This guide breaks down exactly how the Hiveborn Tree quest works, where each body part comes from, and how to complete it efficiently without wasting maps or currency.

Why the Hiveborn Tree Quest Feels So Hard

The Hiveborn Tree quest is intentionally structured as a content-gated progression quest, not a loot-driven grind. That means:

Killing Uber bosses alone does not advance the quest

Raw Divine drops are largely irrelevant to completion

Progress is locked behind specific Breach interactions

Many players fail the quest simply because they are running the wrong content-even at very high levels.

Understanding Hiveborn Body Parts

To complete the Hiveborn Tree quest, you need 10 Hiveborn body parts, each obtained from specific sources. These are not random drops and cannot be brute-forced through generic mapping.

Breakdown of Hiveborn Body Parts

1. Eight (8) Parts - Breach Encounters in Zones

These drop from regular Breach encounters

You must fully engage with the Breach, not just open and leave it

Higher-density Breach layouts improve consistency

Atlas passives that enhance Breach are strongly recommended

These eight parts make up the bulk of the quest and are where most players get stuck.

2. One (1) Part - Fortress

This part drops from a Breach Fortress

Fortress access requires sustained Breach investment

Do not expect this to appear early or randomly

Treat it as a milestone, not a grind target

Many players never see the Fortress because they abandon Breach too early.

3. One (1) Part - Breach Boss (Hivebrain Gland Required)

This is the most misunderstood step.

To obtain the final Hiveborn body part:

You must place a Hivebrain Gland into the Map Device

It must be used alongside a normal map

Then, kill the Breach boss that spawns

If you are killing Breach bosses without using the Hivebrain Gland, you will never get this part.

How to Use the Hivebrain Gland Correctly

Select a standard map

Insert the Hivebrain Gland into the Map Device

Run the map normally

Engage the Breach boss encounter

Kill the boss to obtain the final Hiveborn part

This step is mandatory and cannot be bypassed.

Atlas and Mapping Tips for Faster Completion

To complete the quest efficiently:

Atlas Tree Recommendations

Full investment into Breach chance and duration

Increased monster density inside Breaches

Avoid spreading points into unrelated mechanics

Map Selection

Open layouts (Dunes, Strand-style maps) work best

Avoid tight corridors that limit Breach expansion

Currency Expectations

Do not expect meaningful Divine drops while chasing Hiveborn parts. The quest is progression-based, not profit-based.

Why This Quest Exists (Design Perspective)

From a design standpoint, the Hiveborn Tree quest:

Forces players to re-engage with cheap POE orbs Breach mechanics

Prevents Uber boss rushing from trivializing progression

Encourages Atlas specialization

Rewards system mastery, not raw power

It's a deliberate shift away from "kill harder boss = win."

Final Advice for Stuck Players

If you are level 95+ and still stuck:

Stop running Uber content

Commit fully to Breach encounters

Use the Hivebrain Gland correctly

Track your parts-progress is deterministic, not RNG-based

Once you approach the Hiveborn Tree quest as a checklist instead of a grind, completion becomes straightforward.

Master the system, and the tree will finally unlock.