Trial of the Challenger is the quest for the Mark of Challenger, a mark for the 2nd class of the Bladedancer, Gladiator, Warlord, Swordsinger, Tyrant and Destroyer. Warriors, Elven Knights, Palus Knights, Orc Raiders and Orc Monks take it at level 35 from Kash in Dion, and below are all 9 steps with pictures: Shyslassys, Gorr, Baraham, the Succubus Queen and Champion Raldo.
- Level
- 35+ (Filaur lets you go on at step 8 only from 36)
- Who can take it
- Warrior, Elven Knight, Palus Knight, Orc Raider, Orc Monk
- Start
- Kash, Warriors' Guild, Town of Dion
- You will need
- nothing to buy; better take a party for Shyslassys
- Reward
Mark of Challenger, 72,394 XP, 11,250 SP; on the first take — 61 
Dimensional Diamond- Needed for
- Gladiator, Warlord, Swordsinger, Bladedancer, Tyrant, Destroyer
- Repeatable
- no
A Dark Elf is better off doing this mark together with the other two — see the Bladedancer 3-in-1 route.
Trial of the Challenger walkthrough
| Step | Where | What to do | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warriors' Guild, Town of Dion | Take the quest from Kash | 61 Dimensional Diamond on the first take |
| 2 | Cave by the waterfall, Neutral Zone | Kill Shyslassys |  Scroll of Shyslassys,  Broken Key |
| 3 | Warriors' Guild, Dion | Give the scroll to Kash |  Letter of Kash |
| 4 | North exit of Town of Giran | Give the letter to Martien | the task to kill Gorr |
| 5 | Cave in the Plains of Dion | Kill Gorr |  Watcher's 1st Eye |
| 6 | North exit of Giran | Give the eye to Martien | the task to kill Baraham |
| 7 | Cave near the Bee Hive | Kill Baraham and talk to Raldo | the way to Filaur |
| 8 | Elder Council, Dwarven Village | Talk to Filaur | a map mark on the far hall of the mine |
| 9 | Far hall of the Mithril Mines | Kill the Succubus Queen and talk to Raldo | Mark of Challenger |
Step 1. Kash in Dion
Teleport to the Town of Dion and enter the Warriors' Guild: Kash stands there. He gives the quest from level 35 to Warriors, Elven Knights, Palus Knights, Orc Raiders and Orc Monks. Click "Ask what kind of adventure it is.", then "I accept.". On the first take you get 61 Dimensional Diamond.
Step 2. Shyslassys in the Neutral Zone
Shyslassys lv. 36 is an ancient medusa, a level 36 quest monster; Kash himself advises taking a party. Her lair is a cave by the waterfall in the Neutral Zone, between the Elven and Dark Elven lands. From the Dark Elven Village teleport to the Neutral Zone and run about 25,000 northeast. Other guides go through Swampland: from its teleport it is about 27,500 east.
The Scroll of Shyslassys and the Broken Key drop right away, on the first kill. A Chest Of Shyslassys appears nearby for 200 seconds — it is a bonus, not a quest step: with the key you have a 20% chance of armor patterns and recipes, otherwise 1 to 1,000 adena, and the key is used up. If the monster has just been killed, it respawns in 3 minutes.
Step 3. Kash's letter
Go back to Dion and give Kash the scroll. He hands you the Letter of Kash: he left the mark itself with a friend — Martien in Giran.
Step 4. Martien by Giran
Teleport to the Town of Giran: Martien stands by the bridge outside the north exit of the town — about 4,300 north of the teleport. Click "Take the challenge": he takes the letter and sends you to kill Gorr, a monster attacking the people of Floran.
Step 5. Gorr
Gorr lv. 36 is a level 36 quest monster in a cave in the Plains of Dion. From Dion teleport to Dion Pasture and run about 7,800 southeast — the cave entrance is west of the Monster Race Track. Gorr drops the Watcher's 1st Eye on the first kill, and it respawns in 3 minutes.
Step 6. Martien again
Bring the eye back to Martien. He takes it and sends you after a second monster — Baraham, hiding in another cave not far from Gorr's lair.
Step 7. Baraham and Champion Raldo
From Dion teleport to the Bee Hive and run about 4,400 north to the cave. The level 36 Baraham lv. 36 has guards — 3 to 6 level 30 Cave Basilisks lv. 30. He drops the Watcher's 2nd Eye, and Champion Raldo appears where he died for 100 seconds — talk to him at once.
Raldo accuses you of attacking the guardians of the magic field. Click in turn "I have come to kill the monsters threatening the villagers.", "Tell him about the Mark of the Challenger and Martien" and "I will help.". He takes the second eye and sends you to Elder Filaur in the Dwarven Village; there is no need to go back to Martien. Missed the 100 seconds? Kill Baraham again: Raldo appears after every kill.
Step 8. Filaur in the Dwarven Village
Teleport to the Dwarven Village: Gray Pillar Member Filaur stands in the Elder Council building. He helps only from level 36 — before that he just sends you away. Filaur marks on your map the farthest hall of the Mithril Mines, where succubi are trying to break the seal.
Step 9. The Succubus Queen and the Mark of Challenger
From the Dwarven Village teleport to the Mithril Mines and run deep into the mine to the farthest hall — about 12,700 north-northeast. The level 34 Succubus Queen lv. 34 lives there and respawns in 3 minutes. After her death Raldo appears again for 100 seconds.
Talk to Raldo — he gives you the Mark of Challenger, 72,394 XP and 11,250 SP. The other Bladedancer marks are Testimony of Fate and Test of the Duelist; the full Dark Elf path is in the Bladedancer 2nd class quest guide, the mark is also needed for the Gladiator 2nd class and the Swordsinger 2nd class, and other classes start from the 2nd class quest hub.
If something goes wrong
Raldo vanished before you talked to him?
Filaur won't give the task?
No Succubus Queen in the far hall?
The chest gave no scroll?
Kash won't give the quest?
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Who can take Trial of the Challenger?
Warriors, Elven Knights, Palus Knights, Orc Raiders and Orc Monks from level 35. The Mark of Challenger is needed by the Gladiator, Warlord, Swordsinger, Bladedancer, Tyrant and Destroyer.
Where is Shyslassys?
In the cave by the waterfall in the Neutral Zone: from the Neutral Zone teleport of the Dark Elven Village, about 25,000 northeast. She is a level 36 quest monster, so better take a party.
Do I have to open the Shyslassys chest?
No. The scroll drops from the medusa herself, and the chest is a bonus: a 20% chance of armor patterns and recipes, otherwise a little adena.
Where is the Succubus Queen?
In the farthest hall of the Mithril Mines: about 12,700 north-northeast of the Mithril Mines teleport. Filaur puts the mark on your map.
How much XP does Trial of the Challenger give?
72,394 XP and 11,250 SP, plus 61 Dimensional Diamonds on the first take.