Background Check
Task plan
Data synced 27 Sept 2026Background Check · Prapor · Customs.
Before you start
- Additional progression conditions apply; check the trader’s locked-task message in game.
- Keys listed for this task: Machinery key.
Retrieve Bronze Pocket Watch on a Chain
Check the pickup locations described in the objective. Extract with the item in quest inventory; a death before extraction loses it.
- Map: Customs.
Find 1 × Machinery keyOptional
Keep the requested quantity and check the task’s item restrictions. Review the separate hand-in objective before selling or using the items.
Hand over Bronze Pocket Watch on a Chain
Use the trader’s hand-in control once the quest item is available. Collecting it alone does not finish the hand-in objective.
Sources and update
Plan based on the task objectives and conditions in the catalog. Undocumented conditions are identified; the linked reference can provide further instructions.
What you have to do
- 1
Retrieve Bronze Pocket Watch on a Chain
Customsone spot on the map
TASK ITEMBronze Pocket Watch on a Chain×1 · Find in raid - 2
Find 1 × Machinery key
optional
Required amount / progress: 1
The source does not specify a fixed pickup location for this objective.
- 3
Hand over Bronze Pocket Watch on a Chain
TASK ITEMBronze Pocket Watch on a Chain×1 · Hand over
Keys you need
Customs
Select a location to see its position and floor.
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Recognize the spot.
Room 205
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