While in the Barren Region, the Weirdling Tradesman informed Connor of the Basilisk terrorizing the land. Connor offered to slay the Basilisk and the tradesman told Connor to get him a black diamond and a strong metal shaft and he could craft for him a black diamond pike since only a black diamond could pierce the Basilisk's thick hide. Connor agreed and after retrieving a shaft of magical metal from the nearby blacksmith, gave both it and the Dragon Wyrm's black diamond heart to the tradesman. After Connor handed over ten gold coins and his old hand weapon, the tradesman crafted the black diamond pike for him, telling Connor that the Basilisk's only vulnerable spot is right behind its head.