Down You Go

You climb down the hole, eager to explore its contents. But then your legs thrash in empty air, and you find yourself falling ...

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: Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh

Down You Go
Heroic level:	3
Epic level:	32 (considered Legendary)
Duration:	Medium
Heroic XP:	♣508Solo/Casual ♦916Normal ♥983Hard ♠1,052Elite
Epic XP:	♣8,036Solo/Casual ♦13,722Normal ♥14,050Hard ♠14,378Elite
Takes place in:	Hole in the Ground
Bestowed by:	Walk-up
NPC contact:	Hole in the Ground
Quest acquired in:	Saltmarsh
Patron:	The Gatekeepers
Base favor:	3
Purchase:	Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh
Extreme Challenge:	No

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Overview

You find a hole in the ground. Judging from the statue and the pennants, the hole is used by Bullywugs. Maybe you should go investigate...maybe there is treasure

Spoiler Warning: Spoiler material below this point!

Objectives

Escape the cavern
Explore the eastern passageway
Open the sealed passageway
Activate both runes
Explore the northern cavern
Traverse the forest of columns
Defeat Psele and his minions
(Optional) Defeat Mnelet the Ritualist — Bonus (15%): Heroic( ♣76 ♦137 ♥147 ♠158 ) Epic( ♣1,205 ♦2,058 ♥2,108 ♠2,157 )

What to Expect

Pillar jumping (can be bypassed)

Known Traps

Fire traps on the pillars in the water/pillar room (they look like oil gushers spouting from the tops of the pillars)
- Disabled by turning the wheels in the same room to the symbols that can be found earlier.
  - The wheels give an audible gong when they lock into the correct symbol
- You can take damage even in the water below, if you are close to the pillars
Blades around Lever, after underwater passage swim: cannot be disarmed
Secret door DC

Tips and Misc

Column Jumping Bypass

Beneath the columns (north wall) is an underwater passageway that leads to a hidden cavern.
Here is a trapped lever (guarded) that drops a ladder in the column cavern; this allows the column jumping to be bypassed.

Secret Doors:

After taking north passage from the entrance, secret door on north wall at the hairpin corner
- Mnelet can be found just beyond this secret door

Wheels:

Red: blue diamond
Yellow: red star
Blue: white triangle

Bonus XP

Aggression bonus: 46 or more monsters killed +10% Bonus.( ♣51 ♦92 ♥98 ♠105 )
Onslaught bonus: 60 or more monsters killed +15% Bonus.( ♣76 ♦137 ♥147 ♠158 )
Conquest bonus: 72 or more monsters killed +25% Bonus.( ♣127 ♦229 ♥246 ♠263 )
Mischief bonus: 18 or more breakables smashed +8% Bonus.( ♣41 ♦73 ♥79 ♠84 )
Vandal bonus: 24 or more breakables smashed +10% Bonus.( ♣51 ♦92 ♥98 ♠105 )
Ransack bonus: 30 or more breakables smashed +15% Bonus.( ♣76 ♦137 ♥147 ♠158 )

Loot

Chests: 2
- After defeating Mnelet
- end chest in final room after defeating Psele
Collectables: 2 randomly located out of:

Crude Altar in the room with the chieftain Psele
Fungus in the pillar room
Fungus near one of the runes

NPC rewards:

Named Chest Drop

Last Edited	Item	Type	Enhancements	ML	Bind	Quests
Update 52.0.2 1 year, 10 months, and 31 days PurpleSerpent	Sparksoles ^(edit)	Boots	Lightning Lore +8%Lightning Lore +8: Passive: Your Electricity spells gain a 8% Equipment bonus to their chance to critical hit. Magnetism +53Magnetism +53: Passive: +53 Equipment bonus to Electricity Spell Power. Blue Augment Slot: EmptyBlue 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	3	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Down You Go, end chest
Update 53.0.1 1 year, 9 months, and 9 days Cru121	Immaculate Globe ^(edit)	Orb	+2 Orb Bonus+2 Orb Bonus: While this orb is equipped and you are actively blocking, you gain a +2 orb bonus to all saving throws, as well as Acid, Cold, Fire, Electric, and Sonic resistances. StabilityStability: This item grants a +2 deflection bonus to AC and a +2 resistance bonus to saving throws for characters of True Neutral alignment. Spell Penetration +2 Spell Penetration +2: Passive: +2 Equipment bonus to Spell Penetration checks. Saltmarsh ExplorerSaltmarsh Explorer: 5 Pieces Equipped: +5 Artifact bonus to PRR and MRR +1 Artifact bonus to all ability scores Purple Augment Slot: EmptyPurple Augments Named: Category:Purple augments Red Augments Named: Category:Red augments DR bypass: Alignment, Material Elemental damage: +1d6 to +9d6 Spell Power (Enhancement bonus): +38 to +153 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 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	3	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Down You Go, end chest
Update 57.2 9 months and 15 days PurpleSerpent	Silver Pocketwatch ^(edit)	Trinket	Intelligence +3 Intelligence +3: This item focuses the power of the wearer's mind, granting a +3 enhancement bonus to Intelligence. Vertigo +3 Vertigo +3: This effect gives a +3 Enhancement bonus to the DC to resist the character's Trip and Improved Trip attempts. Blue Augment Slot: EmptyBlue 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 Saltmarsh ExplorerSaltmarsh Explorer: 5 Pieces Equipped: +5 Artifact bonus to PRR and MRR +1 Artifact bonus to all ability scores	3	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Down You Go, end chest
Update 52.0.2 1 year, 10 months, and 31 days PurpleSerpent	Legendary Silver Pocketwatch ^(edit)	Trinket	Intelligence +13 Intelligence +13: This item focuses the power of the wearer's mind, granting a +13 enhancement bonus to Intelligence. Linguistics 15%Linguistics: This item reduced the cooldowns of your Social skills (Diplomacy, Bluff, Intimidate) by 15%. This does not stack with the Negotiator ability. Diversion +21% Diversion +21%: +21% Enhancement bonus to decreased threat generated from melee damage. Vertigo +15 Vertigo +15: This effect gives a +15 Enhancement bonus to the DC to resist the character's Trip and Improved Trip attempts. 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 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 Legendary Saltmarsh ExplorerLegendary Saltmarsh Explorer: 5 Pieces Equipped: +30 Artifact bonus to Physical and Magical Resistance Rating +15 Melee, Ranged, and Universal Spell Power +3 Artifact bonus to all Ability Scores +30 Artifact Bonus to Positive, Negative, and Repair Amplification	30	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Down You Go, end chest, or Legendary version of Epic Silver Pocketwatch
Update 53.0.1 1 year, 9 months, and 9 days Cru121	Legendary Immaculate Globe ^(edit)	Orb	+15 Orb Bonus+15 Orb Bonus: While this orb is equipped and you are actively blocking, you gain a +15 orb bonus to all saving throws, as well as Acid, Cold, Fire, Electric, and Sonic resistances. Permanent EfficacyPermanent Efficacy: Passive: +20 Alchemical bonus to each Spell Power. Superior StabilitySuperior Stability: This armor grants a + 6 deflection bonus to AC and a + 6 resistance bonus to saves for characters of True Neutral alignment.. Elemental Resistance +45Elemental Resistance +45: Passive: +45 Enhancement bonus to your Acid, Cold, Electricity, and Fire Resistances. Spell Penetration +9 Spell Penetration +9: Passive: +9 Equipment bonus to Spell Penetration checks. Legendary Saltmarsh ExplorerLegendary Saltmarsh Explorer: 5 Pieces Equipped: +30 Artifact bonus to Physical and Magical Resistance Rating +15 Melee, Ranged, and Universal Spell Power +3 Artifact bonus to all Ability Scores +30 Artifact Bonus to Positive, Negative, and Repair Amplification Purple Augment Slot: EmptyPurple Augments Named: Category:Purple augments Red Augments Named: Category:Red augments DR bypass: Alignment, Material Elemental damage: +1d6 to +9d6 Spell Power (Enhancement bonus): +38 to +153 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 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	30	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Down You Go, end chest, or Legendary version of Epic Immaculate Globe
Update 54.0.2 1 year, 6 months, and 18 days PurpleSerpent	Legendary Sparksoles ^(edit)	Boots	Lightning Lore +21%Lightning Lore +21: Passive: Your Electricity spells gain a 21% Equipment bonus to their chance to critical hit. Magnetism +146Magnetism +146: Passive: +146 Equipment bonus to Electricity Spell Power. Electric Absorption +35% Electric Absorption +35%: Passive: 35% Enhancement Bonus to Electric Absorption. (Absorption reduces damage from an element by a percentage, after resistance have been taken into account.) Electric Resistance +51Electric Resistance +51: Passive: +51 Enhancement bonus to your Electric Resistance. Legendary Lightningstorm GuardLegendary Lightningstorm Guard: This item stores the incredible, dynamic power of the air deep within. When the wearer of this item is successfully attacked in melee, this power occasionally comes to the surface, striking the attacker with an incredible amount of electrical force. 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 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 Legendary Saltmarsh ExplorerLegendary Saltmarsh Explorer: 5 Pieces Equipped: +30 Artifact bonus to Physical and Magical Resistance Rating +15 Melee, Ranged, and Universal Spell Power +3 Artifact bonus to all Ability Scores +30 Artifact Bonus to Positive, Negative, and Repair Amplification	30	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Down You Go, end chest, or Legendary version of Epic Sparksoles

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Monsters

Name ^{( picture )}	CR	Type	Race
Bullywug Bruiser ^{( view • edit )}	♦3Normal ♠8Elite ●♦32Epic Normal	Monstrous Humanoid	Bullywug
Bullywug Croaker ^{( view • edit )}	♠8Elite ●♦32Epic Normal	Monstrous Humanoid	Bullywug
Bullywug Shaman ^{( view • edit )}	♦3Normal ♠8Elite	Monstrous Humanoid	Bullywug
Bullywug Skirmisher ^{( view • edit )}	♦3Normal ♠8Elite ●♦32Epic Normal	Monstrous Humanoid	Bullywug
Bullywug Spearman ^{( view • edit )}	♦3Normal ♠8Elite ●♦32Epic Normal	Monstrous Humanoid	Bullywug
Eleme ^{( view • edit )}	♠9Elite ●♦34Epic Normal	Monstrous Humanoid	Bullywug
Mnelet ^{( view • edit )}	♠9Elite ●♦34Epic Normal	Monstrous Humanoid	Bullywug
Psele ^{( view • edit )}	♠10Elite ●♦34Epic Normal	Monstrous Humanoid	Bullywug
Saltmarsh Crayfish ^{( view • edit )}	♦3Normal ♠8Elite ●♦32Epic Normal	Vermin	Crayfish
Saltmarsh Water Elemental ^{( view • edit )}	♠8Elite ●♦32Epic Normal	Elemental	Water Elemental

External Links

Aldbar's Solo Walkthrough & Guide