|drop_text = Drops from [[The Rust King]] in [[The Red Vale]].
|is_drop_restricted = true
|release_version = 0.1.0
|release_version = 0.1.0
|is_drop_restricted = true
|drop_text = Found in [[the Red Vale]].
}}
}}
'''Runed Skull Cap''' is a quest item. It is 1 of 3 items required to complete the quest [[Secrets in the Dark]].
'''Runed Skull Cap''' is a [[quest item]], which can be found in [[the Red Vale]] in [[Act 1]].
It drops upon defeating [[the Rust King]], who is spawning as part of the ambush happening on investigating the last of 3 ''Obelisk of Rust'' found throughout the [[area]] and is needed to progress {{ql|Secrets in the Dark}}.
== Usage ==
'''Runed Skull Cap''' is one of three [[quest item]]s needed to progress {{ql|Secrets in the Dark}}.
(The other ones being {{c|quest|{{il|page=Runed Girdle}}}} and {{c|quest|{{il|page=Runed Guard}}}})
If all 3 items have been acquired, the player can bring them to [[Renly]] in [[Clearfell Encampment]] in order for him to forge {{c|quest|{{il|page=Runed Spikes}}}}, which are needed to free [[the Hooded One]] and further progress the [[quest]].
{{Item acquisition}}
{{Item acquisition}}
'''Runed Skull Cap''' and its two accompanying quest items each drop from an '''Obelisk of Rust'''.
The third obelisk summons [[the Rust King]] who must be defeated to aquire the last quest item.
==Version History==
==Version History==
Latest revision as of 21:14, 20 September 2025
Runed Skull CapThe rune emblazoned on the crest means 'freedom' or 'for a worthy cause.'
Acquisition Drop restricted Drop level: 1 Drops from The Rust King in The Red Vale.Metadata Item class: Quest Item Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/QuestItems/Gallows/Act1/RunedArtifact3
It drops upon defeating the Rust King, who is spawning as part of the ambush happening on investigating the last of 3 Obelisk of Rust found throughout the area and is needed to progress Secrets in the Dark.
(The other ones being Runed GirdleRuned GirdleThe rune on the buckle means 'unity' or 'safety from harm.' and Runed GuardRuned GuardThe rune at the base of the blade means 'to strike true' or 'truth.')
If all 3 items have been acquired, the player can bring them to Renly in Clearfell Encampment in order for him to forge Runed SpikesRuned SpikesTogether, the runes are an oath of peaceful passage and a request for freedom in pursuit of an important cause., which are needed to free the Hooded One and further progress the quest.
Item acquisition
Runed Skull Cap has restrictions on where or how it can drop.
Secrets in the Dark.
Runed GirdleRuned GirdleThe rune on the buckle means
and 
Runed GuardRuned GuardThe rune at the base of the blade
)
Runed SpikesRuned SpikesTogether, the runes are an oath of peaceful
, which are needed to free the Hooded One and further progress the quest.
