Filling the Nest
Filling the Nest is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by the Cockatrice merchant, part of the Nest Preparation quest line. ... (The nest still feels empty. It would be best to add more cockatrice feathers and a few gemstones.) There are 3 objectives to complete: Bring 2× Gem Ring (Uncommon); Bring 2× Gold Band (Uncommon); Bring 1× Cockatrices Lucky Feather. 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 Cockatrice in the lobby to turn in the quest and receive the reward. This quest requires completing Preparation for a Companion Cockatrice before it becomes available from Cockatrice. Completing Filling the Nest rewards 50 XP. The quest is completed in Ice Cavern, Goblin Caves, Ruins or Ship Graveyard. 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 Cockatrice quest chain unlocks higher reward tiers and increases merchant affinity, which can affect prices and open additional quest tiers in future seasons. The Nest Preparation chain provides a structured progression path through the Cockatrice 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.
... (The nest still feels empty. It would be best to add more cockatrice feathers and a few gemstones.)
Objectives
Bring 2× Gem Ring (Uncommon)Uncommon
Bring 1× Cockatrices Lucky FeatherRewards
50 XP“... (This should be sufficient. The empty nest now awaits its future master.)”
Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.
Filling the Nest Quest FAQ — Dark and Darker
What is Filling the Nest in Dark and Darker?
Filling the Nest is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by Cockatrice as part of the Nest Preparation quest line. ... (The nest still feels empty. It would be best to add more cockatrice feathers and a few gemstones.)
How do you complete Filling the Nest?
To complete Filling the Nest you need to: Bring 2× Gem Ring (Uncommon); Bring 2× Gold Band (Uncommon); Bring 1× Cockatrices Lucky Feather. All progress requires a successful extraction. Once all objectives are done, return to Cockatrice in the lobby to turn in the quest.
What are the rewards for Filling the Nest?
Completing Filling the Nest rewards you with: 50 XP. Turn in the completed quest at the Cockatrice window in the lobby to collect the reward.
Which dungeon do you need for Filling the Nest?
Filling the Nest objectives are completed in: Ice Cavern, Goblin Caves, Ruins, Ship Graveyard. Enter the correct dungeon type before attempting to make progress on this quest.
Do you need to complete anything before Filling the Nest?
Yes, Filling the Nest requires completing the quest Preparation for a Companion Cockatrice first. Once that quest is turned in, Filling the Nest becomes available from Cockatrice.