Highlight of Knee-Deep in the Ground Quest
- The quest is easy and beginner- but it takes a lot of time due to long travel distances and multiple enemy encounters.
- Expect bugs and other dangerous enemies near the treasure areas.
- The rewards are not that great; the gold and lock pick will help you a lot further in the game.
The Knee-Deep in the Ground Quest is easy, but a long quest. You will get a lot of rewards after completing it. Since there will be a lot of enemies in this area, come prepared. Equip your best weapons and medkits to survive the monsters. In this guide, we will show you how to complete the Knee-Deep in the Ground Quest Guide in Of Ash and Steel.
The Knee-Deep in The Ground Quest
Go through the large puddle from the shore. Once you are past it, turn left and move towards the ruins. There, Mix will be standing, and he will ask you for help. He will give you the keys, and you need three buried treasures.
Treasure 1 – Cave in the Hollow
The first treasure is hidden inside a cave nearby. Follow the road and reach an area with large trees and houses built on top of them. Pass the houses to find the blue crystal. Take the left from the crystal, and there will be a cave entrance in front.
Inside the cave, there will be a bug mini-boss. The enemy is very strong, so be prepared. Once you defeat the enemy, enter the cave and look for suspicious ground. Dig the ground and open the chest with your key and collect your rewards. It will mostly have gold and a torch.
Treasure 2 – Windmill in the Abandoned Village
To find the second treasure, head towards the abandoned village. From the starting point, go right and follow the path to reach the village entrance. Keep moving straight, and you will find a windmill. There will be a small guard guarding the area. Defeat it and check behind the windmill. You will find a dig spot there. Dig it, and you will find the chest inside. Inside the chest, you will get a lock pick and gold.
Treasure 3 – Ruins Near the Woodcutter’s Camp
The final treasure is across the river. First, cross the wooden bridge and then turn left. Follow the riverbank till you reach the woodcutter’s camp. Behind the camp, you will find the ruins filled with dangerous enemies. They are very powerful, so defeat them as soon as possible. Once all the monsters are defeated, enter the ruins. The final treasure is in the middle of the area. Dig it up and open the chest to collect the rewards.
How to complete the Quest
Once you have collected all three treasures, return to Mix. He will share the rewards with you – half for him and half for you. The rewards are not very great, but the quest is fun and easy to complete.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- How many treasures do you need to find in Knee-Deep in the Ground Quest?
- You need to find three buried treasures, which can be unlocked using the keys given by Mix
- What will happen when you collect all three treasures in the Knee-Deep in the Ground Quest?
- After collecting all three treasures, return to Mix, and he will share the rewards with you, completing the quest.
- Do you need to defeat the cave mini-boss?
- Yes, you need to defend the mini-boss to enter the cave and get the first treasure.
