Titan Quest 2: The Trickster’s Shrine Quest Guide

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The Trickster’s Shrine

The Trickster’s Shrine quest in Titan Quest 2 is a fun side mission that rewards you with gold, 5232 experience points, and an attribute point. You’ll need to find a special staff, solve a riddle, and lure a turtle without killing it. Here is the easy guide to complete the Trickster’s Shrine Quest in Titan Quest 2.

What is the Trickster’s Shrine Quest?

In this quest, you find a staff called the Caduceus, place it in a shrine, and solve a riddle about the Greek god Hermes. Then, you lure a turtle to the shrine to finish a ritual. It’s a short quest but can be tricky if you don’t know where to go or what to do.

Trickster's Shrine

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Find the Caduceus:
    • Go to the Southern Flooded Farmland, northeast of Pyrgos village, during the main story quest “The Search for the Sky God.”
    • Look for a small bandit camp with a few enemies. Defeat them and pick up the Caduceus, a winged staff stored in your Quest Items tab.
  2. Go to the Shrieking Shrine:
    • Head north from the bandit camp to the Shrieking Shrine, farther northwest of Pyrgos. Find a glowing structure with a pedestal.
    • Place the Caduceus on the pedestal to start the quest.
  3. Solve the Riddle:
    • Check a broken scroll near the pots to the right of the turtle pedestal. It says Hermes used a turtle to make his lyre (a musical instrument).
  4. Find and Lure a Turtle:
    • Go south from the shrine (about two screens away) to find a turtle near “Turtle Eggs.”
    • Don’t kill the turtle! Walk slowly backward to lure it to the shrine. Stay close so it follows, but don’t run too far ahead.
    • If the turtle is missing or you killed it, reload the game from the main menu or pay gold at a Ritual Shrine to respawn enemies.
  5. Complete the Ritual:
    • Lead the turtle to the shrine’s firepit. When it’s close, the firepit glows yellow.
    • Kill the turtle only after the firepit glows to finish the ritual. The altar will burst with gold, and the quest will complete.

Rewards

  • Gold: A random amount that varies each time.
  • Experience Points: 5232 XP to help you level up.
  • Attribute Point: +1 to spend on stats like Might or Knowledge.

Tips for Success

  • Lure Slowly: Walk carefully to keep the turtle following. If it stops, get closer and try again.
  • Check for Turtles: If no turtle spawns near the Turtle Eggs, reload the game or look farther south.
  • Use Barrier: If you have the Barrier skill, use it to survive bandit fights or nearby enemies.
  • Combine with Story: Grab the Caduceus while doing “The Search for the Sky God” to save time.
  • Farm Rewards: Reset the area with a Ritual Shrine to repeat the quest for more gold and XP.

Why This Quest is Fun

The Trickster’s Shrine quest is a quick puzzle tied to Greek mythology, where Hermes made a lyre from a turtle’s shell. Luring the turtle is a fun change from fighting, and the rewards help you grow stronger. It works with any build, like Ice Shards Stormblade or Reaver, and is easy at level 5–10.

Things to Know

  • The game is in Early Access, so turtle spawns might be buggy. Reloading usually fixes this.
  • This quest is separate from others like the Strange Jar, even though both involve Hermes.
  • The bandit camp and turtle luring are simple, so you don’t need a high-level character.

With this guide, you can complete the Trickster’s Shrine quest and claim your rewards in Titan Quest 2. Enjoy exploring the mythical world!