Dragon’s Dogma 2 – How to Complete the Caged Magistrate Quest

Similarly to its predecessor, Dragon’s Dogma 2 does not provide much guidance, often requiring you to figure out the steps needed to complete quests on your own.

The Caged Magistrate quest is one of the main story quests that can be challenging to finish if you do not thoroughly explore the city of Vernworth.

Step-by-Step Guide to Completing the Caged Magistrate Quest in Dragon’s Dogma 2

To start the Caged Magistrate quest, one must speak with Captain Brant at The Stardrop Inn in the Merchant Quarter of Vernworth during the evening or night. Brant believes that releasing Magistrate Waldhar, who is well-versed in the Code of Vermund, would greatly aid in validating the Arisen’s assertion and thus deems it necessary.

The Vernworth Castle Gaol Tower houses the Magistrate, who can be accessed by following the instructions of a guard appointed by Capitan Brant. However, caution must be taken inside to avoid being detained by other guards. Once you reach the section containing the prison cells, use the keys given to you by Brant to unlock the cell on the right side of the stairs. Inside, speak with Warldhar, who will only leave if you can provide him with a place to satisfy his thirst for knowledge. Such a place can be found in the Slums.

To locate this destination, you must first complete the quest titled The Heel of History. To begin, approach Kendrick near the Gracious Hand and inquire about the missing child, Malcolm, one of the orphans under their care. After speaking with Kendrick, gather information from the three children near and inside the Gracious Hand, who reveal that Malcolm enjoys exploring. Once you have gathered this information, inform Kendrick and join him as he leads you into the Gracious Hand’s vaults, where you will discover Malcolm in a vast archive.

Having discovered a location where the magistrate can satisfy his thirst for knowledge, return to his jail and inform him about it. Once you have done so, escort him outside the Gaol Tower where he will make his way to the Gracious Hand’s vault archive, thus finishing the quest. If you wish to expedite your escape from the tower, you may choose to carry Wardhal yourself, although he may struggle to break free from your grasp at times.