The Kobolds Chemistry
The Kobolds Chemistry is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by the Alchemist merchant, part of the Always Intrigued quest line. I’ve always been intrigued by the Ice Kobolds. Their adaptability, their strange tenacity... it’s more than mere survival—it’s something we can learn from. Their biology, their resistance to the cold, could unlock new alchemical properties. What I need from you is to search their territory—there may be something in their environment, or even within their own flesh, we can use. Their blood, their marrow, perhaps even their mucus. There are 2 objectives to complete: Kill 7× Ice Kobold Archer; Kill 7× Ice Kobold Axeman. All progress requires a successful extraction — items retrieved or kills made during a failed run do not count toward quest completion. Once every objective is fulfilled, return to Alchemist in the lobby to turn in the quest and receive the reward. This quest requires completing Oh Brother before it becomes available from Alchemist. Completing The Kobolds Chemistry rewards 125 Gold, Random Rare Weapon, 250 XP. The quest is completed in Ice Cavern. Merchant quests in Dark and Darker are one of the most consistent gold and experience sources in the game, independent of loot luck on the Trading Post. Completing the full Alchemist quest chain unlocks higher reward tiers and increases merchant affinity, which can affect prices and open additional quest tiers in future seasons. The Always Intrigued chain provides a structured progression path through the Alchemist quest tree, and finishing each quest in order is the fastest route to the higher value objectives later in the line. Use the MetaBot Dark and Darker quest tracker to check all open objectives across every active merchant before extracting, so you can turn in multiple quests from a single run and get the most value out of each session.
I’ve always been intrigued by the Ice Kobolds. Their adaptability, their strange tenacity... it’s more than mere survival—it’s something we can learn from. Their biology, their resistance to the cold, could unlock new alchemical properties. What I need from you is to search their territory—there may be something in their environment, or even within their own flesh, we can use. Their blood, their marrow, perhaps even their mucus.
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Random Rare Weapon
250 XP“Excellent. What you’ve uncovered is fascinating. The Kobolds are far more than just beasts—they’re carriers of hidden potential. This reminds me of another experiment I need to conduct. Visit me when you have the time.”
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The Kobolds Chemistry Quest FAQ — Dark and Darker
What is The Kobolds Chemistry in Dark and Darker?
The Kobolds Chemistry is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by Alchemist as part of the Always Intrigued quest line. I’ve always been intrigued by the Ice Kobolds. Their adaptability, their strange tenacity... it’s more than mere survival—it’s something we can learn from. Their biology, their resistance to the cold, could unlock new alchemical properties. What I need from you is to search their territory—there may be something in their environment, or even within their own flesh, we can use. Their blood, their marrow, perhaps even their mucus.
How do you complete The Kobolds Chemistry?
To complete The Kobolds Chemistry you need to: Kill 7× Ice Kobold Archer; Kill 7× Ice Kobold Axeman. All progress requires a successful extraction. Once all objectives are done, return to Alchemist in the lobby to turn in the quest.
What are the rewards for The Kobolds Chemistry?
Completing The Kobolds Chemistry rewards you with: 125 Gold, Random Rare Weapon, 250 XP. Turn in the completed quest at the Alchemist window in the lobby to collect the reward.
Which dungeon do you need for The Kobolds Chemistry?
The Kobolds Chemistry objectives are completed in: Ice Cavern. Enter the correct dungeon type before attempting to make progress on this quest.
Do you need to complete anything before The Kobolds Chemistry?
Yes, The Kobolds Chemistry requires completing the quest Oh Brother first. Once that quest is turned in, The Kobolds Chemistry becomes available from Alchemist.