Magic Snacks

In my review of Almar's Guides I voiced my disappointment in his guide on Magic Find foods. I was going to leave it at just that but then I realised that I should have offered an alternative to his guide. A quick google search later gave me a few pages that would be of some help but I decided I could do better than 'some help' and decided to write my own entry on the subject.

First things first; What is Magic Find?

"Magic find is an attribute that increases a player's chance to receive uncommon loot from dead foes." ~ Guild Wars 2 Wiki.

Because it increases chances of getting uncommon loot Magic Find is very popular with a lot of players, especially those who farm. Magic Find can come from a variety of places equipment, item upgrades, guild buffs and consumables, but for the purposes of this entry I'm just looking at one sort.

Consumables. Or more notably food items. The problem with food items and a guide for them is that everyone will have their own preferences. There is a full list of Magic Find foods right there on the wiki but that won't help you decide.

Magic Find food falls into two categories, those that give you the attribute increase for all of their duration and those that give you the increase while you're under the effects of a boon. I've split my foods up into these two categories below for ease of those who have consistent boons and those who don't and then listed them by required level.

You'll also notice that I've added a 'Price' link, this will take you to the GW2Spidy page that will tell you the current costs to buy and to craft of the item. Cost of your consumables is a very important factor in picking what's best for you.

Some of the foods give an increase in gold from monsters, but generally these are more expensive than other foods that give the same Magic Find. Take note of the things you're usually fighting and how much money they drop and work out if a small increase in this would cover the price difference between a food item with the gold increase and one without.

I realise that I'm not outright telling you what foods are 'best' but the problem is that I can't, it is down to individual playstyle and things will change with the fluctuating market. I just hope that with my list and my advice you'll be able to pick what's right for your needs, getting you the most Magic Find for the smallest amount of money.

Magic Find Foods

Beetletun Omelette.
Req Lev: 0, 4% Magic Find +10 Experience from kills, Duration: 60mins, Price.

Meat Pie.
Req Lev: 0, 4% Magic Find +10 Experience from kills, Duration 30mins, Price

Cinnamon Apple.
Req Lev: 0, 4% Magic Find +10 Experience from kills, Duration 30mins, Price

Bowl of Apple Sauce.
Req Lev: 0, 4% Magic Find +10 Experience from kills, Duration 30mins, Price

Blueberry Tart. 
Req Lev: 5, 4% Magic Find +10 Experience from kills, Duration 30mins, Price

Strawberries and Biscuts.
Req Lev: 15, 10% Magic Find +10 Experience from Kills, duration 30mins, Price

Lemon Bar.
Req Lev: 20, 10% Magic Find +10 Experience from Kills, duration 30mins, Price

Strawberry Tart. 
Req Lev: 20, 10% Magic Find +10 Experience from Kills, duration 30mins, Price

Candy Corn Cake.
Req Lev: 22, 10% Magic Find +10 Experience from Kills, duration 45mins, Price

Clam Cake.
Req Lev: 22, 10% Magic Find +10 Experience from Kills, duration 30mins, Price

Yam Fritter.
Req Lev: 30, 18% Magic Find +40 Condition Damage +10 Experience from Kills, duration 30mins, Price

Cherry Tart.
Req Lev: 35, 18% Magic Find +40 Power +10 Experience from Kills, duration 30mins, Price

Cherry Almond Bar.
Req Lev: 40, 18% Magic Find 10% Gold from Monsters +10 Experience from Kills, duration 30mins, Price

Piece of Candy Corn Almond Brittle
Req Lev: 45, 18% Magic Find 10% Gold from Monsters +10 Experience from Kills, duration 45mins, Price

Chickpea Fritter

Req Lev: 50, 22% Magic Find +50 Condition Damage +10 Experience from Kills, duration 30mins, Price

Orange Coconut Bar

Req Lev: 50, 22% Magic Find 20% Gold from Monsters, duration 30mins, Price

Ginger Pear Tart

Req Lev: 50, 22% Magic Find +50 Power +10 Experience from Kills, duration 30mins, Price

Glazed Pear Tart
Req Lev: 55, 22% Magic Find +50 Power +15 Experience from Kills, duration 45mins, Price

Eggplant Fritter
Req Lev: 60, 26% Magic Find +60 Condition Damage, duration 30mins, Price

Peach Tart
Req Lev: 70, 26% Magic Find +60 Power, duration 30mins, Price

Raspberry Peach Bar
Req Lev: 70, 26% Magic Find 30% Gold from Monsters, duration 30mins, Price

Glazed Peach Tart
Req Lev: 75, 26% Magic Find +60 Power, duration 45mins, Price

Cup of Lotus Fries
Req Lev: 80, 30% Magic Find +70 Condition Damage +10 Experience from Kills, duration 30mins, Price

Omnomberry Bar
Req Lev: 80, 30% Magic Find 40% Gold from Monsters, duration 30mins, Price

Omnomberry Tart
Req Lev: 80, 30% Magic Find +70 Power +10 Experience from Kills, duration 30mins, Price

Spicy Pumpkin Cookie
Req Lev: 80, 30% Magic Find +70 Condition Damage +15 Experience from Kills, duration 45mins, Price