Hidden deep within The Forge lies Bard’s Guitar – a relic of forgotten songs and secret quests. Finding it isn’t a matter of luck but of keen ears, sharp eyes, and courage to face what guards the music’s last echo.
Where Is the Bard’s Guitar in The Forge?
The Bard’s Guitar is hidden deep within The Forge, placed on a stone pedestal near the back of the chamber where molten metal flows through glowing channels. To reach it, you must complete the forgekeeper’s challenge and activate the pressure plates surrounding the anvil. Once the flames subside, the guitar appears amid swirling sparks of energy, waiting to be claimed as a reward for your effort.
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 tThe Forge.
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The Forge Bard’s Guitar Quest Rewards
Completing the Bard’s Guitar quest in The Forge grants players a rare acoustic guitar with boosted charisma stats, perfect for bard builds. It also awards 500 gold coins, a stack of 20 performance scrolls for crowd control spells, and exclusive sheet music that unlocks new tavern songs with area-of-effect buffs. Side rewards include a forged guitar pick that increases critical hit chances on musical attacks and access to a hidden bard vendor selling upgraded strings.
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.
Where is the Secret Cave entrance in Stonewake’s Cross
The Secret Cave entrance in Stonewake’s Cross lies inside The Cave, accessible via a hidden drop disguised as greenery on the left wall. Head southeast from the spawn area into The Cave, descend the initial slope to the bottom near Nord and Umut the Brave NPCs, then turn left.
Exact Location
Positioned 3-5 studs left of Nord and Umut, use landmarks like the second pebble or first wooden pillar on the left wall-the slightly darker greenery blends into the cave. Walk straight into it at ground level (no jump or dash needed) to fall through into the dimly lit chamber below.
Access Tips
This spot ties into the Bard’s Lost Guitar quest; start with the Bard near the campfire first for context. Inside, find the guitar, Undead NPC, and mining nodes; exit via the wooden ladder back to The Cave.
Show the exact path from spawn to The Cave entrance
From spawn in Stonewake’s Cross (The Forge’s first hub), head right past the Potions shop toward the campfire area with the Bard NPC. Continue southeast beyond the campfire, following the dirt path downhill between rocky outcrops and sparse trees until you reach the large, open mouth of The Cave-marked by a dark tunnel entrance flanked by stone formations.
Step-by-Step Path
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Spawn to Potions: Exit spawn facing forward, turn right immediately (avoid left toward water), pass the wooden Potions vendor on your right.
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Potions to Campfire: Proceed ~20-30 studs straight, spot campfire smoke ahead right; Bard sits nearby.
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Campfire to Cave: Go past Bard southeast down the slope (slight decline), stay central on path; entrance appears after 40-50 studs as a wide rocky arch.
Landmarks
The Cave sits opposite the main road from spawn, near Nord/Umut NPCs inside; total walk takes 30-60 seconds at normal speed. No obstacles block the path-it’s direct and beginner-friendly.
