Tangleroot Gorge

To the southwest of Stormreach lies the untamed Tangleroot Gorge. Home to many fierce hobgoblin and bugbear tribes, Tangleroot Gorge also contains the infamous Hobgoblin fortress of Splinterskull.

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Tangleroot Gorge map *spoilers*

Tangleroot Gorge is accessed via a caravan lead by Wransyl of Vedykar located in the northwest of House Phiarlan. This will take you to the The One-Eared Bugbear Inn, which is the entrance to the Wilderness Adventure Area.

Tangleroot Gorge has a level 4 Wilderness Adventure Area, allowing characters from levels 2 through 7 full XP rewards.

• Note that while any character can start the chain (with the Level 3 quests), characters must be minimum level 4 to enter the last two (Level 7) quests to complete the chain.

Points of Interest

• The One-Eared Bugbear Inn
  • Moritt Hastigal the Barkeep provides food and refreshments
  • Brother de Buci the Spirit binder
  • Wransyl of Vedykar provides transport from Tangleroot Gorge back to House Phiarlan Enclave
  • Eremic Quall (Farshifter) gives the quest Seeking Chief Ungurz, precursor to Assault on Splinterskull
• Chief Ungurz's camp
• Mouth of Splinterskull - quest entrance

NPCs

• Chief Ungurz - questgiver for Assault on Splinterskull
• Ungurz's Warrior
• Jana - lost barmaid

Quests

The Assault on Splinterskull story arc of quests all take place in this zone, in addition to the Rare Encounter / Slayer / Explorer quests. This story arc is often just referred to as "Tangleroot" and rewards House Phiarlan favor.

Quest Name	Quest Level	Base Favor	Patron	Casual	Normal	Hard	Elite
First Strike	3	3	House Phiarlan	♣429 —	♦772 —	♥828 —	♠884 —
The Hobgoblins' Captives	3	3	House Phiarlan	♣456 —	♦820 —	♥880 —	♠940 —
Yarkuch's War-plans	4	3	House Phiarlan	♣597 —	♦1,070 —	♥1,145 —	♠1,220 —
Whisperdoom's Spawn	4	3	House Phiarlan	♣674 —	♦1,209 —	♥1,294 —	♠1,380 —
The Deadly Package: The Stronghold Key	5	3	House Phiarlan	♣767 —	♦1,369 —	♥1,460 —	♠1,550 —
The Deadly Package: Agent of the Darguul	5	3	House Phiarlan	♣116 —	♦202 —	♥209 —	♠216 —
Doom of the Witch-doctor: The Way to Zulkash	6	4	House Phiarlan	♣687 —	♦1,220 —	♥1,294 —	♠1,369 —
Doom of the Witch-doctor: Zulkash, Herald of Woe	6	4	House Phiarlan	♣726 —	♦1,290 —	♥1,369 —	♠1,448 —
The Last Move: The Way to Yarkuch	7	3	House Phiarlan	♣348 —	♦612 —	♥644 —	♠676 —
The Last Move: Yarkuch's Last Stand	7	4	House Phiarlan	♣708 —	♦1,252 —	♥1,324 —	♠1,396 —
Total	10 Quests	33		♣5,508Solo/Casual —	♦9,816Normal —	♥10,447Hard —	♠11,079Elite —

Due to the wide range of quest levels in the chain ( ♦3-7Normal ♥4-8Hard ♠5-9Elite), getting full XP in one run is extremely difficult.

Reward List

Last Edited	Item	Type	Enhancements	ML	Bind	Quests
Update 35.1 3 years, 6 months, and 29 days	Lhor-Tragu's Shadowed Armor	Leather	+2 Enhancement Bonus+2 Enhancement Bonus: +2 enhancement bonus to Armor Class. Empty Blue Augment Slot Blue Augments AC: Natural Armor Bonus or Protection (Deflection bonus): +1 to +8 ASF reduction: -5% to -15% Fortification: +25% to +100% Golem's Heart Good Luck: +1 or +2 Hit points: +5 to +40 Max Dex Bonus (Armor): +1 or +2 Defense (PRR and MRR): +2 to +16 Saves (Resistance bonus): +1 to +8 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15 ShadowShadow: This armor blurs the wearer whenever she tries to hide, granting a +5 competence bonus to Hide checks. Silent MovesSilent Moves: This armor is well-oiled and magically constructed, so not only is it nearly silent, it also dampens surrounding sounds. It provides a competence bonus on its wearer's Move Silently checks.	6	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Assault on Splinterskull, End reward
Update 35.1 3 years, 6 months, and 29 days	Yarkuch's Greatsword	Great Sword	+3 Enhancement Bonus+3 Enhancement Bonus: +3 enhancement bonus to attack and damage rolls. Elf BaneElf Bane: A bane weapon excels at attacking one type or subtype of creature. Against Elves, this weapon's effective enhancement bonus is +2 better than its normal enhancement bonus. It deals an extra 2 to 12 points of damage against the foe. Empty Red Augment Slot Red Augments Damage per ML: Ruby Eye augments, Meteoric Star Ruby, etc. DR bypass: Alignment, Material Deconstructor Elemental damage: +1 to +2d6 Ruby of Ghostbane Ruby of the Endless Night Ruby of the Vampire Slayer Spell Power (Enhancement bonus): +30 to +138 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15	6	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Assault on Splinterskull, End reward
Update 44.1 10 months and 7 days	Fanged Wraps	Handwrap	+3 Enhancement Bonus+3 Enhancement Bonus: +3 enhancement bonus to attack and damage rolls. Empty Red Augment Slot Red Augments Damage per ML: Ruby Eye augments, Meteoric Star Ruby, etc. DR bypass: Alignment, Material Deconstructor Elemental damage: +1 to +2d6 Ruby of Ghostbane Ruby of the Endless Night Ruby of the Vampire Slayer Spell Power (Enhancement bonus): +30 to +138 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15 ViciousVicious: On Hit: 2 to 12 Bane Damage to your target and 1 to 3 Bane Damage to yourself. (Bane damage cannot be resisted.) Ribcracker IIIRibcracker III: On Critical Hit: 7 to 42 Bludgeoning damage from weapons with a x2 Critical Multiplier, 7 to 56 damage from weapons with a x3 Critical Multiplier, and 7 to 70 damage from weapons with a x4 or Greater Multiplier.	6	Bound to Character on EquipBound to Character on Equip: This item is Bound to Character on Equip	Assault on Splinterskull, End reward
Update 35.1 3 years, 6 months, and 29 days	Fist of Daarguul	Club	+3 Enhancement Bonus+3 Enhancement Bonus: +3 enhancement bonus to attack and damage rolls. Lesser Goblinoid BaneLesser Goblinoid Bane: A bane weapon excels at attacking one type or subtype of creature. Against Goblinoids, this weapon's effective enhancement bonus is +1 better than its normal enhancement bonus. It deals an extra 1 to 6 points of damage against the foe. Intimidate +7Intimidate +7: Passive: +7 Competence bonus to the Intimidate skill. Empty Red Augment Slot Red Augments Damage per ML: Ruby Eye augments, Meteoric Star Ruby, etc. DR bypass: Alignment, Material Deconstructor Elemental damage: +1 to +2d6 Ruby of Ghostbane Ruby of the Endless Night Ruby of the Vampire Slayer Spell Power (Enhancement bonus): +30 to +138 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15	6	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Assault on Splinterskull, End reward
Update 35.1 3 years, 6 months, and 29 days	Splinterskull Chainmail	Chainmail	+3 Enhancement Bonus+3 Enhancement Bonus: +3 enhancement bonus to Armor Class. Empty Blue Augment Slot Blue Augments AC: Natural Armor Bonus or Protection (Deflection bonus): +1 to +8 ASF reduction: -5% to -15% Fortification: +25% to +100% Golem's Heart Good Luck: +1 or +2 Hit points: +5 to +40 Max Dex Bonus (Armor): +1 or +2 Defense (PRR and MRR): +2 to +16 Saves (Resistance bonus): +1 to +8 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15	6	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Assault on Splinterskull, End reward
Update 35.1 3 years, 6 months, and 29 days	Splinterskull Docent	Docent	+3 Enhancement Bonus+3 Enhancement Bonus: +3 enhancement bonus to Armor Class. Empty Green Augment Slot Blue Augments AC: Natural Armor Bonus or Protection (Deflection bonus): +1 to +8 ASF reduction: -5% to -15% Fortification: +25% to +100% Golem's Heart Good Luck: +1 or +2 Hit points: +5 to +40 Max Dex Bonus (Armor): +1 or +2 Defense (PRR and MRR): +2 to +16 Saves (Resistance bonus): +1 to +8 Yellow Augments Deathblock Draconic Soul Gem Elemental Resistance: +5 to +40 Immunity: Fear, Blindness Movement: Feather Falling, Striding: +5% to +30%, Underwater Action Proof Against Disease, Poison: +2 to +10 Spell Focus, Greater Spell Focus (Enhancement bonus) Spell points (Enhancement bonus): +10 to +250 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15	6	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Assault on Splinterskull, End reward
Update 35.1 3 years, 6 months, and 29 days	Totemic Staff of Splinterskull	Quarterstaff	+3 Enhancement Bonus+3 Enhancement Bonus: +3 enhancement bonus to attack and damage rolls. Empty Red Augment Slot Red Augments Damage per ML: Ruby Eye augments, Meteoric Star Ruby, etc. DR bypass: Alignment, Material Deconstructor Elemental damage: +1 to +2d6 Ruby of Ghostbane Ruby of the Endless Night Ruby of the Vampire Slayer Spell Power (Enhancement bonus): +30 to +138 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15 Empty Purple Augment Slot Red Augments Damage per ML: Ruby Eye augments, Meteoric Star Ruby, etc. DR bypass: Alignment, Material Deconstructor Elemental damage: +1 to +2d6 Ruby of Ghostbane Ruby of the Endless Night Ruby of the Vampire Slayer Spell Power (Enhancement bonus): +30 to +138 Blue Augments AC: Natural Armor Bonus or Protection (Deflection bonus): +1 to +8 ASF reduction: -5% to -15% Fortification: +25% to +100% Golem's Heart Good Luck: +1 or +2 Hit points: +5 to +40 Max Dex Bonus (Armor): +1 or +2 Defense (PRR and MRR): +2 to +16 Saves (Resistance bonus): +1 to +8 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15 Summon Monster IIISummon Monster III Caster level: 5 Charges: 3 (3/day) — 3 Charges (Recharged/Day:3)	6	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Assault on Splinterskull, End reward
Update 35.1 3 years, 6 months, and 29 days	Warmaster Halfplate	Half Plate	+3 Enhancement Bonus+3 Enhancement Bonus: +3 enhancement bonus to Armor Class. Empty Blue Augment Slot Blue Augments AC: Natural Armor Bonus or Protection (Deflection bonus): +1 to +8 ASF reduction: -5% to -15% Fortification: +25% to +100% Golem's Heart Good Luck: +1 or +2 Hit points: +5 to +40 Max Dex Bonus (Armor): +1 or +2 Defense (PRR and MRR): +2 to +16 Saves (Resistance bonus): +1 to +8 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15	6	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Assault on Splinterskull, End reward
Update 35.1 3 years, 6 months, and 29 days	Whisperdoom's Fang	Dagger	+3 Enhancement Bonus+3 Enhancement Bonus: +3 enhancement bonus to attack and damage rolls. Enfeebling Empty Red Augment Slot Red Augments Damage per ML: Ruby Eye augments, Meteoric Star Ruby, etc. DR bypass: Alignment, Material Deconstructor Elemental damage: +1 to +2d6 Ruby of Ghostbane Ruby of the Endless Night Ruby of the Vampire Slayer Spell Power (Enhancement bonus): +30 to +138 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15	6	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Assault on Splinterskull, End reward
Update 39.2 2 years and 24 days	Spider Silk Robe	Robe	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. Empty Blue Augment Slot Blue Augments AC: Natural Armor Bonus or Protection (Deflection bonus): +1 to +8 ASF reduction: -5% to -15% Fortification: +25% to +100% Golem's Heart Good Luck: +1 or +2 Hit points: +5 to +40 Max Dex Bonus (Armor): +1 or +2 Defense (PRR and MRR): +2 to +16 Saves (Resistance bonus): +1 to +8 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15 Axeblock IIAxeblock II: Passive: Reduces physical damage taken by 4, except from Bludgeoning or Piercing weapons. (Damage Reduction: 4/Pierce, Bludgeon) Move Silently +5Move Silently +5: Passive: +5 Competence bonus to the Move Silently skill.	6	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Assault on Splinterskull, End reward
Update 35.1 3 years, 6 months, and 29 days	Yarkuch's Helm	Helm	Charisma +1 Charisma +1: This item makes the wearer have more flair, granting a +1 enhancement bonus to Charisma. Will Save +2 Will Save +2: This item gives a +2 Resistance bonus to your Will saves. Intelligence +1 Intelligence +1: This item focuses the power of the wearer's mind, granting a +1 enhancement bonus to Intelligence.	5	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Assault on Splinterskull, End reward
Update 35.1 3 years, 6 months, and 29 days	Black Wolfskin Belt	Belt	Constitution +3 Constitution +3: This item gives the wearer improved health, granting a +3 enhancement bonus to Constitution. Empty Yellow Augment Slot Yellow Augments Deathblock Draconic Soul Gem Elemental Resistance: +5 to +40 Immunity: Fear, Blindness Movement: Feather Falling, Striding: +5% to +30%, Underwater Action Proof Against Disease, Poison: +2 to +10 Spell Focus, Greater Spell Focus (Enhancement bonus) Spell points (Enhancement bonus): +10 to +250 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15	5	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Assault on Splinterskull, End reward
Update 35.1 3 years, 6 months, and 29 days	Visor of the Flesh Render Guards	Goggles	Death WardDeath Ward Caster level: 7 Charges: 1 (1/day) — 1 Charges (Recharged/Day:1)	5	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Assault on Splinterskull, End reward
Update 35.1 3 years, 6 months, and 29 days	Blademaster Bracers	Bracers	Dexterity +3 Dexterity +3: This item makes the wearer more nimble and dexterous, granting a +3 enhancement bonus to Dexterity. Empty Yellow Augment Slot Yellow Augments Deathblock Draconic Soul Gem Elemental Resistance: +5 to +40 Immunity: Fear, Blindness Movement: Feather Falling, Striding: +5% to +30%, Underwater Action Proof Against Disease, Poison: +2 to +10 Spell Focus, Greater Spell Focus (Enhancement bonus) Spell points (Enhancement bonus): +10 to +250 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15	5	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Assault on Splinterskull, End reward
Update 44.1 9 months and 26 days	Crimson Gemstone	Trinket	Empty Colorless Augment Slot Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15 Wizardry IIWizardry II: This item grants the wearer +50 maximum spell points. Sorcerers and Favored Souls gain up to double spell points from items.	5	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Assault on Splinterskull, End reward
Update 35.1 3 years, 6 months, and 29 days	Splinterskull Acolyte Ring	Ring	Empty Colorless Augment Slot Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15 Devotion +42Devotion +42: Passive: +42 Equipment bonus to Positive (Healing) Spell Power. Nullification +42Nullification +42: Passive: +42 Equipment bonus to Negative (Necrotic) and Poison Spell Power.	5	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Assault on Splinterskull, End reward
Update 35.1 3 years, 6 months, and 29 days	Krugg's Spiked Boots	Boots	Empty Green Augment Slot Blue Augments AC: Natural Armor Bonus or Protection (Deflection bonus): +1 to +8 ASF reduction: -5% to -15% Fortification: +25% to +100% Golem's Heart Good Luck: +1 or +2 Hit points: +5 to +40 Max Dex Bonus (Armor): +1 or +2 Defense (PRR and MRR): +2 to +16 Saves (Resistance bonus): +1 to +8 Yellow Augments Deathblock Draconic Soul Gem Elemental Resistance: +5 to +40 Immunity: Fear, Blindness Movement: Feather Falling, Striding: +5% to +30%, Underwater Action Proof Against Disease, Poison: +2 to +10 Spell Focus, Greater Spell Focus (Enhancement bonus) Spell points (Enhancement bonus): +10 to +250 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15 with Sapphire of Resistance +2 Resistance +2: Passive: +2 Resistance bonus to Fortitude, Reflex, and Will Saving Throws. Striding +10%Striding +10%: Makes the wearer more fleet of foot, giving a 10% bonus to run speed.	5	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Assault on Splinterskull, End reward
Update 40 2 years and 20 days	Black Wolfskin Cloak	Cloak	Empty Green Augment Slot Blue Augments AC: Natural Armor Bonus or Protection (Deflection bonus): +1 to +8 ASF reduction: -5% to -15% Fortification: +25% to +100% Golem's Heart Good Luck: +1 or +2 Hit points: +5 to +40 Max Dex Bonus (Armor): +1 or +2 Defense (PRR and MRR): +2 to +16 Saves (Resistance bonus): +1 to +8 Yellow Augments Deathblock Draconic Soul Gem Elemental Resistance: +5 to +40 Immunity: Fear, Blindness Movement: Feather Falling, Striding: +5% to +30%, Underwater Action Proof Against Disease, Poison: +2 to +10 Spell Focus, Greater Spell Focus (Enhancement bonus) Spell points (Enhancement bonus): +10 to +250 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15 - Sapphire of Resistance +2 Resistance +2: Passive: +2 Resistance bonus to Fortitude, Reflex, and Will Saving Throws. Empty Yellow Augment Slot Yellow Augments Deathblock Draconic Soul Gem Elemental Resistance: +5 to +40 Immunity: Fear, Blindness Movement: Feather Falling, Striding: +5% to +30%, Underwater Action Proof Against Disease, Poison: +2 to +10 Spell Focus, Greater Spell Focus (Enhancement bonus) Spell points (Enhancement bonus): +10 to +250 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15 - Topaz of Cold Resistance +10Cold Resistance +10: Passive: +10 Enhancement bonus to your Cold Resistance.	5	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Assault on Splinterskull, End reward
Update 35.1 3 years, 6 months, and 29 days	Zulkash's Bone Necklace	Necklace	Empty Yellow Augment Slot Yellow Augments Deathblock Draconic Soul Gem Elemental Resistance: +5 to +40 Immunity: Fear, Blindness Movement: Feather Falling, Striding: +5% to +30%, Underwater Action Proof Against Disease, Poison: +2 to +10 Spell Focus, Greater Spell Focus (Enhancement bonus) Spell points (Enhancement bonus): +10 to +250 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15 - Diamond of Intelligence +2 Intelligence +2: This item focuses the power of the wearer's mind, granting a +2 enhancement bonus to Intelligence. Nullification +42Nullification +42: Passive: +42 Equipment bonus to Negative (Necrotic) and Poison Spell Power.	5	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Assault on Splinterskull, End reward
Update 35.1 3 years, 6 months, and 29 days	Khyber's Fury	Rune Arm	Exploding Fire Shot Fortification +75%Fortification +75%: This suit of armor or shield produces a magical force that protects vital areas of the wearer much more effectively. When a critical hit or sneak attack is scored on the wearer, there is a 75% chance that the critical hit or sneak attack is negated and damage is instead rolled normally.	5	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Assault on Splinterskull, End reward
Update 35.1 3 years, 6 months, and 29 days	Blademaster Gauntlets	Gloves	Strength +3 Strength +3: This item gives the wearer the power of Ogre Strength, granting a +3 enhancement bonus to Strength. Empty Yellow Augment Slot Yellow Augments Deathblock Draconic Soul Gem Elemental Resistance: +5 to +40 Immunity: Fear, Blindness Movement: Feather Falling, Striding: +5% to +30%, Underwater Action Proof Against Disease, Poison: +2 to +10 Spell Focus, Greater Spell Focus (Enhancement bonus) Spell points (Enhancement bonus): +10 to +250 Colorless Augments Ability (Enhancement bonus): +1 to +8 Ability (Exceptional bonus): +1 Ability (Insight bonus): +1 or +2 Diamond of Vitality +20 Globe of Imperial Blood Globe of True Imperial Blood Master's Gift Skills, except UMD (Competence bonus): +3 to +15	5	Bound to Account on AcquireBound to Account on Acquire: This item is Bound to Account on Acquire	Assault on Splinterskull, End reward

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NOTE: Named items that can appear on this quest arc's end reward list will have a 100% chance of appearing on every third completion of the story arc.

Rare Encounters

Each Rare Encounter is worth 350 XP; the bonus for finding all of them is 1575 XP. Subsequent encounters will give 116 XP.

• Slay Silkweave, spider queen
• Slay Jarak, bugbear master assassin
• Slay Xassak, troglodyte hero
• Rescue Jana, the lost barmaid
• Slay Kroksh, the wandering giant
• Kill Clamor, the slayer of hunters
• Slay Vilesting, the fiendish scorpion
• Slay Kornak, the tribal mage
• Slay Gharjat, Commander of Splinterskull

Slayer

• The instance contains about 108 total mobs per reset/run.
  • Slay 10 creatures in Tangleroot Gorge: 205 XP = 20.5 xp/kill
  • Slay 25 creatures in Tangleroot Gorge: 287 XP = 19.13 xp/kill
  • Slay 50 creatures in Tangleroot Gorge: 415 XP = 16.6 xp/kill
  • Slay 100 creatures in Tangleroot Gorge: 682 XP = 13.64 xp/kill
  • Slay 200 creatures in Tangleroot Gorge: 1,210 XP = 12.1 xp/kill
  • Slay 400 creatures in Tangleroot Gorge: 2,290 XP = 11.45 xp/kill
  • Slay 750 creatures in Tangleroot Gorge: 4,019 XP = 11.48 xp/kill
  • Slay 1,500 creatures in Tangleroot Gorge: 8,707 XP = 11.61 xp/kill

Explorer

Each Explorer is worth 175 XP, the bonus for finding all of them is 568 XP.

• Video Walkthrough

Lore

• Find the far side of the broken bridge - Across the gorge you see the One-Eared Bugbear Inn and the other side of the broken bridge.
• Find the temple ruins - Temple ruins rise out of the riverbed, remnants of some long forgotten civilization.
• Discover the wolf hunter's fate - You see the grim remains of the wolf hunter, whose felled corpse rests trophy-like in the wolf den.
• Find the hobgoblin scout post - This hobgoblin scout post is the first line of defense for keeping intruders out of Tangleroot.
• Find the hobgoblin battle ram - This hobgoblin battle ram blasted open the gateways of many forts and towns, making way for merciless hobgoblin invaders.
• Find Chief Ungurz' camp - The hobgoblins here do not seem hostile. In fact, their chief beckons you closer.
• Find the sacrificial site - From the blood and the bones piled here, this is a sacred place to the troglodytes; a sacrificial site.

Dungeon Entrances

• Find the overgrown fortress - An ancient fortress, half-overwhelmed by the jungle. The scratches and stains around it say bugbears dwell here.
• Find the webbed caves - These ruins are overgrown with webs. A fetid stench wafts from within.
• Find the lair of burning skulls - Something more than worgs lives in this cavern. The markings on the stone make that clear.
• Find the bone-strewn lair - The bones and sloughed-off shells around this cave are sure signs of crawling menaces within.
• Find the submerged grotto - The river flows from this grotto, as does a horrid stink, which can have only one source: troglodytes!
• Find the mouth of Splinterskull - You have found the mouth of Splinterskull. The shouts of hobgoblins echo from within.

Monsters

Name(picture)	CR	Type	Race
Black Widow (view)	♦2Normal ♥4Hard ♠7Elite	Vermin	Spider
Brown Spider (view)	♦1Normal ♥3Hard ♠6Elite	Vermin	Spider
Bugbear Assassin (view)	♦5Normal ♥7Hard ♠10Elite	Goblinoid	Bugbear
Bugbear Warrior (view)	♦4Normal ♥6Hard ♠9Elite	Goblinoid	Bugbear
Bugbear (view)	♦2Normal ♥3Hard ♠5Elite	Goblinoid	Bugbear
Clamor (view)	♦8Normal	Magical Beast	Wolf
Gharjat (view)	♦6Normal	Goblinoid	Hobgoblin
Hobgoblin Cleric (view)	♦3Normal ♥5Hard ♠8Elite	Goblinoid	Hobgoblin
Hobgoblin Guard (view)	♦2Normal ♥4Hard ♠7Elite	Goblinoid	Hobgoblin
Hobgoblin Infiltrator (view)	♦2Normal ♥4Hard ♠7Elite	Goblinoid	Hobgoblin
Jarak (view)	♦8Normal	Goblinoid	Bugbear
Kornak (view)	♦7Normal	Giant	Ogre
Kroksh (view)	♦7Normal	Giant	Giant
Large Monstrous Scorpion (view)	♦3Normal ♥5Hard ♠8Elite	Vermin	Scorpion
Medium Monstrous Scorpion (view)	♦1Normal ♥2Hard ♠5Elite	Vermin	Scorpion
Ogre (view)	♦3Normal ♥5Hard ♠8Elite	Giant	Ogre
Rust Monster (view)	♦3Normal ♥5Hard ♠7Elite	Aberration	Rust Monster
Silkweave (view)	♦6Normal	Vermin	Spider
Small Brown Spider (view)	QL3: ♦0.25Normal ♥0.5Hard ♠2Elite; QL?: ♦2Normal ♠1Elite	Vermin	Spider
Troglodyte Shaman (view)	♦4Normal ♥6Hard ♠9Elite	Reptilian	Troglodyte
Troglodyte (view)	♦2Normal ♥4Hard ♠7Elite	Reptilian	Troglodyte
Vilesting (view)	♦6Normal	Magical Beast	Scorpion
Wolf (view)	♦1Normal ♥2Hard ♠5Elite	Animal	Wolf
Worg (view)	♦2Normal ♥4Hard ♠7Elite	Magical Beast	Wolf
Xassak (view)	♦7Normal	Reptilian	Troglodyte

Collectables

Flowering Plant x 11

• Before entering the Overgrown Fortress
• NW corner behind hobgoblin outpost (north side of Gorge)
• Behind the Battering Ram outpost, beside stairs to top of wall
• On the path, just after the first Burning Skulls marker
• Behind Chief Ungurz, beside the structure's door
• x2 Inside the Submerged Grotto
• At the northern split in the river
• At the entrance to the Bone Strewn Lair
• At the troglodyte Sacrificial Site
• Alongside the wall of the fortress, across the Gorge from the Ruined Temple

- Adventurer's pack inside the bone-strewn lair