Reforge in The Blood of Dawnwalker: Where to Find All Sword Shards

Forge It Anew is a quest chain to restore the sword of Saint Michael in The Blood of DawnwalkerYou can stumble upon the relic's fragments by chance or learn about them from the Dawnwalker walled up under the cathedral during the quest The Monk and the SaintThe quest involves finding a broken weapon, its fragments, meeting the uriashka Nareh, and two stages of weapon development, including a final tempering test.

The name of the quest may differ depending on RussifierIn earlier versions it was called "Forge Again".

How to start the quest "Reforge"

The quest will appear in your journal once you find one of the four sword parts. It's best to start with a walkthrough. The Monk and the Saint (A Monk and a Saint) to get the base, but you can do it in a different order.

Before his death, Mikhail explains that the kobolds stole the shards of his weapon, so they must be searched for in their nests. After finding and clearing the first monster lair, you'll be able to consult a map that will reveal the locations of the other two. You'll learn where to find a craftswoman for reforging from Saint Mikhail's journal.

Keep in mind that the first two fragments cost three segments game timer, and on the third - fiveHardening will also take three segments, and the quest "The Monk and the Saint" has its own counter.

Where to find all the fragments of the Sword of Saint Michael in The Blood of Dawnwalker

The fragments of Mihai's sword were carried away by the kobolds to their three lairs:

• In the Maragir woodland.
• Near Shrike Cliff not far from Parlita.
• In St. Tina's Grove, not far from Anka's tavern.

The quests vary in difficulty. The easiest, near Lasleya, can be completed in the first few days, while the most challenging, near Tantari, takes place closer to level 30. However, high-level enemies can be defeated earlier if you've mastered the combat system.

Finding quest items is easier with interactive map.

Shard near Lasleya - "Do Not Disturb"

First task icon "Reforge: Do Not Disturb" will appear on the map if you inspect the surrounding area with towers of the Maragir PolesieThis isn't necessary, as the quest will automatically start when you approach the required location. The quest pickup location is located east of Thorn Marsh, northeast of the shrine. Upper Maragir WoodlandsOne of Ambrush's outposts stands nearby.

As you approach the location, Cohen will comment on the presence of strange hand-shaped symbols on the rocks. Follow the secret path, using them as your guide. Along the way, you'll find a camp under a cliff containing the quest item "Florin's Orders." It's indirectly related to this quest, but may come in handy later.

Follow the yellow markers, enter the cave, and eliminate the group of kobolds living there. After defeating them, explore the desecrated altar of St. Michael and retrieve the sword shard from it.

It's hard to see in Sense mode: to make the interaction button appear, get close to the destroyed cross. This action will advance time by three segments.

Before leaving, examine the map drawn on the wall. It marks other kobold lairs where shards are hidden. Explore all the spots, and their locations will be marked on the game map.

Shard near Shrike's Crag - "Hostile Takeover"

For the second fragment, head west of the map, to the cave northwest of Shrike's Crag and southwest of Parlita. Forge It Anew: Hostile Takeover It is recommended for a much higher level, so look for the skull icon in the journal.

Find a depression in the rock and enter the cave marked with a white cross. At the end of the tunnel, you'll encounter a powerful kobold named Yum-Yum. The creature deals massive damage and can poison, so exercise caution during combat. Beware of its unblockable poison spit.

After winning, search the large nest at the far end of the cave and take the silver fragment.

You can linger and examine the drawings on the walls—the kobolds have captured the story of St. Michael, as well as a rough map showing the locations of other fragments.

Shard near Tantari - "Special Order"

For the third fragment of the quest Forge It Anew: Executive Order It's best not to go until you reach level 25, as the enemies can be too strong even on easy difficulty. When you're ready, find the cave in the east of St. Tina's Grove, southeast of Anka's old tavern (the "Crossroads Inn" shrine).

Upon arrival, you'll find an abandoned soldier camp near the cave entrance. Examine it, then head into the nest and explore using Sense Mode.

To update the goal and move the time forward two segments, examine the inconspicuous kobold altar, from which the object of worship has disappeared, and read the soldier's letter from one of the deceased's inventory. The notes contain a clue to the location of the Uriash Blacksmith.

Having learned that Xanthe's men have taken part of the relic, head to the designated camp near the Tantari Forest. Kill all the soldiers or sneak into the main tent with the patterns. The final fragment is in a box on a barrel to the right, next to Xanthe's letter.

How to reforge and temper the sword of Saint Michael

Before asking for help from the Uriah Hermit, make sure you have all the necessary items in your inventory:

• Broken Sword of Saint Michael - obtained during the quest "The Monk and the Saint".
• Three Shards - Collected as part of the "Reforge anew" series.

Where to find the grasshopper

With all the sacred weaponry, travel to Uriach Hermitage in the northwest of Thorn Marsh. It's located southeast of Laslei's Hollow and significantly north of Parlita. At the shrine, you'll find a hut and a hornless Uriach blacksmith.

Upon first meeting, a dialogue will automatically start. If you've already heard about the blacksmith, you can respond: "I've heard of you." Otherwise, Nareh won't talk. Read diary in the crypt Saint Michael or soldier's letter in the kobold nest at Tantari.

Nareh will ask what the sword is for. Answer: "I want to kill Brencis"The other options won't work. After receiving consent, give the collected items to the blacksmith. In return, you will immediately receive The restored sword of Saint Michael - no time will be spent on repairing it.

How to temper the sword of Saint Michael

After receiving the restored sword, you'll learn from Nareh that the work isn't finished yet. Run to the mountains to the northwest and find the place the blacksmith mentioned. Cut through the red vines and enter the cave.

Descend to the bottom of the cavern and prepare to fight numerous undead. After defeating the undead, find the ledges on the opposite side of the dungeon and climb them to the door to the crypt.

Activate the altar in the center of the room, which will cause a large number of undead to spawn around and trigger a boss fight. Echo of angerThe overall health bar will decrease with each undead death. Destroy two groups of monsters to win.

To temper Saint Michael's sword, after defeating the Echo of Wrath boss, approach the altar with the red orb and activate it. The "Complete the Ritual" action will take three time periods.

Completion Rewards

After the cutscene, the epic gear given to Nareh will be replaced with a legendary two-handed weapon. The Enchanted Sword of Saint Michael - one of best weapon options in Game.

Completing the chain also gives experience:

• 500 points for the final goal;
• 750 points for finding three fragments.

For completing the task you will also receive an achievement Arbiter's Blade.

The help of the Uriya hermit Nareh will still be needed: when you receive the mysterious letter and begin to complete the “Stronghold against the Darkness”, she will create legendary armor to combat vrahiras.