Dark and Darker: How to Complete the Blood for the Truth Quest
Quest Objectives and Rewards
To successfully complete the Blood for the Truth quest, you must:
Interact with the Altar of Sacrifice (3 times)
Upon completing all three interactions, assuming you survive and escape, you'll receive the following rewards:
75 Unique Gold Coin
2 Random Uncommon Weapon
150 Experience
25 Affinity
Unlike standard fetch quests, this one demands you approach a specific structure more than once during dungeon runs. Each interaction carries risk, as the Altar often requires sacrificing health or items, and sometimes triggers events that attract enemies or reveal your location.
Understanding the Altar of Sacrifice
The Altar of Sacrifice is usually located in high-danger zones, often surrounded by elite monsters or environmental traps. These altars can be found inside crypt sections, ritual chambers, or deep dungeon interiors. They may also be contested by other players, especially in higher-level lobbies.
When interacting with the Altar, be aware that you may:
Lose a portion of your health
Suffer a temporary debuff
Alert nearby enemies
Some players choose to heal immediately after interacting, while others wait to avoid attracting additional attention. The best approach depends on your situation, but entering this quest with healing supplies is absolutely necessary.
Recommended Preparation
Before executing this quest, ensure you are properly equipped. Having gear that enhances survivability is more important than offensive power since the main challenge isn't combat but surviving repeated interactions.
Recommended Loadout:
Medium to high-tier armor
A reliable weapon suited to your class
Several healing items (bandages and potions)
Backup gear in case things go wrong
If you've accumulated Dark and Darker Gold, use it to purchase emergency healing supplies or equipment durability upgrades. This quest can be extremely punishing if you enter under-geared or without recovery items.
Additionally, consider bringing party members if possible. While the quest can be completed solo, having a teammate defend you during altar interaction significantly increases survival chances. Just ensure that only you interact with the altar to progress the quest.
Best Strategy to Complete the Quest
Because the interaction requires three successful attempts, you'll need to do it across multiple runs unless you find multiple altars in the same session (which is rare).
Here's a safe strategy:
Identify the altar location early in the run. Avoid engaging every enemy; conserve health and resources.
Clear dangerous mobs nearby, but avoid unnecessary PvP unless forced.
Interact with the altar quickly, then immediately retreat to a safer spot.
Heal and stabilize before pushing further.
Locate extraction, don't risk continuing the run if your health or supplies are low.
You must survive and escape for the interaction to count toward quest progress. Reaching the altar and dying afterward negates the attempt.
Maximizing Value During the Quest
While the quest's primary goal involves survival rather than looting, you can still gather Dark and Darker Items along the way to boost overall gains. Prioritize lightweight and high-value loot that won't slow you down or compromise your escape.
If you find equipment you don't need, you can later sell or trade it for Dark and Darker Gold, enhancing your ability to buy better gear for upcoming runs. You may also use this quest run to gather affinity-boosting and class-relevant artifacts, but only when safe.
High risk means limited looting windows. Avoid the temptation of exploring deeper zones after interacting with the altar, greed is often the reason players fail.
Mistakes to Avoid
Many players fail the Blood for the Truth quest due to overconfidence. Here are key errors to avoid:
Interacting without clearing nearby threats
Using the altar with low health
Continuing the run instead of extracting immediately
Carrying too much loot, hindering movement
Entering without healing supplies or adequate gear
Never interact with the altar while engaged in combat. Always secure the area first. Even a single persistent enemy can lead to death immediately after interaction.
Final Thoughts
The Blood for the Truth quest rewards bravery and preparation. While interacting with the Altar of Sacrifice three times sounds simple, the dangers surrounding these structures make the quest high-risk and deceptively challenging. Enter prepared, execute cautiously, and extract without hesitation.
Use this quest to acquire valuable Dark and Darker Items along the way and convert excess loot into Dark and Darker Gold to fuel your future dungeon runs. Every successful altar interaction moves you closer to powerful rewards and deeper understanding of the game's mechanics.
Face the altar wisely, and may the blood you give bring truth, not death.
