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[[File:Map desolatesands.jpg|right|thumb|150px|[[Desolate Sands map|Map of the Desolate Sands]]]] The '''Desolate Sands''' are located within [[:Category:Act II|Act II]]. It is the final outdoor zone in [[Act II]]. It's a cracked desert landscape littered with the bones of long-dead massive beasts, inhabited by nasty demons in large numbers. | [[File:Map desolatesands.jpg|right|thumb|150px|[[Desolate Sands map|Map of the Desolate Sands]]]] The '''Desolate Sands''' are located within [[:Category:Act II|Act II]]. It is the final outdoor zone in [[Act II]]. It's a cracked desert landscape littered with the bones of long-dead massive beasts, inhabited by nasty demons in large numbers. | ||
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The zone is where the first half of the [[Zoltun Kulle]] [[quest]]line takes place, gathering his blood and finding [[The Archives of Zoltun Kulle]]. It also contains the [[Ancient Device]], [[Mysterious Jar]], and more. | The zone is where the first half of the [[Zoltun Kulle]] [[quest]]line takes place, gathering his blood and finding [[The Archives of Zoltun Kulle]]. It also contains the [[Ancient Device]], [[Mysterious Jar]], and more. | ||
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* [[Archives of Zoltun Kulle]] | * [[Archives of Zoltun Kulle]] | ||
* [[Cave of the Betrayer]] | * [[Cave of the Betrayer]] | ||
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* [[Vault of the Assassin]] | * [[Vault of the Assassin]] | ||
* [[Vile Cavern]] | * [[Vile Cavern]] | ||
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==Quests== | ==Quests== | ||
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* [[The Black Soulstone]] | * [[The Black Soulstone]] | ||
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==Events== | ==Events== | ||
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| + | * [[Kill Blarg the Imp]] | ||
| + | * [[Kill Bloodfeather]] | ||
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* [[Accursed]] | * [[Accursed]] | ||
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* [[Dust Eater]] | * [[Dust Eater]] | ||
* [[Dust Shambler]] | * [[Dust Shambler]] | ||
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* [[Lacuni Slasher]] | * [[Lacuni Slasher]] | ||
* [[Lacuni Stalker]] | * [[Lacuni Stalker]] | ||
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* [[Smoldering Construct]] | * [[Smoldering Construct]] | ||
* [[Vile Swarm]] | * [[Vile Swarm]] | ||
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==Special Monsters== | ==Special Monsters== | ||
| − | The following [[ | + | The following [[Superunique]] and [[Champion]] monsters can but won't always appear in the {{PAGENAME}}. |
| − | * | + | * [[Blarg the Imp]] - Target of the bounty [[Kill Blarg the Imp]] |
| + | * [[Bloodfeather]] - Winged Desert Predator. Target of the bounty [[Kill Bloodfeather]] | ||
| + | * [[Pazuzu]] - [[Mysterious Jar]]s ''event'' | ||
| + | * [[Shaitan the Broodmother]] - [[Cave of Burrowing Horror]] | ||
==Checkpoint Location== | ==Checkpoint Location== | ||
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| + | * As you get a few hundred yards into the [[Desolate Sands]] | ||
==Waypoint Location== | ==Waypoint Location== | ||
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| + | There are 7 possible locations the Waypoint can spawn in. Check the [[Desolate Sands map|Map of the Desolate Sands]] | ||
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| + | ==Lore Entries Found in {{PAGENAME}}== | ||
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| + | '''Required for [[Historian of Caldeum]] achievement''' | ||
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| + | * [[On the Desolate Sands]] - Parts 1, 2 & 3 found in a Traveler's Pouch laying on the ground. | ||
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| + | '''Required for [[Eavesdropper]] achievement''' | ||
| − | [[ | + | * [[Deceivers' Orders]] - Part 3 found on bodies of the [[Envoy of Belial]] on the ground. |
| − | + | '''Required for [[Judge of Character]] achievement''' | |
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| + | * [[Lyndo's Journal]] - From Garot's corpse in front of the [[Ancient Device]] | ||
| + | * [[Crumbling Journal]] - From some skeletal remains | ||
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| + | * [[The Crusaders]] | ||
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| + | ==Associated Achievements== | ||
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| + | {{achievement header}}<achievement type="single">The Bone Collector</achievement> | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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<Gallery> | <Gallery> | ||
| − | + | File:Desolate sands mob.jpg|Mobs in Desolate Sands | |
| + | File:Desolate sands mob2.jpg|Lacuni leap out of massive skulls | ||
| + | File:Desolate-sands-oil.jpg|Oily slicks slow down movement | ||
</Gallery> | </Gallery> | ||
| − | {{Location navbox|Act 2}} | + | {{Location navbox|Act 2|Dungeons}} |
[[Category:Desolate Sands]] | [[Category:Desolate Sands]] | ||
[[Category:Act II]] | [[Category:Act II]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:56, 26 November 2014
The Desolate Sands are located within Act II. It is the final outdoor zone in Act II. It's a cracked desert landscape littered with the bones of long-dead massive beasts, inhabited by nasty demons in large numbers.
The zone is where the first half of the Zoltun Kulle questline takes place, gathering his blood and finding The Archives of Zoltun Kulle. It also contains the Ancient Device, Mysterious Jar, and more.
Contents
Areas and Dungeons within The Desolate Sands[edit | edit source]
- Archives of Zoltun Kulle
- Cave of the Betrayer
- Cave of Burrowing Horror
- Vault of the Assassin
- Vile Cavern
Access to Levels[edit | edit source]
Quests[edit | edit source]
Events[edit | edit source]
Bounties[edit | edit source]
Common Monsters[edit | edit source]
- Accursed
- Betrayed
- Bone Warrior
- Charged Construct
- Desert Hornet
- Desert Raptor
- Desiccated Imp
- Dust Eater
- Dust Shambler
- Gore Harrier
- Lacuni Slasher
- Lacuni Stalker
- Returned Executioner
- Rockworm
- Sand Dweller
- Skeletal Bowmaster
- Skeletal Sentry
- Smoldering Construct
- Vile Swarm
Special Monsters[edit | edit source]
The following Superunique and Champion monsters can but won't always appear in the Desolate Sands.
- Blarg the Imp - Target of the bounty Kill Blarg the Imp
- Bloodfeather - Winged Desert Predator. Target of the bounty Kill Bloodfeather
- Pazuzu - Mysterious Jars event
- Shaitan the Broodmother - Cave of Burrowing Horror
Checkpoint Location[edit | edit source]
Checkpoints are respawn points. Players who die appear back at the last checkpoint they reached. Players can also leave the game and resume at the last checkpoint at a later date. In effect they are a 'save game' feature. The following Checkpoints appear in Desolate Sands
Quest Blood and Sand
- As you get a few hundred yards into the Desolate Sands
Waypoint Location[edit | edit source]
Waypoints are special plates on the ground that form a network of jump points allowing players to instantly teleport between them. The nearest waypoint for Desolate Sands appears
There are 7 possible locations the Waypoint can spawn in. Check the Map of the Desolate Sands
Lore Entries Found in Desolate Sands[edit | edit source]
Required for Historian of Caldeum achievement
- On the Desolate Sands - Parts 1, 2 & 3 found in a Traveler's Pouch laying on the ground.
Required for Eavesdropper achievement
- Deceivers' Orders - Part 3 found on bodies of the Envoy of Belial on the ground.
Required for Judge of Character achievement
- Lyndo's Journal - From Garot's corpse in front of the Ancient Device
- Crumbling Journal - From some skeletal remains
Associated Achievements[edit | edit source]
Desolate Sands is in some way involved in the following achievement(s).
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Gallery[edit | edit source]
Mobs in Desolate Sands
Lacuni leap out of massive skulls
Oily slicks slow down movement
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