"He likes fine wine and risotto with truffle, and he's here to do, the Neketaka Shuffle."




The Neketaka Shuffle is a easy walkthrough for players to follow after they complete Port Maje. It will get you to level 9 or 10 without you ever needing to leave Neketaka. That way, when you are ready to leave, you'll have the power and resources to sustain and survive a life on the high seas.

Make sure your Athletics, Insight, Diplomacy, and Mechanics scores stay high.

If I miss anything or get anything wrong, then no I didn't.

Queen's Berth is one of the only places in-game with time-of-day specific questlines, as well as a semi-timed quest.



1. When you arrive, choosing the folding the in-between dialogue option will get you through the dialogue the quickest.
2. You can loot nearby chests to help with the task of filling up your ship supplies, but whatever we're not getting back on that thing any time soon.
3. Head north to Zamar to ask him about his problems, he'll tell you to talk to Radora.
4. Talk to Nera Bardatto near the estates about her problems to pick up the Family Pride questline; handle this questline carefully, for it is the most ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ one by far in the whole game.
5. Head into the center of the map to Sanza's Map Emporium to get the island exploration quest from Sanza, another thing you won't be doing for hours.
5.5. Rob the Luminous Adra Mill of all its crates of Adra. This is the only truly meta moment in this guide. (I am lying.)
6. If it is daylight, go to the Vailian Embassy to talk to them to continue the questline you started in Port Maje. You can also talk to the Huana man outside to start the small sidequest with Luca inside, and resolve it immediately with him if your dialogue is on point.
7. Aenia is in front of the embassy, you can get her bounty quests now.
8. Head into the Wild Mare to talk to a variety of NPCs. You can ask Radora about Zamar, and she'll direct you to a dude who is only at the northern end of the map at night.
9. Talk to the bounty NPC next to her for more bounties.
10. Talk to Kahn, who will direct you to Aenalys upstairs. Speaking with Aenalys properly will send you back to Kahn, who will give you the mission to find Oswald on another island.
11. The game's best companion, Konstanten, is also ready to be recruited on the second floor, assuming you don't tell him to stay home.
12. Head back north to settle the Bardatto/Valera fight under the waterfall according to however you want, but do not continue the quest further at this time.
13. Finish up with the night-time negotiation with the Principi who has been bothering Radora, and then return to Zamar to nip that in the bud.
14. Head North to Periki's Overlook.

Not much to do here.

1. The various stores here have some items for particular builds, peruse at your own discretion.
2. Talk to Degnos in front of the bathhouse and retrieve his satchel from the second floor.
3. Talk with Fassina about Bertenno at the Dark Cupboard, and also rob her store blind. The Spine of Thicket Green is especially important to take.
4. Talk with the bickering Huana and Rauataian in front of Arkemyr's Manor.
5. Recruit Worthless Idiot between the manor and the Watershaper's Guild.
6. Recruit Tekehu at the Watershaper's Guild.
7. Head north to Serpent's Crown.

It is time for the one meta-move in this guide.

1. You have no reasonable reason to, but immediately head into Takano's Estate on the right and steal the Cornett.
2. Head to the left to Muhai's Estate to pick up her quest... and body.


3. Head to the upper left side of the map for bounties from Nungata, and also the pet vendor if you want to buy every pet.
4. Head into the second floor entrance of Kahanga Palace to get another bounty quest from the questgiver on that floor, then head downstairs to the cutscene.
5. Here you can recruit Maia and or Pallegina, depending on a few variables. Also make sure to talk to the Prince afterward for another quest.
6. Head east to The Sacred Stair.

1. Head into the Spire of the Soulseekers and go to the roof to recruit pixie vampire Ashley Johnson before taking the quest from Flaune, which will resolve itself before you leave.
2. There are various vendors outside to buy things from should your heart desire.
3. There is also another bounty vendor near the northern end of the map.
4. Burn Muhai's body or do whatever you want to finish up that quest at the center of the map.
5. A clever player can steal the fire shield from the chest at the top of stairs here.
6. Head south to the Brass Citadel.

1. Head to the Fleet Master's Office for a bounty quest pickup.
2. You can head to the gunsmithy if you're running gun builds.
3. Deal with Bertenno's problem at the docks.
4. Go into the citadel to get the quest from Rauatai.
5. Head west to the Gullet.

1. Head to Biha's home to do this ♥♥♥♥ big for the mf children.
2. Go to the Hole, recruiting the ogre in the kitchen. Talk with Seduzo for Biha, and then head upstairs to yell at the paladins until they give up their seats on the ship. Tell this to Seduzo, and then head back to Biha's house to finish the quest.
3. Talk with Enoi at his house. This quest can end a variety of ways, but I will assume you are going to beseech the crown for help.
4. Pitli's Sanctuary is next. Talk with her about the disease that's going around, and then head into the mysterious caves to the west.
5. Make your way to Dereo's Hideout, giving him the cornett you stole from Takano.
6. Follow his directions to Delver's Row.
7. There are various shops here that may aid you. Thieves' Putty may be especially useful, because you are going to break into one of the stores from the side to steal the cure to the disease bothering PItli's people, and also the best gun in the game.
8. Head past the criminals to descend into the Undercroft.
9. Speak to Mad Morena, being careful how you address her. You want to finish her quest by giving her the adra crates you stole earlier. After that, you can conduct yourself however you want.
10. Follow the path to find Dereo's associate and the entrance to the old city.
11. DUNGEON TIME. The second cornett is underwater in the overlook. You can find a talking sword somewhere down here as well...
12. Return to Dereo to finish his quest.
13. Return to Pitli to finish her quest.
14. Head back to Periki's Overlook.

1. it is time to rob Arkeymr's vault.



We could have done it earlier, but we wanted to wait until our Mechanics level was high enough to disarm every trap and open every chest.
2. Head upstairs in the Dark Cupboard to the living quarters, picking up the quest notes that will clue you in as to what to do. (Also turn in Fassina's quest.)
3. Head out the window to the manor roof, being ready to fight a real ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ of a robot when you arrive.
4. Head to the left and across the roof to Arkeymr's personal quarters, picking up his robes and the passcode.
5. Talk with the imp on the top floor, entering near where you fought the robot. Make sure you give the passcode to neutralize the entire dungeon.
6. Head down two fllghts of stairs to the basement. Pick up the various pieces needed to infiltrate the vault from the rooms down here.
7. Enter the vault and steal the Harapo Epic.
8. You can return this to either the Huana or Rauatians. I'll assume you're doing the former.
9. Head out the front door unscathed and back to the Serpent's Crown.

1. Head to the Palace, stopping in front of it to give away the Harapo Epic if you so choose. You can now return to Arkemyr's Manor at any time to pick up the next part of his quest. He is less than happy with your actions.




2. Inform the Prince of the situation in the Undercroft however you'd like.

3. If you have the right skills, here you can get him to provide food for the Roparu in the Gullet.
4. Pick up the next quest from him.
5. Head back to The Sacred Stair.

1. Talk with the Head Priest at the Temple of Berath, agreeing to head to the Hanging Sepulchers.
2. Head into the dungeon and resolve what you need to do there. This is the hardest part of Neketaka by far, so don't suck.
3. Return to the priest and turn the quest in.
4. Head back to the Gullet.

1. Inform Enoi of the deal with the Prince. You may also resolve this by talking with Mad Morena or some dumbasses in the Sacred Stair.
2. Head back to Queen's Berth.

1. Go to the docks and finish up with Degnos.
2. You now need to deal with the Family Pride quest,



which is super finnicky and annoying. Here's what usually works. (Do not delay any step.)

1. Talk to the Valeras first. Ask Atello about the Bardattos. If you have good stats he'll agree to talk with Ezzali Bardatto if she also agrees.
2. Take the quest to deal with the sailors from Martino Valera.
3. Go kill the sailors on the roof of the Wild Mare to loot the Marksmanship Ring, it's worth it.
4. Talk to Ezzali. As soon as you can, ask about the Valeras and tell her they agreed to peace talks. Get her to agree to the same.
5. Return to the Valeras.
6. Do your best to get these ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ to get along.
7. ???
8. Profit
9. If you screw this up, Pallegina will block your yee yee Watcher haircut on every app.
10. Get the ♥♥♥♥ out of town. (On foot.)

1. You don't need to canvas the whole island now. Just head west to Maukotu's Canopy to grab the amazingly broken bow Frostseeker.

That's it. You should now be level 10 or very very close. The rest of the game is now easier for you to deal with, and the side content can be handled in the order of your choosing. You're gonna ♥♥♥♥ it up anyway but whatever.

You should also have an ample amount of money and/or loot for now. You're welcome.