Howling Woods – Minecraft Dungeons II area

Corruption in the Woods

Main questHowling WoodsLevel 6
Objectives
15
Rec. level
6
Quest XP
2,750 XP
Author
Dakota Chinnick
Methodology
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The Cartographer thinks you are ready to search for the entrance to the Deep Dark caves. They suggest you return to Little Howl and make your way deeper into Howling Woods. Find out what the Illager High Council is hiding in those caves! But be careful: the Supreme Evoker has learned how to use soul power to corrupt monsters and creatures into powerful soldiers who do their bidding.

Type
Main questChapter 6 of 15
Where
Howling Woods
Rec. level
6
Objectives
152 fights
Boss
Witch
Quest XP
2,750 XP
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Before you start Corruption in the Woods

What to finish first, the level to be and what you'll face.

Corruption in the Woods walkthrough

Game data

Every objective in order, in the game's own words.

  1. 1Return to Little Howl HamletGo to
  2. 2Speak to the VillagerInteract
  3. 3Head deeper into Howling WoodsGo to
  4. 4Search for the Deep Dark cavesGo to
  5. 5Speak to the ForagerInteract
  6. 6Enter the Spider CavesGo to
  7. 7Find the missing foragersGo to
  8. 8Rescue the foragersArena fight
  9. 9Rescue the foragersInteract
  10. 10Reach the end of the cavesGo to
  11. 11Speak to the foragersInteract
  12. 12Reach the Witch's hutGo to
  13. 13Investigate the cauldronInteract
  14. 14Defeat the WitchArena fight
  15. 15Speak to the ForagerInteract

Data from the Minecraft Dungeons II game files, build 1.1.3.0. How we source this

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Objective spots of Corruption in the Woods with a fixed position in the game data (1). Each opens on the interactive map.

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Corruption in the Woods rewards

XP and items for completing it the first time and on repeat runs.

Corruption in the Woods is a Large quest: it pays 2,750 XP the first time you complete it (2,500 XP with the ×1.1 first-clear bonus).

ItemRaritySource
Heavy Crossbow – Minecraft Dungeons II itemHeavy CrossbowSpecialFirst completion

Repeat runs also roll a drop from the area's loot pool.

What comes after Corruption in the Woods

The quests it unlocks and the next step of the main story.

Bosses in Corruption in the Woods

Quest outcome

Show the ending (spoilers)

After finding the path through the forest and rescuing lost foragers on the way, the Supreme Evoker appeared and used their soul-corrupting powers on a witch to stop you from reaching the cave entrance. Still, with everything you've learned on your journey, not even a soul corrupted witch could stand in your way. Now there is only one way forward: down into the Deep Dark.

The Cartographer thinks you are ready to search for the entrance to the Deep Dark caves. They suggest you return to Little Howl and make your way deeper into Howling Woods. Find out what the Illager High Council is hiding in those caves! But be careful: the Supreme Evoker has learned how to use soul power to corrupt monsters and creatures into powerful soldiers who do their bidding. It takes place in Howling Woods (recommended level 6). It has 15 objectives, 2 of them fights. You fight Witch. First-time reward: Heavy Crossbow. It unlocks Down into the Deep Dark, The Cleric’s Apprentice, The Witch Revived.

See Also

QuestsDown into the Deep DarkThe Cleric’s ApprenticeTraining with the EnchantsmithHowling WoodsOn the mapProgression & Levels
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Corruption in the Woods FAQ

How do you complete Corruption in the Woods?

Follow its 15 objectives in order, starting with: Return to Little Howl Hamlet, Speak to the Villager, Head deeper into Howling Woods, Search for the Deep Dark caves, Speak to the Forager, Enter the Spider Caves.

Where is Corruption in the Woods?

In Howling Woods, with a recommended level of 6.

How much XP does Corruption in the Woods give?

Corruption in the Woods is a Large quest: it pays 2,750 XP the first time you complete it (2,500 XP with the ×1.1 first-clear bonus).

What is the reward for Corruption in the Woods?

The first completion gives Heavy Crossbow.

Which boss is in Corruption in the Woods?

Witch. The boss page lists its attacks and weaknesses.

What comes after Corruption in the Woods?

Completing it unlocks Down into the Deep Dark, The Cleric’s Apprentice, The Witch Revived.

What do you need before Corruption in the Woods?

Finish Training with the Enchantsmith first.