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Dragon’s Dogma 2 walkthrough: How to beat all the main questsA full walkthrough of every main quest in Dragon’s Dogma 2
A full walkthrough of every main quest in Dragon’s Dogma 2
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Capcom
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Capcom
Looking for a full walkthrough of Dragon’s Dogma 2?The sprawling world ofDragon’s Dogma 2can be pretty daunting at first - as is so often the case with massive open-worldRPGs. At times, we know it can be hard to keep track of where you’re going and what must be done to fulfil your destiny as the Arisen in a land teeming with threats and mysteries.
In this guide, we aim to present you with a focused, concisewalkthrough of all 20+ main quests in Dragon’s Dogma 2, so that you always know how to progress to the next chapter of the story. Whether you’re stuck on a particular main quest or you’re just not sure what to do next, we’ve got you covered with our dedicatedDragon’s Dogma 2walkthrough.
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Dragon’s Dogma 2 walkthrough: Every main quest
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is filled to the brim with side quests and activities that are just begging to sidetrack you from the main story for the next several hours. We’ve foregone all those side activities in our Dragon’s Dogma 2 walkthrough. Instead, we’ll show you exactly how to get through each of the main quests in the game in order, so you know exactly how to progress the story no matter where you are in the game.
Here are all the main quests in Dragon’s Dogma 2:
Read on for a handy walkthrough of each of the quests in Dragon’s Dogma 2, but beware - while we’ve tried our best to keep story spoilers to a minimum, there will be certain unavoidable spoilers below!
1. Gaoled Awakening
Dragon’s Dogma 2’s first quest quickly throws you into a fight with a menacing gorgon. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Capcom
Gaoled Awakening objectives:
Your journey in Dragon’s Dogma 2 begins as do many of the best RPGs: in a jail cell. Your first order of business is to escape. To learn how to complete this task, check out ourGaoled Awakening quest walkthrough.
2. Tale’s Beginning
Your first true fight will be with the two groups of goblins on the road in the Tale’s Beginning quest. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Capcom
Tale’s Beginning objectives:
3. In Dragon’s Wake
In Dragon’s Wake objectives:
Prepare to meet your first dragon (kinda but not really). From the outpost where you rested in the previous mission, you must head to Melve to explore your past, and then journey onward to the capital of Vermund. For full details, consult ourIn Dragon’s Wake quest walkthrough.
4. Seat of the Sovran
Captain Brant will be waiting for you at the entrance of Vernworth, the capital. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Capcom
Seat of the Sovran objectives:
Seat Of The Sovran sees you arrive at last in Vernworth, the capital of the country of Vermund. There to meet you at the gates is Captain Brant, who will become your touchstone for the next several quests. This is a very quick quest that consists mostly of dialogue, but those looking for more details will find them in ourSeat Of The Sovran quest walkthrough.
5. Monster Culling
Here are our recommended routes from Vernworth to each of the Monster Culling locations. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Capcom
Monster Culling objectives:
There’s a spate of monster-related incidents around Vernworth, and it’s going to look quite good if you, the true Arisen, were to take care of them. This is the first fairly lengthy main quest in Dragon’s Dogma 2, so it’s a good idea to know where you’re going and what you’re doing ahead of time. To help with that, check out ourMonster Culling quest walkthrough.
6. The Caged Magistrate
The next quest sees you help Magistrate Waldhar to escape his gaol cell, but he won’t leave without a library to go back to. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Capcom
The Caged Magistrate objectives:
The Caged Magistrate is one of several quests Brant gives you which will involve donning a delightfully devilish (Seymour) disguise and breaking into Vernworth Castle - this time, to free an old magistrate who could be one of your staunchest allies. For details on this rather confusing quest, check out ourThe Caged Magistrate quest walkthrough.
7. Disa’s Plot
The guard Sonia will lead you to the Guardhouse upon entering the Vernworth Castle grounds. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Capcom
Disa’s Plot objectives:
Disa’s Plot is another Vernworth Castle-centric quest, one which asks you to break into the Guardhouse and do away with some important paperwork that may uncover the titular Disa’s plot. If you’re unsure of where to go, consult ourDisa’s Plot quest walkthrough.
8. The Stolen Throne
The masquerade is at Vernworth Hall, but we’d recommend taking formal clothes from Allard’s Estate first! |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Capcom
The Stolen Throne objectives:
The Stolen Throne is - yes, you guessed it -anotherVernworth Castle sneakathon, but at least this time you get to dress up fully and pretend to have been invited to a masquerade in order to gain some interesting intelligence on the false Arisen. For full details, check out ourThe Stolen Throne quest walkthrough.
9. The Nameless Village
The Nameless Village is a tricky place to reach, and contains a couple of interesting secrets… |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Capcom
The Nameless Village objectives:
The Nameless Village is probably the most confusing main quest so far in Dragon’s Dogma 2. Even just getting to said village is quite a challenge if you don’t know where you’re going. You’d best check out ourThe Nameless Village quest walkthroughto see you through it.
10. An Unsettling Encounter
One tip: wait for Allard and the guard to leave his chambers fully before you start snooping. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Capcom
An Unsettling Encounter objectives:
We’re nearing the end of the Vernworth questline now. An Unsettling Encounter requires you to, once again, sneak into the Guardhouse in Vernworth Castle, this time to snoop around the chambers of one Allard, a powerful member of the royal household. Learn how to navigate this quest with ourAn Unsettling Encounter quest walkthrough.
11. Feast of Deception
The false Arisen’s coronation doesn’t go quite as planned for you and Brant. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Capcom
Feast Of Deception objectives:
Feast Of Deception is an incredibly simple quest - in fact, it’s mostly just cutscenes and dialogue. But we strongly urge you first to complete The Arisen’s Shadow side-quest, because it sets you up nicely for the future. We’ll explain why, and how to complete both quests, in ourFeast Of Deception quest walkthrough.
12. Nation of the Lambent Flame
Battahl awaits you, brave Arisen. What massive foes will you defeat on its desert pathways? |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Capcom
Nation of the Lambent Flame objectives:
13. Flickering Shadows
Flickering Shadows objectives:
Now that you’re in Bakbattahl, a whole new vibrant capital city is open for exploration. You’re also on the verge of encountering some vital characters who’ll clue you into your destiny as the Arisen, and you might pick up a tricky vocation along the way. OurFlickering Shadows quest walkthroughcontains all that you need to know.
14. Convergence
A ghostly figure in a chair can only mean one thing: plot developments incoming. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Capcom
Convergence objectives:
Convergence is a snap compared to the previous quests you’ve had to endure in Battahl - merely explore a shrine, speak with a Beastren ghost, and obtain a sword that was once all-powerful. But in case you get lost along the way, we’ve written up the full details in ourConvergence quest walkthrough.
15. A New Godsway
It’s time to start taking down these dragons. You’ve been waiting long enough! |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Capcom
A New Godsway objectives:
A New Godsway’s a little different when compared to other quests in Dragon’s Dogma 2, as it requires you to get your hands dirty and farm drakes for their crystalised blood. For many players, this will be your first time going up against fearsome draconic enemies in Dragon’s Dogma 2. We’ve detailed the best way to fight these tough but surmountable lesser dragons in ourA New Godsway quest walkthrough.
16. The Guardian Gigantus
Get ready to outrun what may possibly be the tallest enemy in all of Dragon’s Dogma 2. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Capcom
The Guardian Gigantus objectives:
As you’ve progressed through Dragon’s Dogma 2, you may have heard tales of a magnificent statue of monumental height lurking underwater. Here’s the quest where it makes its full appearance and rampages halfway across the map. OurThe Guardian Gigantus quest walkthroughhas everything you need to know when it comes to slowing down its destructive march.
17. Legacy
The Dragon’s here. Do you dare to face him in combat, or defy your destiny? |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Capcom
Legacy objectives:
Legacy is either the final quest of Dragon’s Dogma 2, or the opening that ushers in the game’s hidden finale. Whatever decision you make, an epic showdown between Arisen and Dragon awaits. See how to vanquish your foe in ourLegacy quest walkthrough.
18. Dreams Apart
The world is now coloured in red and about to fall apart. But hey, Ferrystones are everywhere and fast travel is finally easy. What a trade-off. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Capcom
Dreams Apart objectives:
The true endgame of Dragon’s Dogma 2 kicks off with Dreams Apart, which is actually a very simple quest. Since the quest itself isn’t that hard, this is the perfect chance to get used to the unusual nature of the Unmoored World, where the oceans have dried up, deadly Purgener Dragons lurk in the skies, and one wrong death can send you spiraling back to the beginning. Get the complete rundown via ourDreams Apart quest walkthrough.
19. Halls of the First Dawn
Get ready for a lot of running around during this main quest, which frankly takes forever. Oh, and you might as well slay some big bosses along the way. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Capcom
Halls of the First Dawn objectives:
Halls of the First Dawn is a long quest that sees you visiting nearly ever major community on the Dragon’s Dogma map and convincing people to evacuate to the Seafloor Shrine. We also recommend that you fight the Purgener Dragons as you visit each area to save time. This part of the Unmoored World can be a bit of a slog, but we’ve detailed the most efficient way to go about things in ourHalls of the First Dawn quest walkthrough.
20. A Scholarly Pursuit
This little thing might look okay above a fireplace…until it starts summoning waves of monsters one after another. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Capcom
A Scholarly Pursuit objectives:
Technically part of the quest chain in Halls of the First Dawn, A Scholarly Pursuit sees you facing a draconic jar that appears in Bakbattahl and manifests hordes of deadly monsters. Check out ourA Scholarly Pursuit quest walkthroughfor the full details on destroying this piece of cursed pottery.
21. When Wills Collide
The time has come to end this Dragon once and for all. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Capcom
When Wills Collide objectives:
When Wills Collide is the final quest to complete in the Unmoored World, unlocking the last red beacon on the map and the point of no return. If you’re ready to finish Dragon’s Dogma 2, go ahead and read ourWhen Wills Collide quest walkthrough.
That’s a wrap on all the main story quests in Dragon’s Dogma 2! If you’d like more advice in preparation for New Game +, why not take a peek at ourbest vocations guide? We’ve also got comprehensive guides of thebest weaponsandbest armorin Dragon’s Dogma 2, and even aselection of modsthat are worth your time if you decide to replay this monumental action RPG. Enjoy, and congrats on making it to the end.
