The Mysterious Shade Quest Walkthrough

This is a guide for The Mysterious Shade, a Main quest in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2). Learn more about how to unlock The Mysterious Shade, complete its objectives, and its quest rewards here!

How to Unlock The Mysterious Shade

Enter The Grim Tangle and Finish Secrets in the Dark

You can unlock the quest The Mysterious Shade upon entering The Grim Tangle. There will be a Waypoint available and impassable roots. Summon Una to help remove these roots after finishing the quest Secrets in the Dark.

The Mysterious Shade Objectives

The Mysterious Shade Objectives
Finish the Quest Secrets in the Dark Summon and Talk to Una to Clear the Roots Continue Through the Grim Tangle Find the Count's Grave Past the Memorial Gate Bring Count Lachlann's Ring to Una Witness the Revival of The Hooded One

1. Finish the Quest Secrets in the Dark

When you encounter the area without finishing the quest Secrets in the Dark, there will be roots that hinder you from passing through.

Secrets in the Dark Quest Walkthrough

2. Summon Una to Ask for Help Clearing the Roots

Once the quest Secrets in the Dark is finished, go back to the Grim Tangle and summon Una. Then, talk to her about the roots.

3. Continue Through the Grim Tangle

Explore the area until you find the entrance for Cemetery of the Eternals. You will encounter many enemies like Fungal Zombies, Fungal Rattlers, Fungal Artillery, Fungal Proliferator, and Fungal Wolves so be careful!

You might also run into The Rotten Druid as you explore the Grim Tangle. You can choose to fight it to get gold and valuable items.

4. Find the Count's Grave Past the Memorial Gate

Once you've arrived at the Cemetery of the Eternals, unlock the quest Sorrow Among Stones by talking to Lachlann the Lost by the Memorial Gate. Before you can pass through the gate, you need to get two Memorial Key Pieces first.

The first Memorial Key Piece can be obtained by defeating Draven, the Eternal Praetor at the Mausoleum of the Praetor.

Afterwards, look for the Tomb of the Consort and defeat Asinia to get the second Memorial Key Piece.

Once you have the two Memorial Key Pieces, enter the Memorial Gate and defeat Lachlann of Endless Lament.

Lachlann of Endless Lament Boss Guide

5. Bring Count Lachlann's Ring to Una

Once Lachlann of Endless Lament has been defeated, return to Clearfell Encampment and talk to Una.

6. Witness the Revival of The Hooded One

After talking to Una, a quick revival animation will show. Complete the quest by talking to The Hooded One once a quest marker appears over his head.

The Mysterious Shade Rewards

Quest Rewards

Completing the The Mysterious Shade quest grants these rewards. You can obtain them after completing a certain objective or by completing the entire quest.

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