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The Dread Wolf Rises
Dragon Age: The Veilguard

The Dread Wolf Rises

Complete Dragon Age: The Veilguard's final quest, The Dread Wolf Rises. Follow our walkthrough to defeat Elgar'nan, make critical choices, and secure victory.

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Complete Dragon Age: The Veilguard's final quest, The Dread Wolf Rises. Follow our walkthrough to defeat Elgar'nan, make critical choices, and secure victory.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin the quest by interacting with roots after arriving at the Archon’s Palace.
  2. 2
    Choice: Decide who will stay back to defend the Divine Manor. This choice impacts companion fate; consult the Choices page for details. Ensure the chosen character is strong and has Hero of the Veilguard status.
  3. 3
    After regaining control, battle Darkspawn. Follow the linear path upwards, observing Solas and the Archdemon. Defeat another group of Darkspawn, prioritizing ranged enemies and then the Alpha. Burst the Boil, open the chest on your left for gear, and proceed up the ramp.
  4. 4
    At the tower's top, drop to the rooftop and fight a large group of Darkspawn. Destroy Boils first, then target ranged enemies. The Gluttonous Emissary is a priority mage. After defeating all enemies, burst the Boil at the top of the stairs to proceed.
  5. 5
    Continue along the path, facing another set of Darkspawn. Around the corner, a Gluttonous Emissary and stronger Ghouls will attack.
  6. 6
    Enter a new tower and descend. Burst Blight Boils on your right as you go down. At the end, find a chest with gear. Return to the main path and head outside to trigger a scene. Regain control at the throne room entrance.
  7. 7
    The throne room is sealed. Take the exterior route, which triggers an attack by more Darkspawn. Avoid fighting both Burning Ogres simultaneously; keep them separated.
  8. 8
    After defeating the Darkspawn, burst the Boils behind them. Continue up the slope and through the door at the top to reach the final battle arena. Equip 'The Ultimate Salvation of Felassan Rune' if you have it and ensure you have maximum Revives. Open the doors to confront Elgar’nan.

Defeat Elgar’nan:

  1. The battle against Elgar’nan has multiple phases. He is agile and uses wide-AoE attacks. He is weak to Necrotic damage and resists Electric. Consider bringing Lucanis or Emmrich.
  2. Lightning Blast: Elgar’nan gathers electrical energy, creating a large AoE circle before slamming it down. Dodge by moving out of range.
  3. Lightning Bolts: Elgar’nan drops multiple Lightning Bolts around him, dealing splash damage. Small AoE markers indicate their landing spots; move to range to avoid them.
  4. Aspects of Elgar’nan: Elgar’nan conjures four Aspects in a line, which use line AoE attacks. Elgar’nan continues attacking simultaneously. Focus on defeating the Aspects quickly.
Tips
  • Before starting, utilize merchants in the safe house.
  • If you have 'The Ultimate Salvation of Felassan Rune,' equip it for an easier Elgar’nan fight.
  • Prioritize ranged enemies and mages like the Gluttonous Emissary during Darkspawn encounters.
  • Destroy Blight Boils whenever possible to weaken enemies and potentially find gear.
  • In the Elgar’nan fight, exploit his weakness to Necrotic damage.
  • Manage the Burning Ogres carefully to avoid being overwhelmed.

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