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Sinister Secrets of Saltmarsh

Under the Cover of Darkness

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 Favor2 PatronThe Gatekeepers
Info
PatronThe Gatekeepers
Bestowed ByAnders Solmor
Found In The Snapping Line Inn
Destination AreaOn the Trail of the Smugglers
Adventure PackSinister Secrets of Saltmarsh
Difficulty (CR)
Heroic: 3
XP Rewards
Difficulty Heroic
Casual 492
Normal 820
Hard 880
Elite 940
Favor Reward2
Duration 15 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
  • Capture or burn down the smugglers' ship
  • Find out what they are smuggling
  • Find out who their buyers are
  • Speak with the deputy
Optional Objectives
Objective % Heroic
Normal Hard Elite
Defeat the captain 30% 246 264 282
Defeat the deck wizard 30% 246 264 282
Defeat the first mate 30% 246 264 282
Defeat the bosun 30% 246 264 282
Free the sea elf 30% 246 264 282
Befriend Bimz, the pseudodragon 30% 246 264 282
Climb aboard undetected 0% — — —
Lie your way to the cargo hold 5% 41 44 47
Deal with the rat infestation 10% 82 88 94
Set fire to flammable cargo 3% 24 26 28
Bonus XP
Counter Bonus Count %
Secret Doors Observance 1 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 17 5%
Devious — 7%
Insidious Cunning — 10%
Many Kills Aggression 27–28 10%
Onslaught — 15%
Conquest — 25%

Counts are from Heroic runs only, and are the same on every difficulty of the tier. From 20 recorded runs.

Maps
Legend
On the Trail of the Smugglers
Down to the Galley Down to the Galley To the Main Deck To the Main Deck To the Poop Deck To the Poop Deck To the Poop Deck To the Poop Deck Take the Boat Take the Boat Abandon this Quest Abandon this Quest To the Main Deck To the Main Deck Up to the Forecastle Up to the Forecastle Down into the Bilge Down into the Bilge Captain's Cabin Captain's Cabin Punketah's Cabin Punketah's Cabin To the Forecastle To the Forecastle To the Cargo Hold To the Cargo Hold Into the Ajar Porthole Into the Ajar Porthole Arrival Arrival Bloody Bjorn Bloody Bjorn Bloody Bjorn Bloody Bjorn Punketah Punketah Punketah Punketah Foul Frithoff Foul Frithoff Chest Chest Chest Cabinet Cabinet Collectible Fungus Fungus Rubble Rubble Adventurer's Pack Adventurer's Pack Scroll rack Scroll rack Collectible Alchemy Table Alchemy Table Crest of the Mace Crest of the Mace Crest of the Mace Crest of the Mace Crest of the Mace Crest of the Mace Crest of the Mace Crest of the Mace Crest of the Axe Crest of the Axe Crest of the Axe Crest of the Axe Crest of the Trident Crest of the Trident Crest of the Trident Crest of the Trident Crest of the Trident Crest of the Trident Crest of the Scimitar Crest of the Scimitar Crest of the Scimitar Crest of the Scimitar Crest of the Scimitar Crest of the Scimitar Crest of the Scimitar Crest of the Scimitar Trident Socket Trident Socket Mace Socket Mace Socket Axe Socket Axe Socket Scimitar Socket Scimitar Socket Lever Lever Shipping Documents Shipping Documents Shipping Documents Shipping Documents Shipping Documents Shipping Documents Rest Shrine Rest Shrine Rest Shrine Rest Shrine Resurrection Shrine Resurrection Shrine Out of this Filthy Bilge Out of this Filthy Bilge
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On the Trail of the Smugglers
Captain's Cabin Captain's Cabin Punketah's Cabin Punketah's Cabin To the Forecastle To the Forecastle To the Cargo Hold To the Cargo Hold Into the Ajar Porthole Into the Ajar Porthole Bloody Bjorn Bloody Bjorn Punketah Punketah Lever Lever
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Chests
Chest 1
Heroic
Name Min Level Type Effects & Bonuses
Quartermaster's Chit 1d2+1 BtA
Saltmeadow Hay 3d4 BtA
Clearwater Diamond BtA 1 Augment
Dockworker's Outfit BtA M R 3 Cloth 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.
  • Dodge +3%
    +3% Enhancement bonus to Dodge.
  • 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
Sailcloth Cloak BtA M R 3 Cloak
  • Dexterity +3
    +3 Enhancement bonus to Dexterity
  • Accuracy +5
    +5 Competence bonus to Attack rolls.
  • Deadly +3
    +3 Competence bonus to Weapon Damage.
  • Blue Augment Slot
  • Saltmarsh Explorer
    (5) Set:
    +5 Artifact bonus to Physical and Magical Resistance Rating
    +1 Artifact bonus to all Ability Scores
Sir Squilliam III, Esq. BtA M R 3
  • Maximum Charge Tier: II
    The maximum charge tier of this Rune Arm is Tier II.
  • Natural Armor Bonus +3
    This item is padded with leather and other natural ingredients, and provides a 3 Natural Armor bonus to AC
  • Cold Resistance +11
    +11 Enhancement bonus to Resist Cold.
  • Spell Resistance +8
    +8 Enhancement bonus to Spell Resistance.
  • Crushing Wave
    This weapon stores the unstoppable force of the ocean's fury deep within. When this weapon is used, this power occasionally comes to the surface, crushing enemies beneath a torrent of frigid water.
  • Rune Arm Imbue: Tidal Shot II
    Wearing this Rune Arm will imbue any weapon you wield, dealing 1 to 4 points of untyped damage per hit. Fire creatures take double damage. This damage scales with 200% Melee or Ranged Power (whichever is higher).
  • Green Augment Slot
  • Saltmarsh Explorer
    (5) Set:
    +5 Artifact bonus to Physical and Magical Resistance Rating
    +1 Artifact bonus to all Ability Scores
Splintermast BtA M R 3 Dart
  • +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.
  • Bleeding 2
    This weapon is wickedly curved, with spines and hooks meant to cause damage to those with flesh. This weapon does 2d8 bleeding damage to those that are vulnerable to it.
  • Tidal 2
    This weapon is sheathed in water. A Tidal weapon deals an extra 2d6 points of damage on a successful hit. Creatures with the Fire trait take double this damage instead.
  • Returning
    This missile will return to you.
  • Red Augment Slot

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