PoE Safe and Sound quest

Quest Type: Hideout
Act: 2
Objective: Find and claim a suitable Hideout location in the Dread Thicket.

In Path of Exile, the "Safe and Sound" quest is an important milestone, allowing players to establish their own Hideout—a customizable home base where they can rest, craft items, and interact with various NPCs. Helena, a key character in the game, tasks you with locating a Hideout within the dangerous Dread Thicket, beyond the Vaal Ruins.

Quest Overview

  • Quest Name: Safe and Sound
  • Objective: Find and claim a Hideout in the Dread Thicket.
  • Reward: Access to a Hideout and a Crafting Bench.

Step 1: Search the Dread Thicket for a Hideout

Helena informs you that there is a suitable location for a Hideout rumored to be within the Dread Thicket, a treacherous area filled with dangerous monsters. Your first task is to navigate through the Vaal Ruins and enter the Dread Thicket.

Objective:

  • Search the Dread Thicket for a location that could serve as your Hideout.

Area:

  • The Dread Thicket: This area is dense with vegetation and crawling with hostile creatures. Be prepared for a challenging fight as you explore.

Step 2: Clear the Hideout

Once you find the potential Hideout location in the Dread Thicket, you’ll need to clear it of all threats before you can claim it. The area will be swarming with monsters that must be eliminated to ensure the safety of your new base.

Objective:

  • Clear the Hideout of all dangerous creatures to make it safe for use.

NPC Dialogue:

  • Helena: "This seems like a good area to build a hideout, but it’s filled with monsters. Can you clear it of everything dangerous?"

Step 3: Talk to Helena in Your Hideout

After you have cleared the Hideout of all dangers, Helena will be waiting for you to finalize the claim. Speak with her to officially establish the Hideout as your own.

Objective:

  • Talk to Helena to claim your Hideout.

NPC Dialogue:

  • Helena: "Welcome to our new hideout, exile. I’ll start getting it set up."

Step 4: Use the Crafting Bench

With the Hideout now yours, Helena will direct you to the Crafting Bench, a valuable tool within your Hideout. The Crafting Bench allows you to modify and enhance your equipment using various crafting recipes.

Objective:

  • Use the Crafting Bench in your Hideout to enhance an item.

This step serves as an introduction to item crafting in Path of Exile, giving you the ability to improve your gear and customize your build.

Quest Completion

After using the Crafting Bench, the quest is complete. Your Hideout is now fully operational, providing a personal space where you can customize, craft, and invite NPCs to assist you on your journey through Wraeclast.

Objective:

  • Quest Complete – You have claimed a Hideout and used it to enhance an item.

Conclusion

"Safe and Sound" is a critical quest in Path of Exile that not only provides you with a safe haven in the form of a Hideout but also introduces you to the Crafting Bench, a core feature for item enhancement. By completing this quest, you gain a permanent base of operations that can be customized and upgraded as you progress through the game.

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