Dragon Age: Veilguard – Cauldron Walkthrough

Most companion quests are optional, but you'll need to complete a few to continue the story. Dragon Age: Veilguard. After all, you can't take on the plagued elven gods unless you trust the team behind you.

After the siege of Weisshaupt Dragon Age: VeilguardTwo companion quests are promoted to story quests. One depends on which city you save between Minrathous and Treviso, and the other is “The Cauldron”. Davrin must do something to help the Gray Wardens after Weisshaupt, and his quest takes him to a secret Warden base deep within the Hossberg Wetlands.

How to get into the cauldron

There is no need to bring Davrin for the first part of “The Cauldron” quest. However, as you explore the outside of the citadel, he will have many conversations, and his bond will increase as you fight the darkspawn you will encounter.

You can reach the cauldron by moving to it. Southwestern section of the Hossberg Wetlands. The region name is castle gate. If Davrin is not in your party, he will meet you at the now broken door leading to the Cauldron.

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Once you get past Davrin, you can use him or the Lyrium Dagger to drop a pile of boards and create a path to Cauldron's forecourt. Once inside, you will encounter a large group of darkspawn. The plague boils over As soon as it looked like they were limiting reinforcements.

The goal of this area is to find a way inside. To get an idea of ​​what to do (along with some quest markers), you'll need to head up the main stairs leading to the main entrance. The gap here is too wide, but Luke will spot a blight holding another pile of wood in the air, which he can knock down by blowing the blight boil. Two of them are to the left (south) of the entrance, and two are to the right (north) of the entrance.

• for north boilAs you face the entrance, turn right and climb up the ladder near the ballista. After passing through the tunnel, climb the wooden stairs and platform on the right. Cross the stone path covered in dead guards. The boil is on the right side as you enter the room. After it explodes, you'll have to fight a Frenzied Berserker and a Repellent Berserker.
• Go up one of the two stairs to the next floor. that The second boil is in the southern corner of the room.
• Destroying both boils will unlock the third boil on this side of the building. Go back out onto the stone walkway and look to your right. that The boil is behind the ballista..
• for southern boil setTurn left while looking at the entrance. inner courtyard area. You may have to fight more creatures of darkness. From the courtyard, follow the south wall up the ramp and across the wooden walkway. rainThe oil is on the stone wall on the right.. Frenzied javelins and repellent javelins will appear and attack you when you get close.
• Next southern boil is on the wall In the room with all the wooden platforms..
• Destroying both boils will crush the blight growth. The last boiling water stone walkway behind growth.

Where to find all the collectibles in the Cauldron

In addition to the plague, you can find many chests and other collectibles in the cauldron and courtyard.

• From the central stairs, run towards the giant door on the opposite wall. Jump to the stone platform on the left, then jump to the wooden platform. You may need to use a ranged weapon to clear the barrel. there small tits on this platform.
• Turn right at the huge stone gate. Gryphon Strike Climb onto the woodpile, then up the platform to reach a small chest.
• From the ladder you used to enter the Cauldron Courtyard, move north along the wall and kick down the balance beam. Crossing it will open a small chest and activate a ladder leading back to the chest. Castle ruins.
• If you go up the stairs to the left of the artifact room, you'll find a small chest.
• After entering the courtyard, turn left and you will see the Evanulis Altar. Walk a short distance north and you will see all four targets to hit.
• To the west of the inner courtyard is a ruined door that cannot be opened during this quest. To the right of this door and up the stairs is a small chest.
• go up interior patio ramp Then look for the balcony on the right. There's a small box here.
• Grab the ballista and jump onto the platform. There is a large chest behind the ballista.
• Go into a room full of wooden platforms. below near the red wisp It's a small chest.
• use soothe the pain Hop on the red wisp and wait for it to follow you. Climb up the ladder and run counterclockwise along the wooden platforms to reach a wisp node. A ladder will then drop that you can climb up. Jump from the platform above to the wooden ramp, then head towards the large crate.
• Place the wooden platform down and enter the cauldron, then head through the Plague Gate and into the cauldron. large door next to the statue. There is a small chest in the dead end on the left.

The final collectible can only be found after you start the actual “The Cauldron” quest.

How to Defeat the Darkspawn Horde in the Cauldron

After entering the following items: Tomb of the Great DevilThe Gloom Howler will scream and darkspawn will start crawling out of every blight pool. Don't try to defeat every darkspawn. Instead, Focus on destroying all plague boils.And then there's access to the Archdemon's Skull.

• One is on a high platform. south wall of the room.
• One is underneath a pair of pulleys. north wall of the room.
• Destroying both of these will reveal a boil. In front of the great devil's skull.
• Blight growth can now be destroyed. blocking the stairs. You only need to unblock one staircase.
• The next boil is southwest corner.
• Then blow on the boil. northwest corner.
• It's the last boil. Behind the Great Devil's Skull.

Take them all out to start a cutscene. Once you're done, you'll have to fight the Darkspawn Horde.

• Hordes contain several enemy types, including: Ogre, Berserker, Grenadier, Ghoul. Most will appear immediately, but the first Ogre will not appear until about a minute later.
• Each time a Shadowspawn is killed, another Shadowspawn of the same type appears to take its place.
• Each type of darkspawn has a certain number of reinforcements.. For example, you will face a total of 6 Grenadiers, but only 2 Ogres. If you run out of Darkspawn-type reinforcements, you can eliminate them entirely.
• With all this in mind, the best strategy is Focus on one enemy type at a time. That will reduce the total number of enemies you have to worry about at once.
• Another good strategy is to run to a corner of the room when you feel overwhelmed. Darkspawn move at varying speeds, allowing you to focus on just one or two things at a time.
• All enemies except ghouls have armor. Powerful attacks are very useful in this battle..

After the big fight, you'll talk to Davrin. Once that's done, open the large chest in front of you and talk to Dabrin to leave the cauldron. While you get a lot of XP from battles, the only quest reward is +100 Gray Warden Strength.