“The Art of Survival” begins shortly after progressing through the early main storyline, when you’re introduced to the city’s inner workings and its complex residents. Inside a warmly lit tavern, you meet Margie, a bartender with more on her mind than serving drinks. Her troubles tie directly into the shifting balance of power and the quiet chaos brewing beneath the city’s surface.

The quest serves as both a story-driven dialogue mission and a gateway to future survival-focused challenges. You’ll navigate conversations, make investigative choices, and potentially face small-scale encounters depending on how you proceed. It’s a moment designed to slow the pace, let you absorb the lore, and prepare for the trials to come.

The Art of Survival: Rewards

Reward Type Details
XP +1000
Currency +600
Item Survival Ration Pack ×1
Unlock Margie’s Request (Side Quest)
Additional Access to Camilla’s mission line and new dialogue with Margie

The Art of Survival: Step-by-step guide

Below are the steps to complete the quest:

Step 1: Locate Margie in the Tavern

Head to the central tavern located within the city hub (marked on your map with a quest icon). Upon entering, you’ll find Margie behind the counter and Psyche standing nearby. Approach Margie and interact with her by pressing F (PC default) to start the dialogue. Listen carefully as Margie explains her problem. She hints at strange disappearances and supply shortages.

Step 2: Investigate the Tavern’s Backroom

Once conversations are complete, follow the new quest marker to the backroom area of the tavern.

Step 3: Interact with Mr Badi and search the bin area

Approach Mr Badi, he will tell you more about the boy. Follow the quest marker to big bin no 3, search through crates and logs for clues — specifically a torn merchant ledger and damaged supply crate.

Step 4: Follow the trail to the roof

Near the stack of crates, you will find a trail of footprints going to the roof. Follow it. Once you reach the top, you will encounter a woman, she will confirm that the thief was on the roof.

Step 5: Track down the thief

Follow the marking and it will lead you to the thief.

Step 6: Follow the thief

After the confrontation, the thief will run away, enter the sewer and follow him.

Step 7: Eliminate the Filthoids

You will encounter Filthoids inside the sewer; eliminate them.

Step 8: Chase and capture the thief

When prompted, press L Ctrl + Space to perform a Helix Leap, allowing you to vault obstacles or close distance quickly.

After capturing the thief and returning Margie’s stolen money, the quest transitions into its conclusion scene. Camilla acknowledges your efforts. This marks the end of The Art of Survival quest.