A New Invasion

The Devils' Third Legion was instrumental in crushing the Archon Host during First General Horoth's rise to power.

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: The Devils of Shavarath

A New Invasion
Heroic level:	19
Epic level:	None
Duration:	long
Heroic XP:	♣5,308Solo/Casual ♦9,172Normal ♥9,496Hard ♠9,820Elite
Epic XP:	N/A
Takes place in:	Hall of the Third Legion
Bestowed by:	Nomti
NPC contact:	Nomti
Quest acquired in:	Amrath
Patron:	The Yugoloth
Base favor:	7
Purchase:	The Devils of Shavarath or VIP
Extreme Challenge:	No

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Overview

Barnzidu, the Devil Evoker, is preparing to open a new portal from Shavarath to Xen'drik. If he succeeds, the Devils' Third Legion stands ready to attack. The Yugoloth Nomti wants you to enter Devil territory and breach the Hall of the Third Legion. Once there, you are to find Barnzidu and eliminate him before he finishes opening the portal.

Spoiler Warning: Spoiler material below this point!

Objectives

Find the ritual chamber
Prevent Barnzidu from opening a gateway to Xen'drik
(Optional) Rescue all the prisoners — Bonus (60%): Heroic( ♣3,185 ♦5,503 ♥5,698 ♠5,892 )

What to Expect

Traps (fixed, undisarmable)
Points of no return
Mazes (random layouts)
Randomly placed levers
Randomly placed portals
Randomly placed shrines
Timed quest (90 minutes)
Spawning/respawning monsters
Randomly placed drop down points
Randomly placed NPCs (optional: 30 prisoners)
Quest failure (if Barnzidu is not killed before the time runs out)
(Optional) Open Lock or Knock required to rescue the 30 prisoners. (Cell Lock DC)

Known Traps

Devastating healing curse + massive untyped damage during the boss fight, undisarmable.

Tips and Misc

Walkthrough from Shade: An underground maze with four levels, with the ritual chamber on the bottom. You must find a portal or drop-down point on each level in order to proceed to the next.

One of the more challenging quests due to the end fight. Recommend you take a caster for the quest itself due to many air elementals flying around, as it is best to instakill them to save melees from the frustration of no-save whirlwind effects. Otherwise most any group can work, just some standard melee DPS is needed, nothing that tough. Quest is mostly straightforward – run around 3 semi random levels finding either a hole or a portal to go down 1 level, and a boss fight at the end. At the 2nd level you'll find many prisoners behind locked doors, freeing all of them will result in a lot of XP, so if you have a rogue and move quickly it can be worthwhile. Most doors have low DCs and can be easily opened with Knock, but some lock DCs are a lot higher and may require use of Open Lock.

Boss Fight: You may or may not get a shrine right next to the final hole to the boss fight (depends on the random instance you get), so try to save the other shrine that is always on this level if you're worried about SP, or save the one at the start if you're on normal/hard, as a portal appears to return to and from the start at the end. (The portal does not appear on elite) The locked chest next to the hole to the final boss can contain a Mysterious Artifact! So it's possible to get your boot part here without actually completing the quest.

Recommended way to do in a PUG is use a smaller group. If you have a full group of 6 people, it's actually easier to have some stay up above. Just take 1 to 3 people maximum. Generally 1 melee plus 1 cleric works well, though 2 melee or 2 clerics can work if all are fast and can stay close together. The hardest part about this is the traps (which can't be disabled). How they work: 6 tiles, with 6 time-delayed traps. The center is permanently trapped. The traps work on a simple time delay. The moment anyone touches a tile – a trap will charge up, it takes about 3 seconds for it to appear (it looks like a portal), and will go off within 3 more seconds, so you can only remain on 1 tile for 5 seconds at a time. Else this happens: 18 second curse called soul drain – makes you immune to healing, can be removed by remove curse. Also the trap deals 20–40 untyped damage – no save, and may hit multiple times at once (up to 10+ times sometimes, dealing 200+ damage) Note: Not only party members set off the traps, summons and even Soul Stones will too! So be sure not to use summons, and pick up any Soul stones of dead party members.

Basic Strategy: Drop down fully buffed, no Feather Fall so you get down at the same time (ramps will modify Feather Falling speed causing poor timing) Melee gets pit fiend aggro, moves down to a tile. Cleric stay very close by on the same tile. Try to kill trash while holding aggro. Fight 2–4 seconds on 1 tile, then move clockwise to the next tile in unison. Never stay still for long or the trap will hit you. Continue to move and DPS and it should be good as long as you do not get hit by the trap.

Alternative method such as a ranged DPS kiting or even casters with blade barrier/polar ray/acid fog/ball lightning will work too. But will generally take much longer then melee.

On Elite runs, one possible strategy is to send a caster and a favored soul together. Caster can clear the devils and the one air elemental (which is only present on elite) while FvS can cast Divine Punishment and kite (Note Barnzidu is now immune to blade barrier on elite). This method can be easier since Favored Soul wings work while chained, and chains on elite are extremely devastating. It's still quite possible to do it with rangers or melee though.

Bonus XP

Mischief bonus: 76 or more breakables smashed +8% Bonus.( ♣425 ♦734 ♥760 ♠786 )
Vandal bonus: 99 or more breakables smashed +10% Bonus.( ♣531 ♦917 ♥950 ♠982 )
Ransack bonus: 122 or more breakables smashed +15% Bonus.( ♣796 ♦1,376 ♥1,424 ♠1,473 )

Loot

Chests: 3–9
- 1 for killing Ordes (Orthon, doesn't always spawn, can spawn in multiple locations)
- 1 for killing Smotguk (Troll, doesn't always spawn, can spawn in multiple locations)
- 1 for killing Xignaxak (Beholder, doesn't always spawn, can spawn in multiple locations)
- 1 for killing Tomil Flameblood (Tiefling, doesn't always spawn, can spawn in multiple locations)
- 1 for killing the Fiendish Spider Queen (doesn't always spawn, can spawn in multiple locations)
- 1 for killing Blasting Gale (Air Elemental, doesn't always spawn, can spawn in multiple locations)
- 1 locked just before the ritual chamber (can spawn in multiple locations)
- 2 at the end for killing Barnzidu (Pit Fiend)
NPC rewards: Standard, up to 16 level weapons/armor, level 19 accessories

Named Chest Drop

Last Edited	Item	Type	Enhancements	ML	Bind	Quests
Update 48.2 3 years, 3 months, and 24 days BugTime	Amara's Belt ^(edit)	Belt	Greater ArdorGreater Ardor: When Activated, this effect provides a +20 Alchemical bonus to your Healing Spell Power for three minutes. - 3 Charges (Recharged/Day: 3) Wizardry VIWizardry VI: This item grants the wearer +150 maximum spell points. Sorcerers and Favored Souls gain up to double spell points from items. Exorcist of the Silver FlameExorcist of the Silver Flame: 3 additional Turn Undead attempts.	18	Bound to Character on Acquire, ExclusiveBound to Character on Acquire: This item is Bound to Character on Acquire This is an Exclusive item. You may only carry one at a time.	A New Invasion, Any chest; Tower of Despair, Nythirios chest
Update 48.2 3 years, 3 months, and 24 days BugTime	Colethenis's Belt ^(edit)	Belt	Constitution +6 Constitution +6: This item gives the wearer improved health, granting a +6 enhancement bonus to Constitution. Seeker +2 Seeker +2: Provides a +2 Enhancement bonus to confirm critical hits, and a +2 Enhancement bonus to critical hit damage (before multipliers are applied). RavagerRavager: Chance to inflict damage over time effect (Ravager's Cut: 2d6 slashing damage vs creatures that can bleed on melee hit or glancing blow plus four rounds of additional damage. Does not work with handwraps.This is working as intended.)	18	Bound to Character on AcquireBound to Character on Acquire: This item is Bound to Character on Acquire	A New Invasion, Any chest ; Tower of Despair, Nythirios chest
Update 48.2 3 years, 3 months, and 24 days BugTime	Rahkir's Sash ^(edit)	Belt	Greater EfficacyGreater Efficacy Caster level: 1 Charges: 3 (3/day) — 3 Charges (Recharged/Day:3) ArchmagiArchmagi:This item grants the wearer +200 maximum spell points. Sorcerers and Favored Souls gain up to double spell points from items. ArchmageArchmage: Spell Critical Hit Chance +5%, Spell Critical Damage multiplier increased by 0.50. If have Archmage V enhancement chance to increase Arcane Caster Level by 2 for a short duration every time you cast a spell.	18	Bound to Character on Acquire, ExclusiveBound to Character on Acquire: This item is Bound to Character on Acquire This is an Exclusive item. You may only carry one at a time.	A New Invasion, Any chest; Tower of Despair, Nythirios chest
Update 48.2 3 years, 3 months, and 24 days BugTime	Thamor's Belt ^(edit)	Belt	Greater ErosionGreater Erosion: When Activated, this effect provides a +20 Alchemical bonus to your Acid Spell Power for three minutes. - 3 Charges (Recharged/Day: 3) Wizardry VIWizardry VI: This item grants the wearer +150 maximum spell points. Sorcerers and Favored Souls gain up to double spell points from items. Earth SavantEarth Savant: Acid Spells gain +5% chance to Spell Critical Hit, Critical Damage Multiplier increased by 0.50, Max Caster level on all Earth Savant spells increased by two.	18	Bound to Character on Acquire, ExclusiveBound to Character on Acquire: This item is Bound to Character on Acquire This is an Exclusive item. You may only carry one at a time.	A New Invasion, Any Chest; Tower of Despair, Nythirios chest
Update 48.2 3 years, 3 months, and 24 days BugTime	Connor's Pendant ^(edit)	Necklace	Constitution +6 Constitution +6: This item gives the wearer improved health, granting a +6 enhancement bonus to Constitution. Hide +15Hide +15: Passive: +15 Competence bonus to the Hide skill. Deepwood SniperDeepwood Sniper: 5% Ranged Alacrity, +2 To-Hit	18	Bound to Character on AcquireBound to Character on Acquire: This item is Bound to Character on Acquire	A New Invasion, Any chest ; Tower of Despair, Nythirios chest
Update 48.2 3 years, 3 months, and 24 days BugTime	Shintao Cord ^(edit)	Necklace	Constitution +6 Constitution +6: This item gives the wearer improved health, granting a +6 enhancement bonus to Constitution. Concentration +15Concentration +15: Passive: +15 Competence bonus to the Concentration skill. Shintao MonkShintao Monk: +2 Exceptional bonus to To-Hit and Damage. If you have the Shintao Monk 3 Enhancement, your unarmed attacks bypass Good and Evil damage reduction.	18	Bound to Character on AcquireBound to Character on Acquire: This item is Bound to Character on Acquire	A New Invasion, Any chest ; Tower of Despair, Nythirios chest
Update 48.2 3 years, 3 months, and 24 days BugTime	Shiona's Pendant ^(edit)	Necklace	Potency +48Potency +48: Passive: +48 Equipment bonus to each Spell Power. Wizardry VIWizardry VI: This item grants the wearer +150 maximum spell points. Sorcerers and Favored Souls gain up to double spell points from items. Spell SingerSpell Singer: 2 additional Bard songs per rest.	18	Bound to Character on AcquireBound to Character on Acquire: This item is Bound to Character on Acquire	A New Invasion, Any chest ; Tower of Despair, Nythirios chest
Update 48.4.3 3 years and 27 days BugTime	Verik's Necklace ^(edit)	Necklace	Constitution +6 Constitution +6: This item gives the wearer improved health, granting a +6 enhancement bonus to Constitution. Lesser Action Boost EnhancementLesser Action Boost Enhancement: This will increase the total number of Action Boosts you can use by 2. However, these additional Action Boosts will only take effect after the wielder rests. KensaiKensai: +2 Exceptional Melee To-Hit, +3 Confirm Criticals. If have Kensei III Enhancement: +3 Exceptional Bonus To-Hit.	18	Bound to Character on AcquireBound to Character on Acquire: This item is Bound to Character on Acquire	A New Invasion, Any chest; Tower of Despair, Nythirios chest
Update 61.2 6 months and 19 days PurpleSerpent	Mechanic's Belt ^(edit)	Belt	Constitution +6 Constitution +6: This item gives the wearer improved health, granting a +6 enhancement bonus to Constitution. Proof Against Poison +6 Proof Against Poison +6: This item grants its wearer immunity to natural poisons. This item also grants a +6 Enhancement bonus to saving throws against magical poisons, and the wearer does not fail saving throws against them on a roll of a natural 1 (this renders the wearer immune to magical poisons with a DC of less than 7 + their Fortitude save). Fire Resistance +10Fire Resistance +10: Passive: +10 Enhancement bonus to your Fire Resistance. MechanicMechanic: Open Locks +15, Disable Device +15, +2 Exceptional bonus to all Dexterity based Skills.	18	Bound to Character on AcquireBound to Character on Acquire: This item is Bound to Character on Acquire	A New Invasion, Any chest ; Tower of Despair, Nythirios chest

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Monsters

Name ^{( picture )}	CR	Type	Race
Adamant Earth Elemental ^{( view • edit )}	♦19Normal ♥23Hard ♠29Elite	Elemental	Earth Elemental
Barbazu ^{( view • edit )}	♦19Normal ♥23Hard ♠29Elite	Evil Outsider	Devil
Barnzidu ^{( view • edit )}	♦22Normal ♥26Hard ♠32Elite	Evil Outsider	Devil
Blasting Gale ^{( view • edit )}	♥25Hard	Elemental	Air Elemental
Blistering Fire Elemental ^{( view • edit )}	♥23Hard ♠29Elite	Elemental	Fire Elemental
Fiendish Fire Bat ^{( view • edit )}	♦20Normal ♥22Hard ♠28Elite ●♦32Epic Normal ●♥36Epic Hard ●♠40Epic Elite	Magical Beast	Bat
Fiendish Spider Queen ^{( view • edit )}	♠31Elite	Magical Beast	Spider
Fiendish Spider ^{( view • edit )}	♦14Normal ♥16Hard ♠19/26Elite ●♦17Epic Normal ●♥23Epic Hard ●♠35Epic Elite	Magical Beast	Spider
Fiendish Troglodyte Hunter ^{( view • edit )}	♠27Elite	Reptilian	Troglodyte
Fiendish Troglodyte Shaman ^{( view • edit )}	♥21Hard	Reptilian	Troglodyte
Fiendish Troglodyte Stalker ^{( view • edit )}	♥21Hard ♠26Elite	Reptilian	Troglodyte
Fiendish Troll Raider ^{( view • edit )}	♦19Normal	Giant	Troll
Gelatinous Cube ^{( view • edit )}	♦18Normal ♥21Hard ♠23Elite	Ooze	Gelatinous Cube
Greater Clay Golem ^{( view • edit )}	♥23Hard ♠29Elite	Construct	Golem
Greater Iron Golem ^{( view • edit )}	♥23Hard ♠29Elite	Construct	Golem
Ordes the Keeper ^{( view • edit )}	♦21Normal ♥25Hard ♠31Elite	Evil Outsider	Devil
Orthon ^{( view • edit )}	♦19Normal ♥23Hard	Evil Outsider	Devil
Purebred Hellhound ^{( view • edit )}	♦19Normal ♥23Hard ♠27Elite	Evil Outsider	Hellhound
Smotguk ^{( view • edit )}	♦21Normal ♥25Hard ♠31Elite	Giant	Troll
Tiefling Bowman ^{( view • edit )}	♦18Normal ♥22Hard ♠25Elite	Native Outsider	Tiefling
Tiefling Infantryman ^{( view • edit )}	♦18Normal ♥21Hard ♠25Elite	Native Outsider	Tiefling
Tiefling Spellthrower ^{( view • edit )}	♦18Normal ♥21Hard ♠25Elite	Native Outsider	Tiefling
Tomil Flameblood ^{( view • edit )}	♦21Normal ♥25Hard ♠31Elite	Native Outsider	Tiefling
Whirling Air Elemental ^{( view • edit )}	♥23Hard ♠29Elite	Elemental	Air Elemental
Xignaxak ^{( view • edit )}	♥26Hard ♠32Elite	Aberration	Beholder