In Disney Dreamlight Valley, players frequently encounter obstacles that block path progression across various biomes. Completing the "A Dark Experiment" quest from Merlin provides a permanent solution for clearing annoying mushroom patches. This comprehensive guide details all necessary prerequisites, material locations, and step-by-step actions required to finish the mission smoothly.
Unlocking the Quest and Requirements
Before initiating this mission, players must fulfill specific progression milestones within the valley. You need to reach level 8 friendship with Merlin and spend 5,000 Dreamlight to unlock the Glade of Trust biome. Once these criteria are met, speaking with Merlin activates the quest line in your game.
Maintaining daily conversations and giving favorite gifts accelerates your friendship level with Merlin efficiently. Unlocking the required biome also grants access to essential crafting materials needed for this experiment.
Gathering the Necessary Crafting Materials
Merlin requires three distinct resources to create the magical watering can upgrade. Players must collect 10 mushrooms, 5 emeralds, and 3 purified night shards throughout the valley.
Mushrooms can be found growing naturally on the ground in the Glade of Trust. Emeralds are obtained by mining rock veins inside the Forest of Valor and the Glade of Trust. Purified night shards must be crafted at a workbench using 15 night shards and 3 dream shards dug up from glowing ground spots.
Upgrading and Testing the Royal Watering Can
After gathering all required items, return to Merlin to hand over the materials. He will apply a special enchantment directly to your Royal Watering Can, allowing it to destroy obstacle clusters.
To test the new magic, find three small mushroom patches anywhere in the village and water them. The mushrooms will instantly dissolve into usable items once sprayed with water.
Finalizing the Quest and Rewards
Once three small mushroom clusters are cleared, return to Merlin to report your success. Concluding the conversation completes the quest and permanently unlocks the ability to clear small mushroom obstacles.
This upgrade makes navigation across blocked areas significantly easier for future village exploration. Furthermore, cleared mushroom patches yield extra mushrooms that can be saved for cooking recipes and future quests.
