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What Are Permanent Buffs?
These are lasting bonuses—like Attribute increases, stat boosts, Orbs, skill points, or resistances—tied to campaign events, optional bosses, or quests in Act 4 and Interlude (mini-acts). Once obtained, they persist through your character’s journey.
Act 4 Permanent Buffs
| Location / Event | Reward |
|---|---|
| Isle of Kin – Blind Beast | +2 Weapon Set Skill Points for defeating the boss. |
| Halls of the Dead – Trial | Choose one: +5% Fire Res or +5 Strength, +5% Cold Res or +5 Dexterity, +5% Lightning Res or +5 Int. |
| Halls of the Dead – Mana | +5% Maximum Mana for completing a secondary trial. |
| Trail of the Ancestors | +2 Weapon Set Skill Points after the trial and speaking to Hinekora. |
| Abandoned Prison | Choose either +30% Life Recovery or +30% Mana Recovery from Flasks. |
| Whakapanu Island – Crab Cave | Get a Level 4 Uncut Support Gem. |
| Singing Caverns – Beckoning Clam | Return the Pearl to NPC Rog to receive a rare Pearlescent Amulet with elemental resistance bonuses. |
| Arastas – Morning Bell | 3 Regal Orbs when slotted during morning. |
| Arastas – Evening Bell | 3 Exalted Orbs when slotted during evening. |
| Additional Note | A logbook unlocks when you collect four map fragments across islands. |
Interlude (Acts 5.x) Permanent Buffs
Act 5.1 – Ogham
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Wolvenhold Boss Victory: +2 Weapon Set Skill Points.
Act 5.2 – Khari Bazaar
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Molten One’s Gift (Skullmaw Stairway): +5% Maximum Life.
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Slaying Worm & Scorpion: +2 Weapon Set Skill Points awarded by Risu.
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Qimah’s Boon Selection: Choose one buff among seven, e.g., elemental resistances, attributes, cooldown speed—this choice can be changed later.
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Sel Khari Sanctuary: Use two special items on pedestals to receive a Rare Ring, Amulet, or Jewel—like a “wish” for jewelry.
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Qimah Reservoir Wells: Restoring each well grants a useful currency item.
Act 5.3 – Mount Kriar
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Ancient Monument (Ashen Forest): Obtain an Uncut Skill Gem (Level 14).
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Lythara at Kriar Village: Kill her to gain +40 Maximum Spirit.
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Yeti in Howling Caves: Defeat it for +2 Weapon Set Skill Points.
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Elder Madox in Kriar Peaks: Choose a Unique Item reward.
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Completing the entire Interlude: Grants an extra +2 Weapon Set Skill Points.
Quick Summary Table
| Region | Notable Permanent Buffs |
|---|---|
| Act 4 | Skill Points, Mana, Flask Recovery, Resistances, Orb rewards |
| Interlude – Ogham | Weapon Set Skill Points |
| Interlude – Khari | Life boost, Skill Points, Boons, Jewelry upgrades, Currency |
| Interlude – Kriar | Skill Gems, Spirit, Skill Points, Unique Item |
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