TheWoWDBTo summarize -
You have three options for this quest. They each produce a different visual result, but ultimately the quest is completed by choosing any of the three.
1 - Put in 1 drop (as recommended). This completes the quest with no excitement or pizazz.
2 - Put in 1 flask. This causes a minor "explosion" which causes you to fall down (like when you are charged by something).
3 - Put in 12 flasks. This causes a major explosion which knocks you back pretty far but does not cause you to take damage.
Quest
Just a Drop in the Bucket
A World of Warcraft quest in Eastern Plaguelands. Facts and objectives from the current retail game data.
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Hey, at least it wasn't Chromie. She probably would have said something like "You might be blown up. You might have already blown up. You might be blowing up this very minute. I can never remember what time it is..."
Did anyone actually not throw in all 12 bottles?
Quest facts
LevelLevel 15-30
Quest ID27454
The client quest POI data records no map location for this quest, so no map is shown.
Check whether you have already completed this quest
in-game: /run print(C_QuestLog.IsQuestFlaggedCompleted(27454))
Description
Now, mix a tiny amount of rot into the water, and mix thoroughly. There, that's it. This solution will still be very powerful, and we only need a little bit of it. On the lake's southeastern border, you will find a plague cauldron with several cultists nearby. Put on your cultist disguise, then approach the cauldron and put in ONE DROP of the solution you made. No more, or you may risk your very life!
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TypeShield Shield
Item level23
BindingBinds when picked up
Armor66
Stats+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +11 Intellect
Suited toRestoration, Elemental, Holy, Protection
Sells to vendors for11 gold66 silver
TypePlate Chest
Item level23
BindingBinds when picked up
Armor22
Stats+7 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +7 Haste
Suited toHoly, Unholy, Protection, Retribution, Arms, Fury, Blood, Frost
Sells to vendors for12 gold71 silver
TypeCrossbow Ranged
Item level23
BindingBinds when picked up
Weapon11 - 17 damage, speed 3.0
Stats+8 Agility, +8 Stamina
Suited toBeast Mastery, Marksmanship
Sells to vendors for22 gold61 silver
TypeTwo-Handed Mace Two-Hand
Item level23
BindingBinds when picked up
Weapon15 - 19 damage, speed 3.6
Stats+8 Strength, +8 Stamina
Suited toFury, Arms, Retribution, Unholy, Frost, Blood
Sells to vendors for22 gold31 silver
TypeStaff Two-Hand
Item level23
BindingBinds when picked up
Weapon15 - 20 damage, speed 3.6
Stats+8 Agility, +8 Stamina
Suited toGuardian, Feral, Survival, Windwalker, Brewmaster
Sells to vendors for22 gold39 silver
Reputation: Argent Crusade +250
Led by Tirion Fordring, the Argent Crusade combines the reformed Order of the Silver Hand with the Argent Dawn in one final push against the forces of the Lich King.
Reputation group: Wrath of the Lich King.
Other quests in Eastern Plaguelands that reward Argent Crusade reputation: Rough Roads (+350), Zaeldarr the Outcast (+250), Frederick's Fish Fancy (+250), To Kill With Purpose (+250), Dark Garb (+250), Catalysm (+250).
Item facts are the current retail client’s (ItemSparse); the specialisations for a pick-one item are the ones the Blizzard quest API lists; faction and currency text is the client’s own. Lowest listed price = the US commodity auction house now.