Root Oath & the Eternal Grove Arbiter

This page follows the current level-60 Hunter chain from Corrupted Forest Child through Root Oath to the item-level-90 Eternal Grove Arbiter bow.

The route at a glance

Use the location chips as a quick travel reference. Individual steps below include the exact NPC and turn-in information.

Complete quest checklist

Check off each task as you finish it. Progress is saved separately for every guide.

Step 1TM120401

The Scorched Grove

Speak with Child of the Forest.

What to doSpeak with Child of the Forest.WhereFlameplaine (137, 30)HowSpeak to the listed NPC and finish the quest dialogue.Start / turn-inCorrupted Forest Child / Corrupted Forest ChildLocationFlameplaine (137, 30)RequirementContinue the conversationField noteThe NPC explains Ignavarr burned the forest and is experimenting on captured sprites.

Step 2TM120402

Forest Rage

Slay 45 Hellwalkers.

What to doSlay 45 Hellwalkers.WhereFlameplaine kill zone (56, 44)HowComplete the listed requirement, then return to the named turn-in NPC.Start / turn-inCorrupted Forest Child / Corrupted Forest ChildLocationFlameplaine kill zone (56, 44)RequirementDefeat Infernal Basilisk × 45Field noteThe Forest Child asks for direct field cleanup against the minions hunting the remaining natives.

Step 3TM120403

Rescue the Sprites (Eksocutus)

Deliver Captured Sprites.

What to doDeliver Captured Sprites.WhereFlameplaine (137, 30)HowComplete the listed requirement, then return to the named turn-in NPC.Start / turn-inCorrupted Forest Child / Corrupted Forest ChildLocationFlameplaine (137, 30)RequirementCaptured Sprite × 1Field noteThe text says Overseer Xtol near the obsidian pits is holding captive sprites.

Step 4TM120404

Supply the Root Oath Forge

Deliver 20 Arcanite Bars.

What to doDeliver 20 Arcanite Bars.WhereFlameplaine (137, 30)HowComplete the listed requirement, then return to the named turn-in NPC.Start / turn-inCorrupted Forest Child / Corrupted Forest ChildLocationFlameplaine (137, 30)RequirementArcanite Bar × 20Field noteThe sprites want Heart of Flame Arcanite Bars for the first craft.Current data labelOrigin Ingot (Rootbound Covenant)

Step 5TM120405

Dragon Sinew (Noycia)

Deliver Noctis' Tendon.

What to doDeliver Noctis' Tendon.WhereFlameplaine (137, 30)HowComplete the listed requirement, then return to the named turn-in NPC.Start / turn-inCorrupted Forest Child / Corrupted Forest ChildLocationFlameplaine (137, 30)RequirementNoctis’ Tendon × 1Field noteThe Child explicitly names Ignavarr's sister Noctis as the target for the bowstring material.

Step 6TM120406

Root Oath

Speak with Child of the Forest to receive the bow.

What to doSpeak with Child of the Forest to receive the bow.WhereFlameplaine (137, 30)HowSpeak to the listed NPC and finish the quest dialogue.Start / turn-inCorrupted Forest Child / Corrupted Forest ChildLocationFlameplaine (137, 30)RequirementContinue the conversationField noteThe forging scene says the Child tears off its own arm and strings it with dragon tendon.Current data labelRootbound Covenant

Step 7TM120407

Scion of Vengeance

Speak with Child of the Forest to start the upgrade.

What to doSpeak with Child of the Forest to start the upgrade.WhereFlameplaine (137, 30)HowSpeak to the listed NPC and finish the quest dialogue.Start / turn-inCorrupted Forest Child / Corrupted Forest ChildLocationFlameplaine (137, 30)RequirementContinue the conversationField noteThe follow-up states plainly that restoring the land now requires killing Ignavarr.

Step 8TM120408

The Hound (Gugoth)

Slay Gugoth.

What to doSlay Gugoth.WhereFlameplaine (137, 30)HowComplete the listed requirement, then return to the named turn-in NPC.Start / turn-inCorrupted Forest Child / Corrupted Forest ChildLocationFlameplaine (137, 30)RequirementDefeat Gorthos × 1Field noteYou must prove yourself by defeating Ignavarr's strongest lieutenant first.

Step 9TM120409

Black Dragon King (Black Prince)

Deliver Fae Dust from Ignavarr.

What to doDeliver Fae Dust from Ignavarr.WhereFlameplaine (137, 30)HowComplete the listed requirement, then return to the named turn-in NPC.Start / turn-inCorrupted Forest Child / Corrupted Forest ChildLocationFlameplaine (137, 30)RequirementFae Dust × 1Field noteThe quest text says Ignavarr stole the forest queen's pure essence and turned it into this item.

Step 10TM120410

Supply the Legendary Bow Forge

Deliver 20 Arcanite Shadowbars.

What to doDeliver 20 Arcanite Shadowbars.WhereFlameplaine (137, 30)HowComplete the listed requirement, then return to the named turn-in NPC.Start / turn-inCorrupted Forest Child / Corrupted Forest ChildLocationFlameplaine (137, 30)RequirementArcanite Shadowbar × 20Field noteThe Child says Naz and Gugoth carry the Shadowbars needed for the final stage.Current data labelOrigin Dard Ingot (Starstare)

Step 11TM120411

The Grove's Gratitude

Deliver the Faded Bow made from dismantling Root Oath.

What to doDeliver the Faded Bow made from dismantling Root Oath.WhereFlameplaine (137, 30)HowComplete the listed requirement, then return to the named turn-in NPC.Start / turn-inCorrupted Forest Child / Corrupted Forest ChildLocationFlameplaine (137, 30)RequirementFaded Bow × 1Field noteThe snapshot explicitly tells you to dismantle Root Oath and bring back the Faded Bow.

Step 12TM120413

Eternal Grove Arbiter

Speak with Child of the Forest to receive the upgraded bow.

What to doSpeak with Child of the Forest to receive the upgraded bow.WhereFlameplaine (137, 30)HowSpeak to the listed NPC and finish the quest dialogue.Start / turn-inCorrupted Forest Child / Corrupted Forest ChildLocationFlameplaine (137, 30)RequirementContinue the conversationField noteThe final scene describes a jade pillar of light and the awakening of the divine bow.

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