To make sure you get a good imbue take your save file and copy it to another place( folder, disk, cd, etc.) Then have charsi imbue whatever you want. If you don't like the results delete the save in the diablo2 folder and put the other one in. The repeat until you like the item you get. Diablo II and D2: Lord of Destruction (v1.08) Guide v1.0 by Spider Eternal(tm) ([email protected]) Last Update: 8/2/01 Check next to each title of the section to see the date of the last update! The Xpack is finally here! =) Sorry for the lack of updates, but I've been rather busy with work, so I was unable to play Diablo 2 for a long while.
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The demon called The Smith stole Charsi's Horadric Malus, which can imbue weapons with powers.
Act I: Tools of the Trade[edit]
- Quest Name: Tools of the Trade
- Act:Act I
- Triggered By: Reaching the Monastery Gates
- Given by:Charsi the Blacksmith
- Location: The Smith's room in the Barracks
- Reward: Charsi will imbue an item for you. This means take any normal item and make it into a Rare with random stats, based on your Clvl.
- Quest Priority: Not a mandatory quest, but the reward is valuable.
The Smith and Malus found by Sorceress.
When Charsi fled the Monastery she left behind her Horadric Malus, an enchanted smithing hammer. If you can retrieve it for her, she will use its magic to strengthen your weapons. The Malus is guarded by the Smith.
When you get near the Barracks, Charsi will be activated to ask you to retrieve a smithing hammer she had to leave in the Monastery when they fled the sudden invasion of demons lead by Andariel. You need to find the inner room (in a random location each game) of the Barracks level (first level inside the Monastery) with the forge and the hammer on a stand. Note, the player character must be at least level 8 on all difficulties in order to interact with the stand, acquire the Malus and complete the quest. It is guarded by the Smith, a large boss monster reminiscent of the Butcher from Diablo I. He will pursue you at a high rate of speed and is a pretty nasty fight. He hits very hard and has a lot of hit points. You however do not need to kill him, you can just dodge around him and grab it from the stand. Once you return to town and click on Charsi she'll claim the hammer, even if you have it in your stash.
Tip[edit]
The Smith can't open doors, so if you are a ranged attacker and can't take him toe to toe (which is pretty likely unless you have extremely good equipment for your level) you can lead him through the Barracks to one of the barred walls or corners, such as the one around the steps leading down, and close the door. He'll pace on the other side of it, but won't open the door, giving you free shots.
Reward[edit]
The Imbue Quest is a very valued one, more so in D2 than D2X, where Rare items aren't as big a deal. This one should be executed at specific levels, depending on which type of item you are going to Imbue, and what you want on it. Read the Imbuing Guide for more details.
Quest Dialogues[edit]
Activation[edit]
- When I fled the Monastery, I left behind the Horadric Malus, my enchanted smithing hammer. If you can retrieve it for me, I'll use its magic to strengthen your equipment.
After Activation[edit]
- The retrieval of the Horadric Malus is not without risk. Our Monastery is filled with voracious hellspawn. You'd best be careful, my friend.
- The Monastery can confuse even those who know it well. Stay alert in there.
- The Malus was forged and enchanted by the ancient Horadric Mages during the Sin Wars. When their union dissolved, the Malus was entrusted to the Sisterhood guarding the pass into the East.
- Charsi talks of nothing anymore, but this Horadric Malus. Between you and her my ears need a rest.
- Just find it and bring it back quickly.
- Charsi is wasting her time and talents using an inferior hammer! Had she the Horadric Malus, she could make the steel sing and craft you a suit of armor as impenetrable as the Great Eye.
- Just as an archer needs bow and arrow, or a draughtsman pen and paper, so Charsi needs the Horadric Malus with which to ply her trade.
Return[edit]
- If you can't carry out this quest, how will you face the greater evils ahead?
- The Malus is a Horadric artifact of great power. Please bring it back.
- The Malus has eluded you so far. Well, search thoroughly in the Barracks.. That is where the Rogues kept their forge.
- I have heard that you bear us no Malus.
- To do battle with Andariel requires more than thick skin and a strong will. You'll want armor and weaponry forged with the hammer's enchantments.
- What better opportunity to show your mettle?
Completion[edit]
- Well done, my friend. But remember, the return of the Horadric Malus is but one step in reclaiming the Monastery.
- Oh! Thanks so much for returning the Horadric Malus! I will now imbue one of your items with magical powers.
- The magical effects imbued by the Malus are impossible to predict, but are always to the good.
- I guess it's too late to take back some of the names I called you.
- Now that the Horadric Malus is back in our possession, we shall use it to deliver a great blow against the Evil which torments this land.
- I am glad the hammer has returned and you with it.
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Act I • Den of Evil • Sisters' Burial Grounds • The Search for Cain • The Forgotten Tower • Tools of the Trade • Sisters to the Slaughter | Act II • Radament's Lair • The Horadric Staff • Tainted Sun • Arcane Sanctuary • The Summoner • The Seven Tombs | Act III • The Golden Bird • Blade of the Old Religion • Khalim's Will • Lam Esen's Tome • The Blackened Temple • The Guardian | Act IV • The Fallen Angel • Hell's Forge • Terror's End | Act V • Siege on Harrogath • Rescue on Mount Arreat • Prison of Ice • Betrayal of Harrogath • Rite of Passage • Eve of Destruction | Special • Uber Diablo Quest • Pandemonium Event Note: These quests spawn only on the realms. |
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This quest becomes available by speaking to Charsi following The Forgotten Tower quest. Charsi requests your aid in retrieving the Horadric Malus, an enchanted smithing hammer that could be used to aid the Sisters in their battle against Evil. Charsi indicates that she was forced to abandon it while fleeing the Rogue Monastery during the invasion by Andariel.
The Rogue Monastery can be found by following the path through the Black Marsh and the Tamoe Highlands. Once you reach the Rogue Monastery, continue through the Outer Cloister and into the Barracks. The Horadric Malus is located somewhere within the Barracks, guarded by a demon known as The Smith.Take note that the difference in difficulty between outside the monastery and inside it is vast. The monastery contains hordes of baddies that can't be beaten the same way you beat hordes of baddies outside the monastery. Make sure that you are comfortable with the armor you are wearing, the weapon you are wielding and the spells you think of casting before entering this damnable place.
By retrieving the Horadric Malus and returning it to Charsi, you will be able to imbue a piece of equipment with randomly selected abilities. Note that no Magic, Rare, Set, or Unique items can be used. Also note that this can only be done once, therefore, it is recommended that you wait until later in the game, such as Act III or IV, and imbue a higher level item.
- 2NPC Quest Dialog
- 3Character Quest Dialog
Quest Activation Dialog
Charsi:'When I fled the Monastery, I left behind the Horadric Malus, my enchanted smithing hammer. If you can retrieve it for me, I'll use its magic to strengthen your equipment.'
NPC Quest Dialog
After Initiating
Akara:'You must find the Malus.'
Cain:'The Malus was forged and enchanted by the ancient Horadric Mages during the Sin Wars. When their union dissolved, the Malus was entrusted to the Sisterhood guarding the pass into the East.'
Charsi:'The Monastery can confuse even those who know it well. Stay alert in there.'
Gheed:'Charsi talks of nothing anymore, but this Horadric Malus. Between you and her my ears need a rest. Just find it and bring it back quickly.'
- 'I have offered my nomadic phallus, but to no avail.'
Kashya:'Charsi is wasting her time and talents using an inferior hammer! Had she the Horadric Malus, she could make the steel sing and craft you a suit of armor as impenetrable as the Great Eye.'
Warriv:'Just as an archer needs bow and arrow, or a draughtsman pen and paper, so Charsi needs the Horadric Malus with which to ply her trade.'
Early Return
Akara:'If you can't carry out this quest, how will you face the greater evils ahead?'
Cain:'The Malus has eluded you so far. Well, search thoroughly in the Barracks.. That is where the Rogues kept their forge.'
Charsi:'The Malus is a Horadric artifact of great power. Please bring it back.'
Gheed:'I have heard that you bear us no Malus.'
Kashya:'To do battle with Andariel requires more than thick skin and a strong will. You'll want armor and weaponry forged with the hammer's enchantments.'
Warriv:'What better opportunity to show your mettle?'
Upon Completion
Akara:'Well done, my friend. But remember, the return of the Horadric Malus is but one step in reclaiming the Monastery.'
Cain:'The magical effects imbued by the Malus are impossible to predict, but are always to the good.'
Charsi:'Oh! Thanks so much for returning the Horadric Malus! I will now imbue one of your items with magical powers.'
Gheed:'I guess it's too late to take back some of the names I called you.'
Kashya:'Now that the Horadric Malus is back in our possession, we shall use it to deliver a great blow against the Evil which torments this land.'
Warriv:'I am glad the hammer has returned and you with it.'
Character Quest Dialog
Retrieved Horadric Malus
Amazon:'The Sisters will be glad to have this back.'
Assassin:'A malus! This should go to Charsi.'
Barbarian:'I should take this to Charsi.'
Druid:'Charsi will be thankful to get this malus.'
Necromancer:'All this for a hammer?'
Tools Of The Trade D2
Paladin:'This will help the Sisters turn the tide against Evil.'
Diablo 2 Charsi Imbue Guide
Sorceress:'I hope the Sisters appreciate this thing.'
Diablo II Quests | ||
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Act I | Den of Evil • Sisters' Burial Grounds • The Search for Cain • The Forgotten Tower • Tools of the Trade • Sisters to the Slaughter | |
Act II | Radament's Lair • The Horadric Staff • The Tainted Sun • The Arcane Sanctuary • The Summoner • The Seven Tombs | |
Act III | The Golden Bird • Blade of the Old Religion • Khalim's Will • Lam Esen's Tome • The Blackened Temple • The Guardian | |
Act IV | The Fallen Angel • Hell's Forge • Terror's End | |
Act V | Siege on Harrogath • Rescue on Mount Arreat • Prison of Ice • Betrayal of Harrogath • Rite of Passage • Eve of Destruction |
Diablo 2 Charsi Imbue Tips
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