Reforging the Gauntlet | Atlas Fallen Wiki

Reforging the Gauntlet is a Main Quest in Atlas Fallen. Main Quests are Quests that follow the main storyline that progresses through the core game. Follow the main objectives to get through the main quest line. This will take players to new Locations, and introduce them to important NPCs. Progress through the main questline to gain rewards and learn new abilities. Activate Nyaal's Sense to display Main Quest objective markers in the world. 

 

Atlas Fallen Reforging the Gauntlet Information

Reforging the Gauntlet Quest Description

You found the artefact that Nyaal sensed, but it needs more parts to be upgradeable. Collect enough shards to reforge the gauntlet's Air Dash capabilities. Remember to use Nyaal's senses to find the shards around you. 

 

Reforging the Gauntlet Quest Objectives

• Find Enhanced Dash Shards (3)
• Upgrade your Air Dash at an anvil

Reforging the Gauntlet Part 2: Unearth

• Find Unearth Shards (3)
• Upgrade your Raise at an anvil

 

Reforging the Gauntlet Quest Complete Description

You've managed to improve the powers of the gauntlet. They should help you overcome the obstacles in your path. 

 

Rewards for Reforging the Gauntlet in Atlas Fallen

• Enhanced Air Dash

Reforging the Gauntlet Part 2: Unearth

• Unearth

 

Atlas Fallen Reforging the Gauntlet Quest Walkthrough

Find Enhanced Dash Shards (3)

This quest begins during The Path to Bastengar after obtaining the Enhanced Dash Piece. Use Nyaal's Senses to help lead you to the next dash shards required for this objective. While atop these ruins, face west to see an extended plank platform. You will be able to dash across to the other side where there will be a Scouting Villager you can briefly interact with and a chest that will contain Active Formula V. From here, face north and take the long rope bridge across to reach the Outskirts. 

There will be another chest nearby a stone wall which will contain Formula IX. Turn the corner from the chest and there will be another buried chest you can raise and loot nearby which will contain Tributes.

 

Enhanced Dash Shards #1

• Location: Outskirsts Castrum VII

As you continue to explore the outskirts, you can regularly activate Nyaal's Senses to reposition yourself and continue heading toward the beams of light that appear when they are activated. 

A chest ahead in front of Castrum VII will contain an Idol of Shatter. Castrum VII is the large guarded structure ahead. Before entering the area, circle around and search the walls and corners to loot a Griffon Figurine (Special) Artefact. Keep heading north of Castrium VII to reach the Outskirts Hazed Cave. Nearby is a "Warded Relic" which is an object warded by a spell that will require you to defeat surrounding enemies. This is the Shard you need.

Approach the warded relic and clear the following Combat encounter. During this encounter, you will be up against a greater foe, the Diver, one of the Greater Wraiths. Once you defeat all the wraiths in the area along with the Diver,  you can now access the Warded Relic which is one of your 3 required Shards.

Clearing the surrounding wraiths will also activate a Side Quest: Protecting the Village. 

You may encounter many more Side Quests as you explore the area. View the Side Quests page to see all available side quests in this Location and Region. 

 

Enhanced Dash Shard #2

• Location: Outskirts Forest

Another beam will be on a very high point in the middle of the Outskirts Forest. This point is located just south of Castrum VII.

You will need to platform your way up, looking for areas you can jump and raise to reach the top. Make your up to this point. You will need to climb a nearby structure to the north and dash your way across in order to reach the shard. You may be able to come across a Padlock (Common) as you search the area.

 

Enhanced Dash Shards #3

• Location: Vast Sands
• Requirements: Complete Sealing Totem

Another beam will lead you toward the Vast Sands nearby a Sealing Totem in the region. Once you spot the Dash Shard, be ready for another Combat encounter once you approach it.

A number of Wraiths will appear when you approach the Shard. This will be followed by a larger Diver enemy that you will need to clear before you can interact with the Shard.

 

Upgrade your Air Dash at an anvil

You have collected enough shards to improve your Air Dash ability. Find an anvil to reforge the gauntlet. 

 

Once you have a total of 3 Dash Shards, you can upgrade your Gauntlet from any Anvil. Travel to any anvil and use it. Select "Upgrade Gauntlet" and enhance your Air Dash to complete this part of the quest. Completing this part will allow you to continue progressing through The Path to Bastengar Main Quest. 

 

 

Reforging the Gauntlet Part 2: Unearth

Find Unearth Shards (3)

You found the artifact in the old cathedral, but it requires more shards. Find the shards in the keep and in the surroundings that enhance your rais ability. Remember to use Nyaal's senses to find the shards around you. 

This objective becomes available after progressing through The Path to Bastengar and after obtaining the Enhanced Raise Piece. You will be tasked to locate shards for the next upgrade after the Combat Interaction against a level 3 Tailguarder.

Clear and all the Enemies in the area to continue. Visit the Enemies page for Combat Tips against different wraiths. After your combat encounter, you will receive the Knuckledust, your final Weapon. You can then continue your search. 

Players will need to continue to make use of Nyaal's senses to locate nearby beams and follow their light to lead them to the shards.  While you are in the area, you can also explore the corners and crevices of the Shattered keep to obtain additional loot. Activate Nyaal's senses and look around for any nearby beams. The closest one should be on the higher levels of Shattered Keep. You will need to make your way to the second floor and then the roof of the keep. You be able to encounter and loot a few of the following items. Ancient Beads can be found in a chest on the Shattered Keep roof. Be careful, a few flying wraiths may appear in this area. Bloodbath the Lore Item can also be found along the second floor of the keep. 

 

Unearth Shard #1

• Location: Shattered Keep Roof

Look around for the nearby beam on a tower that will be atop the Shattered Keep on the roofs. You may need to circle around a few towers in the area to find a way up.

When you get to the top of the tower, there will be a Sealing Totem on top, sealing the shard. You will need to raise the first Sealing Totem and follow the beams within the time limit until you complete the sequence.

There will be seven totems to raise to complete the Sealing Totem sequence. It will lead you back to the tower where the shard is. Once you have completed the Sealing Totem, you can now obtain the Shattered Keep Unearth Shard. Once you have obtained the first Shard, activate Nyaal's Senses again to reveal your next location. The closest one should lead you south. 

 

Unearth Shard #2

• Location: Shattered Keep Plateau

Heading south will eventually lead you to the Shattered Keep Plateau. There will be a few platforms you will be able to raise. You will be met with a few Wraiths in the area, including a Heaver. Clearing the Heaver will earn you an Essence Core. When the area is clear, you can redirect yourself to the Shard beam again with Nyaal's Senses. It will be on one of the higher towers.

Look for a low platform where you can start platforming upwards. You can start here, then use your Air dash abilities to cross and continue to make your way up toward the next beam.

As you cross through the ruins, remember to look back. You can pick up an Instrument Artefact which can be found at the corner of one of the towers on a broken platform. Continue making your way over the towers and planks towards the hills and cliffs. Once you reach the cliffs, you can pick up the second shard. Follow the cliff edge to the end and you can also pick up an Old Memory Lore Item at the end of the cliff. You can now move on to the final beam. 

One will lead you toward the Watchtower towards the east. You will be heading back towards the Outskirt areas, exiting the Shattered Keep. You might pass Theo's Altar, one of the Heavenly Shrines. Once you reach the outskirts continue to follow the beam. 

 

Unearth Shard #3

• Location: Outskirt Cliff Forest (CastrumVII)
• Requirement: Complete Sealed Totem

Make your way across the outskirts and pass the outskirts bandit area till you reach the Outskirts Cliff Forest. There will be a Lore Item: Aftermath of the Battle. It will be under a tent in the area. Follow the beam up to the top of the cliff till you enter the Castrum VII Location. You will see the shard at the end where the flag is but it will be sealed.

There will be another Sealing Totem nearby for you to complete before you can collect the Shard. Raise the first Totem and it will lead you back down the slope. The 3rd one will be lower down the hill, continuing southwest. The fourth one will be up on the towers.You will need to climb them. It will be next to another Artefact, an Old Coin. The next beam will lead you back toward the top of the cliff.

Finally, the 6th connected Sealing Totem will lead you back where the Shard is. Raise the final Sealing Totems then collect the third and last Unearth Shard.

 

Upgrade your Raise at an anvil

With all three required Shards, you can locate any Anvil and Upgrade your Gauntlet there. The closest one will be within Castrum VII. Drop down over the cliff and you can find an anvil there. Use your 3 Unearth Shards to upgrade your Enhanced Raise Piece. You will now be able to Uneath Greater Structures. This will once again, complete this section of the quest and you can continue your journey on The Path to Bastengar where you will be tasked to Return to Arif. 

 

Atlas Fallen Reforging the Gauntlet Notes & Trivia

• Notes, Tips, and other Trivia for Reforging the Gauntlet.

 

 

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