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This is the first Dark Knight Artifact Armor quest - otherwise known as AF1.
Start NPC Raibaht - Metalworks (G-8)
Requirements Dark Knight 40+
Items Needed Yagudo Cherry x 2 (Only one Cherry is needed if you skip the optional portion)
Repeatable Yes, after AF is complete
Reward Raven Scythe
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Walkthrough

Giddeus NM

Giddeus

  • Raibaht asks you to find a book detailing the Darksteel Formula.
  • Talk with Mighty Fist in the Darksteel Forge, who will give you the Letter from the Darksteel Forge (key item).
  • Go see Cochal-Monchal in the West wing of the Optistery in Northern Windurst Waters at (F-8).
  • Obtain a Yagudo Cherry.
  • Head to Giddeus.
    • (Optional) Go to the storage room located at (G-6) on the second map and speak to Quu Bokye. He will mention Vaa Huja the Erudite and something about Yagudo Cherries. Trading him a cherry will cause him to reveal Vaa Huja the Erudite's location and some interesting information about him.
    • Follow the path along the west side of the first map and head to (H-7).
    • Drop down to the lower level and continue heading South to (H-14).
  • Make sure to not drop down off the cliff after you exit the cave.
  • Trade the cherry to the ??? to spawn Vaa Huja the Erudite.
  • Kill Vaa Huja the Erudite and check the ??? again to receive the key item "Darksteel Formula".
  • (Optional) Return to Cochal-Monchal in the Optistery.
  • Return to the Metalworks and talk to Mighty Fist and Raibaht to complete the quest.
    • Note: It is possible to skip the visit to Mighty Fist and go directly to Raibaht to complete this quest.

Kyokusa's Video Guide

A visual guide that will help you prepare for what is in store for you.

Game Description

Client
Raibaht (Cid's Lab, Metalworks)
Summary
You have been asked to find and bring back a book pertaining to the Galka's darksteel formula.
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