Overview
Muckroot Ranch is a settlement southeast of the City of Hernand, established by the goatherd Ibano. The ranch was built by reclaiming barren land that was once difficult to cultivate, and it has since become a place where goats roam freely across the grounds. Despite its humble origins, the ranch now is an important waypoint for travelers and a location tied to several story events.
Location
Muckroot Ranch lies southeast of the City of Hernand, positioned near the Greymane Camp to the south. The ranch contains a teleportation pad that is a fast travel point, making it a convenient stop when moving between the city and the camp.
Property Details
Property | Value |
|---|---|
Region | |
Type | Ranch / Settlement |
Founder | Ibano (goatherd) |
Teleportation pad (active) | |
Connected To |
Notable NPCs
NPC | Role |
|---|---|
The goatherd who founded and operates the ranch. Central to The Man Trapped in the Mire quest. | |
An NPC found at the ranch during the Actions Speak Louder quest. Part of the married couple with the smoky chimney. | |
Lauren's husband, encountered at the ranch during early story quests. Falls off the roof trying to fix the chimney. | |
Appears at the ranch during key story moments. |
The Chimney Quest
During the Actions Speak Louder than Words main quest in Chapter 1, players arrive at Muckroot Ranch to find a house surrounded by smoke and a man (Arlan) rolling from the roof to the ground. Kliff offers to help clean the chimney while Arlan takes a break. To complete the task, jump onto the roof and interact with the smoking chimney. This quest rewards the Hernandian Attire, which is essential for entering Hernand Castle, plus inventory expansion tools.
Underground Abyss Transporter
A hidden Abyss Transporter can be found in an underground room beneath Muckroot Ranch. From the ranch building, head northwest to find a lonely shed. Inside the shed is a hatch. Open the hatch to descend into an underground ruin that contains the Abyss Transporter (marked with a white circle icon on the map).
Requirements
Kuku Pot: Must be obtained by completing the Kiln Repair at the Kilnden Workshop quest.
Focused Force Palm: This skill must be learned before accessing certain elements of the underground area.
The underground ruin is one of several hidden Abyss Transporter locations scattered throughout Pywel. These transporters provide additional fast travel options beyond the standard Abyss Nexus network.
Bremer's Reputation Unlock
Bremer is the rancher at Muckroot Ranch who unlocks calves for purchase at your ranch from Ben. He stands near the main house at the ranch, and once his reputation hits 100, calves are added to Ben's shop inventory at Greymane Camp.
Bremer accepts the same gift types as Ibano: money pouches, food, and lanterns. Money pouches stack well and are the easiest to hand over in bulk. If Bremer is not at the ranch when you visit, check the Hernand Tavern in the evening, where he is often seated at a table.
For the full ranch reputation loop and the list of every NPC-gated baby creature, see the Ranching article.
Services
Muckroot Ranch offers vendor services including shops and a blacksmith. Various gatherable items, collectibles, crafting manuals, and recovery items can be found around the ranch grounds.
Quests
Actions Speak Louder than Words: A Chapter 1 main quest. Clean the chimney at the ranch to earn the Hernandian Attire.
The Man Trapped in the Mire: A Chapter 2 main quest involving the rancher Ibano, whose goats had their horns sawed off. Ibano eventually relocates to Muckroot Ranch.
Trials of Kindness: A series of tasks including the chimney cleaning that grant access to Hernand Castle.