On May 20, 2020, Neopets announced that Legends & Letters would be discontinued, and the app was removed from app stores on July 22, 2020. At that time, the app was still playable if you had already had it downloaded to your device but is no longer available if you don't already have it.
The servers powering the game were slated to shut down on December 31, 2020 and end game play, but were not shut off until September 2022.
Map Guide: Lost Desert
The Lost Desert expansion was released with version 1.4.0, and was unlocked by completing all 20 of Maraqua's levels on Easy difficulty.
1. Deserted
A Maraquan guide has dropped you off on the river bank but there's no one around except cursed Neopets. The Claymaker has been here!
Energy Required: 3
Enemy Formations:
- Desert Lutari x3
- Desert Krawk x3
Wave Order:
Enemy Strength:
- Easy 9,000 Strength
- Medium 14,300 Strength
- Hard 17,800 Strength
2. Raging Sands
Continue your journey down the river and look for a local who's not cursed. It's not the best plan but it's the only plan Aurrick's got!
Energy Required: 3
Enemy Formations:
- Desert Meerca x2, Desert Eyrie x1, Desert Techo x1
- Desert Techo x1, Desert Shoyru x1
Wave Order:
Enemy Strength:
- Easy 7,800 Strength
- Medium 12,550 Strength
- Hard 15,600 Strength
3. River Bank Brawl
The bridge isn't too far. If you can make it past this band of attackers, you'll be able to see it. There does sound like there's some commotion over there.
Energy Required: 3
Enemy Formations:
- Desert Xweetok x1, Desert Acara x2
- Desert Techo x3
Wave Order:
Enemy Strength:
- Easy 9,200 Strength
- Medium 13,850 Strength
- Hard 17,100 Strength
4. The Xweetok Warrior
Aurrick seems to know this aggressive Xweetok and that's probably a bad sign. Still, she could help guide you to Qasala.
Energy Required: 3
Enemy Formations:
- Desert Lutari x3
- Desert Meerca x3
- Desert Shoyru x1
Wave Order:
Enemy Strength:
- Easy 15,900 Strength
- Medium 20,250 Strength
- Hard 24,600 Strength
5. An Adventurer in Need
The Xweetok looks like she's the cautious type but if you fight by her side she may be more open to helping you.
Energy Required: 3
Enemy Formations:
- Desert Ruki x1, Desert Usul x2
- Desert Kyrii x3
Wave Order:
Enemy Strength:
- Easy 11,500 Strength
- Medium 14,100 Strength
- Hard 16,700 Strength
6. Building Bridges
Roxton Colchester's needs a few moments to fix his flying boat. Defeat the attacking Neopets so he has time to fix it.
Energy Required: 4
Enemy Formations:
- Desert Korbat x4
- Desert Krawk x1, Desert JubJub x1, Desert Scorchio x1
Wave Order:
Enemy Strength:
- Easy 9,700 Strength
- Medium 11,900 Strength
- Hard 14,100 Strength
Notes:
- Lyra is available in this level as a bonus party member. Friends and random Neopets are not available to select.
7. Between a Xweetok and a Krawk Place
There's no love lost between Lyra and Aurrick but like it or not you'll need to work together to reach Qasala.
Energy Required: 4
Enemy Formations:
- Desert Wocky x1, Desert JubJub x2
- Desert Elephante x2, Desert Chomby x2
Wave Order:
Enemy Strength:
- Easy 11,350 Strength
- Medium 14,450 Strength
- Hard 16,950 Strength
8. The Secret Paths of Qasala
Lyra leads the way through Qasala but even her route seems to have risks. A band of cursed Neopets has ambushed you!
Energy Required: 4
Enemy Formations:
- Desert Skeith x1, Desert Eyrie x2
- Desert Kyrii x2, Desert Shoyru x2
Wave Order:
Enemy Strength:
- Easy 10,400 Strength
- Medium 13,050 Strength
- Hard 15,650 Strength
9. The Wrong Turn
You took a wrong turn. Some of Qasala's cursed citizens have cornered you and you must battle them before they make too much noise.
Energy Required: 4
Enemy Formations:
- Desert Wocky x1, Desert Techo x1, Desert Aisha x1
- Tomos x1, Desert Lutari x1, Desert Kyrii x1
- Desert Eyrie x1, Desert Shoyru x1
Wave Order:
Enemy Strength:
- Easy 16,750 Strength
- Medium 20,800 Strength
- Hard 24,850 Strength
10. Cursed Market
There's no other choice. The edge of the market is all that's left between you and your destination. Push through the cursed Neopets.
Energy Required: 4
Enemy Formations:
- Nabile x1, Desert Elephante x2
- Desert Korbat x2
- Desert Skeith x1, Desert Kacheek x2
Wave Order:
Enemy Strength:
- Easy 17,000 Strength
- Medium 21,200 Strength
- Hard 25,450 Strength
11. Ancient Words
You've reached the right building but there are foes between you and the Words of Antiquity. Fight them off to make your way inside.
Energy Required: 4
Enemy Formations:
- Qasalan Soldier x1, Desert Lutari x2
- Desert Skeith x1, Desert Xweetok x2
- Words of Antiquity Keeper x1, Desert Kacheek x1, Qasalan Soldier x1
Wave Order:
Enemy Strength:
- Easy 15,900 Strength
- Medium 29,100 Strength
- Hard 34,650 Strength
12. The Second Thief
The proprieters of the Words of Antiquity have been cursed just like the rest of the city. Worse: They seem to have retained their protective nature.
Energy Required: 4
Enemy Formations:
- Desert Usul x2, Desert Scorchio x2
- Desert JubJub x1, Desert Acara x1, Desert Shoyru x1
- Desert Korbat x1, Desert Skeith x1
Wave Order:
Enemy Strength:
- Easy 31,750 Strength
- Medium 26,050 Strength
- Hard 30,050 Strength
13. Mobbed!
King Jazan has brought all the might of Qasala down on you. You can't beat them all. Fight your way to the city walls!
Energy Required: 4
Enemy Formations:
- Nabile x1, Tomos x1
- Nightsteed x2, Desert Eyrie x1
- Ruki Guard x2
Wave Order:
Enemy Strength:
- Easy 18,150 Strength
- Medium 22,000 Strength
- Hard 25,850 Strength
14. Qasala's Edge
The cursed Qasalans won't let you get away so easily. You're pursued all the way to the city walls.
Energy Required: 4
Enemy Formations:
- Desert Elephante x2, Desert Acara x2
- Desert Kyrii x2, Desert Scorchio x2
Wave Order:
Enemy Strength:
- Easy 14,050 Strength
- Medium 17,250 Strength
- Hard 20,450 Strength
15. The Cursed King
You've made it to the top of the wall but King Jazan has stepped forward to face you! You need to defeat the mighty ruler to escape.
Energy Required: 4
Enemy Formations:
- Desert Lutari x1, Desert Meerca x1, Desert Eyrie x1, Angry Chef x1
- Desert Tonu x2, Ruki Guard x2
- King Jazan x1, Nabile x1
Wave Order:
Enemy Strength:
- Easy 22,500 Strength
- Medium 27,600 Strength
- Hard 32,650 Strength
Notes:
- Aurrick and Lyra are available in this level as bonus party members. Friends and random Neopets are not available to select.
16. The Strange Mirages
The path that you've taken through the Lost Desert is filled with strange mirages that reflect that darkest parts of a Neopet's soul. They must be fought!
Energy Required: 5
Enemy Formations:
- Queen Amira x1, Princess Vyssa x1, Desert Aisha x1, Desert Techo x1
- Desert Explorer x1, Desert Techo x1, Qasalan Soldier x1
- Qasalan Soldier x1, Desert Chomby x2
Wave Order:
Enemy Strength:
- Easy 27,150 Strength
- Medium 33,900 Strength
- Hard 40,600 Strength
17. Ghosts of the Past
Among the mirages are many ancient spirits that have been disturbed by the terrible curse and have risen with a fiery rage. Defeat these ghostly creatures.
Energy Required: 5
Enemy Formations:
- Queen Amira x1, General Dacon x1, Desert Explorer x1
- Desert Tonu x3
- Qasalan Soldier x1, Desert Aisha x1, Desert Chomby x1
Wave Order:
Enemy Strength:
- Easy 28,550 Strength
- Medium 35,050 Strength
- Hard 41,500 Strength
18. The Old Cursed
The Lost Desert casts figures from its terrible past and the nightmares to drive a Neopet mad. Face these terrible sorcerers and the mirages they command.
Energy Required: 5
Enemy Formations:
- King Coltzan III x1, Ruki Guard x3
- Ruki Wanderer x4
Wave Order:
Enemy Strength:
- Easy 17,200 Strength
- Medium 22,600 Strength
- Hard 26,750 Strength
19. A Familiar Foe
Lyra faces a familiar dark figure from her past and one that you've encountered before. You've got to help her defeat him or you won't survive much longer!
Energy Required: 5
Enemy Formations:
- Nuria x2, Desert Kacheek x2
- Claymaker x1, Desert Scorchio x3
Wave Order:
Enemy Strength:
- Easy 21,500 Strength
- Medium 25,950 Strength
- Hard 32,200 Strength
Notes:
- Aurrick and Lyra are available in this level as bonus party members. Friends and random Neopets are not available to select.
20. The Enemy Within
Among these strange mirages, Aurrick struggles to face his inner demon. It seems hopeless that you'll make it through this terrible desert...
Energy Required: 5
Enemy Formations:
- Chiazilla x1, Scarblade x1, King Kelpbeard x1, Governor Gavril x1
- Desert Kacheek x1, Krawk Braggart x2
Wave Order:
Enemy Strength:
- Easy 34,150 Strength
- Medium 40,850 Strength
- Hard 51,500 Strength
Notes:
- Aurrick is available in this level as a bonus party member. Friends and random Neopets are not available to select.
This page was last updated on December 13, 2020.
