The Arisen's Shadow is a quest in Dragon's Dogma 2 that centers around a shadowy figure who pursues the player character when they are in Vernworth. To complete this quest, players must confront the shadowy figure and decide his fate, and they may become stuck as they pursue this endeavor. For those fans that find themselves in that situation, this complete walkthrough of Dragon's Dogma 2's The Arisen Shadow quest is here to help.
While the choice that is presented near the end of The Arisen's Shadow does determine the specifics of how a future quest unfolds, its impact is not extremely significant. That statement is expanded upon in this guide's last section, though Dragon's Dogma 2 players who want as little information as possible should feel free to select any of the quest's dialogue options, as they all lead to similar long-term outcomes.
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Dragon's Dogma 2: The Arisen's Shadow Walkthrough
Contend with Your Pursuer
As players wander through Vernworth at night, a popup may appear indicating that they have initiated The Arisen's Shadow and that they must contend with their pursuer. That instruction means that the pursuer must be knocked down, and hitting him with an attack should be enough to progress this Dragon's Dogma 2 quest.
That said, players must locate their pursuer before they can contend with him, and his erratic movement can make doing so tricky. If a fan is struggling to locate the NPC, it is recommended that they take some laps around Dragon Dogma 2's Vernworth, making sure to pass through the center of the Merchant Quarter every so often. Indeed, players that take this approach should eventually see a hooded figure running near the stalls in that area, and they can chase him from that location.
Bermudo Choice
Upon stopping the pursuer, Bermudo, he will ask action RPG fans to let him go, and that can be done by selecting "demand compensation" and then "accept his gold." Those selections will cause Bermudo to hand over 5,000 G, and The Arisen's Shadow quest will be marked as complete immediately thereafter.
Alternatively, players can refuse the pursuer's bribe and opt to do battle. Fans that choose this option will not fight to the death, though, as Captain Brant will stop the violence and apprehend Bermudo before he is slain. After that occurs, players should wait a few days and then return to Captain Brant in the tavern to complete the quest and receive the associated rewards (4,000 G and 1,000 XP).
With respect to how players should approach this choice, refusing Bermudo's offer will lead to confirmation of his role as an agent from Battahl. Additionally, the captain will indicate that he will investigate the agent's actions further, and that investigation ultimately yields a pass that fans can use to enter Battahl. That said, fans will receive a pass that grants entry into Battahl if they let the Bermudo go, though they will need to jump through one extra hoop before they can use it if their Arisen is not Beastren.
Dragon's Dogma 2
- Platform(s)
- PC , PS5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S
- Released
- March 22, 2024
- Developer(s)
- Capcom
