Overview
Ssraeshza Temple is the home of the Shissar — ancient serpent-like creatures banished to Luclin millennia ago. The temple has multiple floors, with the deeper areas housing increasingly powerful enemies culminating in Emperor Ssraeshza himself on the highest floor.
The lower floors of the temple are accessible to anyone. However, access to the upper floors (and ultimately Emperor Ssraeshza's chamber) requires the Ssraeshza Temple Access Key, obtained through a quest chain involving the Shissar's own servants and the politics of the temple hierarchy.
The key is obtained by completing a quest for High Priest of Ssraeshza involving the collection of specific items that demonstrate your worthiness to the Shissar — or more precisely, your usefulness as a pawn in the temple's internal power struggles.
Key NPCs
- Ssra Ambassador Rish — located in Acrylia Caverns; the entry point into the Ssraeshza key quest chain. Speak with him to begin.
- High Priest of Ssraeshza — deep within Ssraeshza Temple; involved in the turn-in for upper temple access
- Various Shissar priests and guards — throughout the temple, some involved in quest steps
Key Items
- Ssraeshza Temple Access Key — the result of the quest; No Drop; allows access to the upper floors
- Shissar Signet Ring — an intermediate item in the chain, obtained from specific Shissar named
- Scaled Tablet — turn-in item obtained by completing tasks for the lower temple NPCs
Step-by-Step Guide
Phase 1: Initial Contact via Ssra Ambassador Rish
▶Ssra Ambassador Rish is found in Acrylia Caverns, a zone accessible from Grey. He acts as a diplomatic contact for the Shissar and is the starting point for any adventurer seeking access to the temple's upper levels. Speak with him and express your desire to enter.
Rish will ask you to prove your competence and utility. This typically involves killing a minor enemy in the nearby area and returning with proof. The task is accessible to a small group or well-geared solo player.
Phase 2: Entering the Lower Temple and Collecting the Signet
▶The temple entrance is in the Grey zone on Luclin. The lower floors are accessible without a key and contain undead and living Shissar servants. Clear through carefully — many mobs see through invisibility.
A named Shissar in the lower temple drops the Shissar Signet Ring. This ring is a key component proving your ability to fight within the temple itself. The named is a challenging fight requiring a competent group — bring crowd control and healing.
Shissar scribes and librarian-type NPCs in the temple drop or trade Scaled Tablets. These are inscribed texts used as proof items in the turn-in chain. Multiple tablets may be needed.
Phase 3: Turn-in to the High Priest
▶The High Priest resides deeper in the temple. Reaching him requires clearing through floors populated with powerful Shissar and undead. This section of the temple is significantly more dangerous than the lower floors — a well-coordinated group of 6+ is recommended at minimum.
Give both the Shissar Signet Ring and the Scaled Tablet to the High Priest of Ssraeshza simultaneously. He will accept your offering and provide you with the Ssraeshza Temple Access Key.
With the key in your inventory, the locked doors to the upper floors of the temple will open. The upper floors contain the most powerful Shissar and ultimately Emperor Ssraeshza himself.
Tips & Notes
- Many Shissar see through Invisibility — use Invis vs Undead for the undead sections and be prepared to fight your way through.
- The temple is a no-portal, no-succor zone on many server versions. Bring multiple ways out and do not overextend.
- Emperor Ssraeshza (the final boss) drops the Blood of Ssraeshza, which is required for the Vex Thal key quest. Plan accordingly when you reach the upper floor.
- The upper floors of SSRA are a major stepping stone toward Vex Thal tier content. Gear your raid here before attempting VT.
- Having a Bard in your group is invaluable — the ability to mez multiple adds and use charm allows for efficient navigation through the temple.