Ruinous Schemes

Present-day Sharn was constructed over the ruins of a much older city built by the Hobgoblins. Many of these ruins are yet to be explored.

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Ruinous Schemes
Heroic level:	15
Epic level:	32 (considered Legendary)
Duration:	Medium
Heroic XP:	♣1,495Solo/Casual ♦2,596Normal ♥2,700Hard ♠2,804Elite
Epic XP:	♣7,284Solo/Casual ♦12,437Normal ♥12,733Hard ♠13,030Elite
Takes place in:	The Depths - Temple Excavation
Bestowed by:	Walk-up
NPC contact:	None
Quest acquired in:	The Cogs
Patron:	Sharn City Council
Base favor:	4
Purchase:	Masterminds of Sharn
Extreme Challenge:	No

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Overview

Investigate the Temple Excavation in the Cogs.

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Objectives

• Speak with Malek Knevit
• Clear out the Daask Grunts
• Pull the Lever
• Stop Malek
• Destroy the Portal
• (Optional) Defeat Crig — Bonus (20%): Heroic( ♣299 ♦519 ♥540 ♠561 ) Legendary( ♣1,457 ♦2,487 ♥2,547 ♠2,606 )

Known Traps

• Spider Venom poison; Booby-traps, can be laid by Daask Trappers, Disable Device (DC: 63 on Legendary Normal)

Tips and Misc

• Talk to Malek.
• Kill goblins.

• Optional: For some more XP and an additional chest (and collectible), visit the southern wing and kill Crig.

• Proceed north. Clear all goblins, top and bottom levels.
• Pull lever. Malek appears across from you, and transforms into a Rakshasa. Portal activates and starts spawning demons.
• Kill Malek and destroy the portal to conclude the quest. Destroying the Portal instantly banishes all trash.

Bonus XP

• Aggression bonus: 11 or more monsters killed +10% Bonus.( ♣150 ♦260 ♥270 ♠280 )
• Onslaught bonus: 22 or more monsters killed +15% Bonus.( ♣224 ♦389 ♥405 ♠421 )
• Conquest bonus: 33 or more monsters killed +25% Bonus.( ♣374 ♦649 ♥675 ♠701 )
• Mischief bonus: 9 or more breakables smashed +8% Bonus.( ♣120 ♦208 ♥216 ♠224 )
• Vandal bonus: 12 or more breakables smashed +10% Bonus.( ♣150 ♦260 ♥270 ♠280 )

Notes: Only 14 breakables in the quest

Loot

• Chests: 2
  • 1 optional for killing Crig
  • 1 end chest above the portal
• Collectables: 3
  • Rubble — in the first room
  • Fungus — in the south room
  • Toolbox — in the portal room (gives Lilac Gemstone Fragments which are currently useless)

NPC end rewards

No reward when turning in the quest.

Named Chest Drop

Last Edited	Item	Type	Enhancements	ML	Bind	Quests
Update 73.1 28 days Kobold sneak	Arc Ricochet  (edit)	Shuriken	ReturningReturning: This missile will return to you. +5 Enhancement Bonus+5 Enhancement Bonus: +5 enhancement bonus to attack and damage rolls. Vorpal Vorpal: Passive: +0.5[W] damage dice. On Vorpal Hit: If your target has fewer than 1000 Hit Points, they are instantly slain. If your target has above 1000 Hit Points, they take 100 damage. Reverberating 4Reverberating 4: This effect causes the edges of this weapon to pulse with sound, dealing 4d6 sonic damage on each hit. Jolting 9Jolting 9: This effect causes the edges of this weapon to arc with electricity, dealing 9d6 Lightning damage on each critical hit. Blunted AmmunitionBlunted Ammunition: The ammunition fired by this weapon deals blunt damage in addition to its other damage types. 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	15	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Ruinous Schemes, End chest
Update 73.1 27 days Kobold sneak	Wallwatch Circlet  (edit)	Helm	Tendon Slice +6 Tendon Slice +6: On Hit: 6% chance to slow target's movement by 50% for 6 seconds. Accuracy +12 Accuracy +12: Passive: +12 Competence bonus to attack rolls Reflex Save +7 Reflex Save +7: This item gives a +7 Resistance bonus to your Reflex saves. Doubleshot 5% Doubleshot 5%: Passive: 5% Enhancement bonus to Doubleshot. (Doubleshot is a chance to score an additional hit with a ranged attack.) 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 WallwatchWallwatch: While wearing three items from the Wallwatch set, you gain: +1 Artifact bonus to Sneak Attack Dice +15% Artifact bonus to Fortifiction Bypass +10% Artifact bonus to Doubleshot +10 Artifact bonus to Ranged Power	15	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Ruinous Schemes, End chest
Update 73.1 23 days PurpleSerpent	Blessed Bulwark  (edit)	Heavy Armor	+5 Enhancement Bonus+5 Enhancement Bonus: +5 enhancement bonus to Armor Class. Fortification +94%Fortification +94%: +94% Enhancement bonus to reduced chance of taking critical damage on a critical hit. Physical Sheltering +19 Physical Sheltering +19: +19 Enhancement bonus to Physical Resistance Rating Competence Healing Amplification +30Healing Amplification: This effect amplifies all incoming positive energy healing by +30 (Competence bonus). Includes spells, potions, and other effects. False Life +29 False Life +29: +29 Enhancement bonus to hit points. 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 Flamecleansed FuryFlamecleansed Fury: While wearing three items from the Flamecleansed Fury set, you gain: +25 Artifact bonus to Fire, Force, Light and Positive Spell Power +5% Artifact bonus to Fire, Force, Light and Positive Spell Crit Chance +2 Artifact bonus to Wisdom and Charisma +1 Artifact bonus to Spell DCs	15	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Ruinous Schemes, End Chest
Update 73.1 28 days Kobold sneak	Legendary Arc Ricochet  (edit)	Shuriken	+15 Enhancement Bonus+15 Enhancement Bonus: +15 enhancement bonus to attack and damage rolls. Superior Vorpal Superior Vorpal: Passive: +0.5[W] damage dice. On Vorpal Hit: If your target has fewer than 2500 Hit Points, they are instantly slain. If your target has above 2500 Hit Points, they take 250 damage. Reverberating 6Reverberating 6: This effect causes the edges of this weapon to pulse with sound, dealing 6d6 sonic damage on each hit. Jolting 14Jolting 14: This effect causes the edges of this weapon to arc with electricity, dealing 14d6 Lightning damage on each critical hit. Blunted AmmunitionBlunted Ammunition: The ammunition fired by this weapon deals blunt damage in addition to its other damage types. ReturningReturning: This missile will return to you. 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	29	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Ruinous Schemes, End chest
Update 73.1 28 days Kobold sneak	Legendary Blessed Bulwark  (edit)	Heavy Armor	+15 Enhancement Bonus+15 Enhancement Bonus: +15 enhancement bonus to Armor Class. Fortification +142%Fortification +142%: +142% Enhancement bonus to reduced chance of taking critical damage on a critical hit. Physical Sheltering +33 Physical Sheltering +33: +33 Enhancement bonus to Physical Resistance Rating Competence Healing Amplification +53Healing Amplification: This effect amplifies all incoming positive energy healing by +53 (Competence bonus). Includes spells, potions, and other effects. False Life +50 False Life +50: +50 Enhancement bonus to hit points. 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 Legendary Flamecleansed FuryLegendary Flamecleansed Fury: 3 Pieces Equipped: +30 Artifact bonus to Fire, Force, Light, and Positive Spell Power +6% Artifact bonus to Fire, Force, Light, and Positive Spell Crit Chance +3 Artifact Bonus to Wisdom and Charisma +3 Artifact bonus to Spell DCs	29	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Ruinous Schemes, End Chest
Update 73.1 28 days Kobold sneak	Legendary Wallwatch Circlet  (edit)	Helm	Tendon Slice +10 Tendon Slice +10: On Hit: 6% chance to slow target's movement by 50% for 10 seconds. Accuracy +20 Accuracy +20: Passive: +20 Competence bonus to attack rolls Reflex Save +11 Reflex Save +11: This item gives a +11 Resistance bonus to your Reflex saves. Doubleshot 8% Doubleshot 8%: Passive: 8% Enhancement bonus to Doubleshot. (Doubleshot is a chance to score an additional hit with a ranged attack.) 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 Legendary WallwatchLegendary Wallwatch: 3 Pieces Equipped: +3 Artifact bonus to Sneak Attack Dice +30% Artifact bonus to Fortification Bypass +15% Artifact bonus to Doubleshot +15 Artifact bonus to Ranged Power	29	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Ruinous Schemes, End chest

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Monsters

Name ( picture )	CR	Type	Race
Ancient Artifact ( view  • edit )	♦18Normal ♥20Hard ♠23Elite ●♦35Epic Normal ●♥39Epic Hard ●♠44Epic Elite	Construct	Inanimate Object
Crig ( view  • edit )	♦17Normal ♥19Hard ♠22Elite ●♦34Epic Normal ●♥38Epic Hard ●♠43Epic Elite	Goblinoid	Bugbear
Daask Archer ( view  • edit )	♦15Normal ♥17Hard ♠20Elite ●♦32Epic Normal ●♥36Epic Hard ●♠40Epic Elite	Goblinoid	Goblin
Daask Hyena ( view  • edit )	♦15Normal ♥17Hard ♠20Elite ●♦32Epic Normal ●♥36Epic Hard ●♠40Epic Elite	Animal	Hyena
Daask Poison-slinger ( view  • edit )	♦15Normal ♥17Hard ♠20Elite ●♦32Epic Normal ●♥36Epic Hard ●♠40Epic Elite	Goblinoid	Goblin
Daask Trapper ( view  • edit )	♦15Normal ♥17Hard ♠20Elite ●♦32Epic Normal ●♥36Epic Hard ●♠40Epic Elite	Goblinoid	Goblin
Khyber Firereaver ( view  • edit )	♦15Normal ♥17Hard ♠20Elite ●♦32Epic Normal ●♥36Epic Hard ●♠40Epic Elite	Evil Outsider	Demon
Khyber Fleshrender ( view  • edit )	♦15Normal ♥17Hard ♠20Elite ●♦32Epic Normal ●♥36Epic Hard ●♠40Epic Elite	Evil Outsider	Demon
Khyber Iceflenser ( view  • edit )	♦15Normal ♥17Hard ♠20Elite ●♦32Epic Normal ●♥36Epic Hard ●♠40Epic Elite	Evil Outsider	Demon
Khyber Ravager ( view  • edit )	♦15Normal ♥17Hard ♠20Elite ●♦32Epic Normal ●♥36Epic Hard ●♠40Epic Elite	Evil Outsider	Demon
Malek the Malevolent ( view  • edit )	♦18Normal ♥20Hard ♠23Elite ●♦35Epic Normal ●♥39Epic Hard ●♠44Epic Elite	Evil Outsider	Rakshasa