Darkness Over the Sanctum
EpicQuests
A side quest from the Antumbra Order faction.
Type
Side Quest
Faction
Antumbra Order
Difficulty
Hard
Estimated Time
45-65 minutes
Location
Antumbra Sanctums, Delesyia
Walkthrough
- 1Begin Darkness over the Sanctum in the Antumbra Order questline.
- 2Travel to each marked sanctum and start liberation encounters.
- 3Clear Temperance and Penitence sanctums of all hostile forces.
- 4Continue through Benediction, Exaltation, and Deliverance sanctums.
- 5Purge Atonement, Devotion, and Veneration sanctums next.
- 6Finish Oblation, Faith, Expiation, and Renunciation sanctums.
- 7Verify every sanctum objective shows as liberated on the map.
- 8Return to the quest giver and complete the operation.
Tips
- Plan a circular route to reduce travel between sanctums.
- Use crowd-control skills; sanctums spawn grouped enemies.
- Replenish supplies between sanctums instead of risking wipes.
- If progress stalls, revisit any sanctum missing liberation status.
- Night visibility is low; carry a lantern for safer pulls.
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Last updated: March 2026