Catching One's Breath
Catching One's Breath is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by the Goldsmith merchant, part of the A New Challenge quest line. When you work with similar materials for too long, there comes a moment when the hand grows dull. Like now. At times like this, it helps to handle materials of a different nature for a while. Gold and pearls should be suitable. Please bring ones of decent quality. There are 2 objectives to complete: Bring 5× Gold Ingots; Bring 5× Pearl.Shining. 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 Balance and Judgement before it becomes available from Goldsmith. Completing Catching One's Breath rewards 250 XP, 250 Gold, Random Epic Armor. 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.
When you work with similar materials for too long, there comes a moment when the hand grows dull. Like now. At times like this, it helps to handle materials of a different nature for a while. Gold and pearls should be suitable. Please bring ones of decent quality.
Objectives
Bring 5× Gold Ingots
Bring 5× Pearl.ShiningRewards
250 XP
Random Epic Armor“I was right to ask you, Adventurer. The materials you brought are in excellent condition. This should be enough to restore my working rhythm.”
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Catching One's Breath Quest FAQ — Dark and Darker
What is Catching One's Breath in Dark and Darker?
Catching One's Breath is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by Goldsmith as part of the A New Challenge quest line. When you work with similar materials for too long, there comes a moment when the hand grows dull. Like now. At times like this, it helps to handle materials of a different nature for a while. Gold and pearls should be suitable. Please bring ones of decent quality.
How do you complete Catching One's Breath?
To complete Catching One's Breath you need to: Bring 5× Gold Ingots; Bring 5× Pearl.Shining. 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 Catching One's Breath?
Completing Catching One's Breath rewards you with: 250 XP, 250 Gold, Random Epic Armor. Turn in the completed quest at the Goldsmith window in the lobby to collect the reward.
Which dungeon do you need for Catching One's Breath?
Catching One's Breath 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 Catching One's Breath?
Yes, Catching One's Breath requires completing the quest Balance and Judgement first. Once that quest is turned in, Catching One's Breath becomes available from Goldsmith.