The Fight at the End of the Tunnel
- Objectives
- 13
- Rec. level
- 26
- Quest XP
- 2,750 XP
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
The Miner escaped after being held captive and forced to dig a tunnel. Can you chase away the illagers coming after them and find out why they are digging tunnels?
- Type
- Side quest
- Where
- Frozen Highlands
- Rec. level
- 26
- Objectives
- 132 fights
- Quest XP
- 2,750 XP
- Reward
- Pickaxe
Before you start The Fight at the End of the Tunnel
What to finish first, the level to be and what you'll face.
- Finish first: Hiking Frozen Highlands
- Be around level 26; it starts in Frozen Highlands
- First-clear reward: Pickaxe plus 2,750 XP.
The Fight at the End of the Tunnel walkthrough
Game dataEvery objective in order, in the game's own words.
- 1Defeat the illagers ×10Defeat
- 2Speak to the MinerInteract
- 3Climb the mountainsideGo to
- 4Return to the fortressGo to
- 5Enter the fortressGo to
- 6Check on the rescued minersInteract
- 7Find the door to the passagewayGo to
- 8Find the secret passagewayGo to
- 9Navigate the secret passagewayGo to
- 10Find the illager troopsGo to
- 11Defeat the illager troopsArena fight
- 12Return to the minersGo to
- 13Speak to the MinerInteract
Data from the Minecraft Dungeons II game files, build 1.1.1.0. How we source this
On the map
Objective spots of The Fight at the End of the Tunnel with a fixed position in the game data (1). Each opens on the interactive map.
- Frozen HighlandsFind the secret passageway
Tick off The Fight at the End of the Tunnel and see what's next
The main story as a checklist with your next quest highlighted, plus every side quest with its objectives, rewards and the bosses you'll fight.
- Story checklist
- Next quest highlighted
- Rewards & bosses
The Fight at the End of the Tunnel rewards
XP and items for completing it the first time and on repeat runs.
The Fight at the End of the Tunnel 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).
| Item | Rarity | Source |
|---|---|---|
 Pickaxe | Special | First completion |
 Steel Wool Boots | Special | First completion |
 Steel Wool Sweater | Special | First completion |
 Steel Wool Cap | Special | First completion |
 Steel Wool Leggings | Special | First completion |
Quest outcome
Show the ending (spoilers)
The illagers were forcing captured miners to dig a tunnel into the fortress so they could ambush the villagers taking refuge there. But after rescuing the captives and intercepting the illager troops before they could attack, you restored peace in the fortress.
The Miner escaped after being held captive and forced to dig a tunnel. Can you chase away the illagers coming after them and find out why they are digging tunnels? It takes place in Frozen Highlands (recommended level 26). It has 13 objectives, 2 of them fights. First-time reward: Pickaxe, Steel Wool Boots, Steel Wool Sweater, Steel Wool Cap.
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The Fight at the End of the Tunnel FAQ
How do you complete The Fight at the End of the Tunnel?
Follow its 13 objectives in order, starting with: Defeat the illagers, Speak to the Miner, Climb the mountainside, Return to the fortress, Enter the fortress, Check on the rescued miners.
Where is The Fight at the End of the Tunnel?
In Frozen Highlands, with a recommended level of 26.
How much XP does The Fight at the End of the Tunnel give?
The Fight at the End of the Tunnel 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 The Fight at the End of the Tunnel?
The first completion gives Pickaxe, Steel Wool Boots, Steel Wool Sweater, Steel Wool Cap.
What do you need before The Fight at the End of the Tunnel?
Finish Hiking Frozen Highlands first.