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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

To Gran Soren

Follow this walkthrough to reach Gran Soren in Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen. Learn about enemies like Bandits and Wolves, and how to protect the escort.

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Follow this walkthrough to reach Gran Soren in Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen. Learn about enemies like Bandits and Wolves, and how to protect the escort.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Leave the Encampment via the eastern gate.
  2. 2
    Speak with Elvar, who is looking for Quina. He mentions she may be in the forest. This quest can be pursued later.
  3. 3
    Continue north along the road. You will enter a new area with new enemies.
  4. 4
    The path splits; continue north. Be wary of Bandits on a ledge to the west. They are dangerous, and it's recommended to run past them if aiming for a low-level Gran Soren arrival.
  5. 5
    Continue north-east, then north-west, staying near the coastal cliffs.
  6. 6
    East of the path, past the Bandits, you will encounter packs of Wolves. It is recommended to avoid them, but if necessary, fight them instead of the Bandits.
  7. 7
    Continue along the path, which switchbacks towards the Mountain Waycastle. Avoid more Bandits on rocks to the west.
  8. 8
    Be aware of a Cyclops near a river along the coast to the north, but do not engage it.
  9. 9
    Reach the Mountain Waycastle.
  10. 10
    Speak with Mercedes near the gate. You will be tasked with escorting a wagon with a Hydra head to Gran Soren.
  11. 11
    Protect the Ox pulling the wagon, as it must survive. The Hydra head will attract monsters.
  12. 12
    Stay relatively close to the escort wagon, as monsters will not spawn far from it.
  13. 13
    Immediately after leaving the Mountain Waycastle to the west, you will be attacked by Goblins.
  14. 14
    If the Ox is injured, you can trick a Mage Pawn into healing it by standing in front of the Ox when the Mage casts a healing spell on you.
  15. 15
    Navigate through the rest of the journey to Gran Soren, protecting the escort.
Tips
  • The primary goal of this section is to reach Gran Soren at a low level and in a timely manner. Avoid unnecessary combat.
  • Bandits can vary greatly in strength and Vocation. The ones encountered on the main path are moderately powerful.
  • Wolves are common enemies that can be dangerous in packs, especially to low-level characters. They dodge attacks and can knock you down.
  • If you need to heal the Ox, ensure you are also injured so your Mage will cast a healing spell.

Monster Info: Bandits

  • Bandits vary in power and Vocation.
  • Bandit Striders and Rangers use Shortbows and Longbows.
  • Bandit Fighters use a Sword and Shield.
  • Bandit Warriors use Longswords or Warhammers.
  • Bandit Mages and Sorcerers cast spells.
  • Bandits encountered earlier on a western fork are more powerful than those on the main path.

Monster Info: Wolves

  • Wolves dodge attacks and can perform leaping attacks that may knock you down.
  • They are fast and numerous, making them elusive targets.
  • Fighting them in packs can be dangerous for low-level characters.
  • A strategy is to knock them down with Blink Strike and finish them off.
  • Be mindful of your Pawns, especially Mages, as Wolves can quickly overwhelm them.

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