In Path of Exile (PoE), the "A Dirty Job" quest is an optional mission offered by Tarkleigh in Act 1. This quest tasks you with cleansing the Fetid Pool of undead and any other monsters that have taken over the area. By completing this quest, you not only help to secure the surrounding lands but also earn two valuable Passive Respec Points, allowing you to adjust your character’s build as needed. This guide will walk you through the steps to successfully complete "A Dirty Job."
The quest begins when you speak to Tarkleigh in Lioneye’s Watch. Tarkleigh describes the horrors of the Fetid Pool, a stagnant and vile area teeming with undead creatures. He explains that the presence of a necromancer is likely the cause of these abominations and tasks you with clearing out the pool to prevent further spread of the undead.
Objective:
Tarkleigh’s Dialogue:
Dead birds walking. Animals don’t rise up again the same as people do here. So if they aren’t raising themselves, what’s doing it for them? The answer’s in that Fetid Pool.
Clear the place out and kill whatever’s raising those rhoas. We’ve got enough living dead to contend with already."
To reach the Fetid Pool, you must first travel through the Coast and then the Mud Flats. The Fetid Pool is a hidden area located within the Mud Flats. Explore the Mud Flats until you find the entrance to the Fetid Pool. Once inside, you’ll be confronted with a variety of undead monsters and other creatures that need to be eliminated.
Objective:
Area:
Once inside the Fetid Pool, your objective is simple: clear the area of all monsters. This includes various types of undead creatures, such as zombies and skeletons. The area is relatively small, but it’s packed with enemies that need to be dealt with to complete the quest.
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Tips for Clearing the Fetid Pool:
As you clear the Fetid Pool, you will eventually encounter the necromancer responsible for the undead infestation. The necromancer will be surrounded by his undead minions. Focus on taking him down quickly, as this will stop him from summoning more monsters. Once the necromancer is dead, continue clearing the remaining enemies to complete the quest.
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Tips for Fighting the Necromancer:
After defeating the necromancer, ensure that all remaining monsters in the Fetid Pool are defeated. The quest will only complete once every enemy in the area has been killed. Take your time to explore the entire area to make sure you don’t miss any hidden or wandering enemies.
Objective:
Once the Fetid Pool is cleared, return to Tarkleigh in Lioneye’s Watch to report your success. Tarkleigh will reward you with a Skill Book, which grants you two Passive Respec Points. These points are valuable, allowing you to reallocate passive skill points if you need to adjust your character’s build later in the game.
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Tarkleigh’s Dialogue:
Well, good to see you don’t mind getting your hands good and filthy. Here… to mark a dirty job well done."
After receiving the Skill Book from Tarkleigh, use it to gain your two Passive Respec Points. These points can be spent at any time, allowing you to remove and reassign passive skill points if you decide to change your character’s build.
Objective:
With the Fetid Pool cleansed of undead and the necromancer defeated, the "A Dirty Job" quest is complete. You have earned two Passive Respec Points, which will be useful as you continue to refine and perfect your character’s build throughout your journey in Wraeclast.
Objective:
The "A Dirty Job" quest is a challenging but rewarding optional quest in Act 1 of Path of Exile. By clearing the Fetid Pool of its undead infestation, you contribute to the safety of Lioneye’s Watch and earn valuable Passive Respec Points, which provide flexibility in your character’s development. Although optional, this quest is well worth completing, especially if you’re looking to fine-tune your character’s passive skill tree later in the game.
Good luck, Exile, and may your journey through the Fetid Pool and beyond be filled with triumph and powerful rewards!