🔮 RAPPELZ HEXENQUEST 1 (HQ1) – COMPLETE WITCH QUEST WALKTHROUGH & GUIDE
Hexenquest 1 (also known as Witch Quest 1 or HQ1) is the first part of the legendary witch storyline in Rappelz. This challenging questline takes you from Rondo through the Red Farm, Dimension Doors, and culminates in an assassination mission against Fanatic killers. Completing it is a prerequisite for Hexenquest 2 and grants valuable rewards. This guide provides a step‑by‑step walkthrough with NPC locations, required items, boss strategies, and pro tips for solo or party play.
| Stage | Quest Name / Objective | NPC / Location | Key Tasks & Mechanics | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Start The Witch’s Shadow | Guild Officer Resha – Rondo (near the guild hall) | Talk to Resha to begin Hexenquest 1. She explains that a dark witch is terrorising the region and asks you to investigate. | 2,000 XP, 1,000 Rupees |
| 2 | Red Farm Investigate the Farm | Red Farm – accessed via portal in Navis Lamia (level 100+ zone) |
Travel to Red Farm. Collect 12 Witch’s Herbs from monsters (drops from Plague Rats and Corrupted Scarecrows). Also gather 5 Blood Vials from the elite mob “Farm Overseer” (spawns every 10 minutes). |
5,000 XP, 2,000 Rupees, “Red Farm Pass” (key for next stage) |
| 3 | Dimension Doors Enter the Rifts | Dimension Door – appears randomly around Red Farm after using the Pass |
Use the Red Farm Pass to open a Dimension Door. Enter the rift – a solo instance. Inside, you must survive 3 waves of elite witch cultists. The final wave spawns a Dimension Keeper (mini‑boss). Defeat it and collect the Shard of Reality. |
10,000 XP, 3,000 Rupees, Shard of Reality |
| 4 | Fanatiker Attentat Assassinate the Fanatics | Fanatic Camp – hidden area in Palmir Desert (requires Shard of Reality to enter) |
Take the Shard to the hidden Fanatic Camp. You need to kill 3 Fanatic Assassins and 1 Fanatic Leader. Assassins are stealthy; use AoE or pets to reveal them. The Leader has a one‑shot backstab – keep your back to a wall. |
15,000 XP, 5,000 Rupees, “Hexenquest Medallion” |
| 5 | Final Confrontation The Witch’s Apprentice | Witch’s Hideout – teleport from Resha after completing Stage 4 |
Enter the hideout and defeat the Witch’s Apprentice (level 150 elite caster). She summons adds at 50% and 25% health. Interrupt her “Dark Nova” cast (big AoE). Recommended party size: 2–3 players. |
30,000 XP, 10,000 Rupees, “Apprentice’s Grimoire” (quest item), +1 Talent Point (some versions) |
📌 DETAILED STRATEGIES & TIPS
🎯 Stage 2 – Red Farm: The Farm Overseer has a 10‑minute respawn timer. If other players are farming, consider partying up or changing channels. Witch’s Herbs drop from regular mobs – clear the farm methodically. The Overseer is tanky; bring a pet or friend for faster kill.
🚪 Stage 3 – Dimension Doors: The waves become progressively harder. Wave 1: melee cultists. Wave 2: ranged cultists. Wave 3: both + elites. The Dimension Keeper reflects some damage – use healing potions. If you die, the instance resets; bring resurrection scrolls.
🗡️ Stage 4 – Fanatikers: The Fanatic Assassins are invisible. Use “Detect Invisibility” skill (if your class has it) or AoE skills to reveal them. The Leader’s backstab does ~80% of your HP; a Cardinal’s “Blessing of Protection” helps.
🔮 Stage 5 – Witch’s Apprentice: The boss casts “Dark Nova” – a 5‑second channel. Interrupt with stuns, silences, or knockbacks. Adds spawn; AoE them down quickly before focusing on the boss again. The fight is much easier with a tank to hold aggro.
💡 Pro tip: Complete Hexenquest 1 unlocks access to Hexenquest 2, which leads to high‑level rewards. The questline is recommended for players level 130–150. Bring plenty of HP potions, resurrection scrolls, and high‑rank chips for Stage 3.
✅ PREREQUISITES & REQUIREMENTS
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Level | Officially 130? Some sources say 110; safe to be 130+. |
| Previous Quests | Complete the “Red Farm” pre‑quest (given by Resha). |
| Party Size | Stages 1–3 can be soloed (hard). Stages 4–5 recommended party of 2–3. |
| Recommended Gear | Rare or Epic quality, +6 enhancement, awakened gear not necessary. |
| Essential Consumables | HP potions, Stamina Savers, resurrection scrolls, anti‑paralysis potions. |
⚠️ Note: Hexenquest 1 is required to access Hexenquest 2 (HQ2). Some servers allow skipping, but not on official Gala Lab servers. Check your quest log for “The Witch’s Shadow” to start.
🎁 REWARDS SUMMARY (TOTAL)
- Experience: ~62,000 XP (significant for level 130–150)
- Rupees: ~21,000 Rupees
- Items: Red Farm Pass (consumable), Shard of Reality, Hexenquest Medallion, Apprentice’s Grimoire
- Unlock: Access to Hexenquest 2 (HQ2)
- Talent Point: Some versions grant +1 Talent Point after final turn‑in.