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Sinister Secrets of Saltmarsh

Danger at Dunwater

Difficulty tier
Heroic (level 3) • Legendary (level 32)
Part of the Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh story arc, bestowed by Eda Owlans
Danger at Dunwater • Swim at Your Own Risk • The Final Enemy • The Haunting of Saltmarsh • Under the Cover of Darkness
Level3 Favor4 PatronThe Gatekeepers
Info
PatronThe Gatekeepers
Bestowed ByEliander Fireborn
Found In The Snapping Line Inn
Destination AreaLizardfolk Lair
Adventure PackSinister Secrets of Saltmarsh
Difficulty (CR)
Heroic: 3
XP Rewards
Difficulty Heroic
Casual 1,212
Normal 2,020
Hard 2,180
Elite 2,340
Favor Reward4
Duration 60 minutes
Sagas
Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh level 3
Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh (Legendary) level 32
Story Arc
Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh from Eda Owlans
Quest Type Dungeon Quest
Reaper XP Available
Objectives
  • Stop the Lizardfolk invasion
  • Speak with the Lizardfolk
  • Find the Lizardfolk Queen in her throne room
  • Speak with the Lizardfolk Queen
  • Defeat the rebellion leader, the High Shaman Kethend, in the Western Caverns
  • Find and place the Snake Crest
  • Find and place the Octopus Crest
  • Return to Queen Othokent in the Central Caverns
  • In the Eastern Caverns, Arrive at the Southern Ocean Grotto for negotiations
  • Negotiate with the Sea Elf Ambassador
  • Negotiate with the Bullywug Ambassador
  • Negotiate with the Troglodyte Ambassador
  • In the Eastern Caverns, Find and deal with the thief who stole from the Troglodyte Ambassador
  • Return to the Troglodyte Ambassador
  • In the Eastern Caverns, Find and Rescue Subchief Ihrtos
  • Find and place the Spear Crest
  • In the Eastern Caverns, Go to the Central Ocean Grotto to repel the invasion
  • Repel the invaders
  • In the Central Ocean Grotto, Speak with Queen Othokent
Optional Objectives
Objective % Heroic
Normal Hard Elite
Defeat the Ravenous Crayfish 10% 202 218 234
Convince the Bullywug Diplomat to join the Alliance 10% 202 218 234
Defeat the Sahuagin Prisoner 10% 202 218 234
Defeat more Dunwater Officers 10% 202 218 234
Defeat Thurkear the Venomancer 10% 202 218 234
Defeat the Foul-tempered Owlbear 10% 202 218 234
Gain access to the Treasury 10% 202 218 234
Activate the portal between the Throne Room and Temple 0% — — —
Complete the Trial of Knowledge 10% 202 218 234
Bonus XP
Counter Bonus Count %
Secret Doors Observance — 5%
Perception — 10%
Vigilant Sight — 15%
Breakables Mischief — 8%
Vandal — 10%
Ransack — 15%
Traps Tamper — 8%
Neutralization — 10%
Ingenious Debilitation — 15%
No/Few Kills Discreet — 5%
Devious — 7%
Insidious Cunning — 10%
Many Kills Aggression 8–9 10%
Onslaught 15–16 15%
Conquest 22–100 25%

Counts are from Heroic runs only, and are the same on every difficulty of the tier. From 31 recorded runs.

Maps
Legend
Lizardfolk Lair
Dining Hall Dining Hall Queen's Throne Room Queen's Throne Room Armory Armory Kitchen and Storage Kitchen and Storage Return to the Saltmarsh Return to the Saltmarsh Arrival Arrival Chest Chest Chest Rubble Rubble Collectible Crude Altar Crude Altar Rune Rune Lizardfolk Guide Lizardfolk Guide Othokent Othokent Rest Shrine Rest Shrine Resurrection Shrine Resurrection Shrine To the Eastern Caverns To the Eastern Caverns To the Western Caverns To the Western Caverns To the Western Caverns To the Western Caverns
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Lizardfolk Lair
Minister Sauriv's Quarters Minister Sauriv's Quarters Queen's Bedroom and Living Chambers Queen's Bedroom and Living Chambers Senior Officer Quarters Senior Officer Quarters Treasury Treasury Chest Chest Chest Collectible Collectible Control Panel Control Panel Control Panel Control Panel Iron Key Iron Key Lever Lever Rune Rune Rune Rune Bimz Bimz NPC Tome of Knowledge Tome of Knowledge Rest Shrine Rest Shrine Rest Shrine Rest Shrine Resurrection Shrine Resurrection Shrine Trap Trap Trap Trap Trap Trap Trap Trap Trap Trap Trap Trap Trap Trap Trap Trap To the Central Caverns To the Central Caverns
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Lizardfolk Lair
Subchief Ihrtos' Living Quarters Subchief Ihrtos' Living Quarters Northern Ocean Grotto Northern Ocean Grotto Central Ocean Grotto Central Ocean Grotto Return to the Saltmarsh Return to the Saltmarsh Chest Cabinet Cabinet Spear Socket Spear Socket Othokent Othokent Ihrtos Ihrtos Ihrtos Ihrtos Rest Shrine Rest Shrine Rest Shrine Rest Shrine Resurrection Shrine Resurrection Shrine To the Western Caverns To the Western Caverns To the Central Caverns To the Central Caverns
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Chests
Chest 1
Heroic
Name Min Level Type Effects & Bonuses
Saltmeadow Hay 1d4 BtA
Chest 2
Heroic
Name Min Level Type Effects & Bonuses
Quartermaster's Chit 1d2+1 BtA
Saltmeadow Hay 3d4 BtA
Corroded Iron Lenses BtA M R 3 Goggles
  • Acid Lore +8%
    Your Acid spells gain a +8% Equipment Bonus to their chance to Critical Hit.
  • Corrosion +53
    +53 Equipment Bonus to Acid Spell Power.
  • Blue Augment Slot
  • Saltmarsh Explorer
    (5) Set:
    +5 Artifact bonus to Physical and Magical Resistance Rating
    +1 Artifact bonus to all Ability Scores
Lizardfolk Tooth Necklace BtA M R 3 Necklace
  • Strength +3
    +3 Enhancement bonus to Strength
  • Shatter +3
    +3 Enhancement bonus to DC of character's Sunder attempts.
  • Blue Augment Slot
  • Saltmarsh Explorer
    (5) Set:
    +5 Artifact bonus to Physical and Magical Resistance Rating
    +1 Artifact bonus to all Ability Scores
Scalegouger BtA M R 3 Heavy Pick
  • +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.
  • Reptilian Bane 2
    This weapon is attuned specifically to hunt those with cunning and scales, dealing an additional 2d10 bane damage vs. Reptilians
  • Unholy 2
    This weapon is used by the wicked to smite the pure, dealing an additional 2d6 evil damage on each hit. This effect makes the weapon evil aligned.
    Good characters wielding this weapon will suffer one negative level.
  • Red Augment Slot
Snakeskin Belt BtA M R 3 Belt
  • Insightful Dexterity +1
    +1 Insight bonus to Dexterity
  • Seeker +3
    +3 Enhancement bonus to confirm critical hits, and damage (before multiplier) on critical hits.
  • Underwater Action
    Passive: You are able to breathe underwater.
  • Blue Augment Slot
  • Saltmarsh Explorer
    (5) Set:
    +5 Artifact bonus to Physical and Magical Resistance Rating
    +1 Artifact bonus to all Ability Scores
Topaz of Minor Smiting BtA 4 Augment

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