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Helen's Fungus
Outward

Helen's Fungus

Guide to completing Helen's Fungus quest in Outward. Learn where to find Helen Turnbull in Cierzo, how to navigate Blister Burrows, and retrieve the Mushroom Shield.

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Guide to completing Helen's Fungus quest in Outward. Learn where to find Helen Turnbull in Cierzo, how to navigate Blister Burrows, and retrieve the Mushroom Shield.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From Cierzo, take the main road northeast, then north until you see a signpost pointing east to Montcalm Bandit camp.
  2. 2
    Look for a wooden archway to the north and follow the path under it to reach the entrance of Blister Burrow.
  3. 3
    Before entering, ensure you have a light source, weapons, bandages, healing potions, and consider leaving your backpack outside.
  4. 4
    Navigate the burrow, dealing with troglodytes. A light source is recommended for better enemy detection and pathfinding.
  5. 5
    To find the Mushroom Shield, head towards the main chamber. If avoiding enemies, turn left past the Adventurer’s Corpse, go west, descend a slope, and enter the first opening on your right.
  6. 6
    The Mushroom Shield is in the center of the main chamber, beneath a shrine.
  7. 7
    To obtain the Giant-Heart Garnet for extra silver, go west from the main chamber entrance to a small room with a deceased Ash Giant atop a cauldron. The heart is beneath the cauldron.
  8. 8
    Return to Cierzo with the Mushroom Shield and the Giant-Heart Garnet (if found).
  9. 9
    To find a chest with random loot, after leaving Blister Burrow, keep to the hills on your right instead of taking the road.
  10. 10
    Hand in the Mushroom Shield to Helen Turnbull to complete the quest.
Tips
  • Consider leaving your backpack outside Blister Burrow to retrieve later if you fall in battle.
  • A torch or lantern is highly recommended for navigating Blister Burrow.
  • You can sneak into the main chamber and take the Mushroom Shield without fighting if you time it correctly with troglodyte patrols.
  • If you find the Giant-Heart Garnet, choose the dialogue option ‘I may have something for you…’ when speaking with Helen to receive an extra 30 silver. This can be increased by an additional 20 silver if you wait until you visit Giant’s Village in Hallowed Marsh.
  • Other items like a Marble Halberd found in Ornate Chests in Enmerkar Forest can also be handed to Helen for a unique reward.

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