Darkfuse Solutions is a hidden fifth Cartel that players can gain reputation with in Undermine. With the release of the Liberation of Undermine raid, the pathway to unlocking this intriguing faction has finally been revealed!
Unlocking Darkfuse Solutions
To gain access to the Darkfuse Solutions reputation, you’ll first need to complete the Liberation of Undermine raid and finish the corresponding story quest, Liberation of Undermine: The House Loses.After completing the quest, head to the Incontinental Hotel lobby, where you’ll notice an Overly-Sealed Letter resting on the table. Interacting with this item initiates the quest called Diversified Solutions. This quest teases the beginning of a new business opportunity.The letter humorously addresses you as "The <class> who took down Gallywix" and, true to goblin style, is wrapped in an excessive amount of duct tape. It takes some effort to open it, but inside, you’ll find the following message:
"Hey bud,
You've been making a name for yourself. Not afraid to get your hands dirty, huh? Certain people really appreciate that kind of dedication.
Let's talk business. Meet me at my warehouse, and maybe we can work out a partnership."
This invitation leads you to Hovel Hill, where a sewer grate marks the entrance to the Darkfuse headquarters. Here, you’ll meet Sitch Lowdown, who provides insight into the group’s goals and history following Gallywix’s downfall.Interestingly, Sitch reveals that the Darkfuse Solutions was formerly known as the Blackfuse Company, a goblin cartel notorious for building weapons for Garrosh Hellscream during the Siege of Orgrimmar. However, after losing their leader, Siegecrafter Blackfuse, the group decided to rebrand and take a new direction:
"Blackfuse, Darkfuse—whatever we call ourselves, we’re over chasing the next high-paying bad guy. They always end up dead, and honestly? That’s bad for job security.
So, we’re pivoting. Darkfuse Solutions LLC is here to solve… well, something. We’re still figuring that part out through market research. If you’re up for testing our prototypes and helping us find our niche, we’ll reward you handsomely. Deal?"
Once you agree, Sitch Lowdown becomes the faction vendor for Darkfuse Solutions, and you officially unlock this reputation on an account-wide basis.
Darkfuse Solutions Rewards
Sitch Lowdown offers a variety of unique items for purchase, ranging from toys and mounts to consumables and transmog options. Here's a breakdown of what’s available:
Item | Cost | Reputation | Description |
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Box of Darkfuse Miscellany | 100 | Neutral | Grants 500 reputation with Darkfuse Solutions. |
Refurbished Rocket Glider | 5 | Neutral | Allows you to launch into the air and glide to the ground. Usable only in Undermine. |
Experimental Goblin-FUEL Supplement | 100 | Neutral | Reduces max health by 50% but grants a random combat buff for 1 hour. Increases Market Research drops. |
Canister of Darkfuse Solution | 100 | Friendly | Used to summon the rare mob, Darkfuse Precipitant. |
Prototype Auto-Advertiser | 100 | Friendly | Temporarily enrages nearby enemies, increasing their damage output by 50%. Boosts Market Research drops. |
Atomic Regoblinator | 5000 | Honored | A toy that deploys a gadget capable of “regoblinating” characters who step on it. |
Electropuncture Test Model | 100 | Honored | Grants powerful combat buffs and boosts Market Research drops. Usable on rare mobs in Undermine. |
Darkfuse Demolisher | 11375 | Revered | A sleek black ground mount resembling a shredding machine. |
Darkfuse Lowdown Coat | 3250 | Exalted | A stylish black coat transmog for your chest slot. |
Farming Market Research for Reputation
Reputation with Darkfuse Solutions is primarily earned by collectingMarket Research, which is handed in to Sitch Lowdown in exchange forBox of Darkfuse Miscellany. Each box grants 500 reputation points.Here’s how you can gather Market Research in Undermine:
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Normal Mobs & Shiny Piles of Trash: Chance to drop 1 Market Research.
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Normal Rares: Guaranteed 1–2 Market Research.
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Cartel Rares: Guaranteed 3–4 Market Research.
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Elite Rares: Guaranteed 5–6 Market Research.
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Darkfuse Precipitant (Rare): Guaranteed 12–14 Market Research.
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SCRAP Dig Chest Rewards: Guaranteed 14–16 Market Research.
The most efficient farming method is to focus onSCRAP piles, as they are safer and offer consistent rewards. However, farming rare mobs is also a viable option, especially as you unlock reputation items that improve Market Research drop rates but reduce your character’s effectiveness in combat.
Reputation Requirements
To progress from Neutral to Exalted with Darkfuse Solutions, you’ll need a total of8,400 Market Research, which equates to 84 turn-ins. Keep in mind that Market Research is not account-wide or transferrable, so you’ll need to farm it on each character.
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