Scouting the Ashu Talif

2026-08-26T00:18:46Z

Berylxi0: Schurzen also drops from this fight, just got it.

{{Quest Header
| Quest Name = Scouting the Ashu Talif
| Expansion = Treasures of Aht Urhgan
| Start = Halshaob
| Start Location = {{Location|Nashmau|H-10|map=Map 1|id=scouting-the-ashu-talif-halshaob-header}}
| Start Location Add = Southeast corner of the port
| Description = Investigate the armed crew aboard the Ashu Talif and eliminate them if the Maelstrom Company determines the threat can be overcome.
| Fame = None
| Type = assault
| Repeatable = weekly
| Title = None
| Requirements = Completion of [[Guests of the Empire]]
| Items Needed = 3 x [[Imperial Bronze Piece]]
| Rewards = [[Koga Shuriken]]<br>Up to two [[Ancient Lockbox]]es
| Previous = [[Guests of the Empire]]
| Next = [[Royal Painter Escort]]
}}

== Walkthrough ==

# Complete [[Guests of the Empire]].
# Speak with [[Halshaob]] at {{Location|Nashmau|H-10|map=Map 1|id=scouting-the-ashu-talif-halshaob-walkthrough}} for a cutscene.
# Speak with Halshaob again and ask for additional details about the assignment.
# Trade three [[Imperial Bronze Piece]]s to Halshaob to accept the quest.
#* The Imperial Bronze Pieces are consumed.
#* Halshaob allows one new Ashu Talif quest acceptance per Conquest Update.
#* Different quests from the chain can be held simultaneously if they were accepted after separate resets.
# Travel to the [[Cutter]] in [[Arrapago Reef]].
#* A direct route is to use a [[Runic Portal Use Permit]] to reach the [[Dvucca Isle Staging Point]] at {{Location|Caedarva Mire|I-9|map=Map 2|id=scouting-the-ashu-talif-dvucca-staging-point}}.
#* From the staging point, travel west and enter Arrapago Reef at {{Location|Caedarva Mire|F-9|pos 2=G-9|map=Map 2|id=scouting-the-ashu-talif-arrapago-entrance}}.
# In Arrapago Reef, proceed north to the Cutter at {{Location|Arrapago Reef|H-8|map=Map 5|id=scouting-the-ashu-talif-cutter}}.
# Ensure every participating party member has '''Scouting the Ashu Talif''' active.
# Examine the Cutter and select "Scouting the Ashu Talif" to enter [[The Ashu Talif]].
# Defeat every wave of [[Ashu Talif Crew]] and [[Watch Imp]] within 30 minutes.
#* [[Swiftwinged Gekko]] is an optional objective and does not need to be defeated for quest completion.
#* Defeating Swiftwinged Gekko causes a second Ancient Lockbox to appear.
# Once the required enemies have been defeated, open the spawned [[Ancient Lockbox]]es.
# Examine '''Gate: Lifeboat''' near the battlefield entrance to leave the ship and complete the quest.
#* Use the exit before the battlefield timer expires or the completion may not register. {{verification}}
#* Completion unlocks [[Royal Painter Escort]].
#* Whether the battlefield succeeds or fails, another attempt requires accepting the quest again from Halshaob and trading another three Imperial Bronze Pieces.

== Battlefield ==

*uncapped and permits 3–6 players. {{verification}}
* The time limit is 30 minutes.
* Every participating party member must have the quest active.
* Status enhancements other than food and reraise are removed upon entry.
* Equipment with an "Assault:" latent effect functions within the battlefield.
* A cage of [[Cutter Fireflies]] is provided to each participant upon entry.
* Only the ordinary enemy waves must be defeated to complete the quest.
* Swiftwinged Gekko is an optional bonus target.

{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! Enemy
! Number
! Notes
|-
| [[Ashu Talif Crew]]
| align="center" | Numerous
| Low-HP Fomor appearing in several jobs. Every enemy belonging to the same wave links when one is engaged.
|-
| [[Watch Imp]]
| align="center" | Numerous
| Low-HP Imps capable of casting high-tier Black Magic, including Ancient Magic.
|-
| [[Swiftwinged Gekko]]
| align="center" | 1
| An optional Imp NM that appears repeatedly during the encounter. Defeating it causes a bonus Ancient Lockbox to appear.
|}

=== Battle Flow ===

The battlefield progresses through three broad phases (24 Waves Total):

# Waves composed primarily of Ashu Talif Crew.
# Waves composed primarily of Watch Imps.
# Mixed waves containing both enemy types.

Swiftwinged Gekko appears several times throughout these phases. It spawns on the lower deck, moves toward the upper portion of the ship, casts area-of-effect enfeebling magic, and disappears after reaching its destination.

* Gekko commonly uses effects such as Sleep, Bind, and Paralysis.
* Damage dealt to Gekko is retained between its appearances.
* Stun and high burst damage can be used to delay or defeat it before it disappears.
* Defeating Gekko is not required to complete the battlefield. {{verification}}

=== Temporary Items ===

Participants are reportedly supplied with temporary items twice during the encounter. {{verification}}

All participants receive:

* [[Revitalizer]]
* [[Daedalus Wing]]
* [[Vile Elixir +1]]

Characters entering as the following jobs reportedly receive an additional item:

{| class="wikitable"
! Job
! Additional Temporary Item
|-
| [[Beastmaster]]
| [[Pet Food Zeta]]
|-
| [[Dragoon]]
| [[Drachenessence]]
|}

Because the temporary items are supplied again later in the encounter, the first set can be used during the earlier waves when needed.

== Strategy ==

* Move most of the party to the upper deck or the top of the stairs.
** Ordinary enemies appear on the lower deck, reducing the risk that newly spawned waves immediately attack the entire party.
* Assign one durable player to collect each linked wave and bring it to the group.
* Area-of-effect weapon skills, spells, and Blood Pacts are highly effective because the ordinary enemies have relatively low HP.
* Prioritize Watch Imps when mixed waves appear.
** Their high-tier Black Magic can become dangerous when several Imps begin casting simultaneously.
* Watch for ranged Ashu Talif Crew that remain away from the main group instead of following the puller.
* If the party only needs the quest clear, do not sacrifice control of the ordinary waves to pursue Swiftwinged Gekko.
* If attempting the bonus objective, coordinate Stun effects and burst damage each time Gekko appears.
* Use the supplied temporary items before the later resupply rather than preserving the first set for the entire encounter.

== Rewards ==

One Ancient Lockbox appears after every required wave has been defeated. A second Ancient Lockbox appears if Swiftwinged Gekko is defeated.

{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! Lockbox
! Spawn Condition
! Reported Contents
|-
! Standard
| Defeat all required Ashu Talif Crew and Watch Imp waves.
|
* [[Koga Shuriken]]
* Assorted gemstones
* Assorted beastcoins
* Possible [[??? Box]]
|-
! Swiftwinged Gekko Bonus
| Defeat [[Swiftwinged Gekko]] before completing the battlefield.
|
* [[??? Dagger]]
* [[??? Box]]
|}

=== Reported Standard Lockbox Pool ===

{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! Throwing Weapon
! Gemstones
! Beastcoins and Unidentified Items
|-
|
* [[Koga Shuriken]]
|
* [[Goshenite]]
* [[Ametrine]]
* [[Peridot]]
* [[Garnet]]
* [[Sphene]]
* [[Turquoise]]
* [[Pearl]]
* [[Moonstone]]
* [[Zircon]]
* [[Fluorite]]
* [[Jadeite]]
* [[Sunstone]]
* [[Chrysoberyl]]
* [[Aquamarine]]
* [[Black Pearl]]
* [[Angelstone]]
* [[Diamond]]
* [[Spinel]]
* [[Emerald]]
* [[Ruby]]
* [[Topaz]]
* [[Sapphire]]
* [[Star Sapphire]]
* [[Painite]]
|
* [[Mythril Beastcoin]]
* [[Gold Beastcoin]]
* [[Platinum Beastcoin]]
* [[??? Box]]
|}

=== Swiftwinged Gekko Bonus Appraisals ===

The [[??? Dagger]] may appraise into:

* [[Spark Dagger]]
* [[Hushed Dagger]]
* [[Matron's Knife]]

The bonus [[??? Box]] may appraise into:

* [[Turbo Charger]]
* [[Condenser]]
* [[Tranquilizer]]
* [[Optic Fiber]]
* [[Dynamo]]
* [[Schurzen]]

The complete Horizon-specific reward pool and drop rates require live verification. {{verification}}

== Notes ==

* This quest takes place in an Assault-type area, but it is not a standard Assault mission.
* It does not require an [[Imperial Army I.D. Tag]].
* It does not award Assault Points or mercenary rank points.
* Equipment with an "Assault:" latent effect functions during the battlefield.
* Another attempt requires three additional Imperial Bronze Pieces.
* Halshaob permits one new Ashu Talif quest acceptance per Japanese Midnight reset.
* Different Ashu Talif quests may be held simultaneously if they were accepted after separate resets.

== Game Description ==

;Client
:[[Halshaob]] (Port, [[Nashmau]])

;Summary
:Investigate the armed crew aboard the Ashu Talif and eliminate them if the Maelstrom Company determines the threat can be overcome.

== Related Pages ==

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:100%;"
! colspan="2" | Related Pages
|-
! style="width:20%;" | Quest Chain
|
* [[Guests of the Empire]]
* [[Scouting the Ashu Talif]]
* [[Royal Painter Escort]]
* [[Targeting the Captain]]
|-
! NPCs and Enemies
|
* [[Halshaob]]
* [[Ashu Talif Crew]]
* [[Watch Imp]]
* [[Swiftwinged Gekko]]
|-
! Locations
|
* [[Nashmau]]
* [[Caedarva Mire]]
* [[Dvucca Isle Staging Point]]
* [[Arrapago Reef]]
* [[The Ashu Talif]]
|-
! Required Items
|
* [[Imperial Bronze Piece]]
|-
! Notable Rewards
|
* [[Koga Shuriken]]
* [[Matron's Knife]]
* [[:Category:Automaton Attachments|Automaton Attachments]]
|}

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