To unlock the blacksmith in No Rest for the Wicked you need to get your hands on the Mess Hall Key. The process is part of the main quest but I got stuck trying to find its location so naturally I thought why not help everyone else who might also be stuck on this part.
The Mess Hall key location is pretty close to the door that leads to Fillmore the Blacksmith. Here’s the exact location of the Mess Hall Key in No Rest for the Wicked:
Go to the location shown in the image above, look for an archway that leads to a blocked path. At the end of the path you can loot the key off a dead body.
With the key in hand, head to the locked door now and interact with it to gain access. The quest isn’t over though as guards will attack you. Take them all down and speak with Fillmore the Blacksmith.
Don’t worry about the fight; the guards are poorly equipped and easy to beat. They use default swords and weak shields.
Saving Fillmore from the guards will give you access to the Blacksmith. You can repair and upgrade your weapons and armor of all rarities for a fee. Weapons break in No Rest for the Wicked so having access to the blacksmith is not optional, you HAVE TO DO IT.
