Undermine

Undermine is the 3rd quest in the Attack on Stormreach story arcStory arcs are chains of quests that make up a story line. Completing everything in a story arc often yields a nice reward..
The first three quests can be completed in any order to unlock Siegebreaker.
Assault on Summerfield • Blockade Buster • Undermine • Siegebreaker

Coin Lord Varen Lassite has asked you to investigate the strange rumbling sounds coming from Lordsmarch Plaza.

The Droaam army has neither the supplies nor the patience for a drawn-out siege. They need a way to bypass Stormreach's defenses and force the city to surrender.

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: Attack on Stormreach

Undermine
Heroic level:	13
Epic level:	34 (considered Legendary)
Duration:	long
Heroic XP:	♣3,069Solo/Casual ♦5,355Normal ♥5,593Hard ♠5,832Elite
Epic XP:	♣18,844Solo/Casual ♦32,148Normal ♥32,889Hard ♠33,630Elite
Takes place in:	Sapper Tunnel
Bestowed by:	Varen Lassite
NPC contact:	Varen Lassite
Quest acquired in:	Lordsmarch Palace
Patron:	The Coin Lords
Base favor:	6
Purchase:	Attack on Stormreach or VIP
Extreme Challenge:	No

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Overview

Coin Lord Varen Lassite asked you to find out what's causing the strange sounds heard near the Palace recently. The sounds seem to be coming from Lordsmarch Plaza. Varen suspects that the sounds are the precursor to some sort of Droaam attack.

Spoiler Warning: Spoiler material below this point!

Objectives

Help Guard Captain Tollis investigate the noises in the Plaza
Kill Kaboom the Demolitions Master
Find the other end of the Droaam tunnel
(Optional) Destroy Rhyolite — Bonus (20%): Heroic( ♣614 ♦1,071 ♥1,119 ♠1,166 ) Epic( ♣3,769 ♦6,430 ♥6,578 ♠6,726 )
(Optional) Destroy Cascade — Bonus (20%): Heroic( ♣614 ♦1,071 ♥1,119 ♠1,166 ) Epic( ♣3,769 ♦6,430 ♥6,578 ♠6,726 )
(Optional) Destroy Rock Wall — Bonus (15%): Heroic( ♣460 ♦803 ♥839 ♠875 ) Epic( ♣2,827 ♦4,822 ♥4,933 ♠5,045 )
(Optional) Destroy the rolling boulder — Bonus (15%): Heroic( ♣460 ♦803 ♥839 ♠875 ) Epic( ♣2,827 ♦4,822 ♥4,933 ♠5,045 )

What to Expect

Spawning/respawning monsters

Known Traps

Trap DCs

A rolling boulder appears in a long tunnel, located after a bridge near a shrine near quest's end. It can be destroyed by a quick ranged attack, with several physical spells such as Blade Barrier and Disintegrate, or with proper timing using a Droaam explosive set to destroy the boulder. (The boulder was destroyed with 465HP on Normal). The boulder does massive HP damage and knockdown; direct attack is not recommended.
- To destroy the boulder with an explosive charge, view the Explosive placement image (second map).
There is a huge minefield, which can either be blown up step by step with the explosives, or one character with good armor and Reflex saves may tumble through or with a Jump spell you can jump and walk on the elevations. Alternatively, one can simply sneak through without setting off the explosives – but watch out for the guards at the other end of the minefield as you'll be in close proximity and might be detected with a low Hide or with Invisibility alone.
- As of Update 59, the minefield can be disabled in sections.
- Interestingly, a Thief Acrobat Rogue, trained with Kip Up (immunity to knockdown) and a high Reflex can literally run through the minefield, setting off the landmines without injuring themselves. Use Invisibility and the landmines near the enemies ahead might take them out as well with little time for them to shoot at you.

Tips and Misc

Second Loading Screen

Undermine begins within a quest instance of Lordsmarch Plaza, where a massive explosion allows several waves of Droaam forces to invade. You must fend off these enemies before entering the tunnel they created. There are numerous guards around the courtyard who can help you if you kite an enemy around to them. However, the guards are fairly weak and will die quickly unless healed often. The Droaam forces will patrol the area in a set pattern (from the palace entrance to the Marketplace entrance) if there are no enemies visible when they spawn. Individual Droaam soldiers can then be pulled away from the group as they patrol and dealt with singly.
The Droaam explosive charges have an extreme area of effect. Rogues with Mechanic enhancements Improved Traps Tier 1 can set charges in half the time of other players. Artificers with Tier 3 Field Engineer can take damage while setting traps. Traps do 1000–2000 Fire Damage. Do not have any players or hirelings linger close to the explosion or death is probable. If you are Sneaking when you set a charge, you will be knocked out of stealth mode, when the charge sets (at the end of the channel). However, you can immediately re-enter Sneak IF you are not in line of sight of any creature. That is, if you are behind a creature, it will not detect you unless you move before you re-enter sneak.
Mind-controlled creatures will die from an explosion and count as kills
If soloing as a rogue, when you first acquire Droam explosive charges, immediately set one against the wall behind you in order to kill the elemental that spawns there before it spawns.
Breakables broken by explosions do not count (barrels on tunnel to optional at shrine)
Rhyolite appears in the first cavern when you blow up the first pile of rubble. A stealthy character can kill him with a Droaam explosive charge without being detected. If his target upon which he's aggravated leaves the cavern, he will return to his spawn and become an indestructible obstacle, permanently blocking passage to the shrine and chest in his cavern.
Rock Wall spawns in the side chamber sealed off by rubble.
The wooden floor near one set of shrines (and many explosive barrels) can be destroyed with a demolition charge, revealing the underwater path to where Cascade spawns.
Mines can be blown up with demolition charges.
Kaboom, the end-boss, appears at the start of the quest but cannot be killed until the end-fight. Have fire resists ready throughout the quest as he uses mines, and many other kobolds use fire attacks as well as Sunburst.
At the end fight, Kaboom will run away when his health is low, dropping mines in his wake. More importantly, he will also drop one or more Droaam explosive charges (know what they look and sound like, better yet practice with the ones you picked up earlier, so everyone in party knows) ... so, as soon as he turns to run be *very* careful to stay away from the Droaam charges he drops, they will typically kill you instantly if you are too close.
- He drops the bombs in a circle on the east side of the room (the traps shown on the map reflect this). Fight him on the west side of the room to avoid trouble.
- As a rogue or other high stealth character, you can complete the entire end fight without directly engaging him, however. Simply use the Droaam explosive charges to clear out all of the enemies without being detected, then use the charges on Kaboom himself. Sneak up behind him, set a charge, re-enter sneak, and get away. Repeat until dead.
Once the quest is completed, you will reuse this tunnel (which will now appear for completing players in the public instance of the Plaza) to complete the final quest in the arc, Siegebreaker.

Bonus XP

Aggression bonus: 33 or more monsters killed +10% Bonus.( ♣307 ♦536 ♥559 ♠583 )
Onslaught bonus: 67 or more monsters killed +15% Bonus.( ♣460 ♦803 ♥839 ♠875 )
Conquest bonus: 100 or more monsters killed +25% Bonus.( ♣767 ♦1,339 ♥1,398 ♠1,458 )
Tamper bonus: 209 or more traps disarmed +10% Bonus.( ♣307 ♦536 ♥559 ♠583 )
Neutralization bonus: 272 or more traps disarmed +20% Bonus.( ♣614 ♦1,071 ♥1,119 ♠1,166 )
Ingenious Debilitation bonus: 335 or more traps disarmed +30% Bonus.( ♣921 ♦1,607 ♥1,678 ♠1,750 )
Mischief bonus: 51 or more breakables smashed +8% Bonus.( ♣246 ♦428 ♥447 ♠467 )
Vandal bonus: 68 or more breakables smashed +10% Bonus.( ♣307 ♦536 ♥559 ♠583 )
Ransack bonus: 82 or more breakables smashed +15% Bonus.( ♣460 ♦803 ♥839 ♠875 )

Notes: Breakables destroyed by Droaam explosives do not count towards your total. Break them manually if you want Ransack.

The landmines in the minefield can be disabled as traps. Bring extra tools if you want the bonuses. (DDO Forums)

Loot

Chests: 4
- 1 optional for killing Rhyolite (Earth Elemental, found in the first cavern when you blow up the first pile of rubble)
- 1 optional for killing Rock Wall (Earth Elemental, found in a side chamber sealed off by rubble)
- 1 optional for killing Cascade (Water Elemental, found past an underwater passage revealed by blowing up the wooden floor near a set of shrines and many explosive barrels)
- 1 at the end for killing Kaboom the Demolitions Master (Kobold)
Collectables: 6
- Mushroom near Rock Wall
- Mold in the cavern with many crates
- Mushroom on a ledge early in the minefield
- Fungus further into the minefield west
- Mushroom just after the bridge
- Fungus in the last cavern east
NPC rewards: Standard

Named Chest Drop

Last Edited	Item	Type	Enhancements	ML	Bind	Quests
Update 59 11 months and 23 days PurpleSerpent	Crimson Chain ^(edit)	Chainmail	+5 Enhancement Bonus+5 Enhancement Bonus: +5 enhancement bonus to Armor Class. Dexterity +6 Dexterity +6: This item makes the wearer more nimble and dexterous, granting a +6 enhancement bonus to Dexterity. Reflex Save +6 Reflex Save +6: This item gives a +6 Resistance bonus to your Reflex saves. Dodge +6% Dodge +6%: +6% Enhancement bonus to Dodge. Haste GuardHaste Guard: When you are hit by enemies, there is a chance you will be Hasted, quickening your attack and movement speed. MithralMithral: Mithral armor is one type lighter then normal. Arcane Spell Failure decreased by 10%. Maximum dexterity bonus increased by 2. Armor check penalty reduced by 3. Green Augment Slot: EmptyGreen 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	12	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Undermine, Rhyolite's chest
Update 59.0.1 11 months and 21 days Cru121	Legendary Crimson Chain ^(edit)	Light Armor	+15 Enhancement Bonus+15 Enhancement Bonus: +15 enhancement bonus to Armor Class. Dexterity +14 Dexterity +14: This item makes the wearer more nimble and dexterous, granting a +14 enhancement bonus to Dexterity. Reflex Save +12 Reflex Save +12: This item gives a +12 Resistance bonus to your Reflex saves. Dodge +14% Dodge +14%: +14% Enhancement bonus to Dodge. Legendary Air GuardLegendary Air Guard: This weapon stores the incredible, dynamic power of the air deep within. When the user of this weapon is successfully attacked in melee, this power occasionally comes to the surface, knocking enemies over or speeding up the wearer with rushing winds. MithralMithral: Mithral armor is one type lighter then normal. Arcane Spell Failure decreased by 10%. Maximum dexterity bonus increased by 2. Armor check penalty reduced by 3. Green Augment Slot: EmptyGreen 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 Colorless Augment Slot: EmptyColorless 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	31	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Undermine, Rhyolite's chest

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Monsters

Name ^{( picture )}	CR	Type	Race
Blitz ^{( view • edit )}	♠21Elite	Giant	Ogre
Cascade ^{( view • edit )}	♠21Elite	Elemental	Water Elemental
Droaam Combat Engineer ^{( view • edit )}	♥14Hard ♠17Elite	Reptilian	Kobold
Droaam Conscript ^{( view • edit )}	♦10Normal ♥12Hard ♠15Elite	Orc	Half-Orc
Droaam Digger ^{( view • edit )}	♥9Hard ♠12Elite	Reptilian	Kobold
Droaam Gnoll Archer ^{( view • edit )}	♥15Hard ♠18Elite	Gnoll	Gnoll
Droaam Infantry ^{( view • edit )}	♦13Normal ♥15Hard ♠18Elite	Orc	Orc
Droaam Sapper ^{( view • edit )}	♥10Hard ♠13Elite	Reptilian	Kobold
Droaam Skirmisher ^{( view • edit )}	♦11Normal ♥13Hard ♠16Elite	Orc	Half-Orc
Droaam Vanguard ^{( view • edit )}	♦14Normal ♥16Hard ♠19Elite	Giant	Ogre
Droaam Warmage (gnoll) ^{( view • edit )}	♦13Normal ♥15Hard ♠18Elite	Gnoll	Gnoll
Droaam Warpriest ^{( view • edit )}	♦13Normal ♥14Hard ♠17/18Elite	Gnoll	Gnoll
Elder Earth Elemental ^{( view • edit )}	♦13Normal ♥15Hard ♠18Elite ●♥28Epic Hard	Elemental	Earth Elemental
Kaboom ^{( view • edit )}	♠22Elite	Reptilian	Kobold
Rhyolite ^{( view • edit )}	♠21Elite	Elemental	Earth Elemental
Rock Wall ^{( view • edit )}	♥18Hard ♠21Elite	Elemental	Earth Elemental
Rolling Boulder ^{( view • edit )}	♠18Elite	Construct	Inanimate Object
Worg Warhound ^{( view • edit )}	♠18Elite	Magical Beast	Wolf