty Business,” bringing fresh challenges and valuable rewards. Central to this update are the elusive Golden Tentacle Creatures, rare items you will need to track down to craft some of the most coveted gear in the game. Whether you are a seasoned adventurer or a newcomer looking to earn exclusive event prizes, this guide covers everything you need to know about obtaining and using Golden Tentacle Creatures during the Golden Pursuits event. From spawn locations to crafting recipes and efficient farming strategies, we have all the details to help you maximize your gains.
What Is the Golden Pursuits Event?
Golden Pursuits is a limited-time seasonal event that runs approximately every six months. It introduces a series of tasks and collections tied to a rich narrative about an ancient golden civilization. Players can earn special event tokens, collect unique items, and unlock event-only rewards. The event typically features rotating phases, each with its own objectives and rewards. Phase one kicks off with exploration and combat challenges, while later phases add crafting, trading, and puzzle elements. The current phase, “A Bit of Crafty Business,” puts a heavy emphasis on gathering rare materials and using crafting stations to produce powerful trinkets and cosmetics. Ongoing participation in daily quests and world activities yields Golden Tokens, the event’s primary currency, which can be spent at the Golden Pavilion vendor for mounts, outfits, and consumables.
“A Bit of Crafty Business” Phase Overview
What to Expect from the New Phase
“A Bit of Crafty Business” centers around the mysterious Golden Tentacle Creatures that have begun appearing across the world. These creatures are not hostile but are instead key ingredients in a new set of crafting recipes. The phase introduces a special event vendor named Orm the Gilded, who offers a new Gilded Crafting Station and schematic rewards in exchange for event participation. The main questline takes you through a series of steps to locate and capture the Golden Tentacle Creatures, eventually allowing you to craft the highly sought-after Golden Tentacle Amulet, among other items. Additionally, a new daily quest series from Orm grants the “Lucky Scavenger” buff, which increases tentacle yields from each harvest by one, making farming more efficient.
How to Start the Phase
To begin “A Bit of Crafty Business,” visit the Golden Pavilion in the main hub city. Speak with the Event Herald to pick up the introductory quest, “A Glint of Gold.” This quest directs you to Tidebreaker Shoals, where Golden Tentacle Creatures are most abundant. You do not need to have completed previous phases to start this one, but having some event tokens from earlier tasks will speed up your progress by allowing immediate purchase of Golden Lures and the Golden Touch potion from Orm.
What Are Golden Tentacle Creatures?
Golden Tentacle Creatures are small, octopus-like beings that shimmer with a soft golden glow. According to event lore, they are the larval offspring of the great Auric Kraken, awakened by the recent phase. They are not combatants; instead, they function as a rare harvestable resource. When you find one, you interact with it to collect a Golden Tentacle. Each creature yields one to three tentacles, depending on your gathering skill and any active bonuses like the Lucky Scavenger buff or the Golden Touch potion effect. The tentacles are used in multiple crafting recipes exclusive to this phase and can also be converted directly into event tokens.
Where to Find Golden Tentacle Creatures
Golden Tentacle Creatures spawn in specific hotspots. The primary location is Tidebreaker Shoals, a coastal zone teeming with marine life. They appear along the shoreline and on small rocky islands. Other reliable spots include the Whispering Docks and the submerged ruins of the Forgotten Atoll. The creatures have a respawn timer of around 15 to 20 minutes, and there are typically six to eight active spawn points per area. During peak event hours, competition can be fierce, so consider visiting during off-peak server times or using a realm with a lower population. If one area is overcrowded, moving to a less popular spot like the secluded coves of the Forgotten Atoll can yield better results.
In addition to open-world spawns, Golden Tentacle Creatures can also be obtained through the event fishing activity. By using a Golden Lure (purchased from the event vendor for 50 event tokens) in any saltwater fishing pool, you have a chance to fish up a Golden Tentacle Creature directly. This method is often less crowded and can yield a steady supply if you have patience and bait. The catch rate is roughly one creature per five casts, but this can vary slightly with fishing skill and location.
What Are Golden Tentacle Creatures Used For?
Crafting Event Rewards
The primary use of Golden Tentacle Creatures is to craft various items at the Gilded Crafting Station, located next to Orm the Gilded in the Golden Pavilion. The following are the key recipes available, all of which require Golden Tentacles and additional materials:
- Golden Tentacle Amulet (Requires 15 Golden Tentacles, 10 Polished Pearls, 5 Gold Ingots): This amulet provides a passive buff that increases gold drop rates from all sources by 10% during the event and 5% permanently afterward. It is account-bound, so only one is needed per account. This is the most sought-after item due to its lasting effect.
- Tentacle-Embossed Gauntlets (Requires 8 Golden Tentacles, 20 Leather Scraps, 3 Sapphires): Cosmetic gloves with a unique tentacle animation effect. They do nothing for stats but are a striking visual collectible.
- Golden Wave Wand (Requires 12 Golden Tentacles, 1 Arcane Core, 5 Gold Ore): A limited-duration weapon that shoots a spread of golden ink projectiles. It is mainly for fun and collection, as its stats are average. It can be used to tag multiple spawns from range, which is handy in crowded areas.
- Gilded Tentacle Pet (Requires 25 Golden Tentacles, 1 Prismatic Shell, 50 Event Tokens): A miniature companion that follows you, occasionally picking up small amounts of gold. This pet is purely cosmetic but very rare and a status symbol among collectors.
Trading for Event Tokens
If you have extra Golden Tentacles, you can exchange them for event tokens at a rate of 1 Tentacle to 5 tokens. This is useful if you already have the crafted items you want and need tokens for other event purchases like the Golden Steed mount (200 tokens), Auric Raiment costume set (150 tokens), or Golden Treasure Chest decoration (75 tokens). This conversion rate makes tentacle farming a lucrative side activity for token accumulation.
Tips for Farming Golden Tentacle Creatures Efficiently
Optimize Your Gathering Route
Create a circuit around Tidebreaker Shoals that hits all known spawn points. Use an addon or a map marker to note locations. Because the respawn is slightly randomized, it is more efficient to loop continuously rather than camping one spot. Team up with other players to cover more ground and call out spawns in party chat. Group farming is highly effective because the creatures are shared-node resources: multiple players can harvest the same creature before it despawns, so grouping does not reduce individual yield. A coordinated group of three to five can easily sweep an area in minutes, substantially increasing everyone’s tentacle income.
Maximize Your Yield
Equip any gathering-enhancing gear or consumables you have. The “Lucky Scavenger” buff from the event daily quest “A Helping Hand” increases the number of tentacles per harvest by 1. Complete that quest first each day. Also, the “Golden Touch” potion (craftable with Alchemy 150 or purchasable from Orm for 10 tokens) grants a 30-minute buff that guarantees an extra tentacle from each creature. Stack these bonuses to cut your farming time significantly. With both active, you can get up to four tentacles per harvest instead of the base one to three, nearly doubling your output.
Fishing Alternative
If the open-world competition is too high, switch to fishing. The Golden Lure method is consistent and can be done alone. Look for quiet fishing holes off the beaten path, such as the small pool behind the waterfall in Whispering Docks or the reef pools in the Forgotten Atoll. The average catch rate is about one Golden Tentacle Creature per five casts with the lure, making it a viable primary farming method if you have enough lures. Each lure costs 50 tokens, but you can recoup the token cost by converting excess tentacles back to tokens, making it sustainable.
Event Rewards and Timeline
The “A Bit of Crafty Business” phase is scheduled to run for four weeks, with the event vendor remaining for an additional week for any last-minute purchases. Completing the phase’s questline awards the “Master Crafter’s Golden Toolkit,” a box that contains a random selection of rare crafting materials and a chance at the elusive Golden Nugget mount. The mount, a shimmering gold horse with tentacle-themed barding, has a 1% drop rate from the toolkit, so keep completing the daily quests to improve your odds. Other notable rewards from the event token vendor include the Gilded Tentacle Pet (if you do not wish to craft it), a Golden Kraken Kite toy, and numerous golden furniture items for housing. All crafted and purchased items, except the consumable potions, are permanent additions to your collection, so invest your time wisely during the event.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Golden Pursuits “A Bit of Crafty Business” phase begin?
The phase is currently live and will run for four weeks. Check the in-game calendar for exact end dates. If you missed it, the event typically returns annually, though rewards may vary.
What are Golden Tentacle Creatures used for?
Golden Tentacle Creatures drop Golden Tentacles, used to craft exclusive items like the Golden Tentacle Amulet, Tentacle-Embossed Gauntlets, Golden Wave Wand, and Gilded Tentacle Pet. They can also be exchanged for event tokens.
How do I get Golden Tentacle Creatures?
You can find them as harvestable nodes in Tidebreaker Shoals, Whispering Docks, and the Forgotten Atoll, with a 15-20 minute respawn. Alternatively, use a Golden Lure to fish for them in saltwater pools.
Can I buy Golden Tentacle Creatures instead of farming them?
No, Golden Tentacle Creatures are soulbound and cannot be traded or sold. You must gather them yourself. Golden Tentacles are also account-bound.
What is the Golden Tentacle Amulet and is it worth getting?
The Golden Tentacle Amulet is a permanent account-wide buff that increases gold drops by 10% during the event and 5% after. It is highly recommended for players seeking a constant gold income boost.
How long does it take to farm enough Golden Tentacles for the amulet?
With optimal gathering and bonuses like Lucky Scavenger and Golden Touch potion, you can collect 20-25 tentacles per hour. The amulet requires 15, so expect around 30-40 minutes of focused farming.
Are there any other uses for Golden Tentacles after crafting everything?
Yes, you can continue exchanging them for event tokens at a 1:5 ratio to purchase other event rewards like mounts, outfits, and decorations.
Will Golden Tentacle Creatures disappear after the event?
Yes, spawns will be removed when the phase ends. Gather all needed tentacles before the event concludes. The vendor remains for one extra week for token exchanges.
Now you are fully equipped to dive into the Golden Pursuits event and make the most of “A Bit of Crafty Business.” The Golden Tentacle Creatures are the key to some of the best rewards this phase has to offer, so start your hunting today. Good luck, and may your pockets be ever heavy with gold!
