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Drakes Fall: Dragonbone Wastes 2
Dragon Age: Origins

Drakes Fall: Dragonbone Wastes 2

Navigate the treacherous Dragonbone Wastes in Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening. This guide details defeating the High Dragon, confronting the Architect, and finding key items like Quicksilver and Vestments of Urthemiel.

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Navigate the treacherous Dragonbone Wastes in Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening. This guide details defeating the High Dragon, confronting the Architect, and finding key items like Quicksilver and Vestments of Urthemiel.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    High Dragon Fight: Face the dragon away from your party. Keep ranged characters near the entrance. Use Greater Warmth Balms to mitigate fire damage. Keep the tank healed and focus on survival.
  2. 2
    Looting: After the High Dragon, loot the pile of bones for Quicksilver.
  3. 3
    Entering Drakes Fall: Turn right upon entering and open the chest.
  4. 4
    Combat in Drakes Fall: Proceed down the steps and defeat the Heretic Disciple and Armored Ogre.
  5. 5
    Flesh Pods: Check all Flesh Pods to find Will of the Unyielding.
  6. 6
    Crystal Sockets: Examine the slots and place collected crystals.
  7. 7
    Progressing: Move northeast, checking Flesh Pods and defeating Darkspawn for more crystals.
  8. 8
    The Architect Encounter: Proceed down the steps where you'll have the option to ally with the Architect or fight him.
  9. 9
    Ally with Architect: He will aid you against the Mother.
  10. 10
    Fight Architect: Some party members may agree/disagree, potentially leaving if not persuaded.
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    Architect Fight Strategy: Use Greater Warmth Balms. Move everyone but the tank to the steps. Defeat Utha first. Melee characters should only engage after using a Balm. Dispel Affliction Hex. Prioritize survival over damage.
  12. 12
    Post-Architect: If you chose not to fight, persuade your teammates to let him go.
  13. 13
    Further Exploration: Check Flesh Pods and fill sockets again. Progress northwest, looting a Flesh Pod for Vestments of Urthemiel.
  14. 14
    Final Push: Fight onward and down the steps to face another Heretic Disciple.
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    High Cunning Chest: Attempt to open the chest if you have high cunning.
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    Entering The Nest: With the towers ready, head into The Nest.
Tips
  • For the High Dragon, staying behind it helps avoid its Flame Breath and most attacks.
  • Greater Warmth Balms are essential for the Architect fight, making his fire attacks less dangerous.
  • Be prepared for potential party member disagreements regarding the Architect's fate.
  • High Dragon Drops: (Specific drops not detailed in source text, but implied).
  • Architect Drops: Doge’s Dodger, Robes of the Architect, Belt of the Architect.
  • Items Found: Quicksilver, Will of the Unyielding, Vestments of Urthemiel.

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