Icy Bastards
Icy Bastards is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by the Tavern Master merchant, part of the Frosty Adventures quest line. Word around the tavern is that some frost-bitten creatures have been roaming the outskirts, freezing everything in their path. I’ve got an old friend who might know a way to deal with them, but he needs some muscle first. If you’re willing to brave the cold, I’ll see you’re compensated properly. Just don’t let those icy bastards catch you off guard. The objective is to kill 5× frost walker. 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 Arsenal of the Forsaken before it becomes available from Tavern Master. Completing Icy Bastards rewards 50 Gold, 2x Arcane Essence, Random Uncommon Armor, 50 XP. The quest is completed in Ice Cavern. 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 Frosty Adventures 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.
Word around the tavern is that some frost-bitten creatures have been roaming the outskirts, freezing everything in their path. I’ve got an old friend who might know a way to deal with them, but he needs some muscle first. If you’re willing to brave the cold, I’ll see you’re compensated properly. Just don’t let those icy bastards catch you off guard.
Objectives
Rewards
2x Arcane Essence
Random Uncommon Armor
50 XP“I’ll make sure word gets around that you’re not someone to be trifled with. Come by for a drink sometime, you’ve earned more than just the coin.”
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Icy Bastards Quest FAQ — Dark and Darker
What is Icy Bastards in Dark and Darker?
Icy Bastards is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by Tavern Master as part of the Frosty Adventures quest line. Word around the tavern is that some frost-bitten creatures have been roaming the outskirts, freezing everything in their path. I’ve got an old friend who might know a way to deal with them, but he needs some muscle first. If you’re willing to brave the cold, I’ll see you’re compensated properly. Just don’t let those icy bastards catch you off guard.
How do you complete Icy Bastards?
To complete Icy Bastards you need to: Kill 5× Frost Walker. 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 Icy Bastards?
Completing Icy Bastards rewards you with: 50 Gold, 2x Arcane Essence, Random Uncommon Armor, 50 XP. Turn in the completed quest at the Tavern Master window in the lobby to collect the reward.
Which dungeon do you need for Icy Bastards?
Icy Bastards objectives are completed in: Ice Cavern. Enter the correct dungeon type before attempting to make progress on this quest.
Do you need to complete anything before Icy Bastards?
Yes, Icy Bastards requires completing the quest Arsenal of the Forsaken first. Once that quest is turned in, Icy Bastards becomes available from Tavern Master.