Into the Deep

Into the Deep is the 4th quest in The Red Fens 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 Into the Deep.
Fathom the Depths • The Claw of Vulkoor • The Last Stand • Into the Deep

The Deep Water sahuagin use this underwater base to stage incursions into the Red Fens.

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: The Red Fens

Into the Deep
Heroic level:	9
Epic level:	21
Duration:	Long
Heroic XP:	♣3,120Solo/Casual ♦5,500Normal ♥5,800Hard ♠6,100Elite
Epic XP:	♣15,047Solo/Casual ♦25,935Normal ♥26,790Hard ♠27,645Elite
Takes place in:	The Sahuagin Stronghold
Bestowed by:	Ta Prin
NPC contact:	Ta Prin
Quest acquired in:	The Red Fens
Patron:	House Kundarak
Base favor:	5
Purchase:	The Red Fens or VIP
Extreme Challenge:	No

Power Shard Location

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Overview

A group of rebel Sahuagin contact you, revealing that not all of their kind are hell bent on dominating the shores of Xen'drik and summoning demons. Help them restore the balance of power in their underwater kingdom by traveling to the underwater city and experience DDO's new (and much hyped) underwater combat system!

Spoiler Warning: Spoiler material below this point!

Objectives

Meet with Vizira
Gain entry into the North Palace
Destroy the Prisons of the water guardians (2 guardians)
Slay the High Priestess
(Optional) Reduce loyalist surface patrols (20 sahuagin) — Bonus (25%): Heroic( ♣780 ♦1,375 ♥1,450 ♠1,525 ) Epic( ♣3,762 ♦6,484 ♥6,698 ♠6,911 )
(Optional) Reduce the number of loyalist forces (40 sahuagin) — Bonus (25%): Heroic( ♣780 ♦1,375 ♥1,450 ♠1,525 ) Epic( ♣3,762 ♦6,484 ♥6,698 ♠6,911 )
(Optional) Gather 20 Sea Paw for Ni Sek — Bonus (10%): Heroic( ♣312 ♦550 ♥580 ♠610 ) Epic( ♣1,505 ♦2,594 ♥2,679 ♠2,765 )
(Optional) Slay Scrags to cripple mining operations. (15 scrags) — Bonus (10%): Heroic( ♣312 ♦550 ♥580 ♠610 ) Epic( ♣1,505 ♦2,594 ♥2,679 ♠2,765 )
(Optional) Help the Drow escape. (8 drow) — Bonus (10%): Heroic( ♣312 ♦550 ♥580 ♠610 ) Epic( ♣1,505 ♦2,594 ♥2,679 ♠2,765 )
(Optional) Venture to the pit and destroy the Demon — Bonus (35%): Heroic( ♣1,092 ♦1,925 ♥2,030 ♠2,135 ) Epic( ♣5,266 ♦9,077 ♥9,377 ♠9,676 )

What to Expect

Spawning/respawning monsters
Quest item collection (optional: 20 sea paws)
Water breathing is not needed as the adventure provides protective bubbles for all party members when navigating through water areas.
Points of No Return (after a fashion – a few pressure-sensitive gates that drop you down so you can't go back; however, each area has an exit back to the water at the end)
- near the start of the Royal Temple, and before the end-fights for all three areas.
This quest cannot be red-doored, as the quest-giver simply won't talk to you.

Tips and Misc

Finish the three previous quests first, then talk to Ravenwing.
This is one of the few quests in the game that features under water combat, besides Lost at Sea and The Legend of the Lost Locket. How it works:
- You can use melee and ranged combat normally, but your attacks are rather slowed.
- Movement speed in the water takes some getting used to: you start moving quite slowly and accelerate up to almost normal speed. When you stop for fights, etc. you are reset to super slow until you get back up to speed. Jumping or running off a ledge also seems to reset your movement speed.
- Spellcasting:
  - Fire spells deal 80% of their normal damage.
  - Lightning and Sonic spells deal 120% of their normal damage.
  - Other types of spells work normally.
In both the Royal Temple and the Mines, freeing the bound water elemental at the end will cause it to fight on your side; it might be worth fighting near it if you're using AoEs. However, watch your back!
Turning in 20 Sea Paw will get you 3 potions of Cure Moderate Wounds for each of the party members. He will also give one Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds to the person who turns in the Sea Paw (and only that person). There are also some diplomacy and intimidate options offered after he rewards you, but neither seem to have any effect. Note that you will not see a counter for collecting them, so you have to check your inventory if you have enough. After turning them in, you can also intimidate Ni Sek for partially-used Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds (unsure if all players acquire this). The Intimidate check is fairly low; 4 succeeded on Heroic Reaper 1.
Helping Tizera Firewing rescue all drow will only award an optional, but no chests.
The optional demon is meant to be fought after the quest is complete – per the storyline. However you can actually engage him as soon as both prisons are clear. Doing so is not really recommended, as there is no shrine after fighting him, but there is at the normal end of the quest.
The optional demon (Demon of the Frenzied Blood) has a massive amount of Hit points and is very challenging.
- He opens portals that summon Fire Reavers. He seems to do so at certain HP intervals.
- The sludge he is standing in damages party members and heals him.
- On Epic, this is the only way to get the epic chest that has the shards. If you fight him early, the chest will remain locked until the quest is complete.
The entrances to the mine and temple are directly east and west from the center point of the map. From there you can head directly north to finish the quest, so killing him early provides no benefit.

Map notes:

The sea paws are not marked on the map due to the fact that they are so numerous (approximately 40) and easy to find. Only one person needs to exchange the 20 sea paws as it is a one-time group reward.

Bonus XP

Aggression bonus: 30-32 or more monsters killed +10% Bonus.( ♣312 ♦550 ♥580 ♠610 )
Onslaught bonus: 63 or more monsters killed +15% Bonus.( ♣468 ♦825 ♥870 ♠915 )
Conquest bonus: <100 or more monsters killed +25% Bonus.( ♣780 ♦1,375 ♥1,450 ♠1,525 )
Observance bonus: 1 or more secret door discovered +8% Bonus.( ♣250 ♦440 ♥464 ♠488 )
Mischief bonus: 37 or more breakables smashed +8% Bonus.( ♣250 ♦440 ♥464 ♠488 )
Vandal bonus: 48 or more breakables smashed +10% Bonus.( ♣312 ♦550 ♥580 ♠610 )
Ransack bonus: 59 or more breakables smashed +15% Bonus.( ♣468 ♦825 ♥870 ♠915 )

Notes: Getting onslaught can take a very long time. Getting conquest takes even longer and will require you to either clear the entire underwater section, or hunt respawns in the demon optional.

Loot

Chests: 7 (+1 on Epic)
- 1 chest at the end of the Mines (chance to drop Dampened Greatclub of the Scrag)
- 1 chest at the end of the Royal Temple
- 1 chest behind a hidden door in the Royal Temple (south of the crude altar in the tunnels)
- 2 chests after the final battle (Palace) (can drop Dampened Frozen Plate)
- 2 (+1 on epic) optional chests for defeating the demon (chance to drop Souleater)
Collectables: 18
- 9 Colossal Clams throughout the central underwater section
- West (Royal Temple) - 5
  - Mushroom just before the stairs up
  - Mushroom across the room
  - Crude Altar in the tunnel, just before the (Secret Door DC) secret door
  - Mushroom behind the secret door, next to the chest
  - Crude Altar near the shrine, along the south wall
- East (Mines) - 4
  - Mushroom after dropping down into the mines, in the northwest
  - Mushroom behind the waterfall where the scrags are mining
  - Mushroom after climbing back up, along the west wall
  - Crude Altar near the chest
- North (Palace)
NPC rewards: Special, Select from 10, High chance at all the rewards listed below. Every third completion offers full list of named loot.

Named Rewards

Every third completion offers full list. The rewards include Mystical Bottle and rarely also a craftable Trinket.

Last Edited	Item	Type	Enhancements	ML	Bind	Quests
Update 48.2 3 years, 4 months, and 6 days BugTime	Bracers of the Claw ^(edit)	Bracers	Vulkoor's MightVulkoor's Might: 2 Pieces Equipped: +20% Artifact bonus to Threat Generation +3 Artifact bonus to Attack +3 Artifact bonus to Damage Constitution +5 Constitution +5: This item gives the wearer improved health, granting a +5 enhancement bonus to Constitution. Fortification +70%Fortification +70%: +70% Enhancement bonus to reduced chance of taking critical damage on a critical hit.	7	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Into the Deep, End reward
Update 48.2 3 years, 4 months, and 6 days BugTime	Ring of Venom ^(edit)	Ring	Vulkoor's CunningVulkoor's Cunning: 2 Pieces Equipped: -20% Artifact bonus to Melee Threat Reduction +5 Artifact bonus to Melee and Ranged Power You gain On Vorpal: You apply a Vulkoorim Constitution Poison Dexterity +5 Dexterity +5: This item makes the wearer more nimble and dexterous, granting a +5 enhancement bonus to Dexterity. Deception +2 Deception +2: +2 Enhancement bonus to hit and +3 to damage for any hit that would qualify as a sneak attack.	7	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Into the Deep, End reward
Update 48.2 3 years, 4 months, and 6 days BugTime	Sacred Helm ^(edit)	Helm	Negative Energy Absorption - 5 Charges (Recharged/Day: 5)Negative Energy Absorption: This effect absorbs negative energy and energy drain effects. DeathblockDeathblock: The wearer of this item is immune to all death spells and magical death effects. Eternal FaithEternal Faith: An item with this quality assists only wearers who have the ability to turn undead. Eternal Faith increase the owner's effective level for the turning check by +2, his maximum Hit Dice turned by +2, and his total Hit Dice turned by +4. Divine BlessingDivine Blessing: 2 Pieces Equipped: +2% Artifact bonus to Light, Alignment, and Positive Spellcrit Chance +10 Artifact bonus to Light, Alignment, and Positive Spellpower	7	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Into the Deep, End reward
Update 48.2 3 years, 4 months, and 6 days BugTime	Shaman's Band ^(edit)	Ring	Shaman's FuryShaman's Fury: 2 Pieces Equipped: +2% Artifact bonus to Fire, Cold, Electric, and Acid Spellcrit Chance +10 Artifact bonus to Fire, Cold, Electric, and Acid Spellpower Spell Penetration +2 Spell Penetration +2: Passive: +2 Equipment bonus to Spell Penetration checks. Wizardry +60 Wizardry +60: +60 Enhancement bonus to spell points.	7	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Into the Deep, End reward
Update 48.2 3 years, 4 months, and 6 days BugTime	Siren's Belt ^(edit)	Belt	Siren's WardSiren's Ward: 2 Pieces Equipped: +3 Artifact bonus to Armor Class +3 Artifact bonus to all Saving Throws Proof Against Disease +6 Proof Against Disease +6: This item grants its wearer immunity to natural diseases. This item also grants a +6 Enhancement bonus to saving throws against magical diseases, and the wearer does not fail saving throws against them on a roll of a natural 1 (this renders the wearer immune to magical diseases with a DC of less than 7 + their Fortitude save). Armor Bonus +5Armor Bonus +5: This item surrounds the wearer with an invisible but tangible field of force, granting +5 armor bonus to AC, just as though he were wearing armor.	7	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Into the Deep, End reward
Update 48.2 3 years, 4 months, and 6 days BugTime	The Pea Shooter ^(edit)	Rune Arm	Acid Shot Potency +28Potency +28: Passive: +28 Equipment bonus to each Spell Power. Inherent Acid Resistance - 5Inherent Acid Resistance - 5: This item provides a +5 Insight bonus to your Acid resistance.	7	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Into the Deep, End reward
Update 52.0.2 2 years, 3 months, and 26 days 24.127.21.108	Raven's Talons ^(edit)	Gloves	Raven's EyeRaven's Eye: 2 Pieces Equipped: +3 Artifact bonus to Attack and Damage +3 Artifact bonus to Search and Spot Dexterity +5 Dexterity +5: This item makes the wearer more nimble and dexterous, granting a +5 enhancement bonus to Dexterity. Bluff +10Bluff +10: Passive: +10 Competence bonus to the Bluff skill.	7	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Into the Deep, End reward
Update 61.0.2 7 months and 21 days BugTime	Ring of the Mire ^(edit)	Ring	Spearblock IIISpearblock III: Passive: Reduces physical damage taken by 6, except from Bludgeoning or Slashing weapons. (Damage Reduction: 6/Slash, Bludgeon) Feather FallingFeather Falling: This item is engraved with feathers and bestows a powerful magical effect. Whenever the wearer begins to fall from any height, this effect slows the descent dramatically, causing the wearer to fall like a feather. Fortitude Save +5 Fortitude Save +5: This item gives a +5 Resistance bonus to your Fortitude saves. MarshwalkerMarshwalker: 2 Pieces Equipped: +30% Enhancement bonus to movement speed +3 Artifact bonus to Jump and Tumble	7	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Into the Deep, End reward
Update 61.2 6 months and 23 days Bladedge	Elder's Cap ^(edit)	Helm	Elder's KnowledgeElder's Knowledge: +2% Artifact bonus to spell critical chance. 5% Legendary bonus to spell crit damage. Intelligence +5 Intelligence +5: This item focuses the power of the wearer's mind, granting a +5 enhancement bonus to Intelligence. Concentration +10Concentration +10: Passive: +10 Competence bonus to the Concentration skill.	7	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Into the Deep, End reward

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Named Chest Drop

Last Edited	Item	Type	Enhancements	ML	Bind	Quests
Update 61.0.1 7 months and 23 days PurpleSerpent	Dampened Frozen Plate ^(edit)	Full Plate	+3 Enhancement Bonus+3 Enhancement Bonus: +3 enhancement bonus to Armor Class. DampenedDampened: This item has been in a wet environment for too long and its original power has been weakened. Combine it with a Token of Vulkoor at the Altar of Vulkoor in the Red Fens to restore it back to its former glory.	6	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Into the Deep, End chest
Update 48.4.3 3 years and 1 month BugTime	Dampened Greatclub of the Scrag ^(edit)	Great Club	DampenedDampened: This item has been in a wet environment for too long and its original power has been weakened. Combine it with a Token of Vulkoor at the Altar of Vulkoor in the Red Fens to restore it back to its former glory. +2 Enhancement Bonus+2 Enhancement Bonus: +2 enhancement bonus to attack and damage rolls. True ChaosTrue Chaos: This weapon is infused with the power of True Chaos. It does an additional 1 to 6 damage to non-chaotic targets and can only be wielded by Chaotic-aligned characters. Cold TouchCold Touch: The temperature around this weapon is colder than normal. A cold touch weapon deals an additional +1 cold damage on a successful hit. Regeneration Regeneration: Causes the wearer to regenerate 1 hit point a minute using positive energy.	7	Bound to Character on EquipBound to Character on Equip: This item is Bound to Character on Equip	Into the Deep, Mine chest
Update 53.1 2 years and 3 days Pitrovski2	Souleater ^(edit)	Quarterstaff	+3 Enhancement Bonus+3 Enhancement Bonus: +3 enhancement bonus to attack and damage rolls. Mortal StrikeMortal Strike: On an attack roll of 20 which is confirmed as a critical hit this weapon triggers the Slay Living spell and attempts to instantly snuff out the life force of the enemy (DC 17). Feeding 10Feeding 10: On Vorpal Hit: Your target incurs one Negative Level, and you gain +10 Temporary Hit Points. (These Temporary Hit Points last for one minute, or until used to negate incoming damage.) Vampirism 1Vampirism 1: This weapon thirsts for the blood of your enemies, healing you for +1d2 hit points with each hit. Note: internal cooldown of 1 second.	7	Bound to AccountBound to Account: This item is Bound to Account	Into the Deep, Demon's chests