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Taken in Hand

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Taken in Hand is the 5th quest in the Vecna Unleashed Part Two story arcStory arcs are chains of quests that make up a story line.
Completing everything in a story arc often yields a nice reward.
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These quests can be completed in any order.
The Bark and the Blade • Enemy of My Enemy • The Evil We Know • Law and Order • Taken in Hand • Vecna Denied


You have assembled quite a coalition to take on Vecna's followers. Time to lead an assault on the Hidden Hand headquarters deep down in the Cogs.

Requires access to adventure pack: Vecna Unleashed
Taken in Hand
Heroic level: 18
Epic level: 34
(considered Legendary)
Duration: Medium
Heroic XP:  ♣3,429Solo/Casual ♦5,932Normal ♥6,148Hard ♠6,364Elite
Epic XP:  ♣15,684Solo/Casual ♦26,755Normal ♥27,371Hard ♠27,987Elite
Takes place in: Secret Hidden Hand Base
Bestowed by: Burnorh Galmok
NPC contact: Burnorh Galmok
Quest acquired in: Morgrave University - Upper Commons
Patron: Morgrave University
Base favor: 6
Purchase: Vecna Unleashed
Extreme Challenge: No
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Overview

Take the lift to begin the assault on the Secret Hidden Hand Base.


Spoiler Warning: Spoiler material below this point!


Objectives

  • Speak with the unified forces scout
  • Advance into the Hidden Hand fortress
  • Search the redoubt of the Hand for a way forward
  • Defeat the Hand of Vecna
  • Continue further into the fortress
  • Search the redoubt of the Eye for a way forward
  • Defeat the Eye of Vecna
  • Progress to the final Redoubt
  • Defeat the leaders of the Hidden Hand
  • Find a way to bypass the barrier
  • Follow the secret pathway
  • Defeat the Heart of Venca
  • Search the Redoubt of the Heart for Vecna's location
  • (Optional) Defeat the Hidden Hand Dinosaur Master — Bonus (15%): Heroic( ♣514 ♦890 ♥922 ♠955 ) Legendary( ♣2,353 ♦4,013 ♥4,106 ♠4,198 )
  • (Optional) Defeat the Hidden Hand Grand Necromancer — Bonus (15%): Heroic( ♣514 ♦890 ♥922 ♠955 ) Legendary( ♣2,353 ♦4,013 ♥4,106 ♠4,198 )

Tips and Misc

  • This quest is pretty much a linear series of fights against Hidden Hand cultists, with two optional paths to short minibosses.
  • First, head into the Hand's Redoubt and slay it. A nearby lever will unlock, opening the first door.
  • The next room has two levers – one unlocks the main path, the other leads to friendly Bladeforged Nail. Speaking to Nail will open the door to the Hidden Hand Master Tamer optional.
  • Now head into the Eye's Redoubt and repeat the process. In the next room, one of the two levers opens a gate to vampire Larren Denkar, who will help you against the Grand Necromancer.
  • When you head into the Heart's Redoubt, he will raise a magical barrier and resummon the Hand and Eye at 60% health. When both are slain, search for and open a nearby secret door, climb up the passage, and slay the Heart of Vecna – be aware that on Legendary, when he reaches half health, he will bring the Hand and Eye back at 30% health for one final crack at you! Finally, read the missive from Vecna on the nearby Important-Looking Desk to conclude the quest.

Bonus XP

  • Aggression bonus: 34 or more monsters killed +10% Bonus.( ♣343 ♦593 ♥615 ♠636 )
  • Onslaught bonus: 67 or more monsters killed +15% Bonus.( ♣514 ♦890 ♥922 ♠955 )
  • Conquest bonus: 100 or more monsters killed +25% Bonus.( ♣857 ♦1,483 ♥1,537 ♠1,591 )
  • Mischief bonus: 54 or more breakables smashed +8% Bonus.( ♣274 ♦475 ♥492 ♠509 )
  • Vandal bonus: 70 or more breakables smashed +10% Bonus.( ♣343 ♦593 ♥615 ♠636 )
  • Ransack bonus: 86 or more breakables smashed +15% Bonus.( ♣514 ♦890 ♥922 ♠955 )

Loot

  • Chests: 4
  • Collectables: 2 out of

NPC end rewards

Randomly generated loot, ML correlates with effective quest level.

Named Chest Drop

Last Edited Item Type Enhancements ML Bind Quests
Absorption Gauntlet
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Gloves 18 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Taken in Hand, End chest
Control Gauntlet
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Gloves 18 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Taken in Hand, End chest
Prototype III: Propulsion Module
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Rune Arm 18 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Taken in Hand, End chest
University Duelist's Cloak
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Cloak 18 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Taken in Hand, End chest
Legendary Absorption Gauntlet
(edit)
Gloves 32 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Taken in Hand, End chest
Legendary Control Gauntlet
(edit)
Gloves 32 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Taken in Hand, End chest
Legendary Prototype III: Propulsion Module
(edit)
Rune Arm 32 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Taken in Hand, End chest
Legendary University Duelist's Cloak
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Cloak 32 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Taken in Hand, End chest
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Based on Taken in Hand loot ( t • e • h )

This quest may also drop the following named augments:

Item Type Enchantments ML Bind Location
Ravil's Book of Recipes Colorless augments 18 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire

Ravil's Book of Legendary Recipes Colorless augments 32 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire

Guide to Animal Handling Yellow augments
  • +1 Enhancement bonus to Wild Empathy Charges
18 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire

Legendary Guide to Animal Handling Yellow augments
  • +3 Enhancement bonus to Wild Empathy Charges
32 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire

The Art of Sabotage, Vol. 1 Yellow augments 18 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire

The Art of Sabotage, Vol. 3 Yellow augments 32 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire

Moment to Moment Yellow augments 18 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire

Legendary Moment to Legendary Moment Yellow augments 32 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire

The Art of Persuasion, Vol. 1 Yellow augments 18 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire

The Art of Persuasion, Vol. 3 Yellow augments 32 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire

The Book of Defense: Fortitude Blue augments 18 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire

The Legendary Book of Defense: Fortitude Blue augments 32 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire

The Book of Defense: Reflexes Blue augments 18 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire

The Legendary Book of Defense: Reflexes Blue augments 32 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire

The Book of Defense: Willpower Blue augments 18 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire

The Legendary Book of Defense: Willpower Blue augments 32 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire

How To Cast Fast Blue augments 18 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire

How To Cast Faster Blue augments 32 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire

Encyclopedia of the Dead, Vol. 1 Red augments
  • Undead Bane 4Undead Bane 4: Those that have died must return, and this weapon is attuned specifically to lay them to rest. This weapon deals an additional 4d10 bane damage vs. Undead.
  • Ghost TouchGhost Touch: An incorporeal creature's 50% chance to avoid damage does not apply to attacks with ghost touch weapons.
18 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire

Encyclopedia of the Dead, Vol. 3 Red augments
  • Undead Bane 6Undead Bane 6: Those that have died must return, and this weapon is attuned specifically to lay them to rest. This weapon deals an additional 6d10 bane damage vs. Undead.
  • Ghost TouchGhost Touch: An incorporeal creature's 50% chance to avoid damage does not apply to attacks with ghost touch weapons.
32 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire

A History of Draconic Interference Red augments
  • Dragon Bane 4Dragon Bane 4: This weapon is attuned specifically to disrupt those with draconic blood, dealing an additional 4d10 bane damage vs. Dragons.
18 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire

A Legendary History of Draconic Interference Red augments
  • Dragon Bane 6Dragon Bane 6: This weapon is attuned specifically to disrupt those with draconic blood, dealing an additional 6d10 bane damage vs. Dragons.
32 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire

Bestiary of the Planes Red augments 18 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire

Legendary Bestiary of the Planes Red augments 32 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire

The Finite Limits of Construction Red augments 18 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire

The Infinite Limits of Construction Red augments 32 Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire

Item:Esoteric Relic Weapon trades with Steps Obliss Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Vecna Unleashed, any end chest
Item:Legendary Esoteric Relic Weapon trades with Steps Obliss, Esoteric Table upgrades for Defiled items and Fire Over Morgrave loot Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire Vecna Unleashed, any end chest

Monsters

Name ( picture ) CR Type Race
Controlled Polecanthus( view
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 ♦20Normal ♥24Hard ♠30Elite ♦36Epic Normal ♥40Epic Hard ♠45Epic Elite Animal Dinosaur
Controlled Raptor( view
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 ♦18Normal ♥22Hard ♠28Elite ♦34Epic Normal ♥38Epic Hard ♠43Epic Elite Animal Dinosaur
Controlled Skeleton( view
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 ♦18Normal ♥22Hard ♠28Elite ♦34Epic Normal ♥38Epic Hard ♠43Epic Elite Undead Skeleton
Eye of Vecna( view
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 ♦21Normal ♥25Hard ♠31Elite ♦37Epic Normal ♥41Epic Hard ♠46Epic Elite Humanoid Human
Hand of Vecna( view
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 ♦21Normal ♥25Hard ♠31Elite ♦37Epic Normal ♥41Epic Hard ♠46Epic Elite Humanoid Human
Heart of Vecna( view
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 ♦21Normal ♥25Hard ♠31Elite ♦37Epic Normal ♥41Epic Hard ♠46Epic Elite Humanoid Human
Hidden Hand Cleric( view
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 ♦18Normal ♥22Hard ♠28Elite ♦34Epic Normal ♥38Epic Hard ♠43Epic Elite Humanoid Human
Hidden Hand Fighter( view
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 ♦18Normal ♥22Hard ♠28Elite ♦34Epic Normal ♥38Epic Hard ♠43Epic Elite Humanoid Human
Hidden Hand Grand Necromancer( view
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 ♦20Normal ♥24Hard ♠30Elite ♦36Epic Normal ♥40Epic Hard ♠45Epic Elite Monstrous Humanoid Wererat
Hidden Hand Master Tamer( view
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 ♦20Normal ♥24Hard ♠30Elite ♦36Epic Normal ♥40Epic Hard ♠45Epic Elite Humanoid Human
Hidden Hand Skullguard( view
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 ♦18Normal ♥22Hard ♠28Elite ♦34Epic Normal ♥38Epic Hard ♠43Epic Elite Undead Skeleton
Hidden Hand Sniper( view
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 ♦18Normal ♥22Hard ♠28Elite ♦34Epic Normal ♥38Epic Hard ♠43Epic Elite Humanoid Human
Nothic Watcher( view
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 ♦18Normal ♥22Hard ♠28Elite ♦34Epic Normal ♥38Epic Hard ♠43Epic Elite Aberration Nothic
Zombie Warlord( view
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 ♦20Normal ♥24Hard ♠30Elite ♦36Epic Normal ♥40Epic Hard ♠45Epic Elite Undead Zombie