Embarking on the quest “Of Rats and Raiders”is a crucial step in the world of No Rest for the Wicked. This quest serves as a prerequisite before players can delve further into the main storyline. It becomes accessible as early as level 6, but it leads players into scenarios that might challenge those without adequate experience. This guide provides an in-depth overview of how to successfully navigate the challenges associated with “Of Rats and Raiders, ”along with essential tips for maximizing your questing experience.
Overview of the Of Rats and Raiders Quest
The quest kicks off after players converse with Winnick following the completion of the Sacrament quest. He reveals details of a bandit leader, Darak, threatening the town’s security and directs players to the eastern Orban Glades to confront him.
To reach Darak, utilize the nearby Whisper for teleportation to the Orban Glades and head north, bypassing a small pond to locate a cave entrance. Stay to the left wall to navigate deeper into the area which reveals a bandit camp. Engage and eliminate enemies as you descend until you uncover another Whisper.
Explore the camp for potential loot or proceed directly to the fiery entryway just west of the Whisper for a boss battle against Darak. Although he is manageable especially with a developed character build, ensure you maintain your dodging techniques for a successful engagement. Upon defeating him, Darak will retreat, prompting you to return to Sacrament and share the outcome with Winnick.
Find Winnick near the Gallows conversing with Odessa, and engage both characters to advance the quest.
Rescuing Rattigan
Your next challenge involves acquiring a key to liberate Rattigan, one of Darak’s captured allies. This key can be found on a guard who has passed out near the town fountain, situated just below the Gallows.
Descend the stairs to the lower levels of Sacrament, proceeding north to locate the guard by the fountain. Obtain the key and return to Rattigan, who will instruct you to venture to the sewer drain located in the Shallows. Utilize fast travel to the Saltborn Tower followed by an eastward journey to find your destination.
Navigating the Black Trench
Diving into the Black Trench presents players with an expansive sewer network and a challenge appropriate for level 15 characters. It’s advisable to level up through bounties or the Servant of God quest before delving into this region.
To initiate your journey within the Black Trench, activate the Whisper by following the left-hand path. From there, navigate downward, identifying the location featured in the image above to discover the Drainage Cellars Key. Head back, keeping to the left wall, and the key will grant you access through a locked door.
Once inside the Drainage Cellars, make your way south to interact with a lever that bridges a gap. Continue south until you reach a vast chamber filled with water at the base. Jump into the pool below to advance.
At the bottom of the chamber, head north to find another lever. Activating it will flood the room, enabling access to ledges leading upward. Proceed westward in search of yet another lever; pulling this one will unlock the bridge near the Drainage Cells entrance.
To continue, locate the door opposite the newly-accessible bridge; you will first need the Water Channel Key. Ascend the stairs on the left where a powerful enemy guards the key. Whether you choose to engage in combat or stealthily grab the key is up to you, but either way, return to the locked entrance.
Exploring the Water Channel
Upon entering the Water Channel, you’ll encounter aggressive creatures attacking a bandit. Defeat them, and advance to find another lever by the opposite side of the room, which is guarded by archers. Activating this lever operates an elevator; rush to it to avoid missing the opportunity. Afterward, engage the archers, and activate another lever to drain the nearby sewer tunnel.
Your next area leads into a larger chamber brimming with adversaries. Clear them out first, utilizing the elevated ledge to reach the northern side and find another Whisper.
Once you return to the center of the chamber, explore the bottom-left section to access the upper level, which houses the Sewer Lever Handle Key and another mechanism redirecting you back to the chamber’s center.
On your right, discover a lever controlling an adjacent elevator. Use the Sewer Lever Handle Key to activate it swiftly, and make your way forward. In the circular area where a rat and a Torn Human block your path, activate the lever on the opposite side to flood the entire chamber.
With the chamber now flooded, swim south across the gap to reach wooden platforms guarded by bandits. Proceed across these platforms leading you back to the beginning of the Black Trenches. Activate the lever to flood the primary chamber, and ascend the stairs to the south to take down the remaining bandits. Finally, kick the ladder that re-establishes access to the main Whisper.
Return to the Whisper and initiate the lever next to it to extend the bridge. Alternatively, swimming across is viable. Once on the other side, navigate through the sewer tunnel adjacent to the campfire to progress the quest.
Returning to Battle: Darak Boss Fight (Round 2)
At the end of your trek, you’ll face Falstead Darak once again. His combat style mirrors the earlier encounter, but upon his defeat, he transforms into a more formidable foe known as The Torn Falstead.
While Torn Falstead appears intimidating, a somewhat aggressive approach can yield success. Focus on positioning behind him while avoiding his attacks. Once you emerge victorious, ascend the nearby stairs, triggering a cutscene that marks the conclusion of this extensive quest.
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