Dragon Age: The Veilguard – Guide Unwanted Guests Quest Walkthrough
Key Takeaways:
- Combat Tips: Prepare cold-based abilities to counter the Venatori’s fire resistance.
- Puzzle Solutions: Follow exact sequences to overcome barriers and progress smoothly.
- Rewards and Bonuses: Completing the quest grants valuable experience, ally bonds, and access to a new mission.
The “Unwanted Guests” quest in Dragon Age: The Veilguard can be one of the trickier challenges due to Venatori enemies and two intricate puzzles. If you’re unsure where to start or feel stuck, this guide will walk you through each step, from initiating the quest to solving puzzles and claiming rewards.
Starting the Unwanted Guests Quest
Begin the “Unwanted Guests” quest at Veil Jumper Camp, where you’ll speak with two Veil Jumpers, Strife and Irelin. They will brief you on the Venatori threat, marking the start of your journey.
Follow the quest marker through Sanctum Overlook and Ruins Reach until you reach Shadowy Grove, where you’ll encounter a group of Venatori. Equip cold-based abilities to exploit their weakness (they’re resistant to fire). Defeat them and search the area to find a note, which will redirect you to locate a nearby Dalish camp.
Heading to the Dalish Camp via Tattered Bridge
Head toward the Nameless Building and cross the Tattered Bridge (you can use fast travel here to save time). Proceed to the Mystical Tower where more Venatori await. After defeating them, speak with Galadar, another Veil Jumper, who reveals that a Dalish prisoner is being held nearby.
Solving the First Puzzle – Unlocking the Barrier
In order to reach the Dalish prisoner, you’ll need to solve a puzzle with a series of pedestals. To unlock the barrier, stand at the entrance, facing inward, and activate the pedestals in the following sequence:
- Second pedestal from the left of the entrance.
- Fifth pedestal from the left of the entrance.
- Fourth pedestal from the left of the entrance.
Each correct activation is signalled by a coin-jingling sound. Once completed, the barrier will unlock, allowing you to progress to Ransacked Camp, where another group of Venatori awaits.
Crossing the Broken Bridge
After defeating the Venatori, follow the marker along the shore until you reach a broken bridge. Nearby, you’ll find a receptacle for a power crystal needed to repair the bridge. Head to the right along the shore, where you’ll find the power crystal hidden behind a rock near a waterfall. Place it in the receptacle to reconstruct the bridge and proceed.
Solving the Second Puzzle – Unlocking the Door with Symbol Locks
The final puzzle involves activating symbols to remove a barrier. Facing the blue barrier, you’ll notice three symbols above the door and one on the floor. Stand at the entrance and activate the symbols in the following order:
- Symbol directly to the right of the blue barrier door.
- First symbol from the left of the entrance.
- Second symbol from the right of the entrance.
- Symbol on the left of the blue barrier door.
When completed, the barrier will deactivate, allowing you to rescue the captured Dalish villager.
Completing the Quest and Collecting Rewards
After freeing the prisoner, search the ruins for supplies and investigate a Venatori body. This prompts an update to speak again with Strife and Irelin, who will be at the entrance to the ruins. Finishing the conversation concludes the quest and rewards you with:
- 5,000 XP
- Increased bonds with your companions
- +600 Veil Jumpers Strength
- Unlocks the new quest Grim Bonds
Completing this quest provides a significant boost in experience and bonding with companions, setting you up for future quests.
FAQs
Q1: What abilities are best for fighting the Venatori in Unwanted Guests?
A: The Venatori are weak to cold-based attacks, so equipping cold spells or abilities is a great strategy. Avoid fire-based attacks, as the Venatori have a resistance to them.
Q2: How do I solve the pedestal puzzle to unlock the barrier?
A: Stand at the entrance of the room and activate the pedestals in this order: second from the left, fifth from the left, and fourth from the left. You’ll hear a jingling sound if you’ve activated each correctly.
Q3: Where can I find the power crystal for the broken bridge?
A: The power crystal is located behind a rock near a waterfall along the shoreline path to the right of the broken bridge.
Q4: What rewards do I get for completing Unwanted Guests?
A: You’ll receive 5,000 XP, increased bonds with companions, +600 Veil Jumpers Strength, and the new quest Grim Bonds.
