Balance and Judgement
Balance and Judgement is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by the Goldsmith merchant, part of the A New Challenge quest line. Now that I have warmed up with rubies, sapphires would be a good next step. Sapphires are gemstones where subtle balance matters greatly. A single poor judgment can dull their brilliance. That is why they are well suited for this stage. Please bring me sapphires. The more you can provide, the better. The objective is to bring 5× blue sapphire. 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 Goldsmith in the lobby to turn in the quest and receive the reward. This quest requires completing Legendary Gemstones before it becomes available from Goldsmith. Completing Balance and Judgement rewards 200 XP, 200 Gold, 2x Arcane Essence. 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 Goldsmith quest chain unlocks higher reward tiers and increases merchant affinity, which can affect prices and open additional quest tiers in future seasons. The A New Challenge chain provides a structured progression path through the Goldsmith 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.
Now that I have warmed up with rubies, sapphires would be a good next step. Sapphires are gemstones where subtle balance matters greatly. A single poor judgment can dull their brilliance. That is why they are well suited for this stage. Please bring me sapphires. The more you can provide, the better.
Objectives
Bring 5× Blue SapphireRewards
200 XP
2x Arcane Essence“You have done well. Every sapphire you brought is in excellent condition. Their balance is already well set, so now it comes down to how carefully I handle them. I will proceed with great care.”
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Balance and Judgement Quest FAQ — Dark and Darker
What is Balance and Judgement in Dark and Darker?
Balance and Judgement is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by Goldsmith as part of the A New Challenge quest line. Now that I have warmed up with rubies, sapphires would be a good next step. Sapphires are gemstones where subtle balance matters greatly. A single poor judgment can dull their brilliance. That is why they are well suited for this stage. Please bring me sapphires. The more you can provide, the better.
How do you complete Balance and Judgement?
To complete Balance and Judgement you need to: Bring 5× Blue Sapphire. All progress requires a successful extraction. Once all objectives are done, return to Goldsmith in the lobby to turn in the quest.
What are the rewards for Balance and Judgement?
Completing Balance and Judgement rewards you with: 200 XP, 200 Gold, 2x Arcane Essence. Turn in the completed quest at the Goldsmith window in the lobby to collect the reward.
Which dungeon do you need for Balance and Judgement?
Balance and Judgement 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 Balance and Judgement?
Yes, Balance and Judgement requires completing the quest Legendary Gemstones first. Once that quest is turned in, Balance and Judgement becomes available from Goldsmith.