In Path of Exile (PoE), the "Mercy Mission" quest is one of the first tasks you’ll undertake after arriving at Lioneye’s Watch, a small refuge for exiles on the shores of Wraeclast. Nessa, one of the survivors in town, urgently needs a medicine chest to treat the wounded and sick. This quest sends you to the dangerous Tidal Island to retrieve the chest from a shipwreck. Successfully completing this quest not only helps the people of Lioneye’s Watch but also provides you with valuable rewards, including life flasks and support gems. This guide will walk you through the steps needed to complete the "Mercy Mission" quest.
After speaking with Nessa in Lioneye’s Watch, you learn that she needs a medicine chest to care for the wounded. Bestel, a shipwreck survivor and poet, informs you of a ship called the Merry Gull that ran aground on Tidal Island. The ship’s doctor, nicknamed "Shaky Hands" Opden, had a medicine chest that might still be on the island, among the wreckage. Bestel urges you to retrieve it for Nessa.
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Bestel’s Dialogue:
Watched the locals spit-roast the ship’s doctor, but his medicine chest might still be there, amongst the splinters and bones. It’d have everything Nessa might need.
Doctor ‘Shaky Hands’ Opden was lousy with a scalpel, and even worse with a saw… but he knew his apothecary. Explains the shaky hands, if you ask me."
Your next task is to travel to the Tidal Island, which can be accessed from the coast. The island is overrun by dangerous creatures, including the cannibals who may have taken part in the doctor’s demise. Fight your way through these foes as you search for the wreck of the Merry Gull.
As you explore the island, you will eventually come across the Medicine Chest, guarded by Hailrake, a powerful and vengeful undead foe. Defeating Hailrake is necessary to retrieve the chest.
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Tarkleigh’s Dialogue:
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After defeating Hailrake and securing the Medicine Chest, return to Lioneye’s Watch. Nessa will be overjoyed to receive the chest, which is more than just a collection of medicines—it’s a symbol of hope for the survivors in this bleak land.
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Nessa’s Dialogue:
I’ve not much to offer in return but please, take something in thanks for what you’ve done."
Once you’ve given the Medicine Chest to Nessa, she will offer you a reward for your efforts. The rewards include several support gems and flasks that will help you as you continue your journey through Wraeclast.
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Rewards Available:
After selecting your reward, the "Mercy Mission" quest is complete. You have not only secured vital medical supplies for the people of Lioneye’s Watch but also taken another step forward in your journey across the dangerous lands of Wraeclast.
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The "Mercy Mission" quest is an early but significant task in Path of Exile that helps establish your role in the world of Wraeclast. By retrieving the Medicine Chest and bringing it back to Nessa, you provide a glimmer of hope to the survivors in Lioneye’s Watch. The rewards you earn will help you in your battles ahead, whether through increased survivability with new flasks or enhanced abilities with powerful support gems.
As you continue to explore and fight your way through Wraeclast, remember that each quest is an opportunity not only to grow stronger but also to shape the story of the exiles who, like you, are struggling to survive in this harsh land. Good luck, Exile, and may your path be filled with victories and valuable loot!