Tools of the Trade is a quest in Diablo 2: Resurrected that sends players to retrieve the Horadric Malus. This enchanted smithing hammer can be found in the Barracks of the Rogue Monastery, though some fans may be confused about the precise position of that location.

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Fortunately, while it can be difficult to find the Monastery Barracks in Diablo 2: Resurrected, this guide is here to point players in the right direction. With just a few pointers, this questline shouldn't take longer than a single gaming session.

Updated on January 8th, 2022 by Hodey Johns: Gamers are needing to get ahold of the Horadric Malus and it's not necessarily easy to come by. And, even tougher, with a game comprised of randomly-generated maps, how are players supposed to get any specific advice for where to go? Since it's easy to get lost, this guide has been updated with different sections to help those stuck searching during various phases of the quest. As a result, players who are brand new to the game and players who have unlocked every waypoint should still be able to glean some usefulness from this guide.

Finding The Right Area

Diablo 2 Resurrected Reaching The Monastery Gate Walls
  • Black Marsh > Tamoe Highlands > Rogue Monastery

Players that are searching for the Monastery Barracks should begin by navigating to the Black Marsh. Upon arrival at this location, fans should follow the Marsh’s road to enter the Tamoe Highlands, and they should continue along the path until they arrive at the gates of the Rogue Monastery.

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Different classes will have different struggles getting to this location, but it shouldn't be too far from here. When spotting a side of the map that is made of brick wall instead of stone, a message will display that the character is "Entering The Monastery Gate." Keep going along the wall until finding a doorway, then head inside.

Diablo 2 Resurrected Entering The Barracks From The Outer Cloister

Keep an eye out for a waypoint here as well, since gamers who replay the game will most assuredly be grateful to bypass all of the steps so far. Notably, the enemies that are within the Monastery are quite a bit more difficult than those that are found outside of it. As such, players should make sure to farm up in an ideal location before exploring.

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Players should now explore the Monastery’s Outer Cloister, which is a fairly small area, and one of its pathways will lead directly into the Barracks. This, like the last area, will be displayed on the top of the screen. From here, it's a matter of finding which room The Smith has locked himself up in.

Defeating The Smith

Diablo 2 Resurrected Fighting The Smith As An Amazon With A Javelin

Once a player has entered the Barracks, they should explore the area until they find the room that contains an NPC named the Smith. This monster is quite challenging to dispatch, and he is guarding the Horadric Malus that is needed for the Tools of the Trade quest. Players need not slay the Smith in order to collect the quest item, as he can be kited out of the room to create a clear path to the Malus.

With the Horadric Malus in hand, fans can return to Charsi and collect the reward associated with completing Tools of the Trade. Specifically, that reward is the imbuement of a chosen item, which will add a randomly selected ability to the gear piece. It is worth mentioning that players can only imbue one item in this fashion, and it is thus recommended that they wait until later in the game, when they will have higher level gear, to turn in the Malus.

Diablo 2: Resurrected was released on September 23, 2021, and is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.

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