The Scholar's Research — Nobody Wants to Die Walkthrough

Complete 'The Scholar's Research' side quest in Nobody Wants to Die. Recover lore, artifacts, and data for an academic to gain rewards and knowledge.

In the pursuit of knowledge and understanding within Nobody Wants to Die, players may encounter quests that delve into the lore and history of the game's world. The Scholar's Research is one such side quest, tasking players with recovering lost data or artifacts for an academic, offering valuable insights and rewards.

The Scholar's Research is a side quest that typically becomes available in Act 1 or Act 2, often found in areas with a focus on lore or history, such as libraries, research facilities, or ancient ruins. The quest giver is usually an academic, historian, or archivist who is trying to piece together a forgotten aspect of the world's past, the nature of the eternal night, or the origins of the game's antagonists. Their research has hit a dead end, and they require the player's assistance to retrieve crucial information or artifacts.

The quest usually begins with the scholar explaining their predicament and providing You with a general location or a set of clues to follow. This might involve venturing into dangerous territories to recover lost data logs, deciphering ancient texts, or finding specific historical artifacts. For example, a scholar might be researching the pre-apocalypse history of the City of Eternal Night and ask You to retrieve data from a defunct corporate archive, which is now overrun by mutated creatures or hostile security forces.

utilize their investigative skills and combat prowess to complete the objectives. This could involve navigating complex environments, solving environmental puzzles to access hidden areas, or engaging in combat with enemies who are guarding the research materials. The scholar might provide specific tools or information to aid the player, such as a decryption key for data logs or a map of the research facility.

A common objective might be to find a series of 'Historical Datapads' scattered throughout a specific zone. Each datapad contains a fragment of information that, when collected, helps the scholar piece together a larger historical narrative. The final artifact could be something significant, like the 'Chronos Orb', an ancient device that holds records of past events, or a collection of 'Ancient Scrolls' from a forgotten civilization.

Upon successfully retrieving the requested items or information, You returns to the scholar. The rewards for completing The Scholar's Research typically include a substantial amount of experience points, currency, and often, valuable crafting materials or unique lore entries that expand the player's understanding of the game's world. Sometimes, the scholar might also offer a unique item related to their research, such as a specialized weapon mod or an augmentation that enhances knowledge-based skills, like improved scanning capabilities.

This questline is an excellent way for players to engage with the deeper lore of Nobody Wants to Die, offering a break from intense combat while still providing meaningful challenges and rewards. It highlights the importance of knowledge and history in understanding the present and shaping the future.