Dragon Age: The Veilguard Walkthrough – Guide to the Afterlife Quests

To enlist the aid of Professor Emmrich Volkarin in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, you must successfully complete the quest titled Where the Dead Must Go. This challenging undertaking pits players against formidable foes, including Despair Demons and various undead creatures. In addition to recruiting Emmrich, finishing this quest grants you valuable loot and enhances the strength of Mourn Watch, making it a worthwhile endeavor.

This comprehensive guide will walk you through each step of the Where the Dead Must Go quest, ensuring you can complete it effortlessly.

Initiating the Where the Dead Must Go Quest

Your journey begins by locating Professor Emmrich Volkarin in the Grand Necropolis, accessible through the Crossroads. For this quest, consider including companions like Neve, Taash, or Bellara in your party, as their crowd-control abilities synergize effectively in the environment.

Completing the Where the Dead Must Go Quest

Gathering Initial Resources

• First Steps: After conversing with Emmrich, accompany him outside and take the first left after descending the stairs. Here you will find Pure Ore and a Jeweled Brooch.
• Item Collection: Before progressing to battle the Despair Demon, collect additional Pure Ore, Imperial Weave, and Mineral Dust that are strewn about the area. These materials can be utilized for crafting or sold later.

Engaging the Despair Demon

• Solo Challenge: You will face the Despair Demon alone, as your companions will be temporarily isolated. The demon has the ability to teleport and fires slow-moving homing orbs.
• Combat Strategy: Utilize pillars and cover to avoid orb damage while timing your attacks carefully as the demon teleports around.
• Loot Rewards: Defeating the Despair Demon drops valuable items, such as the Demonic Bezoar, Fade-Touched Ore, and the Abyssal Helm.

Rejoining Emmrich and Clearing Obstacles

• Bridge Loot: Before crossing the bridge, check the left side for loot, which includes Gold, a Flawless Crystal, a Misplaced Skull, and a Shatter (Common Rune).
• Dealing with Undead: Near the Sunken Star bell, you will encounter a small band of Frenzied Undead. They pose a low threat; use standard attacks to eliminate them quickly.

Finding the Wisp to Unlock the Door

• Guiding the Wisp: Emmrich will direct you to a locked door that requires a Wisp to open. Locate the Wisp across the room and bring it back to the door.

Navigating Further into the Hallway

• Undead Encounters: Continue through the next area, where more Undead, including ranged attackers, await. Clear the area and scavenge for Healing Potions, Flawless Crystals, Pure Ore, Heartwood, and other valuable items.
• Avoiding Dangerous Demons: In a long corridor, steer clear of the mist, which may awaken dormant Despair Demons, thus avoiding unnecessary fights.
• Loot at the Summit: At the top of each staircase, look for Ancient Illustration Memento, Flawless Crystals, Fade-Touched Crystals, Pure Ore, and other treasures.

Unlocking the Next Door with Wisps

• Emmrich and the Wisps: Emmrich will summon three Wisps to unlock a subsequent door. Use objective markers to locate them efficiently.
• Capturing Wisps: The third Wisp can be elusive; utilize the wooden beams on the right to reach it quickly, as the Wisps have a short lifespan.

Confronting a Horde of Undead and Mages

• Mass Battle Strategy: In the next chamber, prepare for a significant encounter against a horde of Undead and Deathchill Mages. You may tackle them in any order and be sure to loot the area afterward.

Crossing the Exterior Chamber

• Looting Opportunities: To the left in the exterior chamber, cross a narrow wooden beam to find an Etheric Remnant, Fade-Touched Crystals, Flawless Crystals, a Necrotic Jade Ring, and Voluminous Notes Memento on a platform with a green brazier.
• Jumping to Access Loot: Ensure you carefully jump from the narrow wooden beam to reach the platform with the brazier.

Investigating the Venatori

• Ritual Room Access: Upon entering, light four braziers. This action allows interaction with a skeleton, revealing the Venatori’s role in the disturbances.
• Battle Against the Venatori: Use the Wisp to unlock the next door and face the Venatori, including Graverobber Captains equipped with shields. Charge your attacks for optimal effect against their defenses.

Rescuing a Captive and Claiming Vhenadahl’s Tear

• Final Venatori Battle: Conclude your path by defeating another wave of Venatori, including a Despair Demon, to rescue a captive slave, where you’ll also find the prized Vhenadahl’s Tear.

Breaking the Chains of the Sunken Star

• Destroying Siphoning Crystals: Locate and break four Venatori Siphoning Crystals that bind the Sunken Star bell. Destroying them frees the bell.
• Contending with Healing Crystals: Be cautious, as the Siphoning Crystals can heal nearby Venatori. Eliminate them quickly to prevent enemy recovery.

Final Battle: Surviving the Ritual

• Joining Emmrich for the Ritual: Drop into the chamber where Emmrich is performing a ritual. Prepare for an intense survival challenge lasting three minutes.
• Combat Survival Tips: You’ll confront Venatori, a Rage Demon, and optional Despair Demons. To simplify, avoid triggering additional Despair Demons. Watch out for the Rage Demon’s powerful leap attack, denoted by red circles on the ground.
• Healing Resources: Utilize the green pots surrounding the area to regain health as needed.

Conclusion of the Quest

• End of Combat: Once the bell tolls, all enemies will vanish. Gather your loot and open a nearby chest to discover the Hand of Glory, a potent artifact tied to the Venatori.
• Quest Completion: After collecting your spoils, speak with Emmrich to conclude the quest.

Rewards for Completing the Quest

• New Companion: Professor Emmrich joins your team, offering valuable expertise concerning the Fade.
• Mourn Watch Enhancement: Your accomplishments boost Mourn Watch’s strength by +100.
• Arcane Staff: Receive the Guardian of the Abyss, a rare Arcane Staff suited for Emmrich.

We hope this guide for the Where the Dead Must Go quest in Dragon Age: The Veilguard assists you in completing this adventure with ease.

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