Blacksmith quests
16 quests · 35 steps
Quests from the Blacksmith (Oswald Anders and Rochelle Anders), in the journal's own order.
Contents
- Reach The Capital, Pikemead's Reach
- Clear The Elixir Well
- A Blast Furnace For The Blacksmith
- Crucible Needed For A Smelter
- The Blacksmith's Request
- A Tool For Underwater Mining
- The Blacksmith's Family
- Forge Weaponry or Armor
- The Ancient Spires
- Grappling Hook
- Glider
- Salvage And Enhance
- The Blacksmith Needs A Shop
- Hearts Of Iron
- Gathering Celestium
- Oswald Anders' Chest
Reach The Capital, Pikemead's ReachWorld Quest
Comes after Crucible Needed For A SmelterLeads to The Blacksmith's Request, Finding Masonry Tools
- Reach The Capital, Pikemead's Reach
The Blacksmith feels a dark presence at the capital, Pikemead's Reach. He worries the town's fate might have been sealed by war, or worse, a strange and otherworldly glow from the depths of the riverbed.
Pikemead's Reach, Revelwood · Show on map
- Enter The Castle
The capital "Pikemead's Reach" has fallen, but there are no signs of the glow which the Blacksmith reported. The Blacksmith also mentioned a castle, which seems to be nestled just behind the city. Make your way through the town to enter the castle and see what awaits you there.
The Pike, Revelwood · Show on map
- Defeat The Castle Beast
An eerie silence hangs over The Pike. Investigate the castle to determine the source of our nightmares, and the lights from below.
The Pike, Revelwood · Show on map
Rewards
Clear The Elixir WellWorld Quest
Comes after any one of Forge Weaponry or Armor, reaching level 5 or picking up any one of these 17 items (Scrappy Sword, Spiked Club, Executioner's Axe, Hunter's Bow, Provisional Scythe, Hatchet, Feathered Mace, Soldier's Broadsword, Rusty Sword, Short Sword, Wailing Blade, Vaporous Staff, Shepherd's Lightning, Spiritual Cane, Apprentice Wand, Fenrig's Axe, Reaper's Wand)
- Reach The Elixir Well
The Blacksmith wants to fight against the Shroud, the ruinous fog that has overtaken Embervale from the depths of the Elixir Wells.
Reach the nearby Elixir Well to learn more about the Shroud!
It is recommended to equip sufficient gear, such as fur armor, for example. Eat food and rest in your base to acquire buffs before heading out.
Elixir Well 3, Springlands · Show on map
- Enter The Elixir Well
The Elixir Well is an overgrown pit, spitting corruption and fumes into the air from below.
Enter the Well to find the root of this evil and eradicate it!
It is recommended to equip sufficient gear, such as fur armor, for example. Eat food and rest in your base to acquire buffs before heading out.
Elixir Well 3, Springlands · Show on map
- Destroy The Shroud Root
The Shroud Root inside the Elixir Well will spread uncontrollably and harm Embervale. You have to put a stop to this.
Destroy the Shroud Root with a Felling Axe!
It is recommended to equip sufficient gear, such as fur armor, for example. Eat food and rest in your base to acquire buffs before heading out.
Elixir Well 3, Springlands · Show on map
Rewards
A Blast Furnace For The BlacksmithWorld Quest
- Find The Forge
The Blacksmith is curious about the Albaneve Summits region. The North once expanded there to build more Elixir Well and crafted weapons from the local materials to protect them. These materials can only be smelted with the heat produced by a proper forge.
Find the forge and claim its heat source! This will enable you to craft a blast furnace.
Forge of Obsidia, Albaneve Summits · Show on map
- Defeat The Enemies Inside The Forge
You've reached the forge, but it's teeming with Scavengers defending their equipment. Reach the heart of the forge and defeat the enemies there!
- Craft A Blast Furnace With The Bellows
You've retrieved some bellows from inside the forge! They can be used to craft a blast furnace.
Return to your base and craft a blast furnace with the bellows to proceed!
Rewards
Recipes tied to this quest
Crucible Needed For A SmelterWorld Quest
Comes after any one of The Alchemist's Mortar, The Hunter's Hand Spindle or picking up Copper OreLeads to Reach The Capital, Pikemead's Reach, The Blacksmith's Request, Cooking Equipment For The Farmer, Not So Scary After All
- Retrieve The Crucible
- Craft A Smelter
The Crucible was found. It needs to be crafted into a Smelter with the Blacksmith in order to unlock more crafting recipes.
Rewards
Recipes tied to this quest
The Blacksmith's RequestWorld Quest
Comes after Crucible Needed For A Smelter, Reach The Capital, Pikemead's Reach (step 1)Leads to A Black Cauldron For The Alchemist, In Need Of A Tanning Station, Almanac of Plants and Seedlings For The Farmer
- Investigate The Strange Letter
The Blacksmith asked to investigate a strange letter he received, signed by someone he doesn't recognize. The note was shipped by the Conways, couriers from the Nomad Highlands. Their shipment must've gone through the Trade Outpost "Blazing Rock".
Solving this mystery will allow you to craft better armor.
Trade Outpost "Blazing Rock", Nomad Highlands · Show on map
- Investigate The Strange Letter
The following letter was sent to the Blacksmith:
Dear Oswald, you're special to me in ways I can't even describe. Tall! Strong! A Blacksmith! What else could you want? I miss you and think of you daily. So what if we're oceans apart? My heart belongs to you only, you see, no matter the distance. The struggle of putting my feelings for you on paper keeps me awake at night.Reagan
Trade Outpost "Blazing Rock", Nomad Highlands · Show on map
- Investigate The Missing Shipment
The shipment for the Blacksmith didn't come through Trade Outpost "Blazing Rock". It's theorized that the couriers, the Conways, traveled through Umber Hollow to save time.
Conway Camp, Nomad Highlands · Show on map
- Explore Jasper Isles
The Conway brothers traveled through Umber Hollow, where they were attacked. It seems like the Blacksmith was meant to receive an item, which was left behind in a town called Jasper Isles when the Conways fled. The note the Blacksmith received seems to be a fabrication of the Conways, since the original note was lost alongside a gift.
Jasper Isles, Nomad Highlands · Show on map
- Place The Smithing Tools
Some Smithing Tools were found in Jasper Isles. They must be for the Blacksmith. Place the Smithing Tools in the base to unlock more crafting recipes.
The Smithing Tools will allow you to craft advanced armor.
Rewards
A Tool For Underwater MiningWorld Quest
- Reach Orville
The Blacksmith mentioned a way to mine gold underwater, but only the proper tools can facilitate this.
He noted that many gold shipments sent to the Capital used to come from a town called Orville.
Reach this town and have a look around!
Orville, Veilwater Basin · Show on map
- Search For Clues In Orville
Orville seems infested with Drak'Dal. If there used to be any people here, then they and their tools are long gone by now.
Investigate the area to find clues.
Orville, Veilwater Basin · Show on map
- Search The Shipwrecks
The resident pearl divers of Orville tried to escape the invading Drak'Dal by swimming towards the shore opposite the bay. It was mentioned that, to remain hidden, the divers wouldn't be able to come up for air. They planned to hide in a collection of shipwrecks until the coast was clear to surface.
Swim to the shipwrecks near Orville and search for the Mining Sieve there!
Shipwrecks, Veilwater Basin · Show on map
Rewards
The Blacksmith's FamilyWorld Quest
- Reach Rochelle's Supposed Location
The Blacksmith asked you to search for his daughter. She'd be great as a blacksmith assistant!
After you helped to retrieve a shipment for the Blacksmith from Umber Hollow, it's clear that the sender could've only been one person — Oswald Anders's estranged daughter. The parcel traveled through the Nomad Highlands back then, so the sender must've been from around or beyond there.
Investigate the area marked on your map to find the Blacksmith's daughter!
Fanning Ranch, Nomad Highlands · Show on map
- Find And Rescue Rochelle's Soul
You've arrived at the last known location of Rochelle: A farm. Something about it feels off, though. One shed in particular seems to be in ruins. Search the ruins on the farm grounds for Rochelle!
Rewards
Forge Weaponry or ArmorPlayer Quest
Leads to Clear The Elixir Well, Glider
- Craft Equipment
You can craft new equipment at the Blacksmith. Craft with him to create a Scrappy Sword, a Spiked Club or any piece of armor.
Crafting the weapons requires Metal Scraps, which can be found in the world or dropped by Scavengers. A spot for collecting Metal Scraps is marked on the map.This quest will also be completed if you beat the Elixir Well.
Rookmore, Springlands · Show on map
Rewards
75 XP and no items.
Recipes tied to this quest
The Ancient SpiresWorld Quest
- Reach The Ancient Spire
The Blacksmith says scaling the Ancient Spire will reveal more of the Springlands. The one he mentioned isn't too far from here.
Reach the Ancient Spire in the Springlands!
Ancient Spire Springlands, Springlands · Show on map
- Enter And Ascend The Ancient Spire
The Ancient Spire looms over the blighted land. There must be a way inside.
Enter the Spire and reach its top to proceed!
Ancient Spire Springlands, Springlands · Show on map
- Speak To The Ancient Spire Flame
By climbing the Ancient Spire, you've unlocked the ability to fast travel there.
You can also reveal information about the surrounding area if you talk to the Flame atop the Ancient Spire.
Speak to the Flame atop the Springlands Spire to proceed!
Ancient Spire Springlands, Springlands · Show on map
Rewards
150 XP and no items.
Grappling HookPlayer Quest
- Craft A Grappling Hook
A Grappling Hook is vital for exploration. It can be used to swing across chasms or reach elevated locations. Look for Grappling Hook Pull Anchors in the world once you have crafted your Grappling Hook to use it.
You can craft the Grappling Hook at a Workbench. The Grappling Hook is needed to climb the Ancient Spire!
Rewards
GliderPlayer Quest
Comes after Forge Weaponry or Armor
- Craft A Glider
Crafting a Glider will allow you to reach distant locations or to cross enshrouded valleys unharmed. It can be crafted at a Workbench from Shroud Wood.
You can aquire Shroud Wood by venturing beneath the Shroud.
Be wary of consuming Stamina while using the Glider to reach new locations.
Rewards
Salvage And EnhancePlayer Quest
- Salvage A Piece Of Equipment
Craftspeople can enhance your equipment.
The Blacksmith will upgrade most melee weapons, as well as shields, armors, and rings, in exchange for Runes. Legendary and rare weapons require Legendary Runes.
Runes can be obtained through exploration or by salvaging equipment.Salvage a piece of equipment to obtain Runes!
- Unlock Enhancements
You've obtained Runes by salvaging an item.
Talk to the Blacksmith and use the Runes to enhance your equipment! You can choose a suitable melee weapon, shield, armor, or ring!
Enhanced equipment will empower you through newly unlocked perks.
Rewards
The Blacksmith Needs A Shop
- Build A Sheltered Bed For Oswald Anders
The Blacksmith, Oswald Anders, requires a roof over his head and a sheltered bed to do his best work.
Certain crafting recipes require shelter as a condition. Therefore, it's advisable to keep your craftspeople sheltered and safe at all times.
To shelter your survivors, craft a suitable bed. Place the bed in a protected area easily accessible by survivors. It will automatically be assigned to the nearest free survivor upon being placed. If you wish to re-assign the bed, equip your Summoning Staff and use it while aimed at the bed.
This quest will reopen to notify you once your survivors are no longer sheltered.
Hearts Of IronPlayer Quest
- Reach The Iron Mine Location
The Blacksmith revealed the location of an iron mine under the Shroud. The spot is marked on the map.
Ridgeback Mine, Kindlewastes · Show on map
Rewards
Gathering CelestiumPlayer Quest
- Discover A Celestium Mine
The Blacksmith wants you to mine celestial ore in Cinder's Cradle. New materials will enable you to craft better gear!
A promising mining spot is marked on your map.
Reach the mine to proceed.Celestium Mining Site, Cinder's Cradle · Show on map
- Mine Celestium
You've reached a promising mining spot for gathering celestium ore.
Gather celestium to proceed!
Celestium Mining Site, Cinder's Cradle · Show on map
Rewards
Oswald Anders' Chest
- Speak To The Survivors
One of the survivors in your base has taken the Blacksmith's equipment chest. Ask around to find the culprit!
- Find The Lost Equipment Chest
The chest was taken and subsequently lost by Cade Hawthorn. Reach his former camp and unearth the chest to claim its contents!
Carpentry Camp, Revelwood · Show on map
Rewards
125 XP and no items.