Explore Estan Plains in dragons dogma dark arisen, including Cape Pactforge, Moonshower Cliffs, and Ruins Outside of Gran Soren. Face Hobgoblins, Spiders, Goblins, Bandits, and Saurians.
Walkthrough
- 1Start from Gran Soren’s southern gate. Head south-east to find grassy hills with Oxen and the area known as ‘Cape Pactforge’. This coastal area is an uncommon escort destination.
- 2Follow the southern wall of Gran Soren east to find a rocky ledge leading to a gate that provides access to the sewers of Gran Soren.
- 3South-west of Cape Pactforge, follow the road south-west through grassy hills until you reach cliffs. Turn south to gain higher ground.
- 4Up on the higher ground, you may find a campsite (Hobgoblins can appear at night) and mineral deposits along the cliffs.
- 5Return to the road and continue south-west until you reach the path leading to the gate that separates Moonsbit Pass from the Estan Plains.
- 6On the Estan Plains side of this gate, take the eastern-most path south to reach ‘Moonshower Cliffs’. Ignore the western path as it is a shortcut back to Moonsbit Pass.
- 7Explore Moonshower Cliffs, where you can encounter Hobgoblins, Giant Spiders, and Goblins. Look for chests among rock formations and find Grandgrapes and Apples.
- 8Head south-east in Moonshower Cliffs towards the cliffs to find the ‘Stones of Courage’. This area has more Hobgoblins, and stunned enemies can be thrown off the cliffs.
- 9Near the Stones of Courage, search warrior remains for loot, including an Iron Shield, Broadsword, and Ebon Neck Wrap.
- 10South-west of the Stones of Courage, a narrow ledge leads to the eastern end of Moonsbit Pass, connecting to Manamia Trail. This is a one-way trip requiring you to drop down ledges and pass a Cyclops.
- 11Due west of the Stones of Courage, an elevated area overlooks the trail to Manamia Trail. Apple trees guarded by Spiders are found here.
- 12At the far south-western end of Moonshower Cliffs, west of gravestones, find ledges off the cliff edge. A square chest containing goodies is on one of these ledges.
- 13Return to the road connecting Estan Plains and Moonsbit Pass. Follow the cliffs north along the western section to find a Goblin tribe on the highest ledge north of the road and south of the river.
- 14Search near the Goblin tribe and on lower ledges to the east for Grangrapes and chests.
- 15Continue downhill/east along the river from the road to find crumbled walls marking the ‘Ruins Outside of Gran Soren’.
- 16These ruins are infested by Bandits during the day and Undead at night. Bandits here are stronger than those on Manamia Trail.
- 17East of the wall, a campsite is occupied by Bandits.
- 18Search the north shore of the stream running through the Bandit camp, near the wall and under a tree, for Warrior Remains that may contain loot like an Iron Shield, Judgment, or Broadsword.
- 19Follow the stream south-west. Behind a rock to the north, you will encounter a Saurian.
Monster Info: Hobgoblin
Hobgoblins are stronger and more resilient than Goblins. They can be a threat to low-level characters but become easier around level 30. They use diverse tactics, including flinging objects (potentially causing fire or blindness), horn-blowing, rolling to escape melee, and leaping shoulder-tackles. Fighters have swords and shields.
Tips
- At the Stones of Courage, you can stun Hobgoblins and throw them off the cliffs for an easy kill.
- The western path from the Estan Plains gate is a shortcut back to Moonsbit Pass and should be ignored for now.
- Be watchful when fighting Bandits in the Ruins Outside of Gran Soren, as they are stronger than those encountered previously.
- Saurians are strong foes with dangerous spear attacks, including a jumping attack.
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