If you're exploring the world of Dark and Darker, you'll want to pay attention to quest rewards as well as treasure drops. One quest in particular, Ruined Resources, offers a solid payout in both experience, affinity and Dark and Darker Gold, plus it can help you unlock valuable gear upgrades by earning those stat-boosting Dark and Darker Items. Here's everything you need to know to complete this quest efficiently.

 

Quest Overview

 

The quest tasks you with collecting:

 

2 × Blue Eyeballs (any rarity)

4 × Wolf Pelts (any rarity)

 

Once you've handed in those items, you'll receive:

 

150 Unique Gold Coin

2 Random Rare Armor pieces

300 Experience

25 Affinity

 

This makes it a worthwhile early-game quest for bolstering your gear and economy.

 

Step by Step to Complete the Quest

 

Here's how to efficiently gather the required items and turn in the quest.

 

1. Prepare & Enter the Ruins

 

Head into the Ruins area of the map (often one of the earlier accessible zones). Make sure you're equipped and ready to loot, though the items required (Blue Eyeballs and Wolf Pelts) are any rarity, so you don't need to wait for ultra-rare drops.

 

Be aware of monsters and other players (if in PvP or extraction zones). Since you'll be collecting pelts and eyeballs, you may need to hunt wolves or creatures that drop those drops.

 

2. Find & Collect 2 Blue Eyeballs

 

Wander through the Ruins, killing or looting the relevant creatures or corpses until you obtain two Blue Eyeballs. Because the quest allows any rarity, you don't need to hold out for rare drops, just ensure the item tags as a Blue Eyeball in your inventory.

 

Tip: The quicker you kill mobs that drop the eyeballs, the sooner you can move on to the next stage.

 

3. Collect 4 Wolf Pelts

 

Next, track down wolves (or other creatures) whose loot tables include Wolf Pelts. You'll need four of these. Again, rarity is not restricted, so standard drops will do.

 

Make sure to check your inventory: once you have 4 Wolf Pelts, you're ready for turn-in.

 

4. Return & Turn In

 

Once you have 2 Blue Eyeballs and 4 Wolf Pelts, return to the quest NPC in the Ruins (or the designated turn-in location). Submit the items and claim your reward.

 

Congratulations, you've completed the quest.

 

Tips & Considerations

 

Item Rarity Doesn't Matter: Since the quest states any rarity for both Blue Eyeballs and Wolf Pelts, you can focus on speed rather than drop-quality. This keeps things efficient.

 

Inventory Space Matters: Make sure you have room in your inventory when looting so you don't accidentally drop items or miss out.

 

Selecting Rare Armor: The reward grants 2 Random Rare Armor, these are Dark and Darker Items of uncommon quality. Once you receive them, examine their stats and decide whether to equip them or salvage/trade them for gold.

 

Maximize Your Gold Return: After completing this quest, you'll have extra Dark and Darker Gold to spend or save for upgrades. Look for crafting stations or vendors in your base or hub to turn that gold into further item enhancements or new gear.

 

Quest Timing: Because this quest is relatively straightforward, it's a good one to complete early in your exploration of the Ruins area. It helps build momentum for tackling tougher zones and higher-rarity loot.

 

How to Use Your Rewards Strategically

 

Once you've claimed your reward, you'll want to put it to good use:

 

Equip the Rare Armor: Check the stats on the two Rare Armor pieces. If they're upgrades over your current gear, fit them in and enjoy a boost.

 

Convert Gold for Gear: With 150 Gold coin gained, you have more resources to spend at vendors, craft upgrades, or trade with other players. Wealth in Dark and Darker allows you to access better gear, which means attempting higher-risk zones and acquiring more high-tier Dark and Darker Items.

 

Use Affinity & XP: The 300 experience and 25 affinity help you progress skills, unlock perks or raise your tier. This, in turn, enhances your effectiveness in the dungeons and sets you up for better loot drops.

 

Build for Bigger Quests: Completing Ruined Resources gives you a base. With higher gear and more gold, you can attempt tougher quests, farm more valuable zones, and chase legendary items or high-end loot.

 

Final Thoughts

 

In Dark and Darker, progression isn't just about raw kills or loot, it's about building a foundation of gear, gold, and resources. The Ruined Resources quest delivers all three: you collect simple items, get rewarded with gold and rare gear, and gain XP/affinity to level up.

 

Don't pass it by. Gather those 2 Blue Eyeballs, 4 Wolf Pelts, turn in the quest, and enjoy both the immediate rewards and the long-term benefits for your gear and economy. Your stash of Dark and Darker Gold grows, your pile of strong Dark and Darker Items increases, and you're better equipped to face the dangers ahead.

 

See you in the Ruins, loot well, survive the extraction, and make every quest count!