Unusual Movements
Unusual Movements is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by the Cockatrice merchant, part of the Hatching quest line. ...!? (The egg was placed upright, yet somehow, it has tilted toward the golden bracelet. It seems to already have a nose for treasure.) There are 2 objectives to complete: Bring 3× Gold Bangle1D (Rare); Bring 3× Gold Bangle2G (Rare). 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 Acquiring an Egg before it becomes available from Cockatrice. Completing Unusual Movements rewards 100 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 Hatching 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 egg was placed upright, yet somehow, it has tilted toward the golden bracelet. It seems to already have a nose for treasure.)
Objectives
Bring 3× Gold Bangle1D (Rare)Rare
Bring 3× Gold Bangle2G (Rare)RareRewards
100 XP“...!! (As the bracelet is placed beside it, the egg trembles slightly. It almost feels... delighted.)”
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Unusual Movements Quest FAQ — Dark and Darker
What is Unusual Movements in Dark and Darker?
Unusual Movements is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by Cockatrice as part of the Hatching quest line. ...!? (The egg was placed upright, yet somehow, it has tilted toward the golden bracelet. It seems to already have a nose for treasure.)
How do you complete Unusual Movements?
To complete Unusual Movements you need to: Bring 3× Gold Bangle1D (Rare); Bring 3× Gold Bangle2G (Rare). 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 Unusual Movements?
Completing Unusual Movements rewards you with: 100 XP. Turn in the completed quest at the Cockatrice window in the lobby to collect the reward.
Which dungeon do you need for Unusual Movements?
Unusual Movements 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 Unusual Movements?
Yes, Unusual Movements requires completing the quest Acquiring an Egg first. Once that quest is turned in, Unusual Movements becomes available from Cockatrice.