The Missing Mistchasers
Chapter 1 of S1: Soul Hunt.
Overview
- Chapter
- 1
- Main tasks
- 18
- Side tasks
- 12
- Opens at Fate Chart stage
- Warning
Fate Chart stage: Warning
Full Fate Chart →The Web of Fate trembles, sounding a dire warning: Within Hallowgrove and Brandrgarde, the soul experiments of the Velgr are flaring back to life. More and more living creatures are being warped into grotesque Cocoon Puppets, wandering aimlessly across the land. The Soul Harvest gameplay is now available.
- ›All Gyldhunters must collectively accumulate 1,000,000,000 progress to unlock the next stage.
When the stage ends
The Gyldhunters have successfully contained the spread of the Soul Harvest. A portion of the exiled souls can now return peacefully to the Web of Fate.
Season Task Chapters 3 and 4 are now available.
Camp buildings unlocked at this stage
Stage repeatables
Repeatable contribution tasks available while Warning is active.
Repeatable: Successfully extract with 5,000 Gyldenblod
Repeatable: Kill 1 Einherjar Mist Lord(s)
Repeatable: Complete 1 Soul Harvest(s)
Repeatable: Complete 1 in-match task(s) in Chaos or Cataclysm mode
Main tasks
The chapter's story chain, in order.
- 1
Mistchaser
A new visitor seems to have arrived in Windrest. Speak with Dew to find out more.
- ›Talk to Dew
Soekja has brought a guest to Windrest—none other than Stinger, captain of the Mistchasers.
- 2
Unfinished Business
Stinger looks anxious and has something to tell you.
- ›Talk to Mistchaser Stinger at Camp
Stinger recounts how he became separated from his Mistchaser squad. Suspecting his crew left clues behind at the Hallowgrove camp, he asks you to investigate.
Requires: Mistchaser
- 3
Camp Investigation
The last traces of Stinger's missing squad members were found at the Mistchasers' camp in Hallowgrove. Head over there—you might still find clues left behind.
- ›Investigate the Mistchasers' camp in Hallowgrove
You investigate the Mistchasers' camp, only to find signs of a hasty evacuation. Something unexpected seems to have happened here.
Requires: Unfinished Business
Gold200 - 4
Triumph
Traces at the camp indicate the Mistchasers evacuated in a hurry. Leave the area and bring the news back to Windrest.
- ›Successfully extract from Hallowgrove 1 time(s) by any means
- ›Extract with total earnings greater than 2,000
You have successfully extracted from Hallowgrove. Now, it is time to relay these findings to Stinger, who is waiting back in Windrest.
Requires: Camp Investigation
Gold200 - 5
Report to White Crow
Soekja calls out to you, looking hesitant as if holding something back. Go speak with it.
- ›Talk to Soekja
Soekja judges that the monsters surrounding the Mistchasers' camp are likely tied to their disappearance. You must clear out these threats before pushing deeper into the investigation.
Requires: Triumph
- 6
Into the Peril
Soekja mentions that many mutated monsters have gathered near the Mistchasers' camp. If you wish to continue the investigation, you must clear out these nuisances first.
- ›Enter a match with a [Valor] affix level of ≥ 3 Kill 3 Veteran or higher-tier monsters in Hallowgrove
The monsters around the camp have been cleared. Amidst the remaining traces, there may still be signals left by the Mistchasers.
Requires: Report to White Crow
- 7
Curios of the Deep Wood
High-quality forging materials lie scattered across the areas occupied by the mutated monsters. Important clues left behind by the Mistchasers might be mixed among them.
- ›Successfully extract with 3 material(s) of Epic rarity or higher
You have brought back the valuable materials. They not only prove that a fierce struggle took place here, but also confirm that the Mistchasers had ventured deep into Hallowgrove.
Requires: Into the Peril
Gold300 - 8
Messenger Bug
Bring the clues you uncovered back to Stinger. He might be able to piece together more details from them.
- ›Talk to Stinger
Stinger recalls the Messenger Bugs used by the Mistchasers to pass information. If his squad members are still alive and trying to call for help, they will surely leave a mark via the bugs.
Requires: Curios of the Deep Wood
- 9
Scattered Objects
Mistchasers are known to pass messages through Messenger Bugs. If they left behind any calls for help or warnings, clues should be hidden among the remaining debris nearby.
- ›Open 2 sealed treasure(s)
You search high and low for any trace of the Mistchasers' Messenger Bugs.
Requires: Messenger Bug
- 10
Mistchaser Trails
Continue investigating other areas and try to locate where more Messenger Bugs might be.
- ›Go to the designated location in Hallowgrove and search for the Mistchasers' Messenger Bugs
You have found a dying Messenger Bug carrying the faint scent of herbs prepared by Freya. It appears she was once here.
Requires: Scattered Objects
- 11
Into the Mist
Rumor has it that the Frenzied Wizards plundered the Mistchasers' Messenger Bugs. To continue the investigation, you must find answers from those dangerous creatures. The Frenzied Wizards wear tattered robes, their limbs covered in runic tattoos, with metallic trinkets clinking all over their bodies. They are obsessed with all sorts of ores and Gyldenblod, making them naturally curious about the Messenger Bugs that emit a golden glow.
- ›Kill 3 Frenzied Wizard(s) on any map while wearing equipment of Excellent rarity or higher
No Messenger Bugs are found on the monsters, but a strange aura lingering upon them makes matters even more unsettling.
Requires: Mistchaser Trails
- 12
Traveling Light
Despite tracking them all this way, the Messenger Bugs have yet to appear. For now, the priority is getting your current intel out safely.
- ›Successfully extract 1 time(s) via a Smuggler Woodling on any map
- ›Complete 1 extraction(s) at the Extraction Point generated by the Hallowgrove exploration task (requires completing The Divine Endowment)
You have successfully extracted with the gathered intelligence.
Requires: Into the Mist
- 13
Where Lies the Message
As you continue your pursuit, the trail of the Messenger Bugs remains elusive. Head back to Hallowgrove and thoroughly investigate the area once more.
- ›Go to the designated location in Hallowgrove and search for the Mistchasers' Messenger Bugs
- ›Successfully extract from Hallowgrove 1 time(s)
You search high and low, finally discovering a surviving Messenger Bug. It carries a message belonging to Eric, one of the Mistchasers.
Requires: Traveling Light
Gold200 - 14
Mistchaser Footprints
The messages left behind by Eric's Messenger Bugs prove that the Mistchasers still attempted to complete their investigation even after being separated. Continue completing in-match commissions—perhaps you can piece together the full trajectory of their movements.
- ›Complete a total of 5 exploration tasks on any map
Following the clues left by Eric, you gradually piece together the Mistchasers' movements. They were clearly chasing a much deeper secret.
Requires: Where Lies the Message
- 15
The Missing Link
Report all the Messenger Bug clues you gathered to Stinger, who has been waiting anxiously.
- ›Talk to Stinger
Stinger complies the current Messenger Bug clues and confirms that the missing Mistchasers retreated deep into Hallowgrove. However, the most critical part of the record went missing along the way.
Requires: Mistchaser Footprints
- 16
Proof of Strength
The Mistchasers' mysteries are mounting; perhaps you could interact with other Gyldhunters to take your mind off things. Before that, you must make thorough preparations.
- ›Kill 3 rival Gyldhunter(s) on any map while wearing equipment of Excellent rarity or higher
From your clashes with other Gyldhunters, you confirm that the Mistchasers are far from the only ones operating in this region.
Requires: The Missing Link
- 17
Tricks of the Trade
All current clues point to a more dangerous area. Stinger judges that the missing Messenger Bug record is highly likely hidden in the core territory occupied by an Underlord.
- ›On any map with a Gyldening Intensity of Chaos or Cataclysm Enter a match with a [Valor] affix level of ≥ 5 Defeat 1 Mist Lord(s)
You have defeated the Mist Lord lurking in the depths and obtained a vital clue. Now, the truth behind the Mistchasers' disappearance draws closer than ever.
Requires: Proof of Strength
- 18
The Path Unveiled
Deliver the vital clue you uncovered to Stinger, who has been waiting anxiously.
- ›Talk to Stinger
Stinger confirms the Mistchasers' last known whereabouts. They retreated all the way to Brandrgarde, stopping there briefly after being taken in by Harald.
Requires: Tricks of the Trade
Side tasks
Optional objectives available during the chapter.
Signs of Corruption
Soekja signals you to come over; it seems there is a new task available.
- ›Talk to Soekja to learn about the corruption
Soekja tasks you with investigating the fallout left behind by the Velgr's soul experiments in Hallowgrove.
Requires: Into the Mist
Investigation
Head to Hallowgrove to investigate the fallout left behind by the soul experiments.
- ›Investigate the Velgr Outpost in Hallowgrove
Conduct your investigation within Hallowgrove.
Requires: Signs of Corruption
Report Analysis
Describe the stitched abominations you witnessed in Hallowgrove to Soekja.
- ›Report your findings to Soekja
Stitched abominations are the "fruits" of the Velgr's grotesque experiments, with the Gyldenmist granting them new and terrible strength.
Requires: Investigation
Experimental Testing
Head to Hallowgrove and test the strength of the monsters within.
- ›Kill 5 Frenzied Wizard(s)
Test the strength of the monsters in Hallowgrove.
Requires: Report Analysis
Infection
Having gauged the amplified strength of the Hallowgrove monsters post-experiment, share your findings with Soekja.
- ›Report the test results to Soekja
Soekja informs you that the soul-level "infection" caused by the Velgr is more than enough to amplify the strength of the monsters.
Requires: Experimental Testing
Eradicating the Infected
Head to Brandrgarde to investigate, eliminate the powerful infected monsters, and extract safely.
- ›Investigate the designated location in Brandrgarde
- ›Kill 3 Elite or higher-tier monster(s) in Brandrgarde
- ›Successfully extract from Brandrgarde 1 time(s)
Track the trail of corruption and eliminate the infected.
Requires: Infection
Smooth Progress
All infected monsters have been eradicated. Deliver the good news to Soekja.
- ›Talk to Soekja to learn about the corruption
Every single one of the infected must be purged, Corroded and Gyldhunter alike!
Requires: Eradicating the Infected
Eradicating the Infected
Enter Hallowgrove and eliminate the infected Gyldhunters.
- ›Investigate the designated location in Hallowgrove
- ›Execute 3 rival Gyldhunter(s) in Hallowgrove
Track the trail of corruption and eliminate the infected.
Requires: Smooth Progress
Purification Catalyst
The infected have been cleared out. It is time to claim your reward.
- ›Talk to Soekja
Dew can craft some purification catalysts to cleanse the corruption, but she's still short on a few materials.
Requires: Eradicating the Infected
Gathering Supplies
Find a way to gather the following missing materials: Fortune Bean, Pearl Dust, Norgard King's Coin, Slumbering Dragon Statue, and Blessing Sachet.
- ›Submit unbound Fortune Bean x3
- ›Submit unbound Pearl Dust x3
- ›Submit unbound Norgard King's Coin x2
- ›Submit unbound Slumbering Dragon Statue x2
- ›Submit unbound Blessing Sachet x1
You have gathered all of the missing materials.
Requires: Purification Catalyst
All Set
Now that the materials are ready, what is the next step?
- ›Talk to Soekja
The materials have been handed over to Soekja, and the catalysts will be ready soon.
Requires: Gathering Supplies
Once and for All
Enter Hallowgrove and set up the catalysts. Note: Magic attached to high-tier equipment will interfere with their effects; stow the gear in your stash before proceeding.
- ›In Chaos or Cataclysm mode, enter a match with only weapons, rings, and necklaces equipped: Investigate the designated location in Hallowgrove
- ›In Chaos or Cataclysm mode, enter a match with only weapons, rings, and necklaces equipped: Investigate the designated location in Brandrgarde
- ›In Chaos or Cataclysm mode, enter a match with only weapons, rings, and necklaces equipped: Successfully extract from Hallowgrove 1 time
- ›In Chaos or Cataclysm mode, enter a match with only weapons, rings, and necklaces equipped: Successfully extract from Brandrgarde 1 time
Scatter the catalysts throughout Hallowgrove, Gyldhunter. Let's hope they function exactly as intended.
Requires: All Set
