Blockade Buster

Blockade Buster is the 2nd 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

Trade is Stormreach's life-blood. With its harbor blockaded the city does not have enough supplies to hold out against a Droaam army.

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: Attack on Stormreach

Blockade Buster
Heroic level:	13
Epic level:	34 (considered Legendary)
Duration:	medium
Heroic XP:	♣1,949Solo/Casual ♦3,400Normal ♥3,550Hard ♠3,700Elite
Epic XP:	♣10,943Solo/Casual ♦18,667Normal ♥19,095Hard ♠19,522Elite
Takes place in:	Stormreach Harbor Blockade
Bestowed by:	Graden Wylkes
NPC contact:	Graden Wylkes
Quest acquired in:	Lordsmarch Palace
Patron:	The Coin Lords
Base favor:	5
Purchase:	Attack on Stormreach or VIP
Extreme Challenge:	No

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Overview

The Coin Lord Graden Wylkes told you that the Droaam navy has mined Stormreach Harbor. Wylkes wants you to destroy the Droaam's minelaying ships.

To acquire this quest: Go to Lordsmarch Plaza, and speak with Graden Wylkes, who is inside Lordsmarch Palace (which is found at the west end of that area). Then exit south from the Plaza to go back to the Harbor and speak with Mist, a Harbor Pilot who is on a raft just outside the entry to Lordsmarch Plaza. She'll take you out on the water so that you may begin your mission.

Spoiler Warning: Spoiler material below this point!

Objectives

Destroy the Droaam minelayer ships - 3 total
(Optional) Sink the Droaam fleet without raising an alarm — Bonus (40%): Heroic( ♣780 ♦1,360 ♥1,420 ♠1,480 ) Epic( ♣4,377 ♦7,467 ♥7,638 ♠7,809 )
(Optional) Assassinate the captain of the Vengeance — Bonus (20%): Heroic( ♣390 ♦680 ♥710 ♠740 ) Epic( ♣2,189 ♦3,733 ♥3,819 ♠3,904 )
(Optional) Assassinate the captain of the Bloodlust — Bonus (20%): Heroic( ♣390 ♦680 ♥710 ♠740 ) Epic( ♣2,189 ♦3,733 ♥3,819 ♠3,904 )
(Optional) Assassinate the captain of the Carnage — Bonus (20%): Heroic( ♣390 ♦680 ♥710 ♠740 ) Epic( ♣2,189 ♦3,733 ♥3,819 ♠3,904 )
(Optional) Destroy the Vengeance without alerting its crew — Bonus (20%): Heroic( ♣390 ♦680 ♥710 ♠740 ) Epic( ♣2,189 ♦3,733 ♥3,819 ♠3,904 )
(Optional) Destroy the Bloodlust without alerting its crew — Bonus (20%): Heroic( ♣390 ♦680 ♥710 ♠740 ) Epic( ♣2,189 ♦3,733 ♥3,819 ♠3,904 )
(Optional) Destroy the Carnage without alerting its crew — Bonus (20%): Heroic( ♣390 ♦680 ♥710 ♠740 ) Epic( ♣2,189 ♦3,733 ♥3,819 ♠3,904 )

What to Expect

Spawning/respawning monsters
Ability checks (optional: require Intelligence checks)
Randomly placed quest items (mandatory: 3 crests)

Tips and Misc

Useful elemental buffs:
- Normal: acid, electric, fire
- Archers and Kobolds throw fire or acid attacks.
Optional: You need Intelligence: ♦11Normal ♥18Hard ♠25Elite; to unlock the naval mine bay doors using the Mine Controls panel. Henchmen cannot be used to do this.
You need a Crest to enter the Mine Bay on each ship that can be found either in the galley, the bridge, the Captain's Quarters or the Lower Deck; the Mine Bay can be accessed from the Lower Deck of each ship.
Recent updates allow you to enter doors on/in the ships without breaking stealth or invisibility. Discreet Bonus is now possible.
The Droaam forces patrolling the decks respawn. The crew below decks does not.
The monsters will tend to head towards the alarm bells when they first see you (before the alarm is raised in that area) and when they drop to a certain point in their health. You can use that to your advantage with AoE spells like Blade Barrier and Wall of Fire.
Once one ship has exploded, a general alarm is raised aboard each of the other ships.
- If you have the Trapmaking feat, you can create remote detonators to trigger the naval-mines on each ship.
- Setting the timer for 15 seconds will probably NOT give you enough time to get clear of the explosion (unless you have Dimension Door – One fighter Henchman can do this).
- Monsters and breakables left on the ship to "explode" do not count towards the kills/breakables bonuses.
The barrels of "The Good Stuff" are explosive.
- Bash can be found on the Carnage's bridge.
- Ghol Kaaz can be found in the Vengeance's Captain's Quarters
- Lobo can be found in the Bloodlust's Captain's Quarters
Note that each kobold chief engineer has one special trait, which can make them more difficult for different types of players:
- Kozad (Bloodlust) has a bit higher Spot skill and AC (confirmed 42 on hard).
- Krom (Carnage) has higher average damage than other kobolds, reported to be around 10–20 more per attack.
- Krakkle (Vengeance) can throw both fire and acid.
A resurrection and rest shrine are on the raft you use to begin the quest.

It is possible to sneak around in all three ships, without raising any alarm: Sneaking Around in Blockade Buster

Bonus XP

Devious bonus: 7 or fewer monsters killed +7% Bonus.( ♣136 ♦238 ♥249 ♠259 )
Discreet bonus: 12 or fewer monsters killed +5% Bonus.( ♣97 ♦170 ♥178 ♠185 )
Aggression bonus: 45 or more monsters killed +10% Bonus.( ♣195 ♦340 ♥355 ♠370 )
Onslaught bonus: 60 or more monsters killed +15% Bonus.( ♣292 ♦510 ♥533 ♠555 )
Conquest bonus: 75 or more monsters killed +25% Bonus.( ♣487 ♦850 ♥888 ♠925 )
Mischief bonus: 30 or more breakables smashed +8% Bonus.( ♣156 ♦272 ♥284 ♠296 )
Vandal bonus: 39 or more breakables smashed +10% Bonus.( ♣195 ♦340 ♥355 ♠370 )
Ransack bonus: 48 or more breakables smashed +15% Bonus.( ♣292 ♦510 ♥533 ♠555 )

Loot

Chests: 5
- 1 for killing Chief Engineer Krakkle (Kobold Thrower, found in Vengeance's Mine Bay)
- 1 for killing Chief Engineer Kozad (Kobold Thrower, found in Bloodlust's Mine Bay)
- 1 for killing Chief Engineer Krom (Kobold Thrower, found in Carnage's Mine Bay)
- 1 optional for killing Captain Bash (Ogre, found on Carnage's Bridge)
- 1 for Sinking the Droaam fleet without raising an alarm (Spawns on the raft)
Collectables: 15
- Bloodlust
  - Fungus on the bottom of the ship (in the water)
  - Bookshelf in the Captain's Quarters
  - Two Cabinets in the Lower Deck
  - Mold in the Mine Bay
  - Cabinet in the Galley
- Carnage
  - Mushroom in the Captain's Quarters
  - Bookshelf in the Lower Quarters
  - Fungus in the Mine Bay
  - Cabinet in the Galley
- Vengeance
  - Fungus on the bottom of the ship (in the water)
  - Mold in the Captain's Quarters
  - Cabinet in the Lower Quarters
  - Mold in the Mine Bay
  - Fungus in the Galley
NPC rewards: Random item; choose from 4

Named Chest Drop

Last Edited	Item	Type	Enhancements	ML	Bind	Quests
Update 49 2 years and 15 days Nom	Brutish Cuirass (historic) ^(edit)	Full Plate	+5 Enhancement Bonus+5 Enhancement Bonus: +5 enhancement bonus to Armor Class. Staggering BlowStaggering Blow: This item is enchanted to make your attacks send enemies reeling. When you roll a 20 on an attack with a melee weapon you will knock the target down unless it makes a DC 17 Balance check. Fortitude Save +5 Fortitude Save +5: This item gives a +5 Resistance bonus to your Fortitude saves. AdamantineAdamantine: Adamantine weapons may bypass the damage reduction of certain items and creatures.	12	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Blockade Buster, Bash's Chest
Update 49 1 year, 11 months, and 6 days Stumpy	Wind Howler Bracers ^(edit)	Bracers	Cyclonic BlastCyclonic Blast Caster level: 9 Charges: 3 (3/day) — 3 Charges (Recharged/Day:3) MarksmanshipMarksmanship: This item is enchanted to enhance your skill with ranged weapons. When using ranged weapons you gain +2 to your attack rolls and +1 to your damage. Feat: Proficiency: LongbowFeat: Proficiency: Longbow: While equipped this item grants the feat Proficiency: Longbow. Feat: Proficiency: ShortbowFeat: Proficiency: Shortbow: While equipped this item grants the feat Proficiency: Shortbow. Shrieking BoltShrieking Bolt: This item resonates with sonic energy. On ranged attacks, on an attack roll of 20 which is confirmed as a critical hit it will punish the target with a blast of sound (10 to 60 sonic damage). A successful Fortitude save (DC 22) reduces this damage by half. Deception +5 Deception +5: +5 Enhancement bonus to hit and +8 to damage for any hit that would qualify as a sneak attack. Yellow Augment Slot: EmptyYellow 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 Acquire, ExclusiveBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire This is an Exclusive item. You may only carry one at a time.	Blockade Buster, Engineers' Chests
Update 59 1 month and 3 days PurpleSerpent	Brutish Cuirass ^(edit)	Full Plate	+5 Enhancement Bonus+5 Enhancement Bonus: +5 enhancement bonus to Armor Class. Strength +6 Strength +6: This item gives the wearer the power of Ogre Strength, granting a +6 enhancement bonus to Strength. Fortitude Save +6 Fortitude Save +6: This item gives a +6 Resistance bonus to your Fortitude saves. Staggering BlowStaggering Blow: This item is enchanted to make your attacks send enemies reeling. When you roll a 20 on an attack with a melee weapon you will knock the target down unless it makes a DC 17 Balance check. Acid Resistance +24Acid Resistance +24: Passive: +24 Enhancement bonus to your Acid Resistance. AdamantineAdamantine: Adamantine weapons may bypass the damage reduction of certain items and creatures. 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	Blockade Buster, Bash's Chest
Update 59.0.1 1 month and 1 day PurpleSerpent	Legendary Brutish Cuirass ^(edit)	Full Plate	+15 Enhancement Bonus+15 Enhancement Bonus: +15 enhancement bonus to Armor Class. Strength +14 Strength +14: This item gives the wearer the power of Ogre Strength, granting a +14 enhancement bonus to Strength. Fortitude Save +12 Fortitude Save +12: This item gives a +12 Resistance bonus to your Fortitude saves. Unstoppable Staggering BlowUnstoppable Staggering Blow: On a Vorpal strike with a Melee weapon, this weapon will trip your opponent, forcing them to fall prone for 2 seconds. There is no save against this effect. Insightful Doublestrike 6%Insightful Doublestrike 6%: Passive: 6% Insight bonus to Doublestrike. (Doublestrike is a chance to score an additional hit with a melee attack.) AdamantineAdamantine: Adamantine weapons may bypass the damage reduction of certain items and creatures. 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	Blockade Buster, Bash's Chest
Update 59.0.1 1 month and 1 day PurpleSerpent	Legendary Wind Howler Bracers ^(edit)	Bracers	Cyclonic BlastCyclonic Blast Caster level: 9 Charges: 3 (3/day) — 3 Charges (Recharged/Day:3) Greater MarksmanshipGreater Marksmanship: This item is enchanted to enhance your skill with ranged weapons. You gain a +3 Competence Bonus to Ranged Attack and a +2 Competence Bonus to Ranged Damage. Insightful Doubleshot 5%Insightful Doubleshot 5%: Passive: 5% Insight bonus to Doubleshot. (Doubleshot is a chance to score an additional hit with a ranged attack.) Feat: Wind through the TreesFeat: Wind through the Trees: While equipped, this item grants the feat Wind through the Trees. Greater Shrieking BoltGreater Shrieking Bolt: This item resonates with sonic energy. On ranged attacks, on an attack roll of 20 which is confirmed as a critical hit it will punish the target with a blast of sound (20 to 120 sonic damage). Deception +11 Deception +11: +11 Enhancement bonus to hit and +17 to damage for any hit that would qualify as a sneak attack. Yellow Augment Slot: EmptyYellow 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 Acquire, ExclusiveBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire This is an Exclusive item. You may only carry one at a time.	Blockade Buster, Engineers' Chests

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Monsters

Name ^{( picture )}	CR	Type	Race
Bash ^{( view • edit )}	♠23Elite	Giant	Ogre
Droaam Combat Engineer ^{( view • edit )}	♥14Hard ♠17Elite	Reptilian	Kobold
Droaam Conscript ^{( view • edit )}	♦10Normal ♥12Hard ♠15Elite	Orc	Half-Orc
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
Ghol Kaaz ^{( view • edit )}	♠23Elite	Orc	Orc
Kozad ^{( view • edit )}	♥16Hard ♠19Elite	Reptilian	Kobold
Krakkle ^{( view • edit )}	♥16Hard ♠19Elite	Reptilian	Kobold
Krom ^{( view • edit )}	♥16Hard ♠19Elite	Reptilian	Kobold
Lobo the Bloody ^{( view • edit )}	♥19Hard ♠23Elite	Gnoll	Gnoll