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This guide includes: | This guide includes: | ||
*All [[Book of Specialisation]] | *All weapon set passive skill points (from [[Book of Specialisation]]) | ||
*All quests | *All quests that unlock passive stat boosts | ||
*All quests that unlock major crafting functions (like [[Reforging Bench]]) | |||
This guide does not include: | This guide does not include: | ||
*Other side quests that grant minor rewards like skill gems and orbs | *Other side quests that grant minor rewards like skill gems and orbs | ||
== Levelling | == Levelling Gear == | ||
=== Unique items === | |||
{{Tip|Prioritize obtaining boots with the highest movement speed you can equip, to complete the Acts quicker.}} | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Slot | ! Slot | ||
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| {{il|Greymake}} | | {{il|Greymake}} | ||
| Attributes which helps upgrade skillgems and gear | | Attributes which helps upgrade skillgems and gear | ||
|- | |||
| Helmet | |||
| {{il|Goldrim}} | |||
| Resistances which reduce elemental damage taken | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Body | | Body | ||
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| {{il|Northpaw}} | | {{il|Northpaw}} | ||
| Damage boost for melee builds | | Damage boost for melee builds | ||
|- | |||
| Bow | |||
| {{il|Quill Rain}} | |||
| Low level bow for [[Ranger]] builds | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Wand | | Wand | ||
| {{il|Lifesprig}} | | {{il|Lifesprig}} | ||
| Low level wand for | | Low level wand for [[Sorceress]]/[[Witch]] builds | ||
|- | |||
| Quarterstaff | |||
| {{il|Pillar of the Caged God}} | |||
| Low level quarterstaff for [[Monk]]/[[Titan]] builds | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Amulet | | Amulet | ||
| {{il|The Everlasting Gaze}} | | {{il|The Everlasting Gaze}} | ||
| ~90% mana regen (like Atziri's Foible) | | ~90% mana regen (like Atziri's Foible) | ||
|} | |||
=== Weapons === | |||
{{Tip|Buy a rare weapon early on, and upgrade your weapon every ~10 levels, in order to complete the Acts quicker.}} | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Weapon type | |||
! Most important weapon mod | |||
! Benefits | |||
|- | |||
| Bow/Crossbow/Quiver | |||
| {{c|magic|+X to Level of all Projectile Skills}} | |||
| Deal significantly more damage with projectile skills | |||
|- | |||
| Sword/Quarterstaff | |||
| {{c|magic|+X to Level of all Attack Skills}} | |||
| Deal significantly more attack damage | |||
|- | |||
| Wand/Focus | |||
| {{c|magic|+X to Level of all Spell Skills}} or <br>{{c|magic|+X to Level of all Cold Spell Skills}} or <br>{{c|magic|+X to Level of all Lightning Spell Skills}} | |||
| Deal significantly more spell damage | |||
|- | |||
| Sceptre | |||
| {{c|magic|+X to Level of all Minion Skills}} | |||
| Minions will deal significantly more damage | |||
|} | |} | ||
== Terminology == | == Terminology == | ||
*'''"WP"''' means [[Waypoint]] | *'''"WP"''' means [[Waypoint]], which allows navigation between zones (different from checkpoints). | ||
== Act 1 == | == Act 1 == | ||
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# Clearfell - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Beira of the Rotten Pack]]}} ({{c|magic|Cold Resistance bonus}}) - Go to Grelwood. | # Clearfell - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Beira of the Rotten Pack]]}} ({{c|magic|Cold Resistance bonus}}) - Go to Grelwood. | ||
# [[The Grelwood|Grelwood]] - Tag WP - Summon Una (near WP) - Go to Red Vale (opposite side). | # [[The Grelwood|Grelwood]] - Tag WP - Summon Una (near WP) - Go to Red Vale (opposite side). | ||
# [[The Red Vale|Red Vale]] - Activate 3 {{c|quest|Obelisks of Rust}} & Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Rust King]]}} - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Runed Girdle}}}}, {{c|quest|{{il|Runed Guard}}}} and {{c|quest|{{il|Runed Skull Cap}}}} - Portal to Town. | # [[The Red Vale|Red Vale]] - Activate 3 {{c|quest|Obelisks of Rust}} & Kill {{c|corrupted|[[The Rust King]]}} - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Runed Girdle}}}}, {{c|quest|{{il|Runed Guard}}}} and {{c|quest|{{il|Runed Skull Cap}}}} - Portal to Town. | ||
# Town - Talk to NPCs - WP to Grelwood. | # Town - Talk to NPCs - WP to Grelwood. | ||
# Grelwood | # Grelwood - Activate 3 {{c|quest|Runic Seals}} - Portal to Town. | ||
# Town - Talk to NPCs - Go to Grelwood. | # Town - Talk to NPCs - Go to Grelwood. | ||
# Grelwood - Go to [[The Grim Tangle|Grim Tangle]] (near zone entrance) - Summon Una - Go to Cemetery of the Eternals. | # Grelwood - Go to [[The Grim Tangle|Grim Tangle]] (near zone entrance) - Summon Una - Go to Cemetery of the Eternals. | ||
# [[Cemetery of the Eternals|Cemetery]] - Talk to Lachlann - Enter Mausoleum of the Praetor - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Draven, Eternal Praetor]]}} - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Draven's Memorial Key Piece}}}} - Go to Cemetery. | # [[Cemetery of the Eternals|Cemetery]] - Talk to Lachlann - Enter Mausoleum of the Praetor - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Draven, the Eternal Praetor]]}} - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Draven's Memorial Key Piece}}}} - Go to Cemetery. | ||
# Cemetery - Enter Tomb of the Consort (opposite WP) - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Asinia, Praetor Consort]]}} - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Asinia's Memorial Key Piece}}}} - Go to Cemetery. | # Cemetery - Enter Tomb of the Consort (opposite WP) - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Asinia, the Praetor's Consort]]}} - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Asinia's Memorial Key Piece}}}} - Go to Cemetery. | ||
# Cemetery - Talk to Lachlann - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Lachlann of Endless Lament]]}} - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Count Lachlann's Ring}}}} - Portal to Town. | # Cemetery - Talk to Lachlann - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Lachlann of Endless Lament]]}} - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Count Lachlann's Ring}}}} - Portal to Town. | ||
# Town - Talk to NPCs - WP to Hunting Grounds. | # Town - Talk to NPCs - WP to Hunting Grounds. | ||
# [[Hunting Grounds]] - Talk to Delwyn - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Crowbell]]}} ({{c|magic|2 skillpoints}}) - Go to Freythorn. | # [[Hunting Grounds]] - Talk to Delwyn - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[The Crowbell]]}} ({{c|magic|2 skillpoints}}) - Go to Freythorn. | ||
# [[Freythorn]] - Complete all rituals - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[King in the Mists]]}} ({{c|magic|30 Spirit bonus}}) - Talk to Finn - Portal to Town. | # [[Freythorn]] - Complete all rituals - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[The King in the Mists (Freythorn)|The King in the Mists]]}} ({{c|magic|30 Spirit bonus}}) - Talk to Finn - Portal to Town. | ||
# Town - Talk to NPCs - WP to Hunting Grounds - Go to Ogham Farmlands. | # Town - Talk to NPCs - WP to Hunting Grounds - Go to Ogham Farmlands. | ||
# [[Ogham Farmlands]] - Tag WP - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Una's Lute}}}} from {{c|quest|Una's Lute Box}} (before farms) - Go to Ogham Village. | # [[Ogham Farmlands]] - Tag WP - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Una's Lute}}}} from {{c|quest|Una's Lute Box}} (before farms) - Go to Ogham Village. | ||
# [[Ogham Village]] - Tag WP - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Smithing Tools}}}} ({{c|magic|salvage bench}}) | # {{PerLeague|[[Ogham Village]] - Tag WP - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Smithing Tools}}}} ({{c|magic|salvage bench}}) - Portal to Town - Talk to Renly - Return to Ogham Village}} | ||
# Ogham Village - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[The Executioner]]}} (end of zone) - Use {{c|quest|Lever}} - Talk to Leitis - Go to Manor Ramparts. | |||
# [[The Manor Ramparts|Manor Ramparts]] - Tag WP - Go to Town - Talk to NPCs ({{c|magic|2 skillpoints}}) - WP to Manor Ramparts - Go to Ogham Manor. | # [[The Manor Ramparts|Manor Ramparts]] - Tag WP - Go to Town - Talk to NPCs ({{c|magic|2 skillpoints}}) - WP to Manor Ramparts - Go to Ogham Manor. | ||
# [[Ogham Manor]] - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Candlemass, the Living Rite]]}} ({{c|magic| | # [[Ogham Manor]] - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Candlemass, the Living Rite]]}} ({{c|magic|Life bonus}}) - Go down stairs to Arena - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Count Geonor]]}} - Portal to Town. | ||
# Town - Talk to NPCs - Talk to Hooded One - Go to Act 2. | # Town - Talk to NPCs - Talk to Hooded One - Go to Act 2. | ||
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# [[Mawdun Quarry]] - Go to Mawdun Mine. | # [[Mawdun Quarry]] - Go to Mawdun Mine. | ||
# [[Mawdun Mine]] - Tag WP - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Rudja, the Dread Engineer]]}} - Open {{c|quest|Cage}} - Talk to Risu - Portal to Town. | # [[Mawdun Mine]] - Tag WP - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Rudja, the Dread Engineer]]}} - Open {{c|quest|Cage}} - Talk to Risu - Portal to Town. | ||
# Town - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Halani Gates - Talk to Asala - Go to Town - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Traitor's Passage. | # Town - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Halani Gates. | ||
# [[The Halani Gates|Halani Gates]] - Talk to Asala - Go to Town. | |||
# Town - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Traitor's Passage. | |||
# [[Traitor's Passage]] - Tag WP - Activate {{c|quest|Ancient Seal}} (middle of zone) - Activate 3 {{c|quest|Runic Seals}} - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Balbala, the Traitor]]}} - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Balbala's Barya}}}} - Go to Halani Gates. | # [[Traitor's Passage]] - Tag WP - Activate {{c|quest|Ancient Seal}} (middle of zone) - Activate 3 {{c|quest|Runic Seals}} - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Balbala, the Traitor]]}} - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Balbala's Barya}}}} - Go to Halani Gates. | ||
# | # Halani Gates - Tag WP - Summon Asala - Defeat {{c|corrupted|[[Jamanra, the Risen King]]}} - Go to sandstorm - Portal to Town. | ||
# Town - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Keth. | # Town - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Keth. | ||
# [[Keth]] - Kill serpents for {{c|quest|{{il|Kabala Clan Relic}}}} - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Kabala, Constrictor Queen]]}} ({{c|magic|2 skillpoints}}) - Go to Lost City. | # [[Keth]] - Kill serpents for {{c|quest|{{il|Kabala Clan Relic}}}} - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Kabala, Constrictor Queen]]}} ({{c|magic|2 skillpoints}}) - Go to Lost City. | ||
# [[The Lost City|Lost City]] - Go to [[Buried Shrines]] - Go to Heart of Keth. | # [[The Lost City|Lost City]] - Go to [[Buried Shrines]] - Go to Heart of Keth. | ||
# Heart of Keth - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Azarian, the Forsaken Son]]}} - Talk to Water Goddess - Take {{c|quest|Everburning Cinders}} - Ignite Water Goddess - Take {{c|quest|{{il|The Essence of Water}}}} - Portal to Town. | # Heart of Keth - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Azarian, the Forsaken Son]]}} - Talk to Water Goddess - Take {{c|quest|Everburning Cinders}} - Ignite Water Goddess - Take {{c|quest|{{il|The Essence of Water}}}} - Portal to Town. | ||
# Town - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Mastodon Badlands - Go to Bone Pits. | # Town - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Mastodon Badlands. | ||
# {{PerLeague|''([[Rise of the Abyssals]] league only)'' Mastodon Badlands - Go to [[Lightless Passage]] - Go to [[The Well of Souls]] - Speak to [[Lurking Creature]] ({{c|magic|Reveal Desecrated mods}}) - Return to Bone Pits}} | |||
# Mastodon Badlands - Go to Bone Pits. | |||
# [[The Bone Pits|Bone Pits]] - Tag WP - Kill monsters for {{c|quest|{{il|Sun Clan Relic}}}} - Go to Blackrib Pit - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Iktab, the Deathlord]]}} and {{c|corrupted|[[Ekbab, Ancient Steed]]}} - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Mastodon Tusks}}}} - Portal to Town. | # [[The Bone Pits|Bone Pits]] - Tag WP - Kill monsters for {{c|quest|{{il|Sun Clan Relic}}}} - Go to Blackrib Pit - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Iktab, the Deathlord]]}} and {{c|corrupted|[[Ekbab, Ancient Steed]]}} - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Mastodon Tusks}}}} - Portal to Town. | ||
# Town - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Valley of Titans - Tag WP - Activate {{c|quest|Medallion}} near WP ({{c|magic|Charm bonus}}) - Activate 3 {{c|quest|Ancient Seals}} around the zone - Enter Titan Grotto. | # Town - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Valley of Titans. | ||
# Valley of Titans - Tag WP - Activate {{c|quest|Medallion}} near WP ({{c|magic|Charm bonus, can be changed}}) - Activate 3 {{c|quest|Ancient Seals}} around the zone - Enter Titan Grotto. | |||
# [[The Titan Grotto|Titan Grotto]] - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Zalmarath, the Colossus]]}} - Take {{c|quest|{{il|The Flame Ruby}}}} - Portal to Town. | # [[The Titan Grotto|Titan Grotto]] - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Zalmarath, the Colossus]]}} - Take {{c|quest|{{il|The Flame Ruby}}}} - Portal to Town. | ||
# Town - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Halani Gates - Go to the front of the caravan and {{c|quest|Sound The Horn}} - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Deshar. | # Town - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Halani Gates - Go to the front of the caravan and {{c|quest|Sound The Horn}} - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Deshar. | ||
# [[Deshar]] - Find Lailuma's Body ({{c|quest|Fallen Dekhara}}) - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Final Letter}}}} - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[ | # [[Deshar]] - Find Lailuma's Body ({{c|quest|Fallen Dekhara}}) - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Final Letter}}}} - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Hunin, Storm Caller]]}} and {{c|corrupted|[[Mugin, Frost Bringer]]}} - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Djinn Barya}}}} - Go to Path of Mourning. | ||
# [[Path of Mourning]] - Go to [[The Spires of Deshar|Spires of Deshar]] - Tag WP - Activate {{c|quest|[[The_Spires_of_Deshar#Points_of_interest|Sisters of Garukhan]]}} shrine ({{c|magic|Lightning Resistance boost}}) - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Tor Gul, the Defiler]]}} - Portal to Town. | # [[Path of Mourning]] - Go to [[The Spires of Deshar|Spires of Deshar]] - Tag WP - Activate {{c|quest|[[The_Spires_of_Deshar#Points_of_interest|Sisters of Garukhan]]}} shrine ({{c|magic|Lightning Resistance boost}}) - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Tor Gul, the Defiler]]}} - Portal to Town. | ||
# Town - Talk to NPCs ({{c|magic|2 skillpoints}}) - Desert Map to Dreadnought. | # Town - Talk to NPCs ({{c|magic|2 skillpoints}}) - Desert Map to Dreadnought. | ||
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# [[Jungle Ruins]] - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Mighty Silverfist]]}} ({{c|magic|2 skillpoints}}) - Go to Venom Crypts (near WP). | # [[Jungle Ruins]] - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Mighty Silverfist]]}} ({{c|magic|2 skillpoints}}) - Go to Venom Crypts (near WP). | ||
# [[Venom Crypts]] - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Corpse-Snake Venom}}}} from Corpse (end of zone) - Portal to Town. | # [[Venom Crypts]] - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Corpse-Snake Venom}}}} from Corpse (end of zone) - Portal to Town. | ||
# Town - Talk to [[Servi]] ({{c|magic|[[The Slithering Dead| | # Town - Talk to [[Servi]] ({{c|magic|[[The Slithering Dead|Various boosts, '''cannot''' be changed]]}}) - WP to Jungle Ruins - Go to Infested Barrens (opposite from WP). | ||
# [[Infested Barrens]] - Tag WP - Summon Alva - Go to Azak Bog. | # [[Infested Barrens]] - Tag WP - Summon Alva - Go to Azak Bog. | ||
# [[The Azak Bog|Azag Bog]] - Tag WP - Summon Servi - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Ignagduk, the Bog Witch]]}} ({{c|magic|30 Spirit bonus}}) - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Ignagduk's Ghastly Spear}}}} - Portal to Town. | # [[The Azak Bog|Azag Bog]] - Tag WP - Summon Servi - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Ignagduk, the Bog Witch]]}} ({{c|magic|30 Spirit bonus}}) - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Ignagduk's Ghastly Spear}}}} - Portal to Town. | ||
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# Town - Go down the stairs - Talk to Alva - Go to Drowned City. | # Town - Go down the stairs - Talk to Alva - Go to Drowned City. | ||
# [[The Drowned City|Drowned City]] - Tag WP - Summon [[Oswald]] - Go to Molten Vault. | # [[The Drowned City|Drowned City]] - Tag WP - Summon [[Oswald]] - Go to Molten Vault. | ||
# [[Molten Vault]] - Tag WP - Use {{c|quest|Lever}} - Pull {{c|quest|Sluice Gate Lever}} - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Mektul, the Forgemaster]]}} | # {{PerLeague|[[Molten Vault]] - Tag WP - Use {{c|quest|Lever}} - Pull {{c|quest|Sluice Gate Lever}} - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Mektul, the Forgemaster]]}} - Take {{c|quest|{{il|The Hammer of Kamasa}}}} - Talk to Oswald ({{c|magic|reforging bench}}) - Portal to Town.}} | ||
# Town - Talk to NPCs - WP to Drowned City - Go to Apex of Filth. | # Town - Talk to NPCs - WP to Drowned City - Go to Apex of Filth. | ||
# [[Apex of Filth]] - Tag WP - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Queen of Filth]]}} (end of zone) - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Temple Door Idol}}}} - Portal to Town. | # [[Apex of Filth]] - Tag WP - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Queen of Filth]]}} (end of zone) - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Temple Door Idol}}}} - Portal to Town. | ||
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# [[Aggorat]] - Tag WP - Go to altar - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Sacrificial Dagger}}}} - Place and stab {{c|quest|{{il|Sacrificial Heart}}}} ({{c|magic|2 skillpoints}}) - Go to Black Chambers. | # [[Aggorat]] - Tag WP - Go to altar - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Sacrificial Dagger}}}} - Place and stab {{c|quest|{{il|Sacrificial Heart}}}} ({{c|magic|2 skillpoints}}) - Go to Black Chambers. | ||
# [[Black Chambers]] - Tag WP - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Doryani, Royal Thaumaturge]]}} and {{c|corrupted|[[Doryani's Triumph]]}} - Talk to Doryani - Portal to Town - Talk to Doryani for apocalypse. | # [[Black Chambers]] - Tag WP - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Doryani, Royal Thaumaturge]]}} and {{c|corrupted|[[Doryani's Triumph]]}} - Talk to Doryani - Portal to Town - Talk to Doryani for apocalypse. | ||
#Town - Talk to NPCs - Talk to Alva - Go to Act 4. | # Town - Talk to NPCs - Talk to Alva - Go to Act 4. | ||
== Act 4 == | == Act 4 == | ||
{{Tip|Three out of the first four of these islands are essential for the main quest, but the required islands will change between leagues. One of these four islands also holds [[Matiki]], who needs to be saved to access [[Eye of Hinekora]].}} | |||
[[File:TavakaiChieftain.png|thumb|right|200px|[[Tavakai, the Chieftain]], the final boss of Act 4]] | [[File:TavakaiChieftain.png|thumb|right|200px|[[Tavakai, the Chieftain]], the final boss of Act 4]] | ||
# Town ([[Kingsmarch]]) - Talk to NPCs for {{c|quest|Book Charter}} - Talk to Makoru - Sail to Isle of Kin. | # Town ([[Kingsmarch]]) - Talk to NPCs for {{c|quest|Book Charter}} - Talk to Makoru - Sail to Isle of Kin. | ||
# [[Isle of Kin]] - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[The Blind Beast]]}} ({{c|magic|2 skillpoints}}) - Go to Volcanic Warrens | # [[Isle of Kin]] - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[The Blind Beast]]}} ({{c|magic|2 skillpoints}}) - Go to Volcanic Warrens. | ||
# [[Volcanic Warrens]] | # [[Volcanic Warrens]] - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Krutog, Lord of Kin]]}} (end of zone) - Talk to Hooded One - Return to Ship. | ||
# Ship - Talk to Makoru - Sail to Abandoned Prison. | # Ship - Talk to Makoru - Sail to Abandoned Prison. | ||
# [[Abandoned Prison]] - Kill monsters for {{c|quest|{{il|Chapel Key}}}} - Open {{c|quest|Chapel Door}} - Activate {{c|quest|Goddess of Justice}} ({{c|magic| | # [[Abandoned Prison]] - Kill monsters for {{c|quest|{{il|Chapel Key}}}} - Open {{c|quest|Chapel Door}} - Tag WP - Activate {{c|quest|Goddess of Justice}} ({{c|magic|Flask recovery, can be changed}}) - Use {{c|quest|Levers}} - Go to Solitary Confinement. | ||
# [[Solitary Confinement]] | # [[Solitary Confinement]] - Use {{c|quest|Levers}} - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[The Prisoner]]}} - Talk to Hooded One - Return to Ship. | ||
# Ship - Talk to Makoru - Sail to Whakapanu Island. | # Ship - Talk to Makoru - Sail to Whakapanu Island. | ||
# [[Whakapanu Island]] - Go to Singing Caverns. | # [[Whakapanu Island]] - Go to Singing Caverns. | ||
# [[Singing Caverns]] | # [[Singing Caverns]] - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Diamora, Song of Death]]}} - Talk to Hooded One - Return to Ship. | ||
# Ship - Talk to Makoru - Sail to Shrike Island. | # Ship - Talk to Makoru - Sail to Shrike Island. | ||
# [[Shrike Island]] - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Scourge of the Skies]]}} - Talk to Hooded One - Return to Ship. | # [[Shrike Island]] - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Scourge of the Skies]]}} - Talk to Hooded One - Return to Ship. | ||
# Ship - Talk to Makoru - Sail to Eye of Hinekora. | # Ship - Talk to Makoru - Sail to Eye of Hinekora. | ||
# [[Eye of Hinekora]] - Talk to NPCs - | # [[Eye of Hinekora]] - Talk to NPCs - Activate {{c|quest|Well of Hinekora}} - Pass 3 tests - Click {{c|quest|Pay your Respects}} ({{c|magic|Mana boost}}) - Go to Halls of the Dead (further down). | ||
# [[Halls of the Dead]] - | # [[Halls of the Dead]] - Tag WP - Pass Tawhoa's test ({{c|magic|Dex/Lightning Resistance}}) - Pass Tasalio's test ({{c|magic|Int/Cold Resistance}}) - Pass Ngamahu's test ({{c|magic|Str/Fire Resistance}}) - Defeat {{c|corrupted|[[Yama The White]]}} - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Silver Coin}}}} - Go to Trial of the Ancestors. | ||
# [[Trial of the Ancestors]] - Talk to | # [[Trial of the Ancestors]] - Tag WP - Talk to Navali - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Tattoo of Hinekora}}}} ({{c|magic|2 skillpoints}}) - Return to Ship. | ||
# Ship - Talk to Makoru - Sail to Arastas. | # Ship - Talk to Makoru - Sail to Arastas. | ||
# [[Arastas]] - Tag WP - Talk to [[Missionary Lorandis]] - Enter church, Exit the church, Destroy forcefield - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Torvian, Hand of the Saviour]]}} - Go to Excavation. | # [[Arastas]] - Tag WP - Talk to [[Missionary Lorandis]] - Enter church, Exit the church, Destroy forcefield - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Torvian, Hand of the Saviour]]}} - Go to Excavation. | ||
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# [[Ngakanu]] - Go to Heart of the Tribe. | # [[Ngakanu]] - Go to Heart of the Tribe. | ||
# [[Heart of the Tribe]] - Tag WP - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Tavakai, the Chieftain]]}}, {{c|corrupted|[[Tavakai, the Fallen]]}} and {{c|corrupted|[[Tavakai, the Consumed]]}} - Portal to Town. | # [[Heart of the Tribe]] - Tag WP - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Tavakai, the Chieftain]]}}, {{c|corrupted|[[Tavakai, the Fallen]]}} and {{c|corrupted|[[Tavakai, the Consumed]]}} - Portal to Town. | ||
# Town - Talk to NPCs - Talk to Hooded One - Go to Ogham. | # Town - Talk to NPCs - Talk to Hooded One - Go to Ogham, Vastiri, or Mount Kriar. | ||
== Interludes == | == Interludes == | ||
{{Tip|You can complete the interlude areas in any order.}} | |||
[[File:ThaneWulfric.png|thumb|right|150px|[[Thane Wulfric]]]] | |||
=== Ogham === | === Ogham === | ||
# Town ([[The Refuge]]) - Talk to NPCs - Go to Scorched Farmlands. | # Town ([[The Refuge]]) - Talk to NPCs - Go to Scorched Farmlands. | ||
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# Scorched Farmlands - Go to darkness - Go to [[The Blackwood|Blackwood]] - Go to Holten. | # Scorched Farmlands - Go to darkness - Go to [[The Blackwood|Blackwood]] - Go to Holten. | ||
# [[Holten]] - Go to Wolvenhold. | # [[Holten]] - Go to Wolvenhold. | ||
# [[Wolvenhold]] - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Oswin, | # [[Wolvenhold]] - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Oswin, the Dread Warden]]}} ({{c|magic|2 skillpoints}}) - Go to Holten - Go to Holten Estate. | ||
# [[Holten Estate]] - Tag WP - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Thane Wulfric]]}} and {{c|corrupted|[[Lady Elswyth]]}} - Portal to Town. | # [[Holten Estate]] - Tag WP - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Thane Wulfric]]}} and {{c|corrupted|[[Lady Elswyth]]}} (ground floor) - Portal to Town. | ||
# Town - Talk to NPCs - Talk to Hooded One - Go to Vastiri. | # Town - Talk to NPCs - Talk to Hooded One - Go to Vastiri. | ||
[[File:AzmadiFaridunPrince.png|thumb|right|150px|[[Azmadi, the Faridun Prince]]]] | |||
=== Vastiri === | === Vastiri === | ||
# Town ([[The Khari Bazaar]]) - Talk to NPCs - Go to Khari Crossing. | # Town ([[The Khari Bazaar]]) - Talk to NPCs - Go to Khari Crossing. | ||
# [[The Khari Crossing|Khari Crossing]] - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[ | # [[The Khari Crossing|Khari Crossing]] - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Akthi, the Final Sting]]}} and {{c|corrupted|[[Anundr, the Sandworm]]}} - Portal to Town. | ||
# | # Town - Talk to Risu ({{c|magic|2 skillpoints}}) - Return to Khari Crossing. | ||
# Khari Crossing - Activate {{c|quest|Wayfinder's Seal}} - Follow arrow - | # Khari Crossing - Activate {{c|quest|Wayfinder's Seal}} - Follow arrow - Find Skullmaw Stairway - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Molten One's Gift}}}} ({{c|magic|Life boost}}) - Return to Khari Crossing - Go to Pools of Khatal. | ||
# [[Pools of Khatal]] - Tag WP - Go to Sel Khari Sanctuary. | # [[Pools of Khatal]] - Tag WP - Go to Sel Khari Sanctuary. | ||
# [[Sel Khari Sanctuary]] - Tag WP - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Elzarah, the Cobra Lord]]}} - Talk to Asala - Portal to Town. | # [[Sel Khari Sanctuary]] - Tag WP - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Elzarah, the Cobra Lord]]}} - Talk to Asala - Portal to Town. | ||
# Town - Talk to NPCs - Go to Khari Crossing - Go to Galai Gates. | # Town - Talk to NPCs - Go to Khari Crossing - Go to Galai Gates. | ||
# [[The Galai Gates|Galai Gates]] - Tag WP - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Vornas, the Fell Flame]]}} - Go to Qimah. | # [[The Galai Gates|Galai Gates]] - Tag WP - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Vornas, the Fell Flame]]}} - Go to Qimah. | ||
# [[Qimah]] - Tag WP - Activate {{c|quest|[[Qimah#Points_of_interest|Seven Pillars]]}} ({{c|magic|[[Qimah#Points_of_interest|Various boosts]]}}) - Summon Jado (end of zone) - Go to Qimah Reservoir. | # [[Qimah]] - Tag WP - Activate {{c|quest|[[Qimah#Points_of_interest|Seven Pillars]]}} ({{c|magic|[[Qimah#Points_of_interest|Various boosts, can be changed]]}}) - Summon Jado (end of zone) - Go to Qimah Reservoir. | ||
# [[Qimah Reservoir]] - Tag WP - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Azmadi, the Faridun Prince]]}} - Activate {{c|quest|Grand Barya}} - Talk to Jado - Portal to Town. | # [[Qimah Reservoir]] - Tag WP - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Azmadi, the Faridun Prince]]}} - Activate {{c|quest|Grand Barya}} - Talk to Jado - Portal to Town. | ||
# Town - Talk to NPCs - Talk to Hooded One - Go to Mount Kriar. | # Town - Talk to NPCs - Talk to Hooded One - Go to Mount Kriar. | ||
[[File:ZelinaBloodPriestess.png|thumb|right|150px|[[Zelina, Blood Priestess]]]] | |||
=== Mount Kriar === | === Mount Kriar === | ||
# Town ([[The Glade]]) - Talk to NPCs - Go to Ashen Forest. | # Town ([[The Glade]]) - Talk to NPCs - Go to Ashen Forest. | ||
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# [[Glacial Tarn]] - Tag WP - Go to Howling Caves. | # [[Glacial Tarn]] - Tag WP - Go to Howling Caves. | ||
# [[Howling Caves]] - Tag WP - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[The Abominable Yeti]]}} - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Icy Tusks}}}} - Portal to Town. | # [[Howling Caves]] - Tag WP - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[The Abominable Yeti]]}} - Take {{c|quest|{{il|Icy Tusks}}}} - Portal to Town. | ||
# Town - Talk to | # Town - Talk to Hilda ({{c|magic|2 skillpoints}}) - WP to Glacial Tarn. | ||
# Glacial Tarn - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Rakkar, the Frozen Talon]]}} - Go to Kriar Peaks. | # Glacial Tarn - Kill {{c|corrupted|[[Rakkar, the Frozen Talon]]}} - Go to Kriar Peaks. | ||
# [[Kriar Peaks]] - Tag WP - Take gift from [[Kriar_Peaks#Points_of_interest|Elder Madox]] - Go to Etched Ravine. | # [[Kriar Peaks]] - Tag WP - Take gift from [[Kriar_Peaks#Points_of_interest|Elder Madox]] - Go to Etched Ravine. | ||
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=== Endgame === | === Endgame === | ||
# WP to Kingsmarch (Act 4 town) | # WP to Kingsmarch (Act 4 town) | ||
# Kingsmarch - Talk to NPCs - Talk to Hooded One ({{c|magic|2 skillpoints}}) - Travel to Oriath. | # [[Kingsmarch]] - Talk to NPCs - Talk to Hooded One ({{c|magic|2 skillpoints}}) - Travel to Oriath. | ||
# Ziggurat Refuge - Talk to NPCs - Start mapping | # [[The Ziggurat Refuge]] - Talk to NPCs - Run one map in Ziggurat to unlock maps - Start mapping in hideout. | ||
== Passive Boosts == | |||
Ensure you have collected all these boosts from the Acts: | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! width="200"|Reward | |||
! width="220"|Monster/Item | |||
! width="350"|Location | |||
|- | |||
| [[Salvage Bench]] | |||
| {{c|quest|{{il|Smithing Tools}}}} | |||
| Act 1, Ogham Village | |||
|- | |||
| [[Reforging Bench]] | |||
| [[Mektul, the Forgemaster]] | |||
| Act 3, Molten Vault | |||
|- | |||
| {{c|magic|2 skillpoints}} | |||
| [[The Executioner]] | |||
| Act 1, Ogham Village | |||
|- | |||
| {{c|magic|2 skillpoints}} | |||
| [[The Crowbell]] | |||
| Act 1, Hunting Grounds | |||
|- | |||
| {{c|magic|2 skillpoints}} | |||
| [[Kabala, Constrictor Queen]] | |||
| Act 2, Keth | |||
|- | |||
| {{c|magic|2 skillpoints}} | |||
| {{c|quest|{{il|Final Letter}}}} | |||
| Act 2, Deshar | |||
|- | |||
| {{c|magic|2 skillpoints}} | |||
| [[Mighty Silverfist]] | |||
| Act 3, Jungle Ruins | |||
|- | |||
| {{c|magic|2 skillpoints}} | |||
| {{c|quest|{{il|Sacrificial Heart}}}} | |||
| Act 3, Utzaal | |||
|- | |||
| {{c|magic|2 skillpoints}} | |||
| [[The Blind Beast]] | |||
| Act 4, Isle of Kin | |||
|- | |||
| {{c|magic|2 skillpoints}} | |||
| {{c|quest|{{il|Tattoo of Hinekora}}}} | |||
| Act 4, Trial of the Ancestors | |||
|- | |||
| {{c|magic|2 skillpoints}} | |||
| [[Oswin, the Dread Warden]] | |||
| Interludes (Ogham), Wolvenhold | |||
|- | |||
| {{c|magic|2 skillpoints}} | |||
| [[Akthl, the Final Sting]] and [[Anundr, the Sandworm]] | |||
| Interludes (Vastiri), Khari Crossing | |||
|- | |||
| {{c|magic|2 skillpoints}} | |||
| [[The Abominable Yeti]] | |||
| Interludes (Mount Kriar), Howling Caves | |||
|- | |||
| {{c|magic|2 skillpoints}} | |||
| Complete all interludes | |||
| Act 4, Kingsmarch (The Hooded One) | |||
|- | |||
| {{c|magic|20 Life}} | |||
| [[Candlemass, the Living Rite]] | |||
| Act 1, Ogham Manor | |||
|- | |||
| {{c|magic|5% Maximum Life}} | |||
| {{c|quest|{{il|Molten One's Gift}}}} | |||
| Interludes (Vastiri), Khari Crossing | |||
|- | |||
| {{c|magic|5% Maximum Mana}} | |||
| {{c|quest|Pay your Respects}} | |||
| Act 4, Eye of Hinekora | |||
|- | |||
| {{c|magic|30 Spirit}} | |||
| [[The King in the Mists (Freythorn)|The King in the Mists]] | |||
| Act 1, Freythorn | |||
|- | |||
| {{c|magic|30 Spirit}} | |||
| [[Ignagduk, the Bog Witch]] | |||
| Act 3, Azag Bog | |||
|- | |||
| {{c|magic|40 Spirit}} | |||
| [[Lythara, the Wayward Spear]] | |||
| Interludes (Mount Kriar), Kriar Village | |||
|- | |||
| {{c|magic|10% Cold Resistance}} | |||
| [[Beira of the Rotten Pack]] | |||
| Act 1, Clearfell | |||
|- | |||
| {{c|magic|10% Lightning Resistance}} | |||
| {{c|quest|Sisters of Garukhan}} shrine | |||
| Act 2, Spires of Deshar | |||
|- | |||
| {{c|magic|10% Fire Resistance}} | |||
| [[Blackjaw, the Remnant]] | |||
| Act 3, Jiquani's Machinarium | |||
|- | |||
| {{c|magic|5 Dexterity}} or <br> {{c|magic|5% Lightning Resistance}} | |||
| [[Halls of the Dead#Area|Tawhoa's Test]] | |||
| Act 4, Halls of the Dead | |||
|- | |||
| {{c|magic|5 Intelligence}} or <br> {{c|magic|5% Cold Resistance}} | |||
| [[Halls of the Dead#Area|Tasalio's Test]] | |||
| Act 4, Halls of the Dead | |||
|- | |||
| {{c|magic|5 Strength}} or <br> {{c|magic|5% Fire Resistance}} | |||
| [[Halls of the Dead#Area|Ngamahu's Test]] | |||
| Act 4, Halls of the Dead | |||
|- | |||
| {{c|magic|Charm charges}} | |||
| {{c|quest|Medallion}} near WP | |||
| Act 2, Valley of Titans | |||
|- | |||
| {{c|magic|Life Flask recovery}} or <br> {{c|magic|Mana Flask recovery}} | |||
| {{c|quest|Goddess of Justice}} | |||
| Act 4, Abandoned Prison | |||
|- | |||
| {{c|magic|Stun Threshold}} or <br> {{c|magic|Ailment Threshold}} or <br> {{c|magic|Mana Regen}} | |||
| {{c|quest|{{il|Corpse-snake Venom}}}} | |||
| Act 3, Ziggurat Encampment (Servi) | |||
|- | |||
| [[Qimah#Points_of_interest|Various]] | |||
| {{c|quest|[[Qimah#Points_of_interest|Seven Pillars]]}} | |||
| Interludes (Vastiri), Qimah | |||
|} | |||
== Next Steps == | == Next Steps == | ||
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! width="300"|Location | ! width="300"|Location | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2 ascendancy points | | {{c|magic|2 ascendancy points}} | ||
| {{c|quest|{{il|Balbala's Barya}}}} | | {{c|quest|{{il|Balbala's Barya}}}} | ||
| [[Trial of the Sekhemas]] | | [[Trial of the Sekhemas]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2 ascendancy points | | {{c|magic|2 ascendancy points}} | ||
| {{c|quest|{{il|Chimeral Inscribed Ultimatum}}}} | | {{c|quest|{{il|Chimeral Inscribed Ultimatum}}}} | ||
| [[Trial of Chaos]] | | [[Trial of Chaos]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2 ascendancy points | | {{c|magic|2 ascendancy points}} | ||
| {{il|Djinn Barya}} or {{il|Inscribed Ultimatum}} | | {{il|Djinn Barya}} or {{il|Inscribed Ultimatum}} | ||
| [[Trial of the Sekhemas]] or [[Trial of Chaos]] | | [[Trial of the Sekhemas]] or [[Trial of Chaos]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2 ascendancy points | | {{c|magic|2 ascendancy points}} | ||
| {{il|Inscribed Ultimatum}} (Level 75+)<br> {{il|Cowardly Fate}}<br> {{il|Deadly Fate}}<br> {{il|Victorious Fate}} | | {{il|Inscribed Ultimatum}} (Level 75+)<br> {{il|Cowardly Fate}}<br> {{il|Deadly Fate}}<br> {{il|Victorious Fate}} | ||
| [[Trial of Chaos]] and [[The Trialmaster]] | | [[Trial of Chaos]] and [[The Trialmaster]] | ||
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! width="300"|Location | ! width="300"|Location | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 8 ascendancy points | | {{c|magic|8 ascendancy points}} | ||
| {{il|Djinn Barya}}<br>(Level 75+, 4 floors) | | {{il|Djinn Barya}}<br>(Level 75+, 4 floors) | ||
| [[Trial of the Sekhemas]] | | [[Trial of the Sekhemas]] | ||
|} | |} | ||
Latest revision as of 13:47, 30 September 2025
This is a guide on the subject of Act progression.
Last updated on September 27, 2025.
This guide helps you complete the Acts in the fastest way possible, by only including essential quests and zones.
This guide includes:
- All weapon set passive skill points (from Book of Specialisation)
- All quests that unlock passive stat boosts
- All quests that unlock major crafting functions (like Reforging Bench)
This guide does not include:
- Other side quests that grant minor rewards like skill gems and orbs
Levelling Gear
Unique items
Tip
Prioritize obtaining boots with the highest movement speed you can equip, to complete the Acts quicker.
| Slot | Item | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Boots | Straw SandalsEnergy Shield: 1410% increased Movement Speed +(20-30) to maximum Energy Shield +(5–10) to Intelligence (20–30)% reduced Energy Shield Recharge Rate 100% faster start of Energy Shield RechargeBlessed are those who tend the Grove. |
10% movement speed |
| Boots | Wrapped SandalsEnergy Shield: 22Requires Level 11, 20 Int20% increased Movement Speed +(10-20) to maximum Energy Shield +5 to Dexterity Your speed is unaffected by SlowsAll the world is my home. |
20% movement speed |
| Helmet | Brimmed HelmArmour: 23 Evasion: 18Requires Level 5+(30–50) to Strength +(30–50) to Dexterity +(30–50) to Intelligence -1 to all Attributes per LevelIn the end, even heroes fade away. |
Attributes which helps upgrade skillgems and gear |
| Helmet | Felt CapEvasion: 48Requires Level 10, 20 Dex+(30-50) to Evasion Rating 10% increased Rarity of Items found +(25-35)% to all Elemental ResistancesNo metal slips as easily through the fingers as gold. |
Resistances which reduce elemental damage taken |
| Body | GarmentHas 6 Jewel Sockets (Hidden) |
Can equip 6 jewels with powerful mods |
| Gloves | Suede BracersEvasion: 10+(15-25) to Evasion Rating Adds (3-5) to (8-10) Physical Damage to Attacks (10-15)% increased Critical Damage Bonus Base Critical Hit Chance for Attacks with Weapons is 7%Fight with the ferocity of the First Ones. |
Damage boost for melee builds |
| Bow | ShortbowBow Physical Damage: 7-14 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.25Requires Level 5, 14 Dex100% increased Attack Speed +(10-20) to Dexterity (50-100)% increased Projectile Speed 40% less Attack Damage"The rain of a thousand quills that whittle present into past, life into death." - Rigwald of the Ezomytes |
Low level bow for Ranger builds |
| Wand | Attuned WandWandRequires Level 2Grants Skill: Level (1-20) +(1-3) to Level of all Spell Skill Gems (5-10)% increased Cast Speed Leeches 1% of maximum Life when you Cast a SpellFrom the Smallest seeds To the tallest redwoods Life endures in Wraeclast. |
Low level wand for Sorceress/Witch builds |
| Quarterstaff | Long QuarterstaffQuartertaff Physical Damage: 9-18 Critical Strike Chance: 10.00% Attacks per Second: 1.40 Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 4, 9 Dex16% increased Range1% increased Area of Effect for Attacks per 10 Intelligence 1% increased Attack Speed per 10 Dexterity 10% increased Weapon Damage per 10 StrengthForged to rule the waves and tide Destined to serve the monkey's paw Strong as a tower of iron Deft as the needle doubt |
Low level quarterstaff for Monk/Titan builds |
| Amulet | Azure Amulet(20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate+(40-60) to maximum Mana (40-60)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate Gain (4-6)% of Maximum Mana as Extra Maximum Energy ShieldWhat they saw was what they believed, and they believed Lunaris had not abandoned them. |
~90% mana regen (like Atziri's Foible) |
Weapons
Tip
Buy a rare weapon early on, and upgrade your weapon every ~10 levels, in order to complete the Acts quicker.
| Weapon type | Most important weapon mod | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Bow/Crossbow/Quiver | +X to Level of all Projectile Skills | Deal significantly more damage with projectile skills |
| Sword/Quarterstaff | +X to Level of all Attack Skills | Deal significantly more attack damage |
| Wand/Focus | +X to Level of all Spell Skills or +X to Level of all Cold Spell Skills or +X to Level of all Lightning Spell Skills |
Deal significantly more spell damage |
| Sceptre | +X to Level of all Minion Skills | Minions will deal significantly more damage |
Terminology
- "WP" means Waypoint, which allows navigation between zones (different from checkpoints).
Act 1

- Kill Bloated Miller - Use skillpoint - Go to Clearfell Encampment.
- Town (Clearfell Encampment) - Talk to NPCs - Go to Clearfell.
- Clearfell - Kill Beira of the Rotten Pack (Cold Resistance bonus) - Go to Grelwood.
- Grelwood - Tag WP - Summon Una (near WP) - Go to Red Vale (opposite side).
- Red Vale - Activate 3 Obelisks of Rust & Kill The Rust King - Take
Runed GirdleRuned GirdleThe rune on the buckle means
'unity' or 'safety from harm.',
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.' - Portal to Town. - Town - Talk to NPCs - WP to Grelwood.
- Grelwood - Activate 3 Runic Seals - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - Go to Grelwood.
- Grelwood - Go to Grim Tangle (near zone entrance) - Summon Una - Go to Cemetery of the Eternals.
- Cemetery - Talk to Lachlann - Enter Mausoleum of the Praetor - Kill Draven, the Eternal Praetor - Take
Draven's Memorial Key PieceDraven's Memorial Key Piece... shall never be forgotten. - Go to Cemetery. - Cemetery - Enter Tomb of the Consort (opposite WP) - Kill Asinia, the Praetor's Consort - Take
Asinia's Memorial Key PieceAsinia's Memorial Key PieceThe cruelty of the Eternals... - Go to Cemetery. - Cemetery - Talk to Lachlann - Kill Lachlann of Endless Lament - Take
Count Lachlann's RingCount Lachlann's RingThe rune of Authority is said to dim one lunar
cycle after a Count's soul is laid to rest. - Portal to Town. - Town - Talk to NPCs - WP to Hunting Grounds.
- Hunting Grounds - Talk to Delwyn - Kill The Crowbell (2 skillpoints) - Go to Freythorn.
- Freythorn - Complete all rituals - Kill The King in the Mists (30 Spirit bonus) - Talk to Finn - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - WP to Hunting Grounds - Go to Ogham Farmlands.
- Ogham Farmlands - Tag WP - Take
Una's LuteUna's LuteThis grelwood heirloom hums softly with latent emotion,
imbued by centuries of songs passed from mother to daughter. from Una's Lute Box (before farms) - Go to Ogham Village. - Once per league:Ogham Village - Tag WP - Take
Smithing ToolsSmithing ToolsForgework tools belong to Renly and his son. (salvage bench) - Portal to Town - Talk to Renly - Return to Ogham Village - Ogham Village - Kill The Executioner (end of zone) - Use Lever - Talk to Leitis - Go to Manor Ramparts.
- Manor Ramparts - Tag WP - Go to Town - Talk to NPCs (2 skillpoints) - WP to Manor Ramparts - Go to Ogham Manor.
- Ogham Manor - Kill Candlemass, the Living Rite (Life bonus) - Go down stairs to Arena - Kill Count Geonor - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - Talk to Hooded One - Go to Act 2.
Act 2

- Vastiri Outskirts - Kill Rathbreaker - Portal to Town - Talk to Zarka - Go to Ardura Caravan.
- Town (Ardura Caravan) - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Mawdun Quarry.
- Mawdun Quarry - Go to Mawdun Mine.
- Mawdun Mine - Tag WP - Kill Rudja, the Dread Engineer - Open Cage - Talk to Risu - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Halani Gates.
- Halani Gates - Talk to Asala - Go to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Traitor's Passage.
- Traitor's Passage - Tag WP - Activate Ancient Seal (middle of zone) - Activate 3 Runic Seals - Kill Balbala, the Traitor - Take
Balbala's BaryaBalbala's BaryaArea Level: 22
Number of Trials: 1"Why are you standing there gawking at me?
We must go to the Trial of the Sekhemas!"Take this item to the Trial of the Sekhemas. Right-click to listen to Balbala. - Go to Halani Gates. - Halani Gates - Tag WP - Summon Asala - Defeat Jamanra, the Risen King - Go to sandstorm - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Keth.
- Keth - Kill serpents for
Kabala Clan RelicKabala Clan RelicBy the terms of the Third Pact, the Constrictor Queen
was banished from Keth, but given the eastern sands.Notches in the side await a connection. - Kill Kabala, Constrictor Queen (2 skillpoints) - Go to Lost City. - Lost City - Go to Buried Shrines - Go to Heart of Keth.
- Heart of Keth - Kill Azarian, the Forsaken Son - Talk to Water Goddess - Take Everburning Cinders - Ignite Water Goddess - Take
The Essence of WaterThe Essence of WaterThe last few drops from veins dry as sand.Return this to Zarka to help recreate the Horn of the Vastiri. - Portal to Town. - Town - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Mastodon Badlands.
- Once per league:(Rise of the Abyssals league only) Mastodon Badlands - Go to Lightless Passage - Go to The Well of Souls - Speak to Lurking Creature (Reveal Desecrated mods) - Return to Bone Pits
- Mastodon Badlands - Go to Bone Pits.
- Bone Pits - Tag WP - Kill monsters for
Sun Clan RelicSun Clan RelicBy the terms of the Third Pact, the Sun Clan
agreed to never again attack the Maraketh.Notches in the side await a connection. - Go to Blackrib Pit - Kill Iktab, the Deathlord and Ekbab, Ancient Steed - Take
Mastodon TusksMastodon TusksAge-old ivory from a forgotten era.Return this to Zarka to help recreate the Horn of the Vastiri. - Portal to Town. - Town - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Valley of Titans.
- Valley of Titans - Tag WP - Activate Medallion near WP (Charm bonus, can be changed) - Activate 3 Ancient Seals around the zone - Enter Titan Grotto.
- Titan Grotto - Kill Zalmarath, the Colossus - Take
The Flame RubyThe Flame RubyIt burns with the primordial heat
of a long-ago Wraeclast.Return this to Zarka to help recreate the Horn of the Vastiri. - Portal to Town. - Town - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Halani Gates - Go to the front of the caravan and Sound The Horn - Talk to NPCs - Desert Map to Deshar.
- Deshar - Find Lailuma's Body (Fallen Dekhara) - Take
Final LetterFinal LetterExtremely personal words of love, honour,
and hopelessness scrawled by a shaking hand...
It appears to have been carefully written to
avoid revealing who it was intended for. - Kill Hunin, Storm Caller and Mugin, Frost Bringer - Take
Djinn BaryaDjinn BaryaArea Level: #
Number of Trials: #"Take me to the Trial of the Sekhemas.
I will serve."Take this item to the Relic Altar at the Trial of the Sekhemas. - Go to Path of Mourning. - Path of Mourning - Go to Spires of Deshar - Tag WP - Activate Sisters of Garukhan shrine (Lightning Resistance boost) - Kill Tor Gul, the Defiler - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs (2 skillpoints) - Desert Map to Dreadnought.
- Dreadnought - Go to Dreadnought Vanguard - Tag WP - Kill Jamanra, the Abomination - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - Talk to Asala - Go to Act 3.
Act 3

- Sandswept Marsh - Go to Ziggurat Encampment.
- Town (Ziggurat Encampment) - Talk to NPCs - Go to Jungle Ruins (top).
- Jungle Ruins - Kill Mighty Silverfist (2 skillpoints) - Go to Venom Crypts (near WP).
- Venom Crypts - Take
Corpse-snake VenomCorpse-snake VenomBeware the bite of those serpents that call a human corpse home.
Nature has given them the means to acquire a new dwelling. from Corpse (end of zone) - Portal to Town. - Town - Talk to Servi (Various boosts, cannot be changed) - WP to Jungle Ruins - Go to Infested Barrens (opposite from WP).
- Infested Barrens - Tag WP - Summon Alva - Go to Azak Bog.
- Azag Bog - Tag WP - Summon Servi - Kill Ignagduk, the Bog Witch (30 Spirit bonus) - Take
Ignagduk's Ghastly SpearIgnagduk's Ghastly SpearThe skulls of stolen children adorn carved wood. - Portal to Town. - Town - Talk to NPCs - WP to Infested Barrens - Go to Chimeral Wetlands (opposite Azak Bog).
- Chimeral Wetlands - Tag WP - Kill Xyclucian, the Chimera - Take
Chimeral Inscribed UltimatumChimeral Inscribed UltimatumArea Level: 40
Number of Trials: 4Mortals spend their lives wondering which
fate shall be theirs. Chaos takes amusement
in knowing the answer: all of them.Take this item to The Temple of Chaos to participate in a Trial of Chaos. - Go to Jiquani's Machinarium (within boss arena). - Jiquani's Machinarium - Tag WP - Summon Alva - Take
Small Soul CoreSmall Soul CoreAncient facets remain warm to the touch. - Activate Stone Altar - Take
Small Soul CoreSmall Soul CoreAncient facets remain warm to the touch.s & Activate Stone Altars - Kill Blackjaw, the Remnant (Fire Resistance boost) - Go to Jiquani's Sanctum. - Jiquani's Sanctum - Tag WP - Summon Alva - Find 2
Medium Soul CoreMedium Soul CoreSomewhere, a distant scream echoes.s & Start 2 Generators (corners of zone) - Activate Large Soul Core near Alva - Kill Zicoatl, Warden of the Core - Take
Large Soul CoreLarge Soul CoreHeat emanates from the facets,
living warmth encased in crystal. - WP to Infested Barrens. - Infested Barrens - Activate Stone Altar (near WP) - Go to Matlan Waterways (nearby).
- Matlan Waterways - Pull all the Canal Levers - Pull the large Canal Lever (end of zone) - Portal to Town.
- Town - Go down the stairs - Talk to Alva - Go to Drowned City.
- Drowned City - Tag WP - Summon Oswald - Go to Molten Vault.
- Once per league:Molten Vault - Tag WP - Use Lever - Pull Sluice Gate Lever - Kill Mektul, the Forgemaster - Take
The Hammer of KamasaThe Hammer of KamasaThe smith may not remember higher
pursuits, but the hammer does. - Talk to Oswald (reforging bench) - Portal to Town. - Town - Talk to NPCs - WP to Drowned City - Go to Apex of Filth.
- Apex of Filth - Tag WP - Kill Queen of Filth (end of zone) - Take
Temple Door IdolTemple Door IdolThis idol seems strangely shaped, as if made specifically to fit into something. - Portal to Town. - Town - Talk to Alva (down) - Open Door - Go to Temple of Kopec.
- Temple of Kopec - Climb Stairs twice (corner of pyramid) - Kill Ketzuli, High Priest of the Sun - Summon Alva, Investigate Platform - Enter gateway - Tag WP (behind gateway) - Go down stairs - Go to Utzaal.
- Utzaal - Tag WP - Kill Viper Napuatzi - Kill monsters for
Sacrificial HeartSacrificial HeartA soul still clings to fading shreds of life.Sacrifice this Heart at the proper ritual site to gain two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points. - Go to Aggorat. - Aggorat - Tag WP - Go to altar - Take
Sacrificial DaggerSacrificial DaggerHave this in your inventory when you undertake the ritual.Death is both a mercy and a curse.Necessary to ritually sacrifice a Heart at the proper site - Place and stab
Sacrificial HeartSacrificial HeartA soul still clings to fading shreds of life.Sacrifice this Heart at the proper ritual site to gain two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points. (2 skillpoints) - Go to Black Chambers. - Black Chambers - Tag WP - Kill Doryani, Royal Thaumaturge and Doryani's Triumph - Talk to Doryani - Portal to Town - Talk to Doryani for apocalypse.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - Talk to Alva - Go to Act 4.
Act 4
Tip
Three out of the first four of these islands are essential for the main quest, but the required islands will change between leagues. One of these four islands also holds Matiki, who needs to be saved to access Eye of Hinekora.

- Town (Kingsmarch) - Talk to NPCs for Book Charter - Talk to Makoru - Sail to Isle of Kin.
- Isle of Kin - Kill The Blind Beast (2 skillpoints) - Go to Volcanic Warrens.
- Volcanic Warrens - Kill Krutog, Lord of Kin (end of zone) - Talk to Hooded One - Return to Ship.
- Ship - Talk to Makoru - Sail to Abandoned Prison.
- Abandoned Prison - Kill monsters for
Chapel KeyChapel KeyBlind to pleas. Deaf to lies.
Her scales weigh only truth.This key can be used to unlock the Chapel Door in the Abandoned Prison. - Open Chapel Door - Tag WP - Activate Goddess of Justice (Flask recovery, can be changed) - Use Levers - Go to Solitary Confinement. - Solitary Confinement - Use Levers - Kill The Prisoner - Talk to Hooded One - Return to Ship.
- Ship - Talk to Makoru - Sail to Whakapanu Island.
- Whakapanu Island - Go to Singing Caverns.
- Singing Caverns - Kill Diamora, Song of Death - Talk to Hooded One - Return to Ship.
- Ship - Talk to Makoru - Sail to Shrike Island.
- Shrike Island - Kill Scourge of the Skies - Talk to Hooded One - Return to Ship.
- Ship - Talk to Makoru - Sail to Eye of Hinekora.
- Eye of Hinekora - Talk to NPCs - Activate Well of Hinekora - Pass 3 tests - Click Pay your Respects (Mana boost) - Go to Halls of the Dead (further down).
- Halls of the Dead - Tag WP - Pass Tawhoa's test (Dex/Lightning Resistance) - Pass Tasalio's test (Int/Cold Resistance) - Pass Ngamahu's test (Str/Fire Resistance) - Defeat Yama The White - Take
Silver CoinSilver CoinTo the unknowing, it is nothing. To Yama, it is everything.This Silver Coin can be exchanged with Navali in Halls of the Dead. - Go to Trial of the Ancestors. - Trial of the Ancestors - Tag WP - Talk to Navali - Take
Tattoo of HinekoraTattoo of HinekoraGrants two Weapon Set Passive Skill PointsHinekora is not the master of Death, but she is its Mother.Right-click to apply the Tattoo directly to your body and gain two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points. (2 skillpoints) - Return to Ship. - Ship - Talk to Makoru - Sail to Arastas.
- Arastas - Tag WP - Talk to Missionary Lorandis - Enter church, Exit the church, Destroy forcefield - Kill Torvian, Hand of the Saviour - Go to Excavation.
- Excavation - Kill Benedictus, First Herald of Utopia - Enter forge - Talk to Hooded One - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - Talk to Rhodri (at the ship) - Sail to Ngakanu.
- Ngakanu - Go to Heart of the Tribe.
- Heart of the Tribe - Tag WP - Kill Tavakai, the Chieftain, Tavakai, the Fallen and Tavakai, the Consumed - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - Talk to Hooded One - Go to Ogham, Vastiri, or Mount Kriar.
Interludes
Tip
You can complete the interlude areas in any order.

Ogham
- Town (The Refuge) - Talk to NPCs - Go to Scorched Farmlands.
- Scorched Farmlands - Kill Heldra of the Black Pyre and Isolde of the White Shroud - Go to Stones of Serle.
- Stones of Serle - Activate all Runed Megaliths - Go to center rune - Kill Siora, Blade of the Mists - Talk to Una - Go to Scorched Farmlands.
- Scorched Farmlands - Go to darkness - Go to Blackwood - Go to Holten.
- Holten - Go to Wolvenhold.
- Wolvenhold - Kill Oswin, the Dread Warden (2 skillpoints) - Go to Holten - Go to Holten Estate.
- Holten Estate - Tag WP - Kill Thane Wulfric and Lady Elswyth (ground floor) - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - Talk to Hooded One - Go to Vastiri.

Vastiri
- Town (The Khari Bazaar) - Talk to NPCs - Go to Khari Crossing.
- Khari Crossing - Kill Akthi, the Final Sting and Anundr, the Sandworm - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to Risu (2 skillpoints) - Return to Khari Crossing.
- Khari Crossing - Activate Wayfinder's Seal - Follow arrow - Find Skullmaw Stairway - Take
Molten One's GiftMolten One's GiftGrants 5% increased Maximum LifeThe blood of the Titans flows within humanity
still. It need only be reawakened.Right-click to embrace the gift and claim the energies within. (Life boost) - Return to Khari Crossing - Go to Pools of Khatal. - Pools of Khatal - Tag WP - Go to Sel Khari Sanctuary.
- Sel Khari Sanctuary - Tag WP - Kill Elzarah, the Cobra Lord - Talk to Asala - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - Go to Khari Crossing - Go to Galai Gates.
- Galai Gates - Tag WP - Kill Vornas, the Fell Flame - Go to Qimah.
- Qimah - Tag WP - Activate Seven Pillars (Various boosts, can be changed) - Summon Jado (end of zone) - Go to Qimah Reservoir.
- Qimah Reservoir - Tag WP - Kill Azmadi, the Faridun Prince - Activate Grand Barya - Talk to Jado - Portal to Town.
- Town - Talk to NPCs - Talk to Hooded One - Go to Mount Kriar.

Mount Kriar
- Town (The Glade) - Talk to NPCs - Go to Ashen Forest.
- Ashen Forest - Go to Kriar Village.
- Kriar Village - Tag WP - Kill Lythara, the Wayward Spear (40 Spirit boost) - Go to Glacial Tarn.
- Glacial Tarn - Tag WP - Go to Howling Caves.
- Howling Caves - Tag WP - Kill The Abominable Yeti - Take
Icy TusksIcy TusksFrozen trophies of a predator's reign. - Portal to Town. - Town - Talk to Hilda (2 skillpoints) - WP to Glacial Tarn.
- Glacial Tarn - Kill Rakkar, the Frozen Talon - Go to Kriar Peaks.
- Kriar Peaks - Tag WP - Take gift from Elder Madox - Go to Etched Ravine.
- Etched Ravine - Tag WP - Kill Stormgore, the Guardian - Go to Cuachic Vault.
- Cuachic Vault - Tag WP - Kill Zelina, Blood Priestess and Zolin, Blood Priest - Summon Doryani - Portal to Town.
Endgame
- WP to Kingsmarch (Act 4 town)
- Kingsmarch - Talk to NPCs - Talk to Hooded One (2 skillpoints) - Travel to Oriath.
- The Ziggurat Refuge - Talk to NPCs - Run one map in Ziggurat to unlock maps - Start mapping in hideout.
Passive Boosts
Ensure you have collected all these boosts from the Acts:
| Reward | Monster/Item | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Salvage Bench | Act 1, Ogham Village | |
| Reforging Bench | Mektul, the Forgemaster | Act 3, Molten Vault |
| 2 skillpoints | The Executioner | Act 1, Ogham Village |
| 2 skillpoints | The Crowbell | Act 1, Hunting Grounds |
| 2 skillpoints | Kabala, Constrictor Queen | Act 2, Keth |
| 2 skillpoints | and hopelessness scrawled by a shaking hand... It appears to have been carefully written to avoid revealing who it was intended for. |
Act 2, Deshar |
| 2 skillpoints | Mighty Silverfist | Act 3, Jungle Ruins |
| 2 skillpoints | Act 3, Utzaal | |
| 2 skillpoints | The Blind Beast | Act 4, Isle of Kin |
| 2 skillpoints | Act 4, Trial of the Ancestors | |
| 2 skillpoints | Oswin, the Dread Warden | Interludes (Ogham), Wolvenhold |
| 2 skillpoints | Akthl, the Final Sting and Anundr, the Sandworm | Interludes (Vastiri), Khari Crossing |
| 2 skillpoints | The Abominable Yeti | Interludes (Mount Kriar), Howling Caves |
| 2 skillpoints | Complete all interludes | Act 4, Kingsmarch (The Hooded One) |
| 20 Life | Candlemass, the Living Rite | Act 1, Ogham Manor |
| 5% Maximum Life | still. It need only be reawakened.Right-click to embrace the gift and claim the energies within. |
Interludes (Vastiri), Khari Crossing |
| 5% Maximum Mana | Pay your Respects | Act 4, Eye of Hinekora |
| 30 Spirit | The King in the Mists | Act 1, Freythorn |
| 30 Spirit | Ignagduk, the Bog Witch | Act 3, Azag Bog |
| 40 Spirit | Lythara, the Wayward Spear | Interludes (Mount Kriar), Kriar Village |
| 10% Cold Resistance | Beira of the Rotten Pack | Act 1, Clearfell |
| 10% Lightning Resistance | Sisters of Garukhan shrine | Act 2, Spires of Deshar |
| 10% Fire Resistance | Blackjaw, the Remnant | Act 3, Jiquani's Machinarium |
| 5 Dexterity or 5% Lightning Resistance |
Tawhoa's Test | Act 4, Halls of the Dead |
| 5 Intelligence or 5% Cold Resistance |
Tasalio's Test | Act 4, Halls of the Dead |
| 5 Strength or 5% Fire Resistance |
Ngamahu's Test | Act 4, Halls of the Dead |
| Charm charges | Medallion near WP | Act 2, Valley of Titans |
| Life Flask recovery or Mana Flask recovery |
Goddess of Justice | Act 4, Abandoned Prison |
| Stun Threshold or Ailment Threshold or Mana Regen |
Nature has given them the means to acquire a new dwelling. |
Act 3, Ziggurat Encampment (Servi) |
| Various | Seven Pillars | Interludes (Vastiri), Qimah |
Next Steps
Ascendancy
You need to complete the following activities to obtain 8 total ascendancy points on your character.
| Reward | Items required | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 ascendancy points | Number of Trials: 1"Why are you standing there gawking at me? We must go to the Trial of the Sekhemas!"Take this item to the Trial of the Sekhemas. Right-click to listen to Balbala. |
Trial of the Sekhemas |
| 2 ascendancy points | Number of Trials: 4Mortals spend their lives wondering which fate shall be theirs. Chaos takes amusement in knowing the answer: all of them.Take this item to The Temple of Chaos to participate in a Trial of Chaos. |
Trial of Chaos |
| 2 ascendancy points | Number of Trials: #"Take me to the Trial of the Sekhemas. I will serve."Take this item to the Relic Altar at the Trial of the Sekhemas. or Number of Trials: #Mortals spend their lives wondering which fate shall be theirs. Chaos takes amusement in knowing the answer: all of them.Take this item to The Temple of Chaos to participate in a Trial of Chaos. |
Trial of the Sekhemas or Trial of Chaos |
| 2 ascendancy points | Number of Trials: #Mortals spend their lives wondering which fate shall be theirs. Chaos takes amusement in knowing the answer: all of them.Take this item to The Temple of Chaos to participate in a Trial of Chaos. (Level 75+) becomes all but inevitable.Can be placed in the door at the end of the Trial of Chaos to challenge the Trialmaster. that you might actually succeed.Can be placed in the door at the end of the Trial of Chaos to challenge the Trialmaster. |
Trial of Chaos and The Trialmaster |
Ascendancy carry
Alternatively, if you wish to use an Ascendancy carry service, the player carrying you will have to complete the following:
| Reward | Items required | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 ascendancy points | Number of Trials: #"Take me to the Trial of the Sekhemas. I will serve."Take this item to the Relic Altar at the Trial of the Sekhemas. (Level 75+, 4 floors) |
Trial of the Sekhemas |