The Gauntlet (Quest)
The Gauntlet quest is the key that opens the game's boss rush. Flavor-wise, Edmardt told you he can repurpose the statue's power if you can bring him a Dark Spirit Alloy; mechanically, you obtain the quest after talking to Grisha in Fort Adams for the first time, at level 50 or above. It carries the 'Important Quest' label on the community board.
The two documented objectives are: speak with the man at the statue (X/1) and gather 1 Dark Spirit Alloy (X/1). The man at the statue is the NPC who asks for the alloy; once you deliver it, interacting with the statue grants access to the Gauntlet itself.
The reward is access rather than loot: the quest unlocks the Gauntlet, a boss rush challenge mode letting you fight previous enemies back-to-back for rewards and titles - Soul Tokens, stat-granting Memories, Clan Tokens and more across its five documented chains. One community note deserves emphasis: to actually claim Gauntlet rewards, you must go to your Titles menu and redeem the achievements there.
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FAQ
How do I start the Gauntlet quest?
Talk to Grisha in Fort Adams for the first time at level 50 or above, then speak with the man at the statue and bring him 1 Dark Spirit Alloy.
What does completing it unlock?
Access to the Gauntlet boss rush mode via the statue - five documented challenge chains against previous bosses, paying out Soul Tokens, Memories, Clan Tokens and titles. Redeem the rewards from your Titles menu.
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