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Ancient Artifact
Ancient Artifact
Trophy
Subtype Reward trophy
Rarity Common
Value 0 Gold
Stackable Yes
Campaign Nightfall

Ancient Artifacts are the regional quest-reward trophy for The Desolation. They are collected by the Wandering Scribes in the Gate of Desolation.

Acquisition[]

Most of the quests in The Desolation, and one in Kourna, offer Ancient Artifacts as rewards.

Collectors[]

Wandering Scribe[]

Location: Gate of Desolation
Collecting: 1 Ancient Artifact

Item Stats Value
Identification Kit Uses remaining: 25 50 Gold
Salvage Kit Uses remaining: 25 50 Gold
Hunter's Ale Uses remaining: 1 5 Gold
Scroll of Adventurer's Insight For 10 minutes your party gains +50% XP from combat. 100 Gold
Bag Holds 5 items 50 Gold

Wandering Scribe[]

Location: Gate of Desolation
Collecting: 3 Ancient Artifacts

Item Stats Value
Ancient Elonian Key Unlocks Ancient Elonian chests. 300 Gold
Expert Salvage Kit Uses remaining: 25 200 Gold
Superior Identification Kit Uses remaining: 100 250 Gold
Rune of Holding   250 Gold
Scroll of Rampager's Insight Your party gains double XP from combat. Rampager's Insight ends if your party fails to kill a foe for 30 seconds. 125 Gold
Scroll of Hunter's Insight Your party gains 175% XP from combat. Hunter's Insight ends if your party fails to kill a boss for 5 minutes. 150 Gold

Wandering Scribe[]

Location: Gate of Desolation
Collecting: 5 Ancient Artifacts

Item Stats Value
Superior Salvage Kit Uses remaining: 100 1 Platinum
Scroll of Hero's Insight For 10 minutes your party gains double XP from combat. 400 Gold
Scroll of Berserker's Insight Your party gains triple XP from combat. Berserker's Insight ends if your party fails to kill a foe for 30 seconds. 400 Gold
Scroll of Slayer's Insight Your party gains 250% XP from combat. Slayer's Insight ends if your party fails to kill a boss for 5 minutes. 400 Gold


Notes[]

By doing all listed Quests you will be granted a total of 16 Ancient Artifacts.

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