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Module 32
The Soul Collector

Campaign • Artifact Weapons • Trial • Gear • Guides
Descend beneath Thaymount, survive the Doomvault, and stop Szass Tam’s Ritual of Ascendency.
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💀 Module Overview

Neverwinter: Red Harvest Part II – The Soul Collector released on November 25, 2025 as Neverwinter’s 32nd module and concludes the Thayan storyline begun in Red Harvest. Szass Tam strikes back against the Resistance while continuing his Ritual of Ascendency.

Players join Xuna in searching for the missing Harper Tesser while rescuing Resistance members fleeing Tyraturos. The adventure leads into Doomvault Remains, a network of abandoned vaults, caverns and Red Wizard laboratories.

The permanent campaign requires 90,000 Total Item Level. Its major progression feature is a new pair of Artifact Weapons upgradeable through the Dragon Forge to Celestial quality.

💀 At a Glance

  • Release: November 25, 2025
  • Campaign: The Soul Collector
  • Entry: 90,000 Item Level
  • Zone: Doomvault Remains
  • Trial: Soul Harvest

✦ Major Additions

  • Six new Heroic Encounters
  • Rise of the Necrotitan
  • Named Encounter arena activity
  • Dragon Forge Artifact Weapons
  • Three role-based Combat Enchantments
  • Bodies & Souls Battle Pass

⚔️ Artifact Weapons & Dragon Forge

Every class receives a main-hand and off-hand Artifact Weapon pair early in the Doomvault Remains storyline. These weapons do not use the normal refinement window; they advance through the Dragon Forge and can ultimately reach Celestial quality.

🔥 Upgrade Materials

MaterialMain SourcePurpose
Deepblossom DustDoomvault exploration and activitiesCore Dragon Forge material.
Thayan Research TokensNamed/miniboss enemies and arena activityRequired during higher rarity stages.
Lich’s JudgmentAdvanced and Master Soul HarvestHigh-end later-stage material.
Campaign CurrencyQuests, Heroics and campaign activitiesUsed alongside other progression materials.
Dragon Forge Rule: Save enough materials to upgrade the main-hand and off-hand together. The set bonus requires matching quality and can temporarily stop functioning when the pair is mismatched.

🛡️ Gear & Equipment Sources

🏚️ Doomvault Gear

  • Artifact main-hand and off-hand
  • Campaign head, chest, arms and feet
  • Zone rings
  • Shirts and trousers
  • Role-based campaign equipment

🌑 Soul Harvest Gear

  • Advanced and Master rewards
  • Role-oriented armor
  • Trial-specific rings
  • Higher-end shirts and trousers
  • Lich’s Judgment materials
SlotPrimary SourceFarming Notes
HeadCampaign StoreCampaign currency and progression gear.
ChestCampaign StoreRole-based armor with different equip bonuses.
ArmsCampaign StoreCompare effects before replacing older gear.
FeetCampaign StoreCampaign-exclusive armor choices.
RingsHeroics / Soul HarvestOffensive and defensive options.
ShirtsHeroics / Soul HarvestZone and Trial versions.
TrousersHeroics / Soul HarvestZone and Trial reward pools.
Important: Evaluate armor, rings and clothing by role-specific equip bonuses—not Item Level alone.

💎 Role-Based Combat Enchantments

⚔️ Shifting Shards

Role: DPS

  • Increases Base Damage and Power.
  • Provides melee-range defensive support.
  • Combat Advantage damage can build additional stacks.

✨ Fluid Aurora

Role: Healer

  • Improves healing-resource regeneration and maximum resource.
  • Healing can increase Power for the healer and nearby allies.
  • Designed for active group support.

🛡️ Shattered Resolve

Role: Tank

  • Incoming Damage Reduction and Maximum Hit Points.
  • Damage taken builds Defense, Awareness and Deflect.
  • Maximum stacks can release a nearby shockwave.
Build Tip: Choose the enchantment that supports the role you actually perform rather than selecting one only because it has a higher quality.

🏚️ Doomvault Remains

Explore Beneath Thaymount

Abandoned vaults, caverns, ruined chambers and Red Wizard laboratories create a darker, more confined environment than Tyraturos.

Six Heroic Encounters

Heroics contribute campaign progression, equipment, currencies and other Module 32 rewards.

Rise of the Necrotitan

The signature Heroic features an Undead Colossus built from fused zombie hulks and Thayan experimentation.

Zone Content: 90,000 Item Level campaign • Six Heroics • Named Encounters • Arena activity • Necrotitan • Dragon Forge progression.

🌪️ Named Encounters & Necrotitan

Shrinking Arena

Defeating Named Encounters contributes to a larger activity that opens portals into a dangerous arena. A deadly storm continuously reduces the safe ground.

Core Rule: Move with the safe area. Survival matters more than squeezing in one additional attack.

🧟 Rise of the Necrotitan

The zone’s largest Heroic is popular for repeated farming and contributes campaign rewards, currencies and equipment opportunities.

Farming Tip: Do not wait only for the Necrotitan. Other Heroics and Named Encounters also provide currency, equipment and weapon materials, including Thayan Research Tokens.

🌑 Soul Harvest Trial

Soul Harvest is the climax of the Red Harvest story. Adventurers enter Szass Tam’s Dreamvault, an extra-dimensional vision of a conquered Faerûn. The Trial uses three biomes with different mechanics, positioning, timing and group-swapping requirements.

🟢 Normal

Random Trial Queue version used to learn phases, biome mechanics and movement.

🟠 Advanced

Stronger mechanics check and an important source of Lich’s Judgment.

🔴 Master

Highest difficulty with the strongest Module 32 Trial reward pool.

🌲🔥❄️ Dreamvault Biomes

Fae

Requires awareness of unique environmental control mechanics.

Fire

Emphasizes positioning and correct reactions to hazardous effects.

Ice

Introduces distinct control and survival mechanics.

💡 Learn Mechanics Before Chasing Damage: A player who handles biomes, group swaps and survival correctly contributes more than one who ignores mechanics for higher damage.

🎁 Historical & Other Rewards

Bodies & Souls Battle Pass

The historical Battle Pass contained three phases with nine milestones each, beginning with What Lies Beneath. Its headline reward was Rattigan the Wise, a spellcasting ratgeon companion. This is preserved as historical information rather than a current farming source.

Notable Rewards

  • Rattigan the Wise companion
  • Grubshank the Burdened mount
  • Three role-based Combat Enchantments
  • New armor, rings and clothing

Long-Term Goal

The Celestial Artifact Weapon pair is the module’s major long-term progression reward. Prioritize weapon materials carefully before spending campaign currencies elsewhere.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What Item Level is required for The Soul Collector?
The permanent campaign requires 90,000 Total Item Level.
Where do I get the Artifact Weapons?
The main-hand and off-hand are awarded early in the Doomvault Remains storyline. Continue the campaign to unlock the Dragon Forge.
Do I use the normal refinement window?
No. Upgrade these weapons through the Dragon Forge.
Where does Deepblossom Dust come from?
Doomvault Remains activities and exploration.
Where do Thayan Research Tokens come from?
Named/miniboss enemies and the larger zone activity.
Where does Lich’s Judgment come from?
Advanced and Master Soul Harvest.
Should I upgrade only the main-hand first?
Save enough materials to upgrade both weapons together so the set bonus remains active.
Where does Module 32 armor come from?
Campaign progression and store for the core pieces; Soul Harvest for additional higher-end armor.
Where do rings, shirts and trousers come from?
Doomvault Heroic Encounters and Soul Harvest reward pools.
What is the main Trial?
Soul Harvest, inside Szass Tam’s Dreamvault, in Normal, Advanced and Master.
Is the shrinking arena part of Soul Harvest?
No. It belongs to the Doomvault Named Encounter / zone-event activity.

🎥 Guides & Videos

Soul Collector & Soul Harvest Guide

A visual walkthrough of Module 32, Doomvault Remains and Soul Harvest mechanics.

💡 Prioritize Your Artifact Weapons: Farm Deepblossom Dust and Thayan Research Tokens during campaign progression, upgrade both weapons together, and use Advanced or Master Soul Harvest when Lich’s Judgment becomes necessary.