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Sinister Secrets of Saltmarsh

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Difficulty tier
Heroic (level 3) • Legendary (level 32)
Level3 Favor3 PatronThe Gatekeepers
Info
PatronThe Gatekeepers
Bestowed ByEyrk Hollums
Found In Saltmarsh · Ruined Tower Basement
Destination AreaRuined Tower Basement
Adventure PackSinister Secrets of Saltmarsh
Difficulty (CR)
Heroic: 3
XP Rewards
Difficulty Heroic
Casual 549
Normal 916
Hard 984
Elite 1,052
Favor Reward3
Duration 30 minutes
Sagas
Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh level 3
Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh (Legendary) level 32
Quest Type Dungeon Quest
Reaper XP Available
Objectives
  • Explore the Tunnels
  • Bypass the Barrier
  • Defeat the Mage
  • Defeat the Nightmare
Optional Objectives
Objective % Heroic
Normal Hard Elite
Access the Treasure Room 10% 91 98 105
Slay Captain Eulford 10% 91 98 105
Slay Ancient Flameskull 10% 91 98 105
Bonus XP
Counter Bonus Count %
Secret Doors Observance — 5%
Perception — 10%
Vigilant Sight — 15%
Breakables Mischief — 8%
Vandal — 10%
Ransack — 15%
Traps Tamper 1–2 8%
Neutralization — 10%
Ingenious Debilitation — 15%
No/Few Kills Discreet 22–26 5%
Devious — 7%
Insidious Cunning — 10%
Many Kills Aggression 34 10%
Onslaught — 15%
Conquest — 25%

Counts are from Heroic runs only, and are the same on every difficulty of the tier. From 3 recorded runs.

Maps
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Chests
Chest
Heroic
Name Min Level Type Effects & Bonuses
Quartermaster's Chit 1d2+1 BtA
Saltmeadow Hay 3d4 BtA
Goldcursed Dagger BtA M R 3 Dagger
  • +2 Enhancement Bonus
    This item has been magically enhanced. Armor with this quality gains a +2 enhancement bonus to AC. Weapons with this quality gain a +2 enhancement bonus to attack and damage.
  • Goldcurse
    This weapon applies a dangerous, golden curse to enemies struck! They must succeed on a DC17 Fortitude save on each Critical hit or be Paralyzed by solid gold.
  • Entropic 2
    This weapon is intensely powerful, and crackles with destructive, unpredictable magic. It deals an additional 2d6 untyped damage on each hit.
  • Wounding 1
    This weapon saps the health from your enemies, dealing 1 Constitution damage on each hit.
  • Red Augment Slot
Saltiron Docent BtA M R 3 Docent Armor
  • +2 Enhancement Bonus
    This item has been magically enhanced. Armor with this quality gains a +2 enhancement bonus to AC. Weapons with this quality gain a +2 enhancement bonus to attack and damage.
  • Fortification +53%
    +53% Enhancement bonus to the reduced chance of taking bonus damage on a critical hit.
  • Resistance +3
    +3 Resistance Bonus to Fortitude, Reflex, and Will Saving Throws.
  • Blue Augment Slot
  • Saltmarsh Explorer
    (5) Set:
    +5 Artifact bonus to Physical and Magical Resistance Rating
    +1 Artifact bonus to all Ability Scores
Wind-Swept Buckler BtA M R 3 Buckler Shield
  • +2 Enhancement Bonus
    This item has been magically enhanced. Armor with this quality gains a +2 enhancement bonus to AC. Weapons with this quality gain a +2 enhancement bonus to attack and damage.
  • Insightful Charisma +1
    +1 Insight bonus to Charisma
  • Radiance Lore +8%
    Your Light and Alignment spells gain a +8% Equipment Bonus to their chance to Critical Hit.
  • Radiance +53
    +53 Equipment Bonus to Light and Alignment Spell Power.
  • Red Augment Slot
  • Saltmarsh Explorer
    (5) Set:
    +5 Artifact bonus to Physical and Magical Resistance Rating
    +1 Artifact bonus to all Ability Scores

M — can come with a Mythic bonus; the tier depends on the slot. R — can come with a Reaper Enchantment.