Cursed Connections
Cursed Connections is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by the Tavern Master merchant, part of the The Puppet Master's Game quest line. There are 3 objectives to complete: Kill 5× Skeleton Axeman; Kill 5× Skeleton Guardsman; Kill 5× Skeleton Spearman. 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 The Unraveling before it becomes available from Tavern Master. Completing Cursed Connections rewards 100 Gold, Random Rare Armor, 175 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 The Puppet Master's Game 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.
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Cursed Connections Quest FAQ — Dark and Darker
What is Cursed Connections in Dark and Darker?
Cursed Connections is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by Tavern Master as part of the The Puppet Master's Game quest line. The quest requires completing specific objectives in the dungeon and turning them in at the Tavern Master window in the lobby for a reward.
How do you complete Cursed Connections?
To complete Cursed Connections you need to: Kill 5× Skeleton Axeman; Kill 5× Skeleton Guardsman; Kill 5× Skeleton Spearman. 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 Cursed Connections?
Completing Cursed Connections rewards you with: 100 Gold, Random Rare Armor, 175 XP. Turn in the completed quest at the Tavern Master window in the lobby to collect the reward.
Which dungeon do you need for Cursed Connections?
Cursed Connections 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 Cursed Connections?
Yes, Cursed Connections requires completing the quest The Unraveling first. Once that quest is turned in, Cursed Connections becomes available from Tavern Master.