Clue of Runes Quest Guide

The Clue of Runes quest is an essential activity in the game with multiple benefits, such as acquiring powerful runes, obtaining rare item drops, gaining experience, forming strong parties, and crafting key items for game progression.

Quest Prerequisites

  1. Party Requirement: Players must be in a group to participate.
  2. Clue of Rune Ticket: To start the quest, you need to compose the Clue of Runes ticket. This requires:
    • Seven Laktorerium Powders: Obtain these as quest items.
    • Composing the Ticket: Visit Alchemist Odin in the Unknown Continent, City of Kefra. There is a chance of failure during the composition.

Quest Registration

After creating the Clue of Runes +0, proceed to NPC Uxmal in Kefra Hall (X:3301 Y:1692) to register the quest. Registration Times:

  • XY:15 - XY:20
  • XY:35 - XY:40
  • XY:55 - XY:00

Quest Stages

1. Clue of Runes +0 (Lich Stage)

  • Group Limit: 2 parties.
  • Objective: Identify and kill the real lich among a group of 8 liches. Killing the wrong lich will respawn the entire group.
  • Rewards:
    • Party members receive one rune each.
    • Party leader's Clue of Runes upgrades to +1.
  • Runes Obtained: Ansuz, Uraz, Thurisaz, Fehu, Raidho.

2. Clue of Runes +1 (Tower Stage)

  • Group Limit: 3 parties.
  • Objective: Defend Thor Tower for 15 minutes. If successful, the quest is completed.
  • Rewards:
    • Party members receive one rune each.
    • Party leader's Clue of Runes upgrades to +2.
  • Runes Obtained: Thurisaz, Fehu, Raidho, Kenaz, Naudhiz, Gebo.

3. Clue of Runes +2 (Amon Stage)

  • Group Limit: 3 parties.
  • Objective: Defeat the Boss, summoned 10 minutes before the quest ends. Only the party leader can enter to kill the boss.
  • Rewards:
    • Party members receive one rune each.
    • Party leader's Clue of Runes upgrades to +3.
  • Tip: Great location to gain experience.
  • Runes Obtained: Kenaz, Naudhiz, Gebo, Wunjo, Hagalaz, Isa.

4. Clue of Runes +3 (Wolf Stage)

  • Group Limit: 2 parties.
  • Objective: Eliminate the mob Sulrang in the map center to summon a boss in one of 8 rooms. Groups must find and kill the boss. The group with the most boss kills wins.
  • Rewards:
    • Party members receive one rune each.
    • Party leader's Clue of Runes upgrades to +4.
  • Runes Obtained: Isa, Jara, Eihwaz, Perthro, Elhaz, Sowilo, Berkano.

5. Clue of Runes +4 (Labyrinth Stage)

  • Group Limit: 2 parties.
  • Objective: Navigate a 36-room labyrinth. The party must kill mobs in the correct room to summon the boss. Leader's presence is mandatory in each room to avoid triggering room fire traps.
  • Rewards:
    • Party members receive one rune each.
    • Party leader's Clue of Runes upgrades to +5.
  • Runes Obtained: Elhaz, Sowilo, Berkano, Ehwaz, Tiwaz, Mannaz, Laguz.

6. Clue of Runes +5 (Barlog Stage)

  • Group Limit: 2 parties.
  • Objective: Collect Crystal Seeds to access portals in a multi-room dungeon. The group reaching and defeating the boss first wins.
  • Rewards:
    • Party members receive one rune each.
    • Party leader's Clue of Runes upgrades to +6.
  • Runes Obtained: Wunjo, Hagalaz, Isa, Jara, Eihwaz, Perthro.

7. Clue of Runes +6 (Rabbit Stage)

  • Group Limit: 3 parties.
  • Objective: Hunt 100 Gold Carbuncles to summon the boss. Prevent ZAKUM mobs from reaching the center, as each one reduces the Gold Carbuncle count.
  • Rewards:
    • Party members receive one rune each.
    • Killer receives the Bless Refining Item.
  • Runes Obtained: Tiwaz, Mannaz, Laguz, Dagaz, Ing, Othel.

Important Notes

  • Once a group leader registers for a lane, they cannot register another.

Embark on the Clue of Runes quest to unlock powerful runes and advance your journey in the game!