Grim Nexus
You will be the sacrifice!
Name Variations: 혼돈의 흑신목
Difficulty Levels: Easy; Normal; Hard
Years ago, in a sinister forest shrouded in darkness, an ominous tale unfurled its haunting tendrils. The courageous yet ill-fated Yesena had set forth on an expedition, venturing into the treacherous depths of the swamps that extended far beyond the borders of the town. Alas, the merciless Grimhorn Tribe, infamous for their savagery, purportedly snuffed out her life with an unforgiving cruelty that chilled the soul.
Years passed, casting a mournful shadow over the land, as Yesena's sister, Yehara, made her sorrowful pilgrimage to the spot where her beloved sibling had drawn her last breath. The water was dark and unsettled, its surface reflecting a distorted mirror image of Yehara as she approached the lotus flower where her sister had been buried. Its beauty contrasted with the dark waters and tangled overgrowth that surrounded it.
Without warning, the Grimhorn Tribe suddenly ambushed the Yehara, shattering the mournful tranquility. The clash that ensued was an abhorrent symphony of violence, as the savages chanted an eerie and arcane incantation, evoking malevolent forces that transcended mortal comprehension. After the brutal skirmish, Yehara emerged battered and bruised, clutching a peculiar stone that pulsed with the unhinged energy of Chaos, abandoned by one of the Grimhorn's ritualists.
After Yehara's retreat to safety, So Gabok found the Grimhorn's clandestine hideaway—an abandoned shrine nestled deep within the sprawling bosom of the forest. Majestic yet foreboding, an ancient tree stood sentinel, its colossal presence dominating the surrounding landscape. The whispers of tormented spirits reverberated through the air, emanating from roots deep within the forest.
The Grim Nexus looms with a sinister allure, beckoning intrepid souls to dare step into its maleficent embrace and confront the spine-chilling amalgamation of Chaos and Dark Chi forged by the twisted hands of the Grimhorn Tribe. The stakes have never been more perilous, and the looming danger has never been more formidable.
Documentation
Location
View of the location in the game environment.
Location on the World Map.
Cinderlands > Spirestone Canyons > Grim Nexus EntranceLayout as seen from the World Map.
Boss Encounters
Guum — "Nexus Guardian"
Condition Bars: 2x
Enrage Time: 1 min. 30 sec.
Guum, who commands spirits that infuse him with powers, protects the Grimhorn's ritual.
Asorak — "Face Stealer"
Condition Bars: 2x
Enrage Time: 8 min.
Outsiders think the Grimhorn is simple and weak. Asorak wishes to change that.
Rewards
Easy Difficulty Rewards
Asorak's Psyche
Stormtide Key
Grim Nexus Insignia Chest
Stormtide Stone Chest
Oculus Stone Chest
5-Stormtide Gildstone Crystal Enhancement Stone Bundle
Normal Difficulty Rewards
Asorak's Psyche
Stormtide Key
Grim Nexus Insignia Chest
Stormtide Radiant Gildstone
Stormtide Shadowed Gildstone
Brilliant Grim Nexus Insignia Chest
Brilliant Stormtide Stone Chest
Brilliant Oculus Stone Chest
25-Stormtide Gildstone Enhancement Stone Bundle
25-Stormtide Gildstone Crystal Enhancement Stone Bundle
Ethereal Vial
Hard Difficulty Rewards
Asorak's Psyche
Stormtide Key
Grim Nexus Insignia Chest
Gilded Pentagonal Obsidian
Gilded Pentagonal Garnet
Stormtide Radiant Gildstone
Stormtide Shadowed Gildstone
Brilliant Grim Nexus Insignia Chest
Sparkling Stormtide Stone Chest
Sparkling Oculus Stone Chest
55-Stormtide Gildstone Enhancement Stone Bundle
55-Stormtide Gildstone Crystal Enhancement Stone Bundle
Ethereal Vial
Quests
The Grim Nexus
Money: 1g 93s
XP: 3,825
Reputation: 3,825
By the Horns
Item: x3 Fusion Stone
Nexus of Chaos
Money: 1g 93s
XP: 3,825
Masks of Death
Money: 9g
XP: 25,000
Reputation: 12,500
Item: x1 Jyansei's Supply Chest
Item: x1 Radiant Stormtide Stone Chest
Item: x2 Splendor Stone Token
Concocting Chaos (Easy)
x3 Synthesis Stone
x1 Heroic Gildstone Selection Chest
x5 Stormtide Gildstone Enhancement Stone Fragment
Concocting Chaos (Normal)
x6 Synthesis Stone
x1 Heroic Gildstone Selection Chest
x25 Stormtide Gildstone Enhancement Stone Fragment
Concocting Chaos (Hard)
x9 Synthesis Stone
x1 Heroic Gildstone Selection Chest
x55 Stormtide Gildstone Enhancement Stone Fragment
Achievements
The achievements for this dungeon have not been implemented into Blade & Soul as of October 20, 2022. The following achievements are extracted from the Korean client.
XXX
Defeat Asorak
XXX - Stage 1
Defeat Asorak at Demonsbane Stage 5 or above 100 times
XXX - Stage 2
Defeat Asorak at Demonsbane Stage 5 or above 200 times
XXX - Stage 3
Defeat Asorak at Demonsbane Stage 5 or above 300 times
Title: XXX
XXX - Stage 1
Defeat Asorak at Demonsbane Stage 8 or above 50 times
XXX - Stage 2
Defeat Asorak at Demonsbane Stage 8 or above 100 times
XXX - Stage 3
Defeat Asorak at Demonsbane Stage 8 or above 150 times
Title: XXX
XXX - Stage 1
Defeat Asorak at Demonsbane Stage 12 or above 10 times
XXX - Stage 2
Defeat Asorak at Demonsbane Stage 12 or above 30 times
XXX - Stage 3
Defeat Asorak at Demonsbane Stage 12 or above 50 times
Title: XXX
XXX - Stage 1
Defeat Asorak at Demonsbane Stage 16 or above
XXX - Stage 2
Defeat Asorak at Demonsbane Stage 16 or above 5 times
XXX - Stage 3
Defeat Asorak at Demonsbane Stage 16 or above 10 times
Title: XXX