I don't think it's a nerf. First of all, it's a solo mob, second 2h weapons crafted at these levels only do 12 damage with a way slower swing. It does 8 damage with stats and has the speed of a dagger. I think it's appropriate to experience this game =}
As of now, this npc is still not where it is supposed to be. It doesn't exist, so the quests are still impossible to begin, and you cant learn jewlcrafting as of 7/1/2025!
ive crafted all tier 1 shields and checked with each step of crafting (basics) and nothing is giving quest credit, still 0/5 :| which shield should I be crafting please and thanks. I can read "5 Maple Round shields" . Maple Buckler Plate, Crude Buckler, Crude Small Shield, Maple Small Shield Blank, nothing works. Is this skill rank 36 "Schematic: Simple Buckler"?
I guess I just assumed the quest *reward* was cold weather glyphs, but maybe doing this quest unlocks better glyphs for purchase or something. On this page, it says the reward is 1g. Anyway, I'm only level 13 (Rogue), but I like doing dangerous and stupid things, so I'm gonna go try to get some crystals soon on my own to complete this thing, lol.