The Infernal Source is a large dig site spanning several areas. It can be excavated starting at level 20, after you obtain an invitation, and its last Hotspots can be accessed at level 116. There are a total of 5 different Cache types, 6 Research locations, and 4 Mysteries.
The sections below will give you details concerning each section of the dig site.
Outside of the Infernal Source there are no Hotspots, Cache, Research, or Mysteries. There is simply an Archaeologist workbench, a Material storage container, and a bank. To access these features of the site, you will need to decend into the dig site via the lift. The sections of this guide have been separated into the same quick travel location options you will have when you descend.
Hotspots
The Cellar section of the Infernal Source, you can find the following Hotspots:
| Level | Hotspot | Artefacts | Materials | ||
| Experience | Item | Experience | Item | ||
| 20 | Lodge bar storage | 112 | - Hookah pipe (damaged) - Opulent wine goblet (damaged) | 10 | - Goldrune - Orthenglass - Third Age iron |
| 24 | Lodge art storage | 116 | - Crest of Dagon (damaged) - 'Disorder' painting (damaged) | 10.4 | - Cadmium red - Samite silk - Vellum - White oak |
Caches
In addition to Hotspots, there is 1 type of Cache located here. Collecting Materials from this cache will also give you soil. This Cache includes the following:
| Level | Material | Experience |
| 24 | Cadmium red | 24.2 |
There is only 1 Research location within the Cellar. Keep in mind that you only need to have access to a Research Team to study the area. For the team to complete their research, however, you will need the appropriate level.
- Starry Eyed
- Requirement: 40 Archaeology
- Study: Star Lodge sign located West of the fireplace
- Rewards: 1,333 Archaeology experience and Opulent wine goblet (damaged)
Mysteries
There is only 1 Mystery which can be completed in the Cellar. This Mystery is called "Eyes in their Stars" and requires 24 Archaeology. It can be completed by obtaining all 4 Founder's journal pages and repairing the fireplace. Doing so will earn you 1,300 Archaeology experience and access to the Dungeon of Disorder. For more information on how to complete Mysteries, please see the Mysteries Special Report.
Other
Throughout this area are also 6 chests. These can be opened to obtain various Materials and damaged Artefacts as well as complete the "Looting Stars" Achievement. Note that the chests can only be looted once.
Hotspots
The Dungeon section of the Infernal Source, you can find the following Hotspots:
| Level | Hotspot | Artefacts | Materials | ||
| Experience | Item | Experience | Item | ||
| 29 | Cultist footlocker | 131 | - Greater demon mask (damaged) - Imp mask (damaged) - Lesser demon mask (damaged) | 11.8 | - Chaotic brimstone - Demonhide - Leather scraps - Third Age iron |
| 36 | Sacrificial altar | 157 | - Order of Dis robes (damaged) - Ritual dagger (damaged) | 14.2 | - Cadmium red - Eye of Dagon - Goldrune - Hellfire metal |
| 45 | Dis dungeon debris | 178 | - Branding iron (damaged) - Manacles (damaged) | 16 | - Chaotic brimstone - Eye of Dagon - Hellfire metal - Third Age iron |
Caches
In addition to Hotspots, there are 2 types of Cache located here. Collecting Materials from these caches will also give you soil. These Caches include the following:
| Map Number | Level | Material | Experience |
| 1 | 36 | Eye of Dagon | 30.0 |
| 2 | 36 | Hellfire metal | 30.2 |
There is only 1 Research location within the Dungeon. Keep in mind that you only need to have access to a Research Team to study the area. For the team to complete their research, however, you will need the appropriate level.
- The Dark Underbelly
- Requirement: 36 Archaeology
- Study: Sacrificial altar North of where you enter the Dungeon
- Rewards: 1,333 Archaeology experience and Ritual dagger (damaged)
Mysteries
There is only 1 Mystery which can be completed in the Dungeon of Disorder. This Mystery is called "Embrace the Chaos" and requires 29 Archaeology. It can be completed by obtaining all 4 Cultist's diary pages and repairing the portal to the Source. Doing so will earn you 1,400 Archaeology experience and access to the Source (Vestibule of Futility). For more information on how to complete Mysteries, please see the Mysteries Special Report.
Other
Once you enter the Dungeon, directly North of you is an altar. Interacting with it once will unlock the Research "The Dark Underbelly". After this, you will be able to obtain the Hand of glory (Infernal Source) from the altar.
The Source (Vestibule of Futility & The Harrowing)
Hotspots
In The Vestibule of Futility and The Harrowing sections of the Infernal Source, you can find the following Hotspots:
| Level | Hotspot | Artefacts | Materials | ||
| Experience | Item | Experience | Item | ||
| 65 | Infernal art | 249 | - 'Lust' metal sculpture (damaged) - 'The Lake of Fire' painting (damaged) | 22.2 | - Cadmium red - Goldrune - Samite silk - White oak |
| 68 | Shakroth remains | 289 | - Chaos star (damaged) - Spiked dog collar (damaged) | 26 | - Chaotic brimstone - Hellfire metal - Leather scraps - Third Age iron |
| 81 | Animal trophies | 422 | - Larupia trophy (damaged) - Lion trophy (damaged) - She-wolf trophy (damaged) | 37.9 | - Animal furs - Cadmium red - Chaotic brimstone - Orthenglass |
| 89 | Dis overspill | 576 | - 'Pandemonium' tapestry (damaged) - 'Torment' metal sculpture (damaged) | 51.9 | - Cadmium red - Eye of Dagon - Hellfire metal - Third Age iron |
| 98 | Byzroth remains | 854 | - Hellfire haladie (damaged) - Hellfire katar (damaged) - Hellfire zaghnal (damaged) | 76.8 | - Hellfire metal - Leather scraps - Orthenglass - White oak |
| 104 | Hellfire forge | 1,089 | - 'Possession' metal sculpture (damaged) - Trishula (damaged) - Tsutsaroth piercing (damaged) | 98 | - Cadmium red - Eye of Dagon - Hellfire metal - Third Age iron |
Caches
In addition to Hotspots, there are 3 types of Cachee located here. Collecting Materials from these caches will also give you soil. These Caches includes the following:
| Map Number | Level | Material | Experience |
| 1 | 29 | Chaotic brimstone | 24.4 |
| 2 | 29 | Demonhide | 24.2 |
| 3 | 36 | Hellfire metal | 30.2 |
There are 2 Research locations within this section of the Source. Keep in mind that you only need to have access to a Research Team to study the area. For the team to complete their research, however, you will need the appropriate level.
- Abandon All Hope
- Requirement: 29 Archaeology
- Study: Large door where you enter the Source
- Rewards: 1,333 Archaeology experience and Imp mask (damaged)
- Deeper and Down
- Requirement: 36 Archaeology
- Study: Hellhound skulls displayed near the Byzroth remains
- Rewards: 6,000 Archaeology experience and Spiked dog collar (damaged)
Mysteries
There is only 1 Mystery which can be completed in this section of the Source. This Mystery is called "Contract Claws" and requires 29 Archaeology and 37 Prayer, as well as completion of Eyes in their Stars, Embrace the Chaos, Land of the Goblins and Rocking Out (or The Feud). It can be completed by learning the names of all of the gragoyles. Doing so will earn you 1,400 Archaeology experience. For more information on how to complete Mysteries, please see the Mysteries Special Report.
Other
Note that transporting across islands via the Chaos and Dagon portals is not 100%.Sometimes you will end up in an unintended area. Talking to Mephisto and solving his slider puzzles will reduce the chances of this problem (part of the Die! Die! Die! achievement), but there's a better method. To solve this issue, simply add a repaired Chaos star to your toolbelt or carry one in your inventory.
The Source (Dagon Overlook & Hydraportal)
Hotspots
The Dagon Overlook section of the Infernal Source, you can find the following Hotspots:
| Level | Hotspot | Artefacts | Materials | ||
| Experience | Item | Experience | Item | ||
| 110 | Chthonian trophies | 1,398 | - Chaos Elemental trophy (damaged) - Virius trophy (damaged) | 126 | - Chaotic brimstone - Demonhide - Orthenglass - White oak |
| 116 | Tsutsaroth remains | 1,667 | - Tsutsaroth helm (damaged) - Tsutsaroth pauldron (damaged) - Tsutsaroth urumi (damaged) | 150 | - Eye of Dagon - Goldrune - Hellfire metal - Third Age iron |
Note that there are no Hotspots in the Hydraportal.
Caches
In addition to Hotspots, there are 2 types of Cache located here. Collecting Materials from these caches will also give you soil. These Caches includes the following:
| Level | Material | Experience |
| 24 | Cadmium red | 24.2 |
| 36 | Hellfire metal | 30.2 |
Note that there are no Caches in the Hydraportal.
There are 2 Research locations within this section of the Source. Keep in mind that you only need to have access to a Research Team to study the area. For the team to complete their research, however, you will need the appropriate level.
- Who Dis?
- Requirement: 68 Archaeology
- Study: Dagon Portal used to access the Hydraportal
- Rewards: 6,000 Archaeology experience and Chaos star (damaged)
- Hell Mouths
- Requirement: 98 Archaeology
- Study: Hydra gate surrounding Dagon within the Hydraportal
- Rewards: 23,809 Archaeology experience and Hellfire katar (damaged)
Mysteries
There is only 1 Mystery which can be completed in this section of the Source. This Mystery is called "Dagon Bye" and requires 68 Archaeology as well as completion of Embrace the Chaos and Contract Claws. It can be completed by freeing Dagon the Gatekeeper from his prison. Doing so will earn you 8,400 Archaeology experience and the ability to do Ancient Summoning. For more information on how to complete Mysteries, please see the Mysteries Special Report.
