In the expansive world of No Rest for the Wicked, players encounter the pivotal side quest known as «Of Rats and Raiders.» This quest stands out not merely as an optional journey but as an essential task that must be completed before progressing in the main storyline. Accessible to players as early as level six, it leads them through territories that are drastically more challenging than their current ability, setting the stage for an engaging experience.
To embark on this quest, players must first connect with Winnick following the completion of the Sacrament quest. He divulges the troubles brewing within the town: a growing bandit threat. Players are then directed eastward toward the Orban Glades to confront Darak, the nefarious leader of this bandit faction.
To quickly navigate to the Orban Glades, players can utilize a teleportation point known as the Whisper. After teleporting, they should advance northward past a serene pond until they find a cave entrance. Delving into this cave reveals a bandit camp fashioned within a crumbling ruin. Players will need to venture deeper into the camp and eliminate any opposition they encounter to locate another Whisper within the depths.
After defeating the bandit leader, Darak, who poses a formidable yet manageable challenge depending on the player’s build and combat strategy, the quest continues. Upon his defeat, he will retreat, prompting players to return to the town of Sacrament and report their success to Winnick. He can typically be located near the Gallows, engaged in conversation with Odessa. A dialogue with both characters will further the quest narrative.
The next objective involves a character named Rattigan, one of Darak’s men, who is trapped by the guards. Players must locate the key to his cell, which can be found on a guard who has succumbed to unconsciousness near the town fountain, located just below the Gallows. After retrieving the key, players can release Rattigan, who then directs them to search for a sewer drain in the Shallows.
Upon arriving at Saltborn Tower, players should travel east to find the drain that links to the expansive Black Trench sewer system. This area, designated as a level 15 zone, presents significant challenges, encouraging players to enhance their skills through bounties or other quests before proceeding.
To access deeper parts of the Black Trench, players need to navigate a path that eventually leads them to a lever controlling a drainage cell. The lever’s activation will foster access to submerged sections of the dungeon, propelling the quest into a series of watery chambers filled with foes and obstacles. Players must solve puzzles involving levers to manage the flow of water and create pathways to advance.
Eventually, players confront further enemies while exploring the chambers, ultimately leading them to face Darak once again, albeit in a transformed state as the monstrous Torn Falstead. This final battle requires players to engage aggressively while dodging attacks to emerge victorious.
Completing the quest not only rewards players with valuable loot but also advances the storyline significantly, making «Of Rats and Raiders» a memorable highlight in the tapestry of No Rest for the Wicked.
