A Legacy of Pain
A Legacy of Pain is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by the Tavern Master merchant, part of the Ritualistic Debts quest line. Greetings. I have been kept busy lately, tending to the belongings of adventurers who passed through the tavern and never returned. It is a task that never gets easier, no matter how much time goes by. But what troubles me more is what these poor souls endured. Branded, tortured like animals, left to perish in silence until death finally claimed them. One of my regulars has given me a lead. They believe they know where their loved one was last found. I think we should investigate. The objective is to explore cemetery. 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 Tavern Master in the lobby to turn in the quest and receive the reward. This quest requires completing Wagers and Favors before it becomes available from Tavern Master. Completing A Legacy of Pain rewards 30 Gold, Random Uncommon Armor, 25 XP. The quest is completed in Crypts. 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 Tavern Master quest chain unlocks higher reward tiers and increases merchant affinity, which can affect prices and open additional quest tiers in future seasons. The Ritualistic Debts chain provides a structured progression path through the Tavern Master 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.
Greetings. I have been kept busy lately, tending to the belongings of adventurers who passed through the tavern and never returned. It is a task that never gets easier, no matter how much time goes by. But what troubles me more is what these poor souls endured. Branded, tortured like animals, left to perish in silence until death finally claimed them. One of my regulars has given me a lead. They believe they know where their loved one was last found. I think we should investigate.
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Random Uncommon Armor
25 XP“The evidence you uncovered paints a grim picture of what’s happening. The ritualistic marks, the suffering... But if the rumors are true, and someone or something is devouring their souls, I wonder... Come back soon. I need to look into something.”
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A Legacy of Pain Quest FAQ — Dark and Darker
What is A Legacy of Pain in Dark and Darker?
A Legacy of Pain is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by Tavern Master as part of the Ritualistic Debts quest line. Greetings. I have been kept busy lately, tending to the belongings of adventurers who passed through the tavern and never returned. It is a task that never gets easier, no matter how much time goes by. But what troubles me more is what these poor souls endured. Branded, tortured like animals, left to perish in silence until death finally claimed them. One of my regulars has given me a lead. They believe they know where their loved one was last found. I think we should investigate.
How do you complete A Legacy of Pain?
To complete A Legacy of Pain you need to: Explore Cemetery. All progress requires a successful extraction. Once all objectives are done, return to Tavern Master in the lobby to turn in the quest.
What are the rewards for A Legacy of Pain?
Completing A Legacy of Pain rewards you with: 30 Gold, Random Uncommon Armor, 25 XP. Turn in the completed quest at the Tavern Master window in the lobby to collect the reward.
Which dungeon do you need for A Legacy of Pain?
A Legacy of Pain objectives are completed in: Crypts. Enter the correct dungeon type before attempting to make progress on this quest.
Do you need to complete anything before A Legacy of Pain?
Yes, A Legacy of Pain requires completing the quest Wagers and Favors first. Once that quest is turned in, A Legacy of Pain becomes available from Tavern Master.