Teachings of Arms
Teachings of Arms is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by the Weaponsmith Extra merchant, part of the The Path of the Craftsman quest line. You cannot hope to forge a fine weapon by relying on luck. It takes constant practice, much experience, and even failure to shape something greater. Studying weapons already completed is of great value as well. If you bring me a few good ones, I shall exchange them for a better piece of my own making. The objective is to bring 3× item (rare). 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 Weaponsmith Extra in the lobby to turn in the quest and receive the reward. This quest requires completing Is it you? before it becomes available from Weaponsmith Extra. Completing Teachings of Arms rewards Random Epic Weapon, 25 Gold. 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 Weaponsmith Extra quest chain unlocks higher reward tiers and increases merchant affinity, which can affect prices and open additional quest tiers in future seasons. The The Path of the Craftsman chain provides a structured progression path through the Weaponsmith Extra 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.
You cannot hope to forge a fine weapon by relying on luck. It takes constant practice, much experience, and even failure to shape something greater. Studying weapons already completed is of great value as well. If you bring me a few good ones, I shall exchange them for a better piece of my own making.
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Random Epic Weapon“Thank you for your efforts. These are quite serviceable weapons. If I examine them carefully, I am sure I will learn something from them. Now, as promised, I will give you the weapon I forged. May it serve you well.”
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Teachings of Arms Quest FAQ — Dark and Darker
What is Teachings of Arms in Dark and Darker?
Teachings of Arms is a Dark and Darker quest assigned by Weaponsmith Extra as part of the The Path of the Craftsman quest line. You cannot hope to forge a fine weapon by relying on luck. It takes constant practice, much experience, and even failure to shape something greater. Studying weapons already completed is of great value as well. If you bring me a few good ones, I shall exchange them for a better piece of my own making.
How do you complete Teachings of Arms?
To complete Teachings of Arms you need to: Bring 3× item (Rare). All progress requires a successful extraction. Once all objectives are done, return to Weaponsmith Extra in the lobby to turn in the quest.
What are the rewards for Teachings of Arms?
Completing Teachings of Arms rewards you with: Random Epic Weapon, 25 Gold. Turn in the completed quest at the Weaponsmith Extra window in the lobby to collect the reward.
Which dungeon do you need for Teachings of Arms?
Teachings of Arms 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 Teachings of Arms?
Yes, Teachings of Arms requires completing the quest Is it you? first. Once that quest is turned in, Teachings of Arms becomes available from Weaponsmith Extra.