The Fell Curse is an ailment you pick up after fighting the Fell, and it makes the choking fog of the Shroud wear you down faster than normal. You clear it by making and drinking a single consumable, the Fell Curse Cleansing Tonic.
Quick answer: Start the Alchemist’s quest to unlock the recipe, gather 2 Fresh Shroud Spore plus 1 Water, hand-craft the Fell Curse Cleansing Tonic with no station, and use it from your backpack.
Start the quest: A Cure For The Fell Curse
Once you are cursed, visit the Alchemist and talk to them. Starting the quest is what unlocks the tonic recipe, so this step comes before any gathering. The quest opens with a prompt to speak with the Alchemist about the ailment:
“Your last fight against the Fell left you scarred. You cannot grasp the situation yet, but whenever you enter the Shroud, the choking fog suffocates you much quicker. You should ask the Alchemist about a cure to ensure this new ailment doesn’t impact your vitality long-term.”
After the conversation, the objective updates to cleansing the curse and points you toward the materials you need:
“Your talk with the Alchemist was enlightening, but disturbing just the same. You learned you were cursed on your last expedition into the Shroud. The ailment has long-term consequences for your vitality, and you will suffer from this malaise until you find a cure. The cure can be made from materials that can be found above the Shroud at night, scattered among groups of Fell foes. Gather the materials, craft the cure, and use it to cleanse yourself.”
Where to find Fresh Shroud Spore
Once night falls, look above the Shroud among clusters of Fell enemies for Fresh Shroud Spores; their first location is the Springlands. The in-game description reads:
“Fresh Shroud spores, used to craft medicines that can cure the Shroud curse. They first appear in the Springlands at night, among groups of Fell enemies above the Shroud.”
You need two of them for a single tonic, so collect 2 Fresh Shroud Spore before heading back.
Craft and use the Fell Curse Cleansing Tonic
The tonic’s own description spells out both effects:
“Removes the Fell Curse upon use. Also applies a buff that prevents the curse from affecting the user for an hour.”
Other uses for Fresh Shroud Spore
Fresh Shroud Spore is also an ingredient for the Shroud Survival Flask, crafted at the Alchemist. That recipe takes 1 Fresh Shroud Spore, 20 Active Mycelium, and 1 Wood Acid.
