Dragon Age Veilguard: The Heart of Corruption Walkthrough – How to Clear the Blight from Beacon Island

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Key Takeaways

High-Level Bosses Await: Prepare for several intense battles against Champion and Revenant bosses across Treviso, Hossberg Wetlands, and the Crossroads.
Strategic Leveling: Don’t attempt this quest early; aim to be at least level 40+ by the time you face the Revenant Dragon.
Unique Rewards: Complete this quest to gain rare items, experience, and an overpowered Rune for the endgame.

Ready to tackle one of the most challenging side quests in Dragon Age: The Veilguard? “The Heart of Corruption” takes you on a journey filled with tough bosses, mysterious realms, and powerful rewards. In this walkthrough, we’ll guide you step-by-step on how to clear the Blight from Beacon Island and unlock the ultimate Rune against the final boss.

How to Clear the Blight from Beacon Island in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Embark on this lengthy adventure to tackle the Blight and prepare for endgame battles. To complete “The Heart of Corruption” quest, you’ll need to locate and defeat three high-level Champion bosses and several Revenants, followed by a final encounter with a formidable dragon. Here’s your roadmap:

Steps to Clear the Blight from Beacon Island

Defeat the Champion of Treviso and unlock the Gate of Deep Sorrows.
Kill the Betrayal of Felassan boss behind the Gate.
Defeat the First Champion of Hossberg Wetlands to open the Gate of Parched Hope.
Take down Slaughter of the Pillars, the boss within.
Defeat the Second Champion of Hossberg Wetlands to unlock the Gate of Pale Reflections.
Kill Fall of the Protector, the final boss before the Revenant Dragon.
Place the three Revenant essences on the Thrice-Sealed Gate to reach the Revenant Dragon.
Defeat the Revenant Dragon and claim your rewards.

The Heart of Corruption Walkthrough

1. Gate of Deep Sorrows – Champion of Treviso and Betrayal of Felassan

Begin in Treviso by locating Desmal, the Bloodhound of Elgar’nan. This Level 25 Champion is weak to Fire and resistant to Necrotic attacks. Once defeated, gather Desmal’s essence.
Head to the Gate of Deep Sorrows to unlock access to the Converged City where you’ll face the Betrayal of Felassan.
Betrayal of Felassan (Level 32) is weak to Necrotic and resistant to Cold, so bring companions like Lucanis and Emmrich who can deal Necrosis damage. After defeating Felassan, loot their essence and check the chest nearby for a unique item.

2. Gate of Parched Hopes – Disciple-in-Ichor and Slaughter of the Pillars

In Act 2, head to the Hossberg Wetlands to locate Disciple-in-Ichor (Level 30), another Champion weak to Fire. Use Devrin and Taash for an advantage. Obtain the essence upon victory.
With this essence, unlock the Gate of Parched Hopes and confront Slaughter of the Pillars (Level 37). This boss is also weak to Necrotic damage and resistant to Cold.
Combat Tips: The arena here is smaller, so avoid getting cornered and use area attacks to keep the hordes of undead at bay. Once you win, don’t forget to grab the essence and the nearby unique item.

3. Gate of Pale Reflections – Amarell the Unwoven and Fall of the Protector

In the Hossberg Wetlands, find Amarell the Unwoven (Level 35), weak to Fire. Defeat them to earn access to the Gate of Pale Reflections.
Behind the gate, Fall of the Protector (Level 42) awaits. Unlike previous Champions, this boss is weak to Cold and resistant to Fire. Bring Neve, who has strong Cold attacks, for an edge.
Combat Tips: Be prepared for frequent undead summons. Keep ranged attacks in play as Fall of the Protector uses spells and AOE attacks that make close combat difficult. After the fight, collect the essence and any nearby treasures.

Facing the Source of the Corruption – The Revenant Dragon

With the three Revenant essences in hand, head back to the Crossroads to unlock the final gate. Prepare for a challenging battle against the Revenant Dragon (Level 50), the source of the corruption.

The Revenant Dragon Fight – Tips and Strategies

Weaknesses: The Revenant Dragon is vulnerable to Fire and resistant to Cold. Companions like Taash and Davrin with Fire attacks will be especially useful.
Battle Tactics:
- Focus on the glowing legs of the dragon for maximum stagger damage.
- Dodge rather than parry; the dragon’s melee attacks are swift with little warning.
- When the dragon’s heart is exposed, unleash your strongest attacks for massive damage.
- Parry its breath attacks when possible to send necrotic skulls back at it.
- Stay close to its tail rather than the head, as this position minimizes its attack range.

Optional Strategy – Regrets of Dreadwolf Questline

To make the Revenant Dragon fight easier, complete the Regrets of Dreadwolf side quest before entering this battle. By convincing Mythal to lend her essence to you, she’ll join the fight in her dragon form, making the battle significantly easier. Plus, you’ll unlock a secret ending in the game if you finish this questline.

Heart of Corruption Rewards

Once the Revenant Dragon falls, you’ll reap a bounty of valuable rewards. Here’s what you’ll gain:

1000 XP: Great for levelling up and preparing for the final game stages.
Dragonfire Catalyst, Etheric Remnants, Dragon Scales: Valuable crafting items.
+200 Mourn Watch Strength and +300 Lords of Fallen Strength: Powerful bonuses that strengthen your allies.
Unique-Item Drop: We received The Last Resort ring as a Mage, though rewards may vary.
Ultimate Rune: Near the game’s end, you’ll receive the Ultimate Salvation of Felassan Rune from Morrigan, which grants a significant advantage against the final boss.

FAQ

Q: What level should I be before starting “The Heart of Corruption”?

Aim to be at least level 20 when beginning this quest, but by the time you face the Revenant Dragon, it’s best to be level 40 or higher.

Q: Can I complete this quest without finishing other quests?

No, you’ll need to complete side quests like The Gate of Deep Sorrows, Gate of Parched Hopes, and Gate of Pale Reflections to access each Champion boss and the final door.

Q: Is it necessary to complete Regrets of Dreadwolf?

While optional, completing it allows Mythal to assist you in the final battle, making the Revenant Dragon fight easier and unlocking a secret ending.

Q: What’s the best strategy for the dragon’s breath attack?

Parry the dragon’s necrotic breath to deflect skulls back at it, or dodge to avoid getting hit. For physical attacks, prioritize dodging rather than parrying.

Q: What unique rewards can I expect?

Rewards vary depending on your class, but each major boss drops a unique item, and you’ll receive powerful crafting materials and a special Rune for endgame advantages.