The world of Dark and Darker is filled with perilous dungeons, ruthless enemies, and quests that reward the bold and the strategic. Among these quests, Self Made Luck stands out as one of the more intriguing tasks offered to adventurers. On the surface, its objectives may appear simple, but as seasoned players know, every assignment in this game comes with layers of challenge, risk, and careful decision-making.

This guide breaks down each step of the Self Made Luck quest, provides tips for gathering the required items, and walks you through the best strategies for surviving the Ice Cavern. If you want to complete this quest efficiently while maximizing your loot, read on.

Quest Overview

The Self Made Luck quest consists of two tasks:

Use the Item Epic Potion of Luck inside the Ice Cavern dungeon (3 times)

Fetch Wendigo's Hoof (any rarity): 1x

Upon successful completion, the quest rewards you with:

150 Unique Gold Coin

2 Random Epic Armor pieces

350 Experience

These rewards make the quest particularly valuable for players looking to upgrade their gear or expand their stash of Dark and Darker Items. The Epic Armor alone can provide a meaningful boost, and the Unique Gold Coin can be exchanged or saved depending on your economic goals in the game.

Understanding the Ice Cavern Dungeon

To complete this quest, you'll need to step into the frigid depths of the Ice Cavern. As one of the more unforgiving maps in Dark and Darker, this dungeon features slippery terrain, tight corridors, and enemies that can overwhelm unprepared players.

Expect the following threats:

Ice Skeleton Warriors and Archers that deal high cold damage

Snow Golems that can soak up large amounts of damage

Wendigos, which are particularly important for the second task

Environmental hazards, including narrow pathways and low visibility

Because of these dangers, you should enter the Ice Cavern with a reliable build, a sturdy set of armor, and healing consumables. Many players underestimate the cold environment, but this dungeon demands precision, awareness, and the willingness to retreat if necessary.

Using the Epic Potion of Luck (3 Times)

The first task requires you to use the Epic Potion of Luck three separate times while inside the Ice Cavern.

How to Get an Epic Potion of Luck

You can obtain this potion through different methods:

Purchasing from traders (when available in their rotation)

Looting high-level chests

Trading with other players who specialize in gathering valuable Dark and Darker Items

Because this potion is Epic rarity, it can be expensive. Ensure you have enough Dark and Darker Gold if you choose to buy it directly from other players or the in-game market.

Tips for Completing the Usage Requirement

You must be physically located inside the Ice Cavern when you drink the potion for it to count. Here are a few strategic tips:

Use the potions early in the dungeon, so if you die, you can re-enter without wasting much time.

Consider drinking one potion per run; this reduces risk and prevents losing all three at once if you die.

If running with a team, have them protect you while you drink, since potion consumption pauses your actions briefly.

Drinking all three in one session is possible but risky. With the Ice Cavern's high difficulty, cautious players may prefer spacing the consumption across multiple raids.

Finding Wendigo's Hoof

The second objective is to collect Wendigo's Hoof, which can drop from Wendigo enemies found throughout the Ice Cavern. The good news: any rarity is acceptable, so you do not need a special variant.

Where to Find Wendigos

Wendigos are usually found in specific cold-themed regions of the map:

Large frozen chambers

Narrow cave corridors

Areas with multiple spikes or frost-covered obstacles

Their attacks are brutal, with quick movements and high damage output. Ensure you engage with plenty of space and avoid being cornered.

Best Strategies for Defeating Wendigos

Use ranged attacks whenever possible; kite them through open areas.

Keep a torch or lantern active to improve visibility, as Wendigos often blend into dark corners.

Run them down with a team, soloing is possible, but dangerous.

Once defeated, loot the Wendigo's body. The Hoof does not have a 100% drop rate, so you may need to kill several Wendigos before obtaining one. Fortunately, their loot pool often includes other valuable Dark and Darker Items that make the process worthwhile.

Final Tips for Success

Enter the Ice Cavern prepared: bring torches, healing, and repair kits.

Avoid greed; extract when necessary to avoid losing valuable potions.

Work with a team if possible; solo players face significantly higher risks.

Manage your Dark and Darker Items wisely to ensure consistent progression.

Completing the Self Made Luck quest may require patience, but the payout is more than worth the effort. With careful preparation, smart gameplay, and a bit of luck, self-made or otherwise, you'll finish the quest and emerge with better gear, more gold, and a deeper mastery of the world of Dark and Darker.