Shadow of the Past
Shadow of the Past is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by the Navigator merchant, part of the A Debt to Be Repaid quest line. The pirates roaming the Ship Graveyard belong to the infamous Black Despair crew. They’ve plundered countless vessels and left a trail of death behind them. They're the reason I walked away from my life as a merchant navigator. I cannot forgive them. Adventurer, I ask you to see that they are dealt with. There are 2 objectives to complete: Kill 3× Pirate Swordman; Kill 3× Pirate Bowman. 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 Navigator in the lobby to turn in the quest and receive the reward. This quest requires completing The Knot That Binds All before it becomes available from Navigator. Completing Shadow of the Past rewards 75 XP, 75 Gold, 2x Arcane Essence. The quest is completed in 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 Navigator quest chain unlocks higher reward tiers and increases merchant affinity, which can affect prices and open additional quest tiers in future seasons. The A Debt to Be Repaid chain provides a structured progression path through the Navigator 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 pirates roaming the Ship Graveyard belong to the infamous Black Despair crew. They’ve plundered countless vessels and left a trail of death behind them. They're the reason I walked away from my life as a merchant navigator. I cannot forgive them. Adventurer, I ask you to see that they are dealt with.
Objectives
Rewards
75 XP
2x Arcane Essence“You’ve done well. I can’t forget what happened that day, but it feels as though a small part of the debt has been repaid. Still, this is only the beginning. For now, I simply want to thank you.”
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Shadow of the Past Quest FAQ — Dark and Darker
What is Shadow of the Past in Dark and Darker?
Shadow of the Past is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by Navigator as part of the A Debt to Be Repaid quest line. The pirates roaming the Ship Graveyard belong to the infamous Black Despair crew. They’ve plundered countless vessels and left a trail of death behind them. They're the reason I walked away from my life as a merchant navigator. I cannot forgive them. Adventurer, I ask you to see that they are dealt with.
How do you complete Shadow of the Past?
To complete Shadow of the Past you need to: Kill 3× Pirate Swordman; Kill 3× Pirate Bowman. All progress requires a successful extraction. Once all objectives are done, return to Navigator in the lobby to turn in the quest.
What are the rewards for Shadow of the Past?
Completing Shadow of the Past rewards you with: 75 XP, 75 Gold, 2x Arcane Essence. Turn in the completed quest at the Navigator window in the lobby to collect the reward.
Which dungeon do you need for Shadow of the Past?
Shadow of the Past objectives are completed in: Ship Graveyard. Enter the correct dungeon type before attempting to make progress on this quest.
Do you need to complete anything before Shadow of the Past?
Yes, Shadow of the Past requires completing the quest The Knot That Binds All first. Once that quest is turned in, Shadow of the Past becomes available from Navigator.