- Players can only pick up Bard’s Guitar after starting his quest near the spawn.
- The guitar is hidden in a secret drop area behind Umut the Brave in the cave in the Forge.
- Returning it gives XP, cash, and the Unknown Key for the Fallen Angel’s Cave.
Bard is one of the first NPCs you meet in the Forge, near the spawn area. In the first meeting, you will see him all sad, crying for his guitar. Bringing him his guitar gives you some handsome rewards. In this guide, we will help you with the exact location of Bard’s Guitar in the Forge, along with the rewards you get from handing it to him.
Where Is the Bard’s Guitar in the Forge?
To start the quest, you must go to Bard and press the E key to interact. Remember, if you don’t start the quest, you cannot collect the guitar when you find the location. While finding the guitar is not a part of the main story, doing this quest helps you get one of the best pickaxes in the Forge.
Once the quest starts, head into the cave on the Stonewake’s Cross island. Look for the Umut the Brave NPC and walk toward the grass opposite him.
Once there, walk toward the wall, and you will fall into a secret location. Walk toward the skeleton inside this area, and beside it, you will find Bard’s Guitar. Press the E key to get the guitar.
After you obtain Bard’s Guitar, take the ladder to move back to the cave. Go to Bard and interact with him using the E key. Select the “Here is your guitar.” option. This will complete the Bard’s Guitar quest in the Forge.
The Forge Bard’s Guitar Quest Rewards
After completing the Bard’s Guitar quest in the Forge, you will get some handsome rewards. This includes a rare ‘Unknown Key‘ that lets you unlock a gate inside the cave. Behind this gate is the Fallen Angel’s Cave, where you will find the Arcane Pickaxe. This makes finding Bard’s Guitar one of the most important early-game quests.
Alongside the key, you will get some XP and cash as well. Make sure you use the cash to get better weapons that combine well with your race in the Forge.
That is how you can find Bard’s Guitar in the Forge and get the ‘Unknown Key’. Did you unlock the gate with the key yet? Let us know in the comments below.
You must start the quest by talking to Bard first. If you skip that step, the guitar will not register as an item you can collect.
The key is not required for progression, but it unlocks the Fallen Angel’s Cave, which contains the Arcane Pickaxe, so it is worth grabbing early.
The quest can only be completed once. After you return the guitar, the rewards do not repeat.
