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Sinister Secrets of Saltmarsh

What Sleeps Below

Difficulty tier
Heroic (level 3) • Legendary (level 32)
Level3 Favor3 PatronThe Gatekeepers
Info
PatronThe Gatekeepers
Bestowed ByBostwick Guern
Found In Saltmarsh
Destination AreaCrabbers' Cove
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
  • Discover the source of the apparition
  • Locate the first captive
  • Speak to the first captive
  • Gain access to the basement
  • Gain access to the underground caverns
  • Locate the second captive
  • Speak to the second captive
  • Speak to the apparition
  • Gain access to the Scarlet Brotherhood complex
  • Enter the Scarlet Brotherhood complex
  • Locate the source of the chanting
  • Defeat the summoned Devil
  • Defeat Melith, the Brotherhood Elder
Optional Objectives
Objective % Heroic
Normal Hard Elite
Decipher the book 15% 137 147 157
Read all the notes 15% 137 147 157
Defeat Wrecks the Guard Worg 10% 91 98 105
Defeat Saltspinner 10% 91 98 105
Defeat Zelnath the Red-handed 10% 91 98 105
Bonus XP
Counter Bonus Count %
Secret Doors Observance — 5%
Perception — 10%
Vigilant Sight — 15%
Breakables Mischief 18 8%
Vandal 23 10%
Ransack 28 15%
Traps Tamper — 8%
Neutralization — 10%
Ingenious Debilitation — 15%
No/Few Kills Discreet — 5%
Devious — 7%
Insidious Cunning — 10%
Many Kills Aggression 23 10%
Onslaught 46 15%
Conquest 70 25%

Counts are from Heroic runs only, and are the same on every difficulty of the tier. From 1 recorded run.

Maps
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Crabbers' Cove
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Chests
Chest 1
Heroic
Name Min Level Type Effects & Bonuses
Quartermaster's Chit 1d2+1 BtA
Saltmeadow Hay 3d4 BtA
Cinderfingers BtA M R 3 Gloves
  • Fire Lore +8%
    Your Fire spells gain a +8% Equipment Bonus to their chance to Critical Hit.
  • Combustion +53
    +53 Equipment Bonus to Fire Spell Power.
  • Web Immunity
    This item grants the wearer the ability to move and attack freely through webs of all kinds.
  • Blue Augment Slot
  • Saltmarsh Explorer
    (5) Set:
    +5 Artifact bonus to Physical and Magical Resistance Rating
    +1 Artifact bonus to all Ability Scores
Saltiron Bracer BtA M R 3 Wrist
  • Insightful Strength +1
    +1 Insight bonus to Strength
  • Sheltering +7
    +7 Enhancement bonus to Physical and Magical Resistance Ratings
  • Fortitude +4
    +4 Resistance bonus to Fortitude saves.
  • Vitality +9
    +9 Vitality bonus to Hit Points.
  • Blue Augment Slot
  • Saltmarsh Explorer
    (5) Set:
    +5 Artifact bonus to Physical and Magical Resistance Rating
    +1 Artifact bonus to all Ability Scores
Smash 'n Grabber BtA M R 3 Small 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.
  • Shield Bashing +5%
    +5% Enhancement bonus to your chances of a Secondary Shield Bash.
  • Bludgeoning 2
    The edges of this weapon are blunted, dealing an additional 2d6 bludgeon damage on each hit.
  • 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.

Chest 2
Heroic
Name Min Level Type Effects & Bonuses
Saltmeadow Hay 1d4 BtA