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Part 27
Diablo III

Part 27

Navigate Old Tristram Road in Diablo III, defeat Wretched Mothers and the Wretched Queen, and earn rewards.

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Navigate Old Tristram Road in Diablo III, defeat Wretched Mothers and the Wretched Queen, and earn rewards.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    When you reach the inn, dispatch the people who turn undead.
  2. 2
    Talk to Leah again and she will send you back to Captain Rumford.
  3. 3
    Before reporting back, enter Leah's room at the back of the inn and find Leah's Diary.
  4. 4
    Return to Captain Rumford to receive new orders: dispatch Wretched Mothers and the Wretched Queen.
  5. 5
    Kill the undead breaking through the caravans near the New Tristram gates.
  6. 6
    Head through the narrow passage they came from into Old Tristram Road.
  7. 7
    Clear the area of Risen and Quill Fiends.
  8. 8
    Prioritize killing Wretched Mothers before other undead.
  9. 9
    Explore the area and kill the three Wretched Mothers.
  10. 10
    Optionally, enter and clear any small dungeon entry points like a "Damp Cellar".
  11. 11
    Continue to the end of Old Tristram Road and enter the Old Ruins.
  12. 12
    Defeat the Wretched Queen, who is stronger and summons other undead. Use red globes on the ground to replenish health and press "Q" (by default) to use a health potion if needed.
  13. 13
    Once the Wretched Queen is defeated, a new waypoint (a marker on your map you've manually placed as a destination) will open in the Old Ruins, allowing you to return to town.
  14. 14
    Back in town, speak with Captain Rumford to complete the quest.
  15. 15
    Speak with Leah, who is standing near Captain Rumford.
  16. 16
    Use the waypoint in the middle of New Tristram and select "The Old Ruins".
  17. 17
    Leah will accompany you and help unlock the gate to the Old Ruins.
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    Find Adria's Hut in the Old Ruins, clearing undead as you move through the area.
  19. 19
    Cross the bridge near the southeast location of the Old Ruins to find a destroyed hut.
  20. 20
    Enter the Hidden Cellar entrance within the hut.
  21. 21
    Explore the cellar and defeat Captain Dayltan, a unique enemy, along with some risen. Be wary of his frost bombs, which freeze you.
  22. 22
    Mop up the remaining undead.
  23. 23
    Talk to Leah in the Hidden Cellar.
  24. 24
    Read the journal for extra XP.
  25. 25
    You will appear outside Adria's Hut and can continue towards the Cathedral with your newly obtained key.
Tips
  • Certain undead enemies keep crawling even after being killed.
  • Wretched Mothers are tougher undead creatures that summon other undead.
  • The Wretched Queen is the leader of the Wretched Mothers and is much stronger.
  • Captain Dayltan's frost bombs can freeze you upon explosion, so stay away from them.
  • Reading Leah's Diary provides extra XP.
  • Objective Reward (Dispatch Wretched Mothers): 60 Gold, 60 XP
  • Bonus Objective Reward (Old Tristram Road): 50 Gold, 450 XP
  • Objective Reward (Adria's Hut): 65 Gold, 330 XP
  • Quest Complete Reward (New Tristram): 124 Gold, 1125 XP

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