Game mechanicsNewbie guideIn developmentDDO StoreSocial Media


ChallengesClassesCollectablesCraftingEnhancementsEpic DestiniesFavorFeats

GlossaryItemsMapsMonstersPlacesQuestsRacesReincarnationSkillsSpells


Please create an account or log in to build a reputation and unlock more editing privileges, and then visit DDO wiki's IRC Chat/Discord if you need any help!

Saga

From DDO wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Warn.png
Warning: The information on this page might be inaccurate due to a game update.
If you know any information on this page to be in error, please fix it by clicking the edit link above.
 
If you can verify that all the information on this page has been updated correctly, please edit this page and remove this template. (December 2017)
Reason: Ravenloft updates and saga timer mechanisms need proofing / verification.


Introduction[edit]

A Saga is a group of quests or even story arcs that characters can complete for an additional end-reward. When running these quests, you will receive a number of “points” towards your reward based on what difficulty you run quests on. More points equal a greater end reward, and/or a wider variety of rewards to choose from.

The Saga giver has several dialogue options which explain both Sagas in general, and that particular Saga chain.

Rules of Sagas[edit]

If you speak to the Saga giver, they will explain the "Rules of Sagas":

  • You must complete all quests in this Saga to receive a reward. The quality of your reward depends on the difficulty that you completed each quest on.
  • Quests can be played in any order, and are counted automatically.*
  • You do not have to speak to the Saga giver or return to them between quests.
  • Once all the quests have been completed, speak to (that) NPC for your reward.
    * If you completed any quests before talking to the Saga giver, you will still automatically be given credit for those quests. It is easily possible to complete the entire Saga before speaking to the Saga giver.

Both Heroic and Epic Sagas can be repeated.

As of Update 50, at least The Pirates of the Thunder Sea (Heroic) and Fables of the Feywild (Heroic) are enforcing timers, so the following information may no longer apply.

NOTE: The 100-hour timer for The Pirates of the Thunder Sea (Heroic) (3BC + Sentinels) is shown when asked for ("/quest timer") but can be ignored. The 3BC Heroic saga can be run daily with full rewards; not tested if it can be run more often than daily.

No other sagas have timers, and so can be repeated immediately.

NOTE: The timer for 3BC saga is shown when asked for ("/quest timer") but can be ignored. The 3BC saga can be run daily with full rewards(tested on heroic only); not tested if it can be run more often than daily.

Earning Points[edit]

Points are awarded for the quests you complete, and their difficulty level. Each separate quest is counted only once, at the highest difficulty you've completed it. Note that for any reward, you must complete all the quests listed for the saga (although there are ways to "skip" quests; see below).

Awarding points
  • 1 point per Casual/Normal completion
  • 2 points per Hard completion
  • 3 points per Elite/Reaper* completion
(* Reaper counts as "Elite"; there is no special/additional value for Reaper, regardless of the number of skulls)
Skipping quests
  • VIP can skip one quest and count it as an Elite completion (worth 3 points)
  • Anyone can pay 5 Astral Shards to skip one (quest and count it as an elite completion (worth 3 points)
    • You can do this bypass only once per run through each saga; i.e. you can only pay to skip one (1) quest/saga.
    • VIP can skip one quest for being VIP, and pay to skip another, for a total of 2 skipped.
  • Anyone can pay 15 Astral Shards to increase the reward tier (from Elite to True Elite, for instance)
    • You can do this increase only once per saga; i.e. you can only pay to increase one (1) tier/saga.

Reward Tiers[edit]

Depending on the number of points you have accumulated, you receive your reward. There are four reward levels: Normal, Hard, Elite, and True Elite.

Earning Tiers
  • For a Normal reward, you only need to have completed all the quests in the saga, on any difficulty.
  • For a Hard reward, you need to have completed all the quests in the saga and have points equal to 1.75 * the number of quests in the saga, rounded down (or an average of "1/4 Normal, 3/4 Hard").
    (So, for example, if there are 13 quests in the saga, then you need a score of 22 (13 x 1.75 = 22.75). You could do this by completing 9 of the quests on Hard (18 pts) and 4 on Normal (+4 pts = 22), or by completing 4 of the quests on Elite (12 pts) and 1 on Hard (+2 pts = 14) and the other 8 on Normal (+8 = 22), or any other combination that adds up to at least 22 points.)
  • For an Elite reward, you need to have completed all the quests in the saga and have points equal to 2.5 * the number of quests in the saga, rounded down (or an average of "1/2 Hard, 1/2 Elite").
  • For a True Elite reward, you need to have completed all the quests on Elite difficulty (maximum points).

The quest giver keeps track of the quests you've completed, and the quests you have not; this list can be seen by talking to them and selecting the "Give me a list of your quests" option.

When you turn in the Saga, the quest count is reset, setting all quest completions in that saga to "0". You cannot start to accumulate quests again until you select your reward from the last completion. However, you do not have to wait for the cooldown period to start to accumulate quests again; the cooldown is merely a time limit on collecting the next reward for that Saga.

Reward lists
Example of a True Elite (Heroic) reward list

As your reward, you can select a single item from a randomly generated list - again, the higher the points total, the better your reward would be (and more tomes will be available to choose from).

A reward list consists of all of...

Notes:
1) Guild Renown Gem Rewards are the same for all Sagas, regardless of Level range (and see comments below):

       

  • Normal = 5,000 Guild Renown
  • Hard = 7,500 Guild Renown
  • Elite = 10,000 Guild Renown
  • True Elite = 15,000 Guild Renown
If you are after Guild Renown, select this gem, never the generic-value one, which will always be worth far less (1,000 max for a "Legendary Victory")!
2) The number of offered skill tomes depends on your reward tier; a single tome is offered for Normal completion, increasing to four tomes offered on True Elite. You can select only one Tome, no matter how many are offered, but this prevents you from being stuck with a +1 Tome of Listen.
3) The lower-level range Heroic Sagas offer +1 Skill Tomes, while the higher-level ones offer +2 Skill Tomes. Epic Sagas offer +3 Skill Tomes.

Effects that increase experience or renown gain (for example Experience Elixirs or Guild Renown Elixirs) also apply to saga end rewards.

Tip: A Guild Renown Elixir only needs to be active when collecting the reward. Complete multiple sagas over time, and drink an elixir just before collecting all the end rewards for maximum effect.

End rewards for some sagas occasionally include lesser standard renown bonuses, such as Heroic Deeds or Tales of Valor. These offer much less renown than the large "Guild Renown" gem option.

Sagas by End Rewards[edit]

Heroic Sagas[edit]

Reward Tier The Haunting of Saltmarsh The Pirates of the Thunder Sea Fables of the Feywild Isle of Dread Mists of Ravenloft In the Wastes of Gianthold Cogs Explorer Dungeons Masterminds of Sharn Honor of the Huntsilvers Perils of Cormyr
Quest Level Range 3 4-7 5-6 7 10-12 13-14 15-16 15-16 16-19 15-19
Normal 8k XP / (1) +1 skill tome / 5k Renown 8k XP / (1) +1 skill tome / 5k Renown / 5 Chunks of Ferrocrystal 16k XP / (1) +1 skill tome / 5k Renown / 40 Vistani Talismans 16k XP / (1) +1 skill tome / 5k Renown 16k XP / (1) +1 skill tome / 5k Renown / (4) Nearly Finished components 16K XP / (1) +1 skill tome / 5k Renown / (4) Nearly Finished components 26k XP / (1) +2 skill tome / 5k Renown 38k XP / (1) +2 skill tome / 5k Renown
Hard 8k XP / (2) +1 skill tomes / 7.5k Renown / 20 Saltmeadow Hay 13k XP / (2) +1 skill tomes / 7.5k Renown 13k XP / (2) +1 skill tomes / 7.5k Renown / 5 Chunks of Ferrocrystal 22k XP / (2) +1 skill tomes / 7.5k Renown / 40 Vistani Talismans 22k XP / (2) +1 skill tomes / 7.5k Renown 22k XP / (2) +1 skill tomes / 7.5k Renown / (4) Nearly Finished components 22k XP / (2) +1 skill tomes / 7.5k Renown / (4) Nearly Finished components 36k XP / (2) +2 skill tomes / 7.5k Renown 53k XP / (2) +2 skill tomes / 7.5k Renown
Elite 20k XP / (3) +1 skill tomes / 10k Renown 20k XP / (3) +1 skill tomes / 10k Renown / 8 Chunks of Ferrocrystal / 1 Glamered Weapon Aura 35k XP / (3) +1 skill tomes / 10k Renown / 40 Vistani Talismans 35k XP / (3) +1 skill tomes / 10k Renown 35k XP / (3) +1 skill tomes / 10k Renown / (4) Nearly Finished components 35k XP / (3) +1 skill tomes / 10k Renown / (4) Nearly Finished components 56k XP / (3) +2 skill tomes / 10k Renown 83k XP / (3) +2 skill tomes / 10k Renown
True Elite 20k XP / (3) +1 skill tomes / 15k Renown / 25-32 Saltmeadow Hay 26k XP / (4) +1 skill tomes / 15k Renown 26k XP / (4) +1 skill tomes / 15k Renown / 10 Chunks of Ferrocrystal / 1 Glamered Weapon Aura 29k XP / (4) +1 skill tomes / 15k Renown 46k XP / (4) +1 skill tomes / 15k Renown / 40 Vistani Talismans 46k XP / (4) +1 skill tomes / 15k Renown 46k XP / (4) +1 skill tomes / 15k Renown / (4) Nearly Finished components 46k XP / (4) +1 skill tomes / 15k Renown / (4) Nearly Finished components 74k XP / (4) +2 skill tomes / 15k Renown 111k XP / (4) +2 skill tomes / 15k Renown

Epic Sagas[edit]

Reward Tier Menace of the Underdark The End of Eberron (Epic) In the Wastes of Gianthold The Pirates of the Thunder Sea The Planeswalker's Path (Epic) Perils of Cormyr Honor of the Huntsilvers Mists of Ravenloft Cogs Explorer Dungeons Masterminds of Sharn Fables of the Feywild The Haunting of Saltmarsh Isle of Dread
Quest Level Range 21-23 21-23 24 20-25 21-26 21-27 23-27 31-32 32 32 32 32 33-34
Normal 55k XP / (1) +3 skill tome / 5k Renown 32k XP / (1) +3 skill tome / 5k Renown 32k XP / (1) +3 skill tome / 5K Renown 32k XP / (1) +3 skill tome / 5K Renown 35k XP / (1) +3 skill tome / 5k Renown 79k XP / (1) +3 skill tome / 5k Renown 67k XP / (1) +3 skill tome / 5k Renown 96k XP / (1) +3 skill tome / 5k Renown / (4) Sentient Jewels 96k XP / (1) +3 skill tome / 5k Renown / (4) Nearly Finished components 96k XP / (1) +3 skill tome / 5k Renown / (4) Nearly Finished components 96k XP / (1) +3 skill tome / 5k Renown / 5 Chunks of Ferrocrystal
Hard 68k XP / (2) +3 skill tomes / 7.5k Renown 49k XP / (2) +3 skill tomes / 7.5k Renown 49k XP / (2) +3 skill tomes / 7.5k Renown 44k XP / (2) +3 skill tomes / 7.5k Renown 49k XP / (2) +3 skill tomes / 7.5k Renown 110k XP / (2) +3 skill tomes / 7.5k Renown 84k XP / (2) +3 skill tomes / 7.5k Renown 147k XP / (2) +3 skill tomes / 7.5k Renown / (4) Sentient Jewels 147k XP / (2) +3 skill tomes / 7.5k Renown / (4) Nearly Finished components 147k XP / (2) +3 skill tomes / 7.5k Renown / (4) Nearly Finished components 147k XP / (2) +3 skill tomes / 7.5k Renown / 5 Chunks of Ferrocrystal / (1) Minor Artifact
Elite 100k XP / (3) +3 skill tomes / 10k Renown 76k XP / (3) +3 skill tomes / 10k Renown 69k XP / (3) +3 skill tomes / 10k Renown 69k XP / (3) +3 skill tomes / 10k Renown 76k XP / (3) +3 skill tomes / 10k Renown 173k XP / (3) +3 skill tomes / 10k Renown 122k XP / (3) +3 skill tomes / 10k Renown 207k XP / (3) +3 skill tomes / 10k Renown / (4) Sentient Jewels 207k XP / (3) +3 skill tomes / 10k Renown / (4) Nearly Finished components 207k XP / (3) +3 skill tomes / 10k Renown / (4) Nearly Finished components / 25% for (3) Minor Artifacts 207k XP / (3) +3 skill tomes / 10k Renown / 8 Chunks of Ferrocrystal / (1) Minor Artifact / 1 Glamered Weapon Aura 207k XP / (3) +3 skill tomes / 10k Renown / 5 Star Fragments / 1 Spark of Logic / 18 Saltmeadow Hay
True Elite 134k XP / (4) +3 skill tomes / 15k Renown 102k XP / (4) +3 skill tomes / 15k Renown 92k XP / (4) +3 skill tomes / 15k Renown 92k XP / (4) +3 skill tomes / 15k Renown 102k XP / (4) +3 skill tomes / 15k Renown 230k XP / (4) +3 skill tomes / 15k Renown 165k XP / (4) +3 skill tomes / 15k Renown 276k XP / (4) +3 skill tomes / 15k Renown / (4) Sentient Jewels 276k XP / (4) +3 skill tomes / 15k Renown / (4) Nearly Finished components 276k XP / (4) +3 skill tomes / 15k Renown / (4) Nearly Finished components / 50% for (3) Minor Artifacts 276k XP / (4) +3 skill tomes / 15k renown / 10 Chunks of Ferrocrystal / (1) Minor Artifact / 1 Glamered Weapon Aura 276k XP / (4) +3 skill tomes / 15k renown / 5 Star Fragments / 1 Spark of Logic / (1) Minor Artifact / 33 (?) Saltmeadow Hay 276k XP / (4) +3 skill tomes / 15k renown / 25 Fossilized Ankylosaur Ribs / 25 Fossilized Pteraodon Vertebrae / 25 Fossilized Raptor Claws / 25 Fossilized Triceratops Horns / 25 Fossilized Tryannosaurus Teeth/ chance for 1 Bonepicker

List of Sagas[edit]

As of U55, there are a total of 10 Heroic Sagas and 13 Epic Sagas.

Heroic Sagas[edit]

Epic Sagas[edit]

Sagas by Quest Name[edit]

Quest Name Quest Level (Heroic) Quest Level (Epic) The Pirates of the Thunder Sea (Heroic) In the Wastes of Gianthold (Heroic) Honor of the Huntsilvers (Heroic) Perils of Cormyr (Heroic) Mists of Ravenloft (Heroic) Cogs Explorer Dungeons (Heroic) Masterminds of Sharn (Heroic) Fables of the Feywild (Heroic) The Haunting of Saltmarsh (Heroic) Isle of Dread (Heroic) The Pirates of the Thunder Sea (Epic) In the Wastes of Gianthold (Epic) Honor of the Huntsilvers (Epic) Perils of Cormyr (Epic) Menace of the Underdark (Epic) The End of Eberron (Epic) The Planes-
walker's Path (Epic)
Mists of Ravenloft (Epic) Cogs Explorer Dungeons (Epic) Masterminds of Sharn (Epic) Fables of the Feywild (Epic) The Haunting of Saltmarsh (Epic) Isle of Dread (Legendary)
Saga/ Reward Giver Drell Jake Tiragonis Antone Corluk Horton Waxley Livius Lanston Bellman Ruth Darius Benford Gallant Twillford Mattias Deckland Yupan the Tale-weaver Cassiopia Carragher Paddrog Belvedere Huntsilver Fidilee Fallowfield Lady Azana Winter Gatekeeper Grazla or Gatekeeper Gizla Eclesta Xillian or Istine Madrovelle Lavinia Lanston Alle Latham Cyrene Gorham Amber Brightleaf Mara Deckland Okmak the Tale-weaver

Irestone Inlet 4 - Yes
The Legend of Two-Toed Tobias 5 25 Yes Yes
Prove Your Worth 5 25 Yes Yes
Ghost of a Chance 5 25 Yes Yes
Garl's Tomb 6 - Yes
Garl's Tomb Part 2 7 25 Yes Yes
The Black Loch 7 20 Yes Yes
Storm the Beaches 7 20 Yes Yes
Bargain of Blood 7 20 Yes Yes
The Tide Turns 7 20 Yes Yes
Spies in the House - 21 Yes
Precious Cargo - 25 Yes
Feast or Famine 13 24 Yes Yes
A Cabal for One 14 24 Yes Yes
The Crucible 14 24 Yes Yes
The Maze of Madness 13 24 Yes Yes
Trial by Fire 13 24 Yes Yes
The Madstone Crater 14 24 Yes Yes
Foundation of Discord 13 24 Yes Yes
A Cry for Help 13 24 Yes Yes
The Prison of the Planes 14 24 Yes Yes
Gianthold Tor 14 24 Yes Yes
The Lords of Dust 16 21 Yes
Servants of the Overlord 16 21 Yes
The Spinner of Shadows 16 21 Yes
Beyond the Rift 16 21 Yes Yes
Impossible Demands - 21 Yes Yes
The Unquiet Graves - 21 Yes Yes
The Lost Thread - 21 Yes Yes Yes
The Battle for Eveningstar - 21 Yes Yes
The House of Rusted Blades - 22 Yes Yes
The House of Broken Chains - 22 Yes Yes
The House of Death Undone - 22 Yes Yes
The Portal Opens - 22 Yes Yes
Trial by Fury - 23 Yes Yes Yes
The Deal and the Demon - 23 Yes Yes Yes
Reclaiming the Rift - 23 Yes Yes Yes
Murder by Night 19 - Yes
The Riddle 19 - Yes
Don't Drink the Water - 22 Yes Yes
In the Belly of the Beast - 22 Yes Yes
Outbreak 17 23 Yes Yes
Overgrowth 17 23 Yes Yes
Thorn and Paw 17 23 Yes Yes
The Druid's Curse 17 23 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Detour 18 24 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Rest Stop 18 24 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Lost in the Swamp 18 24 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
A Stay at the Inn 18 24 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
The End of the Road 18 24 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disciples of Shar 15 - Yes
Escape Plan 15 - Yes
Shadow of a Doubt 15 - Yes
Friends in Low Places 16 26 Yes Yes Yes Yes
A Lesson in Deception 16 26 Yes Yes Yes Yes
The Thrill of the Hunt 16 26 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Army of Shadow 16 26 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Through a Mirror Darkly 16 26 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
The Tracker's Trap 19 27 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Lines of Supply 19 27 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Breaking the Ranks 19 27 Yes Yes Yes Yes
A Break in the Ice 19 27 Yes Yes Yes Yes
What Goes Up 19 27 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Fresh-baked Dreams 10 31 Yes Yes
An Invitation to Dinner 10 32 Yes Yes
Death House 10 31 Yes Yes
Into the Mists 10 31 Yes Yes
Sealed in Amber 11 31 Yes Yes
Oath of Vengeance 11 31 Yes Yes
A Raven at the Door 11 31 Yes Yes
A Mad Tea Party 11 31 Yes Yes
Sunrise 12 31 Yes Yes
Wrath of the Earth 12 32 Yes Yes
Ravens' Bane 12 31 Yes Yes
The Final Vintage 12 31 Yes Yes
Ruinous Schemes 15 32 Yes Yes
Roll Call 16 32 Yes Yes
Scavenger Hunt 16 32 Yes Yes
Thralls of the Fungus Lord 15 32 Yes Yes
Security Detail 16 32 Yes Yes
The Magma Must Flow 16 32 Yes Yes
Smash and Burn 15 32 Yes Yes
The Wraithcallers 15 32 Yes Yes
Lost at Sea 15 32 Yes Yes
A Sharn Welcome 15 32 Yes Yes
Red Rain 15 32 Yes Yes
Best Laid Plans 15 32 Yes Yes
The Same Old Song 15 32 Yes Yes
Just Business 15 32 Yes Yes
No Refunds 16 32 Yes Yes
House of Pain 16 32 Yes Yes
Blown Deadline 16 32 Yes Yes
Reach for the Sky 16 32 Yes Yes
The Endless Revels 5 32 Yes Yes
Witch Hunt 5 32 Yes Yes
Make Believe 5 32 Yes Yes
A Frosty Reception 5 32 Yes Yes
Wake Me Up Inside 5 32 Yes Yes
Combatting Corruption 5 32 Yes Yes
The Legend of the Lost Locket 5 32 Yes Yes
The Icemount Curse 6 32 Yes Yes
The Thornwright 6 32 Yes Yes
Needle in a Fey Stack 6 32 Yes Yes
Quid Pro Quo 6 32 Yes Yes
Immortality Lessons 6 32 Yes Yes
The Knight Who Cried Windmill 6 32 Yes Yes
The Haunting of Saltmarsh 3 32 Yes Yes
Under the Cover of Darkness 3 32 Yes Yes
Back to Basics 3 32 Yes Yes
What Sleeps Below 3 32 Yes Yes
The Hijacked Haul 3 32 Yes Yes
Rest for the Night 3 32 Yes Yes
Down You Go 3 32 Yes Yes
Danger at Dunwater 3 32 Yes Yes
Swim at Your Own Risk 3 32 Yes Yes
The Final Enemy 3 32 Yes Yes
Captive of the Hidden God 7 32 Yes Yes
The Curse and the Captive Crustacean 7 33 Yes Yes
Plundering Pirates' Point 7 33 Yes Yes
Bullywugs and Booby Traps 7 33 Yes Yes
Fall of the Forbidden Temple 8 34 Yes Yes
Wild Thing 7 33 Yes Yes
The Stone Crypt Chronicle 7 33 Yes Yes
All Hail the King 7 33 Yes Yes
Trials of the Triceratops 7 33 Yes Yes
The Trouble with Tar Pits 7 33 Yes Yes
Whispers of Return 7 33 Yes Yes
Spiders and Flies 7 33 Yes Yes

See also[edit]