Rite of Rebirth Wish (Ending & Cure)

Rite of Rebirth is a missable Wayfarer Wish that forces you into a cursed state. Completing it unlocks the Witch Crest, but it also provides an opportunity to unlock a secret, challenging “bad” ending.

Questline Overview

• Quest Giver: Greyroot (after finding the Twisted Bud)
• Type: Wayfarer Wish
• Location: Bilewater, Shellwood, Bellhart, Greymoor, Sinner’s Road
• Objective: Find a cure for the Twisted Bud’s parasitic curse.
• Reward: Unlocks the Witch Crest & access to a secret ending.

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Important Warnings Before You Start

This Quest Will Inflict a Curse!

Accepting the “Rite of Rebirth” will place a parasite on Hornet with severe negative effects: you will be unable to heal, and you cannot use Tools or Silk Skills. Do not start this quest unless you are prepared to see it through to the end.

Quest Conflict: 'Silk and Soul'

This questline can conflict with the “Silk and Soul” quest. If you complete “Silk and Soul” first, the Bell Hermit NPC may disappear, breaking the intended clue path for finding the cure. It is highly recommended to complete this questline before “Silk and Soul”.

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How to Start the Rite of Rebirth

1. Find the Twisted Bud The quest trigger is the Twisted Bud item. To get it, find a secret path in the upper-left of the Whispering Vaults that leads into an otherwise inaccessible part of Bilewater.

   

2. Become Cursed Travel to the forested area of Shellwood. Find the NPC Greyroot and give her the Twisted Bud. This will begin the Rite of Rebirth and immediately inflict you with its curse.

   

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The Two Paths: Secret Ending or Finding the Cure

The curse presents you with two distinct paths.

Path 1: How to Get the Secret Ending

While cursed, travel to the Cradle and defeat the final boss of Act 2. This high-difficulty challenge unlocks a secret achievement and ending. You will miss this opportunity if you cure yourself or progress to Act 3 first.

Path 2: How to Find the Cure

This is the intended quest path that will permanently unlock the Witch Crest.

1. Speak with Pavo in Bellhart After getting cursed, you’ll awaken in a lower part of Shellwood. Make your way to the village of Bellhart and speak to the robed NPC Pavo to get your first clue.

   

2. Find the Bell Hermit Pavo will direct you to someone lurking below Bellhart. Go to the Bellway station and find a hidden wall on the right. Below, you will find the Bell Hermit, who will tell you the witch’s name is Yarnaby and that she resides in Greymoor.

3. Find Yarnaby in Greymoor Following the hermit’s clue, travel to the bell-shaped home in Greymoor’s upper-left corner and speak with Yarnaby, the doctor who can perform the cure.

   

4. Accept the Infestation Operation Yarnaby gives you a new sub-quest to find the necessary component.

   Sub-Quest Guide

   This begins the Infestation Operation part of the questline. For a more focused guide on just this section, see our dedicated page: Infestation Operation Wish Guide

   

5. Get the Steel Spines in Sinner’s Road Yarnaby directs you to the tinkers, Krull and Benjin, in Sinner’s Road. Travel to their shelter in the top-right of the large, twisted cage room. The method for acquiring the Steel Spines differs depending on your game progress.

   

   Note for Act 2 vs. Act 3 Players

   • In Act 2, you must purchase the Steel Spines from the brothers for 160-260 Rosaries.
   • In Act 3, the brothers will be gone. The Steel Spines can be found on the ground in their hut for free.

   Potential Game-Breaking Bug!

   There is a known issue where in Act 3, the brothers are gone and the Steel Spines item does not appear, permanently blocking the quest. It is highly recommended to complete this questline during Act 2.

   

6. Complete the Quest Return to Yarnaby with the Steel Spines. She will complete the operation, curing you and finishing the quest.

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Rite of Rebirth Quest Rewards

Finishing the cure path completes both the Rite of Rebirth and Infestation Operation wishes. Your main reward is the permanent unlocking of the Witch Crest.

The Witch Crest is a powerful reward with the following features:

• A multi-hit running attack that heals Hornet (lifesteal).
• A more controlled and precise pogo ability.
• Two tool slots for each tool type, making it highly versatile.