Driving out the Shadows
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Drive out the shadows threatening Pailune and restore peace.
Type
Main Story
Faction
Dawnrise
Chapter
Chapter 7
Region
Pailune
Difficulty
Normal
Estimated Time
10-15 minutes
Location
Pailune Harbor
Walkthrough
- 1Enter the marked house in the northern part of Pailune to find Shane
- 2Inside the house, move the two barrels and the body on the floor to reveal a red trapdoor
- 3Open the trapdoor and pick up the hidden explosive device
- 4Head to the Pailune harbor and locate the last dock
- 5Interact with the small boat at the dock to plant the explosive and complete the objective
Tips
- Equip the Jackals' armor set from the previous quest to avoid enemy attention while exploring
- Stealth is optional — you can run past enemies without failing the mission
- The hidden explosive is always beneath the barrels and body in the marked house
NPCs Involved
- Shane
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Last updated: March 2026