- Akara
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Akara will grant you this quest upon completion of the Sisters' Burial Grounds. Akara informs the player of a Horadrim sage named Deckard Cain, whom she believes will be able to advise the Rogues on their present situation. Cain can be found in the town of Tristram; however, the journey is too far on foot, so the only feasible way to travel to Tristram is via the magical portal opened within the circle of Cairn Stones located somewhere in the Stony Field.
The only way to activate the Cairn Stones is to touch each stone in a specific order. The proper order can be found within the runes on the bark of the sacred Tree of Inifuss, which must be brought to Akara for translation.
Quest Walkthrough[]
The Tree of Inifuss is located in the Dark Wood, which in turn is accessible only through the Underground Passage in the Stony Field. The Tree of Inifuss is guarded by a Super Unique Brute known as Treehead Woodfist. Once the Scroll of Inifuss is obtained (by clicking on the tree), it must be examined by Akara in the Rogue Encampment.
After Akara has translated the runes, return to the Stony Field and locate the Cairn Stones. The stones are guarded by a Super Unique Carver named Rakanishu. Using the Scroll of Inifuss as a guide, touch each of the Cairn Stones in the correct order to open a portal directly to Tristram. Deckard Cain can be found near the well in the center of Tristram, guarded by several Champion monsters. It should also be noted that both Griswold and Wirt can be found here as well, however, neither are what they once used to be.
Following his rescue, Deckard Cain will offer to identify items at no charge. Akara will also reward you with a random ring (magic in Normal, rare in Nightmare and Hell).
If Deckard Cain is not rescued before continuing to Act II, it will be considered a failed quest until a new game has been made. In this case, Deckard Cain will be rescued by the Rogues, and charges a fee of 200 gold per identified item.
NPC Quest Dialogue[]
Initiation[]
After Initiating[]
Early Return I[]
Early Return II[]
Early Return III[]
Upon Completion[]
- Cain (Success)
As a token of my gratitude, I will identify items for you at no charge.
- Cain (Failure)
- Cain Additional Dialogue
As you know, some time ago Diablo was slain beneath Tristram. And when our hero emerged triumphant from the labyrinth beneath town, we held a grand celebration that lasted several days.
Yet, as the weeks passed, our hero became increasingly aloof. He kept his distance from the rest of the townsfolk and seemed to lapse into a dark, brooding depression. I thought that perhaps his ordeal had been so disturbing that he simply could not put it out of his mind.
The hero seemed more tormented every passing day. I remember he awoke many times - screaming in the night - always something about 'the East'.
One day, he simply left. And shortly thereafter, Tristram was attacked by legions of foul demons. Many were slain, and the demons left me to die in that cursed cage.
I believe now that Tristram's hero was that Dark Wanderer who passed this way before the Monastery fell.
I fear even worse, my friend...I fear that Diablo has taken possession of the hero who sought to slay him. If true, Diablo will become more powerful than ever before.
You must stop him or all will be lost.
Character Quest Dialogue[]
Cairn Stones[]
- Amazon
- Assassin
- Druid
- Paladin
- Sorceress(Unsourced)
Tree of Inifuss[]
- Amazon
- Assassin
- Druid
- Paladin
Tristram Entry Dialogue[]
- Amazon
- Assassin
- Druid
- Paladin
Rescue Cain[]
- Amazon
- Assassin
- Druid
- Paladin
| Diablo II and Lord of Destruction quests |
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 Diablo II quests
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Act I — Den of Evil • Sisters' Burial Grounds •
Search for Cain • The Forgotten Tower • Tools of the Trade • Sisters to the Slaughter |
 Diablo II: Lord of Destruction quests
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| Act V — Siege on Harrogath • Rescue on Mount Arreat • Prison of Ice • Betrayal of Harrogath • Rite of Passage • Eve of Destruction |