Invaders!

A terrible scourge stalks the subterranean world of the Waterworks...twisted entities from beyond space and time.

Invaders!
Heroic level:	12
Epic level:	None
Duration:	Very Long
Heroic XP:	♣2,460Solo/Casual ♦4,299Normal ♥4,500Hard ♠4,700Elite
Epic XP:	N/A
Takes place in:	Waterworks - Side Entrance
Bestowed by:	Guard Branson
NPC contact:	Guard Branson
Quest acquired in:	The Harbor
Patron:	The Coin Lords
Base favor:	7
Purchase:	Free to Play
Extreme Challenge:	No

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Overview

The Gnashtooth and Tunnelworm kobolds were at war with one another...until now. Invading forces from Xoriat plan to destroy Stormreach and wreak havoc across Xen'drik. They gather their warriors inside the Waterworks, using human cultists to open dark portals to their world. You must enter the Waterworks to stop the invaders.

Spoiler Warning: Spoiler material below this point!

Objectives

Kill Elder Beholder maintaining the Gnashtooth locus
Kill Elder Beholders maintaining the central loci
Kill Elder Beholder maintaining the Tunnelworm locus
Slay the demons' commander
(Optional) Slay 40 outsiders — Bonus (20%): Heroic( ♣492 ♦860 ♥900 ♠940 )
(Optional) Slay 80 outsiders — Bonus (30%): Heroic( ♣738 ♦1,290 ♥1,350 ♠1,410 )
(Optional) Slay 120 outsiders — Bonus (40%): Heroic( ♣984 ♦1,720 ♥1,800 ♠1,880 )
(Optional) Slay 150 outsiders — Bonus (50%): Heroic( ♣1,230 ♦2,150 ♥2,250 ♠2,350 )

What to Expect

Chaos Orbs
Spawning/respawning monsters

Tips and Misc

Note: This quest uses a slightly modified version of The Waterworks, but there are no secret doors or underwater passages. The Waterworks' entry hall and lower-east "rust monster" hall both contain objectives, and several doors that are empty in Waterworks now contain encounters. The quest entrance is where Dhulokk, Troglodyte Adept may be appear. If you have run the Waterworks story arc, it will be difficult to get lost and easy to find the objectives.

This is an exceedingly difficult quest for the unprepared. There are at least 10 beholders that must be slain, including some that can't be ranged, surrounded by portals that respawn Flensers, Hounds and the like. Death to at least one in your party is likely; someone that can raise the dead or use Raise Dead is almost a necessity. Chaos orbs move around near objectives (like the ones in The Xorian Cipher) which throw random spells if they come too close to you. Beholders abound, as noted, dispelling your buffs and casting Finger of Death and Disintegrate on you. The slippery ground caused from Ice Flensers' area cold effects make a bad situation worse.

Deathblock items, Negative Energy Absorption items (Beholder Optic Nerves, Silver Flame Nugget), Freedom of Movement, Greater Cold resistance items, and a caster with Restoration or Greater Restoration to restore negative levels are extremely helpful. Dismissal and Banishment are very useful in this quest as well since nearly all of the mobs are extraplanar.

Casters who can switch to an undead form are not affected by negative level drain and can even be healed by negative energy spells cast by a beholder.

Three Elder Beholders are maintaining the central loci: First at the end of the northwest tunnel, second in the alcove at the very bottom of the map (southwest location), last one in the easternmost alcove which is reached by jumping down in a large chamber. You need to kill all.

See the article on Beholders for tactical options and additional options for protection.

A single shrine is located in the same place as found in the Waterworks wilderness adventure area, about half-way up the east wing.

To get the optional for 150 kills requires waiting out respawns before completion. (The worth of this effort is questionable.)

Bonus XP

Aggression bonus: 34 or more monsters killed +10% Bonus.( ♣246 ♦430 ♥450 ♠470 )
Onslaught bonus: 67 or more monsters killed +15% Bonus.( ♣369 ♦645 ♥675 ♠705 )
Conquest bonus: 100 or more monsters killed +25% Bonus.( ♣615 ♦1,075 ♥1,125 ♠1,175 )

Notes: It's difficult to avoid conquest bonus.

Loot

Chests: 2
- 1 placed randomly near an Elder Beholder
- 1 after end fight
  - The end chest contains a certain number of Outsider Tokens (Bound to CharacterBound to Character: This item is Bound to Character), according to what commander you have defeated. Tokens are not guaranteed on casual.

Boktar (Elder Beholder) = 5 tokens

Garzuul (Fire Reaver) = 3 tokens

Prysuul (Flesh Render) = 2 tokens

Tharkuul (Ice Flenser) = 3 tokens

Tyrzza (Thaarak Hound) = 2 tokens

Collectables: 9
- Fungus Patch — down the watery ramp, north west wing
- Adventurer's Pack — underwater, big south room
- Rubble — in the south west tunnel
- Adventurer's Pack — in the big south east room
- Moss — at the end of the north tunnel
- Moss — at the end of the north tunnel
- Moss — in an alcove short before end chest
- Adventurer's Pack — near the end chest
- Adventurer's Pack — near the end chest

NPC end rewards

Randomly generated loot, ML correlates with effective quest level.

Named Chest Drop

Outsider Tokens (up to 5)

You can turn in 25 Outsider Tokens to Phinnian Barkbow in the Harbor to claim a reward from the following list. This quest flag is non-repeatable (once per life).

Last Edited	Item	Type	Enhancements	ML	Bind	Quests
Update 48.2 3 years, 5 months, and 21 days BugTime	Docent of Defense ^(edit)	Docent	+5 Enhancement Bonus+5 Enhancement Bonus: +5 enhancement bonus to Armor Class. Fortification +100%Fortification +100%: This suit of armor or shield produces a magical force that protects vital areas of the wearer much more effectively. When a critical hit or sneak attack is scored on the wearer, there is a 100% chance that the critical hit or sneak attack is negated and damage is instead rolled normally. Blue Augment SlotBlue Augments Named: Category:Blue augments AC: Natural Armor Bonus (+1 to +14) or Protection (Deflection bonus) (+1 to +11) ASF reduction: -5% to -15% Fortification: +25% to +100% Good Luck: +1 or +2 Hit points: +4 to +54 Max Dex Bonus (Armor): +1 or +2 Defense (PRR and MRR): +3 to +36 Saves (Resistance bonus): +1 to +11 Dodge: +1% to +14% Tactics DCs (Stunning, Sunder, Trip): +2 to +16 Accuracy: +2 to +22 Positive/Negative/Repair Healing Amplification: +3 to +57 Colorless Augments Named: Category:Colorless augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +14 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +5 Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +5 to +20	10	Bound to Character on AcquireBound to Character on Acquire: This item is Bound to Character on Acquire	Invasion Tokens, Turn in 25 Outsider Tokens
Update 61.2 8 months and 11 days PurpleSerpent	Demonic Breastplate ^(edit)	Breastplate	+5 Enhancement Bonus+5 Enhancement Bonus: +5 enhancement bonus to Armor Class. AdamantineAdamantine: Medium armor made from adamantine grants its wearer damage reduction of 2/-. Fire Resistance +20Fire Resistance +20: Passive: +20 Enhancement bonus to your Fire Resistance. Cold Resistance +20Cold Resistance +20: Passive: +20 Enhancement bonus to your Cold Resistance. Colorless Augment SlotColorless Augments Named: Category:Colorless augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +14 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +5 Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +5 to +20	10	Bound to Character on AcquireBound to Character on Acquire: This item is Bound to Character on Acquire	Invasion Tokens, Turn in 25 Outsider Tokens
Update 67.3 10 days BugTime	Scepter of Healing ^(edit)	Heavy Mace	Spellcasting Implement +15Spellcasting Implement +15: Passive: +15 Implement bonus to Universal Spell Power. +5 Enhancement Bonus+5 Enhancement Bonus: +5 enhancement bonus to attack and damage rolls. Healing Lore IVHealing Lore IV: Passive: Your Positive Energy spells gain a 14% Equipment bonus to their chance to critical hit. Devotion +66Devotion +66: Passive: +66 Equipment bonus to Positive (Healing) Spell Power. Flametouched IronFlametouched Iron: Flametouched Iron grants +1 saves versus Evil Outsiders. Red Augment SlotRed Augments Named: Category:Red augments DR bypass: Alignment, Material Elemental damage: +1d6 to +9d6 Spell Power (Enhancement bonus): +38 to +153 Colorless Augments Named: Category:Colorless augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +14 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +5 Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +5 to +20	10	Bound to Character on AcquireBound to Character on Acquire: This item is Bound to Character on Acquire	Invasion Tokens, Turn in 25 Outsider Tokens
Update 48.2 3 years, 5 months, and 21 days BugTime	Ring of Balance ^(edit)	Ring	DismissalDismissal Caster level: 7 Charges: 3 (3/day) — 3 Charges (Recharged/Day:3) Balance +13Balance +13: Passive: +13 Competence bonus to the Balance skill. StabilityStability: This item grants a +2 deflection bonus to AC and a +2 resistance bonus to saving throws for characters of True Neutral alignment. Green Augment SlotGreen Augments Named: Category:Green augments Blue Augments Named: Category:Blue augments AC: Natural Armor Bonus (+1 to +14) or Protection (Deflection bonus) (+1 to +11) ASF reduction: -5% to -15% Fortification: +25% to +100% Good Luck: +1 or +2 Hit points: +4 to +54 Max Dex Bonus (Armor): +1 or +2 Defense (PRR and MRR): +3 to +36 Saves (Resistance bonus): +1 to +11 Dodge: +1% to +14% Tactics DCs (Stunning, Sunder, Trip): +2 to +16 Accuracy: +2 to +22 Positive/Negative/Repair Healing Amplification: +3 to +57 Yellow Augments Named: Category:Yellow augments Deathblock Elemental Resistance: +5 to +45 Immunity: Fear, Blindness Movement: Feather Falling, Striding: +10% to +30%, Swiftness +5% to +15%, Underwater Action Proof Against Disease, Poison: +2 to +10 Spell Focus, Greater Spell Focus (Enhancement bonus) Spell points (Enhancement bonus): +19 to +294 Damage: +1 to +11 Spell penetration: +1 to +9 Colorless Augments Named: Category:Colorless augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +14 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +5 Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +5 to +20	11	Bound to Character on AcquireBound to Character on Acquire: This item is Bound to Character on Acquire	Invasion Tokens, Turn in 25 Outsider Tokens

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Named chest drop:

Last Edited	Item	Type	Enhancements	ML	Bind	Quests
Update 56.0.1 1 year, 9 months, and 2 days PurpleSerpent	Beholder Optic Nerves ^(edit)	Necklace	Search +7Search +7: Passive: +7 Competence bonus to the Search skill. Spot +7Spot +7: Passive: +7 Competence bonus to the Spot skill. Absorb Beholder Spells - 8 Charges (Recharged/day: 8)Absorb Beholder Spells: This effect absorbs most spells cast by beholder eyestalks. Only a few such spells can be absorbed before the item ceases to function and must have time to dissipate the absorbed energy.	7	Bound to Character on EquipBound to Character on Equip: This item is Bound to Character on Equip	Invaders!, End chest (Only if Boktar is the end boss)
Update 67.3 7 days BugTime	Tyrzza's Bane ^(edit)	Rapier	+5 Enhancement Bonus+5 Enhancement Bonus: +5 enhancement bonus to attack and damage rolls. True LawTrue Law: This weapon is infused with the power of True Law. It does an additional 1 to 6 damage to non-lawful targets and can only be wielded by Lawful-aligned characters. Cold IronCold Iron: This iron mined deep underground, known for its effectiveness against fey creatures, is forged at a lower temperature to preserve its delicate properties. When combined with Good damage types, Cold Iron weapons are able to overcome the damage reduction of most Demons like Fire Reavers or Flesh Renders. See Monster DR and weaknesses for specifics. Pure GoodPure Good: This weapon is infused with the power of Pure Good. It does an additional 1 to 6 damage to non-good targets and can only be wielded by Good-aligned characters. Red Augment SlotRed Augments Named: Category:Red augments DR bypass: Alignment, Material Elemental damage: +1d6 to +9d6 Spell Power (Enhancement bonus): +38 to +153 Colorless Augments Named: Category:Colorless augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +14 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +5 Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +5 to +20	10	Bound to Character on EquipBound to Character on Equip: This item is Bound to Character on Equip	Invaders!, End chest (only if Tyrzza is the end boss)
Update 67.3 5 days BugTime	Tharkuul's Bane ^(edit)	Sickle	+5 Enhancement Bonus+5 Enhancement Bonus: +5 enhancement bonus to attack and damage rolls. Red Augment SlotRed Augments Named: Category:Red augments DR bypass: Alignment, Material Elemental damage: +1d6 to +9d6 Spell Power (Enhancement bonus): +38 to +153 Colorless Augments Named: Category:Colorless augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +14 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +5 Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +5 to +20 HolyHoly: A holy weapon is imbued with holy power. This power makes the weapon good-aligned. Evil characters wielding this weapon suffer a negative level. The weapon deals an extra 2 to 12 damage against all targets of evil alignment. Cold IronCold Iron: This iron mined deep underground, known for its effectiveness against fey creatures, is forged at a lower temperature to preserve its delicate properties. When combined with Good damage types, Cold Iron weapons are able to overcome the damage reduction of most Demons like Fire Reavers or Flesh Renders. See Monster DR and weaknesses for specifics.	10	Bound to Character on EquipBound to Character on Equip: This item is Bound to Character on Equip	Invaders!, End Chest (only if Tharkuul is the end boss)
Update 67.3 5 days BugTime	Prysuul's Bane ^(edit)	Bastard Sword	+5 Enhancement Bonus+5 Enhancement Bonus: +5 enhancement bonus to attack and damage rolls. Pure GoodPure Good: This weapon is infused with the power of Pure Good. It does an additional 1 to 6 damage to non-good targets and can only be wielded by Good-aligned characters. Cold IronCold Iron: This iron mined deep underground, known for its effectiveness against fey creatures, is forged at a lower temperature to preserve its delicate properties. When combined with Good damage types, Cold Iron weapons are able to overcome the damage reduction of most Demons like Fire Reavers or Flesh Renders. See Monster DR and weaknesses for specifics. Red Augment SlotRed Augments Named: Category:Red augments DR bypass: Alignment, Material Elemental damage: +1d6 to +9d6 Spell Power (Enhancement bonus): +38 to +153 Colorless Augments Named: Category:Colorless augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +14 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +5 Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +5 to +20	10	Bound to Character on EquipBound to Character on Equip: This item is Bound to Character on Equip	Invaders!, End chest (Only if Prysuul is the end boss)
Update 67.3.1 4 days BugTime	Garzuul's Bane ^(edit)	Great Axe	+5 Enhancement Bonus+5 Enhancement Bonus: +5 enhancement bonus to attack and damage rolls. Red Augment SlotRed Augments Named: Category:Red augments DR bypass: Alignment, Material Elemental damage: +1d6 to +9d6 Spell Power (Enhancement bonus): +38 to +153 Colorless Augments Named: Category:Colorless augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +14 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +5 Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +5 to +20 HolyHoly: A holy weapon is imbued with holy power. This power makes the weapon good-aligned. Evil characters wielding this weapon suffer a negative level. The weapon deals an extra 2 to 12 damage against all targets of evil alignment. Cold IronCold Iron: This iron mined deep underground, known for its effectiveness against fey creatures, is forged at a lower temperature to preserve its delicate properties. When combined with Good damage types, Cold Iron weapons are able to overcome the damage reduction of most Demons like Fire Reavers or Flesh Renders. See Monster DR and weaknesses for specifics.	10	Bound to Character on EquipBound to Character on Equip: This item is Bound to Character on Equip	Invaders!, End Chest (only if Garzuul is the end boss)