Trying Different Approaches
Trying Different Approaches is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by the Goldsmith merchant, part of the What It Takes to Become a Master quest line. Adventurer, I’ve been waiting for you. This time as well, I’d like you to gather some gemstones and minerals for my work. If you happen to come across anything that might be useful for reference in gemcrafting, I’d appreciate it if you could bring that along too. Slightly damaged items are fine, so could you bring several if possible? There are 3 objectives to complete: Bring 1× Pearl.Blemished; Bring 1× Broken Glasses; Bring 1× Tidestone Ingots. 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 Reading the Differences in Gems before it becomes available from Goldsmith. Completing Trying Different Approaches rewards 200 XP, 200 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 What It Takes to Become a Master 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.
Adventurer, I’ve been waiting for you. This time as well, I’d like you to gather some gemstones and minerals for my work. If you happen to come across anything that might be useful for reference in gemcrafting, I’d appreciate it if you could bring that along too. Slightly damaged items are fine, so could you bring several if possible?
Objectives
Bring 1× Broken Glasses
Bring 1× Tidestone IngotsRewards
200 XP
Random Epic Armor“You’ve brought everything I asked for, just as promised. With such a range of conditions, there’s a great deal to examine. If it weren’t for you, Adventurer, I wouldn’t have even considered trying so many different approaches. You have my sincere thanks.”
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Trying Different Approaches Quest FAQ — Dark and Darker
What is Trying Different Approaches in Dark and Darker?
Trying Different Approaches is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by Goldsmith as part of the What It Takes to Become a Master quest line. Adventurer, I’ve been waiting for you. This time as well, I’d like you to gather some gemstones and minerals for my work. If you happen to come across anything that might be useful for reference in gemcrafting, I’d appreciate it if you could bring that along too. Slightly damaged items are fine, so could you bring several if possible?
How do you complete Trying Different Approaches?
To complete Trying Different Approaches you need to: Bring 1× Pearl.Blemished; Bring 1× Broken Glasses; Bring 1× Tidestone Ingots. 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 Trying Different Approaches?
Completing Trying Different Approaches rewards you with: 200 XP, 200 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 Trying Different Approaches?
Trying Different Approaches 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 Trying Different Approaches?
Yes, Trying Different Approaches requires completing the quest Reading the Differences in Gems first. Once that quest is turned in, Trying Different Approaches becomes available from Goldsmith.