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** Round 1 (Level 12): 1680 XP, $1947, Shield.  
** Round 1 (Level 12): 1680 XP, $1947, Shield.  
** Round 2 (Level 15): 2652 XP, $4105, Grenade mod.   
** Round 2 (Level 15): 2652 XP, $4105, Grenade mod.   
** Round 3 (Level 18): 4800 XP, $9612, Weapon
The Circle of Death is a series of quests within a combat arena.
The Circle of Death is a series of quests within a combat arena.


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If desired, you can stock up between rounds with the three vending machines.
If desired, you can stock up between rounds with the three vending machines.
=== Insult to Injury ===
The bandits in Titan's End have taken skulls of workers and displayed them on poles.  Your mission is to remove these skulls.
The position of these skulls are scattered throughout the base. 
=== Find Bruce McClain ===
A wife wants to know about the status of her husband.  Head to Zephyr station to find out.  He is found in an underground area, beneath a nearby shack.
Collect his diary to complete this section of the mission.
=== Product Recall ===
* Reward: $4105, 3468 XP
There are three boxes of cigars that need to be recovered. 
To reach them, you need to park at the east entrance to Titan's End, and climb along the southern ledge.  The first box is found on a table in plain sight, while the other two are in the pit below.
=== Scavenger: Combat Rifle ===
The compass shows the general location of the pieces rather than their exact position.  Look for the following:
* Body: From the bridge, climb up and go to the left, just before the other bridge. 
* Stock: On the bridge on a crate.
* Sight: Behind the shack containing the weapon crate; up and to the far west.
* Barrel: On a barrel near the downward side ramp from the bridge.
=== Like a Moth to Flame ===
* Reward: 8280XP, $8102, Shotgun
From New Haven, a person whants you to take care of Mothrakk in Arid Badlands.  Like the three torches in the designated location, and shoot the enemy down.
Mothrakk is a level 25 beast, and will be much higher than most enemies you dealt with in the region.  It will launch flame attacks that will obscure your vision with smoke.  Once defeated, return to New Haven. 


== Weapon Chests ==
== Weapon Chests ==
* Located on the central building at Zephyr Station
* Located on the central building at Zephyr Station
* At the entrance to Headstone mine.  
* At the entrance to Headstone mine.  
* Within the shack of Bruce McClane (Zephyr Station)
* Near first cigar box at Titan's End (climb the ledge at the eastern exit).
* In the bandit outpost opposite the Circle of Death, Cross the bridge, and head up and to the right. 


The following chests can be opened once:
The following chests can be opened once:
* At the start of the map before entering Firestone.
* At the start of the map before entering Firestone.
* Near Headstone Mine




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Map of Arid Badlands.

Main Quests

Nine-Toes: Take Him Down

This quest is obtained by speaking with T.K. You will need to clear the obstruction to Skag Valley, and once there, look for the grave of T.K.'s wife. Search the grave to collect some items (including a unique pistol) to assist in defeating Nine-Toes.

The details for defeating Nine-Toes is found within Template:~~.

Sledge: The Mine Key

Reward: 1440 XP

Head to Zephyr station, and enter the main building to collect the Mine Key.

Once you are there, the "key" is located on the desk, glowing green.

You will encounter a mixture of bandits, brusers and psychos within Zephyr station.

Sledge: To The Safe House

Reward: 5760 XP

Side Quests

Get the Flock Outta Here

At the south east corner of Zephyr Station, Kill 10 Rokks. You will first need to awaken them by approaching their nest.

Breaking Wind

You need to release three turbing locks witihn Zephyr Station, to the south of Sledge. The three turbine breaks are controlled by small switches, and are both glowing green and marked on the map.

  • One is in the north-east of the base.
  • One is to the east of the central building.
  • The third is south of the central building.

As with the Sledge: The Mine Key quest, you will encounter a mixture of bandits, brusers and psychos.

Hidden Journal: The Arid Badlands

  • Rewards: 2700XP, $5454

Five log entries are scattered throughout the region. Find them and listen to them. When you collect all five, return to the bounty board for a reward.

The marker is updated to the locations of each journal:

  • Day 1: Found in Bone Head's outpost.
  • Day 43: Found in Nine Toes' bandit outpost near TK.
  • Day 76: Found on top of the central building in Zephyr Station. Look in the red large crate.
  • Day 119: Located near the gate blocking access to Arid Hills.
  • Day 172: Located at north of the bandit camp near Circle of Death. Hidden between some barrels.

Circle of Death

  • Rewards:
    • Meat And Greet: 504 XP
    • Round 1 (Level 12): 1680 XP, $1947, Shield.
    • Round 2 (Level 15): 2652 XP, $4105, Grenade mod.
    • Round 3 (Level 18): 4800 XP, $9612, Weapon

The Circle of Death is a series of quests within a combat arena.

The initial quest is to head to the arena to learn about the location.

Round 1 involves a fight against a large number of Skags, accumulating with two Alpha Skags, fought one at a time. When you get to the Alpha Skag, try to ensure your shots land on the softer skin or within the mouth for maximum damage.

If desired, you can stock up between rounds with the three vending machines.

Insult to Injury

The bandits in Titan's End have taken skulls of workers and displayed them on poles. Your mission is to remove these skulls.

The position of these skulls are scattered throughout the base.

Find Bruce McClain

A wife wants to know about the status of her husband. Head to Zephyr station to find out. He is found in an underground area, beneath a nearby shack.

Collect his diary to complete this section of the mission.

Product Recall

  • Reward: $4105, 3468 XP

There are three boxes of cigars that need to be recovered.

To reach them, you need to park at the east entrance to Titan's End, and climb along the southern ledge. The first box is found on a table in plain sight, while the other two are in the pit below.

Scavenger: Combat Rifle

The compass shows the general location of the pieces rather than their exact position. Look for the following:

  • Body: From the bridge, climb up and go to the left, just before the other bridge.
  • Stock: On the bridge on a crate.
  • Sight: Behind the shack containing the weapon crate; up and to the far west.
  • Barrel: On a barrel near the downward side ramp from the bridge.


Like a Moth to Flame

  • Reward: 8280XP, $8102, Shotgun

From New Haven, a person whants you to take care of Mothrakk in Arid Badlands. Like the three torches in the designated location, and shoot the enemy down.

Mothrakk is a level 25 beast, and will be much higher than most enemies you dealt with in the region. It will launch flame attacks that will obscure your vision with smoke. Once defeated, return to New Haven.

Weapon Chests

  • Located on the central building at Zephyr Station
  • At the entrance to Headstone mine.
  • Within the shack of Bruce McClane (Zephyr Station)
  • Near first cigar box at Titan's End (climb the ledge at the eastern exit).
  • In the bandit outpost opposite the Circle of Death, Cross the bridge, and head up and to the right.

The following chests can be opened once:

  • At the start of the map before entering Firestone.
  • Near Headstone Mine