Need help with the Hobbe Squatters side quest in Fable II? Follow our step-by-step guide to find Tommy, clear Echo Cave, defeat the hobbe leader, and finish the quest.
Alright, so you've picked up the Hobbe Squatters side quest from Tommy in Oakfield. He's hanging out near the Temple of Light, so go have a chat with him. Once you're done, he'll point you towards Echo Cave. You can find the entrance to this cave pretty much right when you arrive in Oakfield if you're coming from Rookridge Road.
As soon as you step inside Echo Cave, you'll notice a counter pop up in the bottom right corner of your screen. It'll show '15 hobbes' – that's how many of these little guys you need to take down in here. Just work your way through the cave. When you get to the first big room, clear out any hobbes you see. Then, take a look along the right-hand wall; you should spot a silver key. Grab it and keep pushing deeper into the cave, taking down all the hobbes you encounter.
Once you've whittled that hobbe count down to zero, make your way all the way to the back of the cave. You'll be tasked with taking out the hobbe leader. He's usually hanging out on a wooden bridge that leads to a chest right at the very back of the cave, though sometimes he'll come to meet you a bit earlier. He's a magic user and has a bit more armor than your average hobbe, but honestly, he shouldn't give you too much trouble. After you've dealt with him, loot the chest on the other side of the bridge. Then, it's time to head back to the entrance.
As soon as you get back to the entrance, Tommy will turn hostile and attack you. Take him down, and then head outside the cave to wrap up the quest.
- Keep an eye on that hobbe counter; it's your main objective tracker for this cave.
- The hobbe leader might look a bit tougher, but stick to your combat basics, and he'll go down.
- Don't forget to grab that silver key you'll find in the first large room!
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