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| = Shadows of the Deep =
| | #REDIRECT [[Shadows of The Deep (Quest Guide)]] |
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| '''Shadows of the Deep''' is an 8-part progression quest chain given by [[Archmage Alatar]] at the [[Moonglow Telescope]]. The quest follows the Archmage's investigation into a dark ripple echoing from the ethereal void, which culminates in an epic battle against [[Malathor the Primeval]].
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| == Overview ==
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| * '''Quest Giver''': Archmage Alatar (Moonglow Telescope)
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| * '''Requirements''': Soloable, but highly challenging.
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| * '''Rewards''': Up to 38,000 Gold total, and an [[Infernal Chrysalis]] (summons the final boss).
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| == Quest Walkthrough ==
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| === Part 1: The Gathering Shadow ===
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| * '''Objective''': Slay 20 Orcs.
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| * '''Story''': Alatar senses the corruption starting with the weakest minds. The Orcs are massing unnaturally, driven by a dark will.
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| * '''Reward''': 1,000 Gold
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| === Part 2: Trolls of the Deep ===
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| * '''Objective''': Slay 15 Trolls.
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| * '''Story''': The darkness sinks deeper, driving cavern-dwelling Trolls into an absolute frenzy.
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| * '''Reward''': 2,000 Gold
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| === Part 3: Awakening the Stone ===
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| * '''Objective''': Slay 15 Earth Elementals.
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| * '''Story''': The corruption has permeated the soil and stone, turning the elementals violently upon anyone near the mountains.
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| * '''Reward''': 3,000 Gold
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| === Part 4: Winged Horrors ===
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| * '''Objective''': Slay 15 Gargoyles.
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| * '''Story''': The corruption takes to the skies. Gargoyles are acting as scouts for a focal point to anchor the ancient entity.
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| * '''Reward''': 4,000 Gold
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| === Part 5: The Lower Depths ===
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| * '''Objective''': Slay 10 Daemons.
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| * '''Story''': You descend into the abyss, slaying lesser daemons who are gathering infernal energies.
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| * '''Reward''': 5,000 Gold
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| === Part 6: Blood in the Dark ===
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| * '''Objective''': Slay 10 Blood Elementals.
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| * '''Story''': A massive blood sacrifice is taking place deep underground to forge a physical anchor for the entity.
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| * '''Reward''': 6,000 Gold
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| === Part 7: Generals of the Abyss ===
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| * '''Objective''': Slay 5 Balrons.
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| * '''Story''': The anchor has been forged. The Generals of the Abyss guard it while the entity attempts to cross over.
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| * '''Reward''': 7,000 Gold
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| === Part 8: The Infernal Chrysalis ===
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| * '''Objective''': Slay 1 Daemon (Final Test of Resolve)
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| * '''Story''': Alatar examines the anchor and realizes it is an Infernal Chrysalis containing the essence of Malathor the Primeval. He entrusts you to shatter it in a remote location and slay the beast.
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| * '''Reward''': 10,000 Gold and the '''Infernal Chrysalis'''
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| == The Final Battle: Malathor the Primeval ==
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| Upon double-clicking the [[Infernal Chrysalis]] in a non-guarded, wilderness area, the chrysalis will shatter and spawn '''Malathor the Primeval''', a Mythic Balron boss.
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| === Boss Mechanics ===
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| * '''Abyssal Cleave''': Periodically winds up a massive area-of-effect melee strike hitting everything within 2 tiles.
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| * '''Hellfire Aura''': A persistent burning aura that constantly damages players and pets in melee range.
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| * '''Primeval Rage''': At 20% health, Malathor enters a frenzy, significantly increasing his attack speed and damage.
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| === Loot & Drops ===
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| In addition to standard SuperBoss loot and 5,000-8,000 Gold, Malathor drops:
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| * 1-2 [[Mythic Core]]s (100% chance)
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| * 110-120 [[PowerScroll]] (10% chance)
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| * Random [[Doom Artifact]] (5% chance)
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| * [[Mythic Pet Dye]] (2% chance)
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