A Simple Test
A Simple Test is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by the Tavern Master merchant, part of the The Measure of an Adventurer quest line. Welcome. If you are looking for information or companions, you have come to the right place. This is where adventurers and rumors tend to gather. But information often comes with danger. I do not give work to just anyone. If you want a contract, show me what you can do. The objective is to kill 1× any undead. 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. Completing A Simple Test rewards 5 XP, 10 Gold, Random Uncommon 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 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 The Measure of an Adventurer 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.
Welcome. If you are looking for information or companions, you have come to the right place. This is where adventurers and rumors tend to gather. But information often comes with danger. I do not give work to just anyone. If you want a contract, show me what you can do.
Objectives
Rewards
5 XP
Random Uncommon Armor“Well done. You can tell at a glance whether someone is a prepared adventurer or just pretending by how they deal with the undead. You are the real thing.”
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A Simple Test Quest FAQ — Dark and Darker
What is A Simple Test in Dark and Darker?
A Simple Test is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by Tavern Master as part of the The Measure of an Adventurer quest line. Welcome. If you are looking for information or companions, you have come to the right place. This is where adventurers and rumors tend to gather. But information often comes with danger. I do not give work to just anyone. If you want a contract, show me what you can do.
How do you complete A Simple Test?
To complete A Simple Test you need to: Kill 1× any Undead. 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 Simple Test?
Completing A Simple Test rewards you with: 5 XP, 10 Gold, Random Uncommon Armor. Turn in the completed quest at the Tavern Master window in the lobby to collect the reward.
Which dungeon do you need for A Simple Test?
A Simple Test 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 A Simple Test?
No, A Simple Test has no prerequisite and is available from Tavern Master as part of the The Measure of an Adventurer quest line.