Quests

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Description[]

Quests are a major part of Deepwoken. They are a significant means of progression, rewarding essential Talents, EXP, or items upon completion. Most quests require killing enemies or obtaining certain items while some simply require talking to an NPC. Quests for Murmurs, Oaths, Job Boards and unbinding attributes are on their own pages.

Quests are divided into Curiosity, Bravery and Compassion quests. Completing a quest in a category for the first time will display the message "You have shown your <trait> and grown from it" and an extra Talent hand will be awarded on Power Increase or on rejoin. If you are Power 20, the hand is given immediately. Any subsequent completions of quests in that category will not award a Talent hand, meaning you can get a maximum of 3 extra Talent hands from quests.

Echo Talent Quests[]

These quests, when completed, give Talents that will be unlocked on every character at a certain power level. If done on later lives, they will only give a bit of EXP.

Bravery[]

The following quests grant the Bravery Talent hand on top of their other rewards. Keep in mind this cannot be stacked with other Bravery quests.

Megalodaunt Slayer[]

Quest Location: The Garden Reservoir, Burning Stone Gardens
Guide: Talk to the Etrean NPC Arthur outside of the entrance of The Garden Reservoir. He will ask you to avenge his friends by killing a Megalodaunt. Kill one and return.
Reward(s): Engage + Critical Attack, EXP, Bravery, 3 Full Training points

Thresher Scales[]

Quest Location: Starswept Valley
Guide: Talk to the Ganymede NPC Jessamine in Starswept Valley. He will ask you to kill a King Thresher. They can be found in the Lightkeeper Temple nearby as a guaranteed spawn. Kill one and return.
Reward(s): Thresher Scales, Bravery, 3 Full Training points

Miscellaneous[]

The following quests do not grant Bravery, Compassion, nor Curiosity, but often grant more tangible rewards, such as EXP, items, or Talents.

Chain of Perfection[]

Quest Location: N/A
Guide: Defeat any boss without taking any damage
Reward(s): Chain of Perfection

Talent Quests[]

When these quests are completed, they give a Talent (or Mantra in the case of Disguise). They can sometimes be repeated.

Bravery[]

The following quests grant the Bravery Talent hand on top of their other rewards. Keep in mind this cannot be stacked with other Bravery quests.

Family Recipe[]

Quest Location: Songseeker Wilds
Guide: Talk to the NPC named Lucian outside the entrance of the Mudskipper mine (near the Voidzone entrance). They will ask you to kill 5 Mineskippers. Do so and return.
Reward(s): Family Recipe, Bravery, 3 Full Training points

Miscellaneous[]

The following quests do not grant Bravery, Compassion, nor Curiosity, but often grant more tangible rewards, such as EXP, items, or Talents.

Diver Apprentice[]

Quest Location: Etris
Guide: Follow Karliah to Lower Erisia and save her from a Mudskipper. Choose the "I don't think you're cut out for this. Mudskippers are small fry, you'll face much worse as a Diver. You need to rethink your life goals. [Charisma]" Dialogue option while having at 75 Charisma or else the quest will fail. Return to Karliah at Etris to receive your quest rewards.
Reward(s): Charisma Unbounded

Ethiron's Gaze[]

Quest Location: Firfire (Layer 2)
Guide: Pull out the spear from the Firfire Caverns and talk to Erosius Amaltus Urivortus Alistus Casius Walistoshus in Firfire to finish the quest.
Reward(s): Ethiron's Gaze, 3 Full Training points

Erosius Amaltus Urivortus Alistus Casius Walistoshus

Excavator[]

Quest Location: -
Guide: Turn in 5 Pure Ore (must be Erisore, Irithine, Umbrite or Astruline) to any Blacksmith.
Reward(s): Excavator, 5 Full Training points on first completion

Heretic's Sutra[]

Quest Location: Sanctuary Gatehouse (Layer 2)
Guide: Talk to a seemingly insane Capra in rags named Kasen in layer 2.
You must have 80 Willpower and have gotten at least stage one of insanity on the slot you attempt to obtain Heretic's Sutra on before claiming this.
Reward(s): Heretic's Sutra

Owed Debts[]

Quest Location: Summer Isle
Guide: Talk to the Gremor NPC Trig outside the Guildhall at Summer Isle. He'll have you find Asius, a merchant who hasn't been paying his dues. When speaking to Asius, the quest has two branching paths from here; each ending is mutually exclusive with the other, locking out the other quest ending. Get the ship deed from Asius then return to Trig at the inn for the Armor Piercing ending. Tell Trig you'll help them for the Bullet Proof ending.
Reward(s): Armor Piercing OR Bullet Proof (Added to Talent pool, not given instantly), either Positive or Negative Summer Company Reputation depending on the ending (Armor Piercing gives positive rep / Bulletproof gives negative), 3 Full Training points

Treefelling Blow[]

Quest Location: Etris and Isle of Vigils
Guide: Punch down a tree with Strong Left then speak to Korin or Drefa. Punch down 5 more trees and then return to the quest giver.
Reward(s): Treefelling Blow, 3 Full Training points

Windwaker[]

Quest Location: Isle of Vigils
Guide: Talk to Stratos at The Temple of Blade. You must have 50 Galebreathe and at least "Ally" reputation with Etrea. After talking to him you will receive the talent.
Reward(s): Windwaker

Notes: This quest is notoriously buggy, and the exact requirements for the Windwaker obtainment are still questionable. Take on this quest with patience.

One-time Ordinary Quests[]

These quests usually give EXP, Reputation and/or an item.

Bravery[]

The following quests grant the Bravery Talent hand on top of their other rewards. Keep in mind this cannot be stacked with other Bravery quests.

Navae's Retribution[]

Quest Location: Fort Merit
Guide: Talk to Beiruul at Meteor Isle, then go to Fort Merit. Event occurs near the lift. Kill some Authority Peacekeepers (~4-6) , then return to Meteor Isle.
Reward(s): EXP, Bravery, 2 Knowledge, Beiruul's Vengeance, 5 Full Training points

Compassion[]

The following quests grant the Compassion Talent hand on top of their other rewards. Keep in mind this cannot be stacked with other Compassion quests.

Vigil's Savior[]

Quest Location: Isle of Vigils, Burning Stone Gardens
Guide:

Talk to Apprentice Kj in The Temple of the Blades, located at the left corridor room; sitting down sobbing.
He asks you to rescue, or find his sibling in Erisia.
His sibling is found in an Abandoned Wood Lodge in Burning Stone Gardens, near a cliff.
Obtain a Gale Stone and give it to the sibling. He'll heal his wounds and ask you to head back to Isle of Vigils and talk to Kj about his status.
Talking to Apprentice Kj after giving the Gale Stone finishes the quest.
Vigil Isaac can be found next to the Mantra Modification table at Vigils after completing the quest.

Reward(s): EXP, Compassion, Kj's Courage, unlocks dialogue with Evengarde Rest, 5 Full Training points

Grave Tending[]

Quest Location: Greathive Aratel
Guide: Talk to Suri at Greathive Aratel. He will ask you to place a flower on his brother's grave at Isle of Vigils. Taking 3%+ damage while the flower is in your inventory will turn it into a Ruined Flower, forcing you to return to Suri for a new flower.
Reward(s): Vibrant Gem, Hive Reputation, Compassion, Careful Handling

Legion Scout[]

Quest Location: The Viper's Jaw (Lower, Legion Camp)
Guide: Talk to Atra, who will ask you to find a scout named Lars. Lars is found in the bluecap library accessed by unlocking the entrance with the Birdcage or through an entrance in The Viper's Jaw.
Reward(s): EXP, Compassion, 3 Full Training points

Travelling Blade[]

Quest Location: Etris and Vigils
Guide: Talk to Nanji at Etris near the bridge between Lance Leshi's and the barber, interact with a sword on the ground near the end of the zipline going away from the Fang and Coil trainer in Isle of Vigils, then talk to the Nanji again.
Reward(s): EXP, Compassion, Nanji's Training, 5 Full Training points

Curiosity[]

The following quests grant the Curiosity Talent hand on top of their other rewards. Keep in mind this cannot be stacked with other Curiosity quests.

Field Report[]

Quest Location: Minityrsa
Guide: Talk to Elykris in Minityrsa, he will ask you to find a book in Outpust Antumbra. Return to him after finding it. The quest can also be completed in reverse order by obtaining the book and then speaking to Elykris.

Reward(s): 2 Aces, EXP, Curiosity
(Note: you can actually softlock this quest by donating this book to librarian in guild base)

Ghost Hunting[]

Quest Location: Isle of Vigils, Beloved Zofia
Guide: Talk to Suyuan in the library of the Isle of Vigils. Visit the Beloved Zofia, talk to the ghost on the ship and return to Suyuan.
Reward(s): EXP, Curiosity, Supernatural Sense, 5 Full Training points

Jim's Embers[]

Quest Location: Etris(Etris Docks)
Guide: Bring him 2 Dying Embers
Reward(s): EXP, Curiosity, 3 Full Training points

Miscellaneous[]

The following quests do not grant Bravery, Compassion, nor Curiosity, but often grant more tangible rewards, such as EXP, items, or Talents.

Duke of Sin[]

Quest location: Etris, Etris Palace, Duke Erisia's Manor, Duke Erisia's Laboratory

Guide: Speak to Kennith while having "Friend" or higher Etrea reputation, then speak to Bookkeeper Andros, choosing the first dialogue line. Speak to Andros again, going down the first dialogue line a second time.

From here, head to the Navaen Nomad camp at the Etrean Wilds, there will be trails in the dirt on the outskirts, leading to where Kennith's body will be found. Speak to the Royal Etrean Guard and make your way to the Etris Palace. You may need ally Etrea reputation to get in without the guards attacking you.

If you have completed this quest before, you can skip this step, instead speaking to any of the Royal Etrean Guards at the Palace.

Speak to The Lord Regent and accept his quest, tasking you with taking on Duke Ishamon Erisia. After this, you'll need to make your way over to Duke Erisia's Manor, encounter, and defeat the Duke. Do not return to Regent after completing this quest unless you have neutral or higher Ministry reputation; Regent WILL kill you.

Reward(s): Manor Key, a key that allows you to access the Duke Ishamon Erisia boss fight

Food delivery[]

Quest location: Isle of Vigils
Guide: Talk to the Lance's Brother on Isle of Vigils, choosing the second dialogue option will spawn a red box with the text 'Food' on it. To finish the quest, give the box to Stratos, located in the courtyard of the Temple of the Blade.
Reward(s): 25 Notes and positive reputation with Etrea

Lost Books[]

Quest Location: Isle of Vigils and Etrean Wilds
Guide: Talk to Kelsius at librarian in the Isle of Vigils library. He will ask you to pick up some books. Go to the hut under Etrean Wild, talk to the NPCs there and come back to the librarian.
If the quest has been completed before, the books can instead be found on a rock behind the Vigil's bank.
Reward(s): Whisper Draw OR 1 Knowledge, 3 Full Training points
Note: If you have already escaped The Depths, have done the Tutorial or have beaten any World Boss, you will not gain the Whisper Draw and will instead gain 1 Knowledge.

Ploom's Embers[]

Quest Location: Etris
Guide: Talk to Ploom inside of Lance Leshis food shop.
Reward(s): Pleeksty's Will, 3 Full Training points

Polis' Stories[]

Quest Location: Etris
Guide: Talk to Polis standing under the tree in Etris.
Reward(s): Gold Ring or Jus Karita if you meet the requirements

Soulblooms[]

Quest Location: Greathive Aratel
Guide: Talk to Regek at Greathive Aratel's archives. He will ask you to find every Soulbloom. They can be found in the Greathive.
Reward(s): Attunement-less Mantra trainer (Regek), 3 Full Training points

Telescope[]

Quest Location: Greathive Aratel
Guide: Adjust a telescope to look at the stars, tells you some information about Celestial.
Reward(s): EXP

The Guy[]

Quest Location:Bluster Rift
Guide: Talk to The Guy near Meteor Isle. With high enough Charisma, you may finish the quest immediately and obtain his glasses. Otherwise, you have to bring him 3 spider eggs.
Reward(s): Be able to use the Summer Isle cannon to get to Songseeker Wilds, The Guy's Eyeglasses (Charisma only), 3 Full Training points

Weapon Manual[]

Quest Location: Isle of Vigils(Temple of the Blade)
Guide: Give an NPC in Temple of Blade a Weapon Manual to help him defeat 'the guy on the other side'. (It removes one use but won't take it away)
Reward(s): EXP

Poser's Ring[]

Quest Location: Isle of Vigils, Etrean Wilds, Lower Erisia, The Monkey's Paw
Guide: Talk to Zana on the Isle of Vigils docks with a Katana, Alloyed Katana, or Shattered Katana equipped. Fight him and win at various locations.
Reward(s): Poser's Ring, 5 Full Training points

Repeatable Ordinary Quests[]

These quests give EXP, chests and/or reputation as rewards and are repeatable.

Bravery[]

The following quests grant the Bravery Talent hand on top of their other rewards. Keep in mind this cannot be stacked with other Bravery quests.

Starkindred Cultists[]

Quest Location: Songseeker Wilds
Guide: Kill Songseekers at Derelict Highchurch. This quest was formerly known as "Ku's Shrine".
Reward(s): EXP, Bravery

Summer's Dusk[]

Quest Location: Miner's Landing
Guide: Talk to an NPC named Orion near the Arcwarder Oath giver and Deepdelver Tau. He will ask you to help clear out the four Summer Company invaders at the upper generator.
Reward(s): Reputation, EXP, Bravery, Ignition Delver Origin, 3 Full Training points on first completion

Miscellaneous[]

The following quests do not grant Bravery, Compassion, nor Curiosity, but often grant more tangible rewards, such as EXP, items, or Talents.

Forgotten Villagers[]

Quest Location: Church of Erisor (Erisia)
Guide: Talk to the Forgotten Villagers in the Church of Erisor. Help them through the waves of monsters and bandit leaders.
Reward(s): Chest

Fort Merit Rescue[]

Quest Location: Fort Merit
Guide: Save a hostage from Fort Merit and give them to the Etrean Guardmaster outside of the fort on a dinghy.
Reward(s): Exclusive Fort Merit Loot, EXP

Golden Rats[]

Quest Location: Rat's Den(Burning Stone Gardens)
Guide: Kill Golden Rats inside the Rat's Den to get Gold Plates. Turn them into the Golden Rat Guard standing outside for a chest.
Reward(s): Chest

Ministry Bounty[]

Quest Location: Various
Guide: Talk to a Ministry NPC found in various places around the map, they will ask you to kill anyone at a certain location.
Reward(s): Ministry Reputation

Monster Hunting[]

Quest Location: Starswept Valley
Guide: Talk to the Vesperian NPC Calamus on the left side of the gate to the upper level of The Lordsgrove. He will ask you to kill a monster in Aratel Island. Kill one and return.
Reward(s): EXP, Hive Reputation and a chest with loot

Navae Hostage[]

Quest Location: Viper's Jaw
Guide: Turn in Navaean hostages to Alastir.
Reward(s): Chest

Starswept Bags[]

Quest Location: Starswept Valley
Guide: Turn in the bags found around Starswept Valley to Mercille near the Guy at the outpost near Meteor Isle.
Reward(s): Small Hive Chest

Summer Isle Explosive Boxes[]

Quest Location: Summer Isle
Guide: Give the Explosive boxes that can be found all around Summer Isle to Scope at the storage room in Summer Isle.
Reward(s): Chest, Reputation, 3 Full Training points on first completion