Jotun are a species of giant ogrelike humanoid found in the northern reaches of the Tyrian continent in the Guild Wars Eye of the North expansion pack. They are about the size of common Tyrain Giants but have larger heads and lack horns. They typically carry any of a variety of over sized macelike weapons and wear only a crude loincloth around their waist. While Jotun do not appear to be intelligent, they can be heard to occasionally utter a few short phrases in the common tongue.
Jotun have also been seen to participate in organized fighting matches, which take place between two armed Jotun in what seems to be a ceremonial fighting ring, while other Jotun stand guard.
Characteristics
Jotun are divided between warriors and other spellcasters, notably Mesmers and Necromancers.
Because of their large size and great strength, Jotun posses two noticeable attributes:
- Most cannot be knocked down by any skill or attack. Junundu skills are an exception.
- They can stomp their feet on the ground to knock down everyone around them using the monster skill "Giant Stomp", suggesting they are closely related.
On the weakness side, keep in mind that Jotuns ...
- are fleshy creatures.
- are susceptible to all conditions, incl. bleeding, poison and disease.
- leave a corpse behind.
- are not undead.
Jotun are known to drop Jotun pelts
Varieties
- Jotun Skullsmasher (Warrior)
- Jotun Bloodcurdler (Necromancer)
- Jotun Bladeturner (Mesmer)
- Jotun Mindbreaker (Mesmer)
Items dropped
Jotuns may drop the following loot (besides gold and various weapons and items):
| Collectable Drops | Jotun pelt |
| Crafting Materials | None |
| Salvage Items | Jotun plating Jotun armguard |
Trivia
Jotuns are ogre like giants and the greatest foes of the god in norse mythology.