The Root of the Problem

The Root of the Problem Guide

Quest Location  The Wetlands (Act 2)
Start  Talk to Helena(location: The Forest Encampment, Act 2)
Objective  This quest requires you to travel to poison the tree, Lorrata, in the The Wetlands with Maligaro’s Spike and Baleful Gem.
Completion  You have reached the The Vaal Ruins
Key Item  
  • Maligaro’s Spike
  • Baleful Gem

Quest location

The Wetlands is an area in Act 2. This area has a waypoint and is connected to The Vaal Ruins and The Riverways.

The Root of the Problem location

It inhabits Oak’s camp, which is on top of a hill near the center. The waypoint is in the western part of the zone, directly infront of the Vaal Ruins entrance. To further progress, one has to obtain the Baleful Gem and Maligaro’s Spike from the quest The Root of the Problem.

Bandits live in the Wetlands and emerge from their tents when you approach. A stream with a waterfall runs from the camp down to the river that splits The Riverways and The Wetlands.

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How to get Key Item

  • Maligaro’s Spike: complete the Sharp and Cruel quest. It is dropped by The Weaver in The Weaver’s Chambers.
  • Baleful Gem: complete the Intruders in Black quest. It is acquired in the Chamber of Sins Level 2.

Walkthrough

1. Travel to poison the tree

  • Location: The Wetlands (Act 2)
  • Item: Maligaro’s Spike and Baleful Gem

Travel to poison the tree

2. Travel to The Vaal Ruins

This quest is completed once you make it to The Vaal Ruins.

Quest Rewards

Quest Complete – You have poisoned the Ancient Tree and found a way through the Vaal Ruins.

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