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After investigating Elderwood’s minerals and infected plants inPalia’sThe Nature of Shadows quest, you’ll talk to Subira once more to show your interest in learning how to hunt infected creatures. Soon after, the Shot in the Dark quest begins.
In this Elderwood quest, Hassian will help you craft exceptional gear like his, so you’re able to catch the strange creatures affected by the mysterious dark energy spreading through Elderwood. If you’re up for the challenge, this guide will walk you through the steps to complete the Shot in the Dark quest inPalia.
Players will need to wrap up the following steps:
Talk to Hassian
First off, you’ll need to talk to Hassian. Like other villagers, he follows a fixed routine, so open your map to locate him and fast travel there. Once you explain what you’re after, he’ll tell you that you’ll need an arrow infused with Infected Essence to hunt the infected creatures. Then, he’ll hand over the material list needed to make the shaft and arrowhead.
Collect the Materials for the Arrow Shaft
To craft the arrow shaft inPalia, you’ll have to gather these items (you’re able to also check the list in your inventory by clicking the exclamation mark):
Gather the Materials for the Arrowhead
With the shaft items sorted, move on to the arrowhead. Here’s what you’ll need:
Harvest Infected Essence
Along with the materials above, you’ll also need 10 Infected Essence to give to Hassian. These show up in Elderwood as floating purple orbs. You can also get Infected Essence by harvesting infected plants, fish, and bugs, but those require specific tools like the following:
If you don’t have these tools yet, simply roam around Elderwood and grab the purple orbs scattered throughout.
Return to Hassian
Once everything’s in your backpack, head back to Hassian and hand it all over. He’ll craft20 Elderwood Arrowsthat let you hunt infected creatures. He’ll also toss in thearrow recipe, so you may always make more later. After this, the Shot in the Dark quest officially wraps up inPalia.
