The Veil Main Quest: Disease Era Progression Steps
To advance The Veil main quest without getting lost, check the quest gem in the center of your screen; clicking it toggles your active navigation marker. Progressing through each Disease Era checkpoint in order keeps The Veil main quest on track toward unlocking The Pale.
| Era Checkpoint | Target Objective & Guide | Key Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Tasks | Complete initial equipment and combat objectives | Equip starting weapons and test combat controls. |
| Ancient Bones | Track and defeat Ancient Bones in the maze | Stock Sanity Potions and note your retreat route. |
| Weeping Crypt | Speak with the Lost Runner inside the crypt | Prepare for close-quarters crypt encounters. |
| Fire Essence | Follow The Scorch Basin route to Bobby | Stock health recovery items before the lava path. |
| Disease Era Finale | Offer Festered Meat at the altar for Festering Wound | Bring recovery items and time your defensive weaves. |
Ancient Bones: Bestiary Identification & Quest Arrow
An early milestone in The Veil main quest asks you to find and defeat the monster named Ancient Bones. This is a creature hunt rather than an item drop task. Open Information and check the Bestiary first so you know what you are looking for.
Click the center HUD gem to turn on your directional quest arrow and follow it into the maze. Keep your Sanity topped up with potions or campfires so you do not collapse during the hunt.
Weeping Crypt: Reaching the Lost Runner
To advance the Suspicious Eye step in The Veil main quest, enter the Weeping Crypt along the main path. At 00:30 in the route video, turn right into the corridor, then continue straight ahead while ignoring side doors until you reach the Lost Runner.
Speak with the Lost Runner to push The Veil main quest forward. In a player tutorial run, a replacement Suspicious Eye was bought from the runner for 100 Silver; check your own dialogue prompt to see if your active task requires payment or simply continuing the dialogue.
Weeping Crypt: Route to the Lost Runner
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Fire Essence, Bobby & the Smoldering Horn
Your next objective in The Veil main quest directs you to deliver Fire Essence to Bobby in exchange for the Smoldering Horn. Follow your directional arrow into The Scorch Basin to locate him.
Specific drop sources for Fire Essence remain unconfirmed. Once you have the item in your bag, bring it to Bobby in The Scorch Basin to complete the hand-in and receive your Smoldering Horn.
The Veil Main Quest Bosses: Stormcaller and Festering Wound
Later boss encounters in The Veil main quest take place deep within the maze at night. For Stormcaller, break Thunder Quartz deep in the Veil at night to spawn the boss. For Smelter Demon, blow the Smoldering Horn deep in the Veil at night. Check your active HUD text so you trigger the summon matching your current Disease Era step.
To fight Festering Wound and conclude the Disease Era in The Veil main quest, take Festered Meat to the altar. In a playthrough run, Festered Meat dropped from a chest after defeating the Hiveling Titan. Bring recovery supplies and time your weaves to dodge heavy hits.
Disease Era Walkthrough: Smoldering Horn and Altar Bosses
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Beyond the Disease Era: The Pale & Primordial Era
Defeating Festering Wound concludes the Disease Era and advances The Veil main quest into The Pale and the Primordial Era. Key landmarks ahead on your journey include The Manor, The Marrow, The Final Descent, and the Cell of Life.
Entering The Pale unlocks trainers for Legendary Melee and Casting Masteries. If your objective in The Veil main quest displays 'Shift through the obsidian crystal. (Coming soon)', that story objective is waiting on future game updates.