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Altar of Hermes Location (Strange Jar)

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Titan Quest 2 - Altar of Hermes Location (Strange Jar)

The Altar of Hermes in Titan Quest 2 is located in the Widow's Cave in the Proti Island area, and is linked to the Strange Jar. See where to find the Altar of Hermes, and what to do with the Strange Jar in this guide!

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Altar of Hermes Location

Widow's Cave, South Proti Island

Shrine of Hermes Location

To get to the Altar of Hermes, you will need to enter the Widow's Cave in the southern part of Proti Island. You'll need to fight your way through a small group of spiders to reach the Shrine, located further into the cave.

Strange Jar Walkthrough

Take the Strange Jar From a Corpse

Strange Jar Location

There is a hidden side quest involving a Strange Jar and the Shrine of Hermes. To start it, retrieve the Strange Jar from a corpse that was mauled by a pack of wolves in the Proti Island.

Bring the Jar to the Shrine of Hermes

Widow

Once you pick up the Strange Jar, head into the Widow's Cave and place the jar on the Shrine of Hermes to complete the hidden quest.

Strange Jar Rewards

Jar Gives a Random Rare Weapon

Strange Jar Reward

Placing the Strange Jar on the Shrine of Hermes will reward you with a random rare weapon that your current class can use. Doing this quick side quest can be a good way to find a solid weapon if you don't have one yet!

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