If you’ve been diving into Drova after the 1.3 update, you might have noticed a brand new challenge tucked away in the darker corners of Knawd Moor.
This isn’t just another quest—it’s an intense, multi-phase boss fight tied to a secret achievement: “Free the Divinity in the Knawd Moor.” It doesn’t count toward your base achievements, but it absolutely tests your skill and your build. So let’s walk through everything you need to do, step by step to unlock Drova Patch 1.3 Achievement Guide.
How to Unlock Drova Patch 1.3 Achievement Guide
Step 1: Head Toward the Southern Junction in Knawd Moor
Start by heading into Knawd Moor, the eerie and enemy-packed swampy region you’ve probably already visited during the main quest. You’re looking for a southern junction, which isn’t clearly marked on your map but lies near the bottom-right side of the area. It’s just below a large, winding path that leads eastward.
This place is crawling with tough enemies, so don’t rush in unprepared. You’ll need either strong melee or reliable spell damage to survive here—preferably both. Keep an eye out for a set of ruins, where things start to look a bit… off.
Step 2: Use Misty Step to Reach the Island with the Ruins
Once you’ve reached the correct location, you’ll spot a small island surrounded by water with broken ruins in the middle. The island isn’t accessible by foot, so here’s the trick: you need to cast the Misty Step spell to teleport across the gap.
If you don’t already have Misty Step, circle back and grab it (it’s found northeast of the early-game cave, as mentioned in the mage guide). You’re going to need it not just here, but for the rest of this quest as well.
Once on the island, search the area thoroughly.
Step 3: Loot the Body and Grab the Extractor Key
Inside the ruined structure, you’ll find a body wearing black armor—this is your clue that you’re on the right track. Next to it is a note you can read (lore lovers, you’ll enjoy this one), and more importantly, there’s an Extractor Key sitting on a nearby table.
Grab the key. This is what will unlock the next stage of the challenge. Without it, you won’t be able to activate the portal.
Step 4: Return to the Activation Shrine
Now that you have the Extractor Key, head back to the activation shrine in Knawd Moor. This is the same circular area where, during the main story, you interacted with a red stone to advance the questline. You’ll recognize the circular platform and the device at its center.
Use the Extractor Key on the device. This will trigger a sequence of enemy waves, so make sure you’re fully healed, have a stash of health and focus potions, and have your strongest gear equipped. The enemies come fast and hard, and the game doesn’t pull any punches here.
Step 5: Enter the Portal and Prepare for the Boss Fight
Once you survive the enemy waves, the device will activate and open up a mysterious portal. Step through, and you’ll find yourself in a darker, quiet zone. Follow the cave path—there’s no turning back now.
At the end of the path is your real challenge: a hidden boss encounter with three brutal phases. This fight is unlike most others in the game. It demands quick reflexes, smart spell usage (or perfect stamina management if you’re melee), and most of all—patience.
Final Boss
Three Phases: Each phase changes its attack patterns and becomes increasingly aggressive.
Healing Reduction: One of the nastier mechanics here is that your healing is weaker than usual. That means you’ll go through potions faster and need to be more defensive.
Bring Potions: Load up on health potions, focus potions, and any other gear that boosts your survivability. This is not a fight you win with brute force alone.
Use Range: If you’re a mage, make the most of spells like Charge of the Boar or Stroke of the Leaf to stay out of melee range while dealing steady damage.
Achievement Unlocked: Free the Divinity in the Knawd Moor
Once you defeat the boss and survive the final phase, you’ll automatically unlock the achievement. It won’t show up in your base progress tracker, but it’ll be logged under your hidden or extra achievements—a well-earned badge of honor for taking down one of Drova’s toughest hidden challenges.