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Ding 78!

Now then, what do I need to do to get the mythical "Contaminated Crystal"?

GRATZ!

Isn't there now an easier way to access Hellbound, or am I confused? (again)

Heck... I dunno... I was just sick of clannies/allies LFG but only peeps with that quest item already in hand.

I was told I needed to grind to 78 in order to do it... I'm not a lazy grinder, just a lazy researcher ;)

Ding 78!

Now then, what do I need to do to get the mythical "Contaminated Crystal"?
you have to complete the dark manision instance on iop .... that simply it is ;)

If you want to enter HB, just speak to Cassian in Wasteland, he will send you to Heine to Galatea, then back to Cassian, then back to Galatea and you are ready to enter HB.
If you want crystal caverns

2. You go to Kanis and take "Bird in a cage" quest.
3. You need to go to Dark Cloud Mansion (DCM) (You need a praty of 2 players)
4. After you finish DCM everyone from your party will obtain Contaminated Crystal

The instance should be done only duo, multiple couples can enter at once.

I have not done it yet, so we could try it together if you want :)

great post and thanks for the information