What Matters Most
What Matters Most is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by the Tavern Master merchant, part of the The Measure of an Adventurer quest line. As you know, the old castle is a dangerous place. With a bit of luck, you might find valuable gear or coin. But none of it matters unless you make it back alive. Adventurer, explore the Forgotten Castle and return safely. The objective is to survive 1 raid in crypts. 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 Worth Taking before it becomes available from Tavern Master. Completing What Matters Most rewards 25 XP, 50 Gold, 2x Arcane Essence. 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 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.
As you know, the old castle is a dangerous place. With a bit of luck, you might find valuable gear or coin. But none of it matters unless you make it back alive. Adventurer, explore the Forgotten Castle and return safely.
Objectives
Rewards
25 XP
2x Arcane Essence“You made it back without injury. That is good to see. With this level of skill, I can trust you with proper contracts from here on.”
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What Matters Most Quest FAQ — Dark and Darker
What is What Matters Most in Dark and Darker?
What Matters Most is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by Tavern Master as part of the The Measure of an Adventurer quest line. As you know, the old castle is a dangerous place. With a bit of luck, you might find valuable gear or coin. But none of it matters unless you make it back alive. Adventurer, explore the Forgotten Castle and return safely.
How do you complete What Matters Most?
To complete What Matters Most you need to: Survive 1 raid in Crypts. 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 What Matters Most?
Completing What Matters Most rewards you with: 25 XP, 50 Gold, 2x Arcane Essence. Turn in the completed quest at the Tavern Master window in the lobby to collect the reward.
Which dungeon do you need for What Matters Most?
What Matters Most 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 What Matters Most?
Yes, What Matters Most requires completing the quest Worth Taking first. Once that quest is turned in, What Matters Most becomes available from Tavern Master.