QUEST 5 OF 17 · MIN LEVEL 3
Trouble at the Buffer quest guide
Trouble at the Buffer is a current The First Render quest given by Fisherman Brandt and turned in to Fisherman Brandt. It awards 520 XP and 180 copper.
Exact quest requirements
Prerequisite: None
- 8 × Mudfin Garbler slain — kill objective
Quest text: Twenty years I have fished the Reflecting Buffer, and never lost a net until those gurgling fish-things crawled out of the shallows, croaking in a tongue no render ever intended. Drive the Mudfin back — slay 8 of them. And watch yourself: where one garbler surfaces, five more answer.
How to complete Trouble at the Buffer
- Confirm that your character meets level 3 and has completed the prerequisite shown above.
- Accept the quest from Fisherman Brandt and keep it active while pursuing every listed objective.
- Use the objective labels as the authoritative target names; coordinates and drop behavior can vary with the deployed build.
- Return to Fisherman Brandt only after every required count is complete to receive the current reward.
Progression context
This quest belongs to the The First Render catalog for levels 1–7. Review the complete The First Render quest order to see surrounding prerequisites and objectives.
Current-build evidence boundary
This page is generated from the shipped quest and NPC definitions. The live client remains authoritative for availability, coordinates, drop behavior, balance, server state, and later patches. Suggested-player values are guidance, not matchmaking or a difficulty guarantee.