What to know
- Reach level 70 and the third island to start Raven quests near Spider Cave.
- Quests unlock recipes for Raven Helmet, Chestplate, and Leggings, forming the best current armor set.
- First two quests are straightforward spider kills and mining; the third demands high mining power and rare spawns.
- Rewards include cave access and top-tier defense stats for endgame play.
Unlocking the Raven set transforms your defense in The Forge's Frostspire Expanse, offering heavy armor recipes superior to prior options. To start, you need to reach level 70 and be on island 3, where the Raven NPC appears in key spots tied to progression. Here's how to complete all three Raven quests step by step.
Key locations for Raven quests
Head to Frostspire Expanse island 3 after level 70. Find the first Raven at the camp right of Spider Cave. After Quest 1, it moves to the locked Raven Cave door (behind the forging station), then inside the cave post-Quest 2 for the final challenge.
How to complete Raven Quest 1 for helmet recipe
This introductory quest happens in Spider Cave area.
Step 1
Locate Raven at the campsite right of Spider Cave entrance.
Step 2
Kill 5 Crystal Spiders—they spawn commonly inside Spider Cave.
Step 3
Mine 10 Icy Pebbles from nodes in the same cave.
Step 4
Mine or gather 1 Aetherite (drops from Icy Pebbles).
Step 5
Return to Raven to claim the Raven Helmet forging recipe.
How to complete Raven Quest 2 for chestplate and cave key
Raven relocates to the locked cave door behind the forge.
Step 1
Kill 10 Diamond Spiders in Spider Cave (deeper areas).
Step 2
Kill 1 Prismarine Spider (rarer spawn in Spider Cave).
Step 3
Mine 1 Snowite ore from icy nodes in Spider Cave.
Step 4
Deliver items to Raven for Raven Chestplate recipe and Red Cave Key.
Step 5
Use the key to open Raven Cave entrance.
How to complete Raven Quest 3 for leggings recipe
Inside the Cave, find the Raven and start your third quest.
Step 1
Kill 25 Mini Demonic Spiders (common in Raven Cave).
Step 2
Kill 10 Demonic Spiders (also in cave).
Step 3
Kill 1 Demonic Queen Spider (rare chance spawn; farm patiently).
Step 4
Mine Heart of the Island ore (glowing red, needs 650+ mining power) for 1 Stolen Heart drop (rare).
Step 5
Return to Raven inside cave for Raven Leggings recipe.
| Reward | From Quest | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raven Helmet Recipe | Quest 1 | Heavy helmet slot; craft at forge with suitable ores. |
| Raven Chestplate Recipe + Red Cave Key | Quest 2 | Unlocks cave; top defense chestpiece. |
| Raven Leggings Recipe | Quest 3 | Completes set; pairs with Velire/Frost Fossil for 300+ defense. |
Crafting your full Raven set
Once recipes unlock, head to any forge station.
Select heavy armor slots and choose Raven pieces. Use endgame ores like Velire, Frost Fossil, or Heart of the Island for max defense (e.g., 324+ total set defense shown in tests). Experiment with combinations for speed/evade balances.
With all pieces forged, the Raven set dominates Frostspire Expanse challenges, boosting survivability against demonic foes and enabling deeper cave runs. Prioritize mining upgrades first—you gain an edge in raids and ore farming.
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