

Apart from the mainline content combat challenges in Seeker, Slayer, Survivor, there are many optional challenges you can take on, but to do so you must seek out a series of artifacts (after completing the The Rite of Passage and some of The Crucible), during what are referred to as hunts.

Achievement Unlocked Collecting all of the artifacts will unlock the Archivist of Kazuwari achievement. Collecting all of the artifacts will unlock the

Below is a list of the artifacts, where to find them (see also locations marked in red in the map below), and the corresponding fights they unlock. For any tasks not unlocked, simply keep completing challenges, then speak to Engari at the Pool of Memories when he mentions artifacts.

The Seeker's Path

Task Fight name Artifact name Artifact location The Seeking Face's Hunt for the Adra Pearl The Lagufaeth Brood Adra Pearl Old City (Neketaka), center of map, on statue The Seeking Face's Hunt for the Haemneg's Handmaiden Tomb of Vathor Cadhu Framed Tapestry / The Hunt for the Haemneg's Handmaiden Treasure Trove (Dunnage / Radiant Court), top floor, corner The Seeking Face's Hunt for the Fortuneteller's Ear The Brothers of Book and Branch Fortuneteller's Ear The Dark Cupboard (Neketaka), first floor, on puppet in corner

The Lagufeth Brood

Focus on the ground enemies first (charming and using figurines as much as you can), then disarm either of the traps on the east or west side and head up the stairs (ignore the barrels, which aren't explosive). If you can, cast Meteor Shower at this point (or the next best AOE spell/skill you have).

Your reward will be Ngati's Tusk (superb pike).

The Brothers of Brook and Branch

This fight features a wizard and druid and two wards, each of which buffs one and nerfs the other. If you can, take either the left path, using the Arcane Ward to shield yourself from Akumeno, or right and use the Nature Ward to shield yourself from Masumeno. Ideally, set up a wall spell (e.g. Wall of Many Colors) to punish anyone that comes across the line. Taking it even further, cast huge spells like Meteor Shower from behind the wall.

Once the brothers go down, your reward will be Windsong (legendary war bow).

Tomb of Vathor Cadhu

Touch the obelisk to activate the enemies. Avoid the traps as best you can although it's not vital to do so if you're high enough level. You're able to draw a ton of aggro with your tank in this fight, so do that while spamming Meteor Shower and the like and Vathor and his men should drop like flies.

Your reward for winning the fight is The Best Defense (legendary small shield).

Beasts of the Slayer

Task Fight name Artifact name Artifact location The Slaying Face's Hunt for the Luckless Coin Tactical Ogres Luckless Coin The Kraken's Eye (Port Maje), first floor, speak to Caedric The Slaying Face's Hunt for the Hunter's Head Xaurip Chronicles The Hunter's Head Motare o Kozi, next to frog statue The Slaying Face's Hunt for the Titan's Heart Clash of the Fire Titan Titan Heart Fleet Master's Office (Neketaka / Brass Citadel), in chest near entrance

Clash of the Fire Titan

Despite what the Face tells you, the Fire Titan's weakness is armor, as well as Perception (distracted; disoriented; blind), Constitution (sickened; weakened; enfeebled), and Intellect (confused; charmed; dominated) afflictions. So focus on those and melee attacks, while playing around his massive spike damage grabs as best you can with interrupts.

Anything that increases Burn Armor Rating can also be useful (e.g. Within Ngati's Embrace, Nothing Could Touch Her), as can freeze spells, summons, and figurines. Ignore the skeletons unless to hit them with an AOE spell that also hits the titan.

Bug Alert Defeating the Fire Titan may not trigger the end of combat. If this occurs, reload and beat him again. You may have to beat him without any party members dying. Defeating the Fire Titan may not trigger the end of combat. If this occurs, reload and beat him again. You may have to beat him without any party members dying.

Your reward for beating this challenge will be Keeper of the Flame (superb flail), a Ruby, gold, and other crafting items.

Tactical Ogres

Abuse the gunpowder barrels at the start of the fight to get in a huge amount of damage. Follow it up with an empowered Meteor Shower or another high damage AOE and the rest is cleanup. Your reward for beating this challenge is The Changeling's Mantle (soulbound light armor).

Xaurip Chronicles

If you have a rogue, send them into the backline to assassinate the priests, but take care not to let them get surrounded as they will die quicker than you might think. Once the priests have been taken out, rejoin your party and take down the Elder Drake together, which is weak to Might and Intellect afflictions (staggered, dazed, stunned, confused, charmed, and dominated). Ideally, charm it as immediately and often as possible and let it take care of the xaurips for you.

Once it goes down, you will receive Dire Talon (exceptional sabre) as your reward.

The Survivor's Stand

Task Fight name Artifact name Artifact location The Surviving Face's Hunt for the Matron's Skull Skeleton Crew Endurance Trial Matron's Skull The Hanging Sepulchers (Neketaka / Sacred Stair), north end The Surviving Face's Hunt for the Uncut Gem In Defense of the Written Word Diamond in the Rough Poko Kohara Ruins, next to Oasis tree (southeast section) The Surviving Face's Hunt for the Finger of the Exiled Queen Tenebrous Tenacity Woedica Finger Oathbinder's Sanctum, fourth floor, Court Room statue

Tenebrous Tenacity

See Shades of the Seeker. Your reward for completing this challenge is Hakori's Refuge (cape).

Skeleton Crew Endurance Trial

The most difficult fight in The Crucible.

Stay on top of figurines, healing, party buffs, potions, etc at all times in order to survive the sheer strength and numbers of the skeleton crew.

Medium and major healing potions will be huge here to alleviate the large spike damage.

Positioning is crucial; one false move and your party member will likely die. At the beginning of the fight, have one of them tough the light in the middle then immediately move back to avoid your party being surrounded the entire time.

Buff your party with potions as much as possible pre-fight, and keep them and combat-only potions going mid-fight.

The skeletons' weakness is they are susceptible to every affliction, so spam them to make them much more manageable.

The most important thing is to space out your figurines, summons, and charms. Use little or nothing the first wave, a little the second, then go all out the remaining waves. Beat numbers with numbers.

As always, a well-placed and empowered Meteor Shower will do wonders. Death Ring is key for the times you can't manage them.

Your reward for winning the battle is Kahako Nihi (superb heavy armor).