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Exploration of the Giants' Cave - Part 1 – A-Grade Armor Recipes

Published Jun 24, 2026
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Exploration of the Giants' Cave - Part 1

Level51+
RepeatableYes
Starting LocationThe Giant's Cave
Starting NPCHead Researcher Sobling
RewardLow Recipe: A-Grade Armor (60%)Recipe: A-Grade Armor (60%)
1. Go to The Giant's Cave and talk to Head Researcher Sobling in the westernmost passage.
Head Researcher Sobling
Location Head Researcher Sobling
2. Hunt Yintzu, Paliote, Hamrut, and Kranrot. You will receive Ancient ParchmentAncient Parchment from them.
Kranrot
Location Kranrot

Ancient ParchmentAncient Parchment contents:

- Book: Giants Medical Science, Chapter 1-5Book: Giants Medical Science, Chapter 1-5- Blueprint: Giants Golem 1-5Blueprint: Giants Golem 1-5- Book: Basics of Giants Magic, Chapter 1-5Book: Basics of Giants Magic, Chapter 1-5- Handbook: Giants Architecture, Chapter 1-5Handbook: Giants Architecture, Chapter 1-5- Giant's Love LetterGiant's Love Letter and Giants' DoodleGiants' Doodle- junk that you can sell to a shop for 200AdenaAdena
3. After collecting a set, return to Head Researcher Sobling. For each set, you will receive 1 random recipe.
Head Researcher Sobling
Location Head Researcher Sobling

Book: Giants Medical Science, Chapter 1-5Book: Giants Medical Science, Chapter 1-5

- Recipe: Sealed Tallum Tunic (60%)Recipe: Sealed Tallum Tunic (60%)- Recipe: Sealed Tallum Stockings (60%)Recipe: Sealed Tallum Stockings (60%)

Book: Basics of Giants Magic, Chapter 1-5Book: Basics of Giants Magic, Chapter 1-5

- Recipe: Sealed Dark Crystal Gaiters (60%)Recipe: Sealed Dark Crystal Gaiters (60%)- Recipe: Sealed Dark Crystal Leggings (60%)Recipe: Sealed Dark Crystal Leggings (60%)

Handbook: Giants Architecture, Chapter 1-5Handbook: Giants Architecture, Chapter 1-5

- Recipe: Sealed Dark Crystal Leather Armor (60%)Recipe: Sealed Dark Crystal Leather Armor (60%)- Recipe: Sealed Tallum Leather Armor (60%)Recipe: Sealed Tallum Leather Armor (60%)

Blueprint: Giants Golem 1-5Blueprint: Giants Golem 1-5

- Recipe: Sealed Dark Crystal Breastplate (60%)Recipe: Sealed Dark Crystal Breastplate (60%)- Recipe: Sealed Tallum Plate Armor (60%)Recipe: Sealed Tallum Plate Armor (60%)
4. While farming, there is a small chance to obtain Mysterious BookMysterious Book. Bring the book to Head Researcher Sobling.
Head Researcher Sobling
Location Head Researcher Sobling
5. Go to Town of Oren and talk to Warehouse Freightman Cliff.
Warehouse Freightman Cliff
Location Warehouse Freightman Cliff
6. Talk to Warehouse Freightman Cliff again and receive the translation of the book Ancient Language Dictionary: Intermediate LevelAncient Language Dictionary: Intermediate Level.
Warehouse Freightman Cliff
Location Warehouse Freightman Cliff
7. Bring the book to Head Researcher Sobling. Congratulations, you now have access to the second part of the quest for Top Recipe: A-Grade Armor (60%)Recipe: A-Grade Armor (60%)- Exploration of the Giants' Cave - Part 2.
Head Researcher Sobling
Location Head Researcher Sobling
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As soon as you deliver the Ancient Language Dictionary: Intermediate LevelAncient Language Dictionary: Intermediate Level to Head Researcher Sobling, immediately start the Exploration of the Giants' Cave - Part 2 quest.
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Other A Grade recipe quests: - Recipe: A-Grade Robe (60%)Recipe: A-Grade Robe (60%)- Whisper of Dreams - TOP Recipe: A-Grade Armor (60%)Recipe: A-Grade Armor (60%)- Exploration of the Giants' Cave - Part 2 - Recipe: A-Grade Parts (60%)Recipe: A-Grade Parts (60%)- Legacy of Insolence - Recipe: A-Grade Jewelry (70%), Recipe: A-Grade Shield (60%)- Illegitimate Child of a Goddess - Recipe: A-Grade Weapon (60%)Recipe: A-Grade Weapon (60%)- Kail's Magic Coin - TOP Recipe: A-Grade Weapon (60%)Recipe: A-Grade Weapon (60%)- A Powerful Primeval Creature