|drop_text = Dropped in [[the Red Vale]] after surviving an ''Obelisk of Rust'' encounter.
|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 Girdle''' is a quest item. It is 1 of 3 items required to complete the quest [[Secrets in the Dark]].
'''Runed Girdle''' is a [[quest item]], which can be found in [[the Red Vale]] in [[Act 1]].
It drops upon surviving the ambush happening on investigating either the first or second of 3 ''Obelisk of Rust'' found throughout the [[area]] and is needed to progress {{ql|Secrets in the Dark}}.
Investigating the third obelisk later in the area summons [[the Rust King]], which needs to be defeated as well.
== Usage ==
'''Runed Girdle''' is one of three [[quest item]]s needed to progress {{ql|Secrets in the Dark}}.
(The other ones being {{c|quest|{{il|page=Runed Guard}}}} and {{c|quest|{{il|page=Runed Skull Cap}}}})
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 Girdle''' 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 21:13, 20 September 2025
Runed GirdleThe rune on the buckle means 'unity' or 'safety from harm.'
Acquisition Drop restricted Drop level: 1 Dropped in the Red Vale after surviving an Obelisk of Rust encounter.Metadata Item class: Quest Item Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/QuestItems/Gallows/Act1/RunedArtifact1
It drops upon surviving the ambush happening on investigating either the first or second of 3 Obelisk of Rust found throughout the area and is needed to progress Secrets in the Dark.
Investigating the third obelisk later in the area summons the Rust King, which needs to be defeated as well.
(The other ones being Runed GuardRuned GuardThe rune at the base of the blade means 'to strike true' or 'truth.' and Runed Skull CapRuned Skull CapThe rune emblazoned on the crest means 'freedom' or 'for a worthy cause.')
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 Girdle has restrictions on where or how it can drop.
Dropped in the Red Vale after surviving an Obelisk of Rust encounter.
Secrets in the Dark.
Runed GuardRuned GuardThe rune at the base of the blade
and 
Runed Skull CapRuned Skull CapThe rune emblazoned on the crest means
)
Runed SpikesRuned SpikesTogether, the runes are an oath of peaceful
, which are needed to free the Hooded One and further progress the quest.
