Dragon Age: The Veilguard “Sea of Blood” Main Quest Walkthrough

Key Takeaways

1. Strategic Combat Tips: Learn effective tactics to defeat Calivan and his pride demon.
2. Navigation Hints: Discover important clues to navigate Treviso’s prison and blood vault.
3. Companion Choices: Maximize abilities by choosing the ideal companion for battle synergies.

The “Sea of Blood” quest in Dragon Age: The Veilguard presents players with a gripping storyline and challenging battles. Set in Treviso, this main story quest begins once players complete “Into the Crossroads,” kicking off with a dangerous mission to rescue Lucanis from a Venatori prison. This guide will walk you through each stage of the quest, ensuring you’re well-prepared for battles, exploration, and key decision-making.

Quest Overview: What to Expect

The “Sea of Blood” quest throws players into intense combat scenarios, intricate puzzles, and key character decisions. You’ll start by rescuing Lucanis, a valuable companion and potential ally, then search for his blood vial while battling Venatori cultists, mages, and demons. The climax is a final showdown with the fearsome Calivan, testing your combat strategy and Lucanis’ unique abilities.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough of “Sea of Blood”

Rescuing Lucanis

1. Head to Treviso Marketplace: Follow Teia to the marketplace to start the quest.
2. Travel to the Venatori Prison: Illari will guide you to the prison via boat. Once you arrive, exit the boat and head down the path ahead.
3. Break the Red Barrier: Destroy the red crystal blocking the cell, then locate and break the smaller crystals surrounding Lucanis’ cell door to free him.

Once freed, Lucanis joins as a companion, bringing unique abilities that will be useful in upcoming battles. Retrieve his blood vial from the nearby cultists to fully restore him.

Lucanis’ Blood Vial and Power Crystals

After rescuing Lucanis, search for his blood vial to continue the quest. Here’s a breakdown of the steps:

1. Eliminate Venatori Cultists: Defeat the Venatori cultists surrounding the area. Afterward, search their bodies for a key that will help unlock doors and continue the journey.
2. Activate Power Crystal and Bridge: Locate the power crystal in one of the cells, which activates a nearby bridge. Lucanis’ unique bridge-creating ability will come in handy for crossing obstacles.
3. Follow the Path to the Mage Fight: You’ll encounter a mage blocking your way. Use Lucanis’ abilities to defeat him, then destroy the next red barrier to progress further.

Reaching Warden’s Tower and Unlocking Lucanis’ Blood Vault

1. Utilize Lucanis’ Bridge Ability: As you approach Warden’s Tower, form a bridge with Lucanis’ skills to cross an abyss.
2. Solve the Crystal Puzzle: In the Blood Vault, locate and destroy a sequence of shielded red crystals by following beams of red light to the unshielded crystals. Destroying these unlocks the door to Lucanis’ blood vial.
3. Destroy the Blood Vial: Inside, destroy Lucanis’ blood vial to free him from Venatori influence.

Confronting Warden Calivan

Once Lucanis’ blood vial is destroyed, you’ll face Calivan, a formidable mage who attacks with projectiles, shockwaves, and Area-of-Effect (AoE) spells. Here’s a quick strategy for defeating him:

1. Avoid AoE Explosions: Stay mobile to dodge Calivan’s explosive attacks and projectiles. Move in short dodges to stay clear of his shockwaves.
2. Defeat the Pride Demon: Mid-battle, Calivan will summon a pride demon. Keep your distance and use Lucanis’ abilities to eliminate this foe quickly.
3. Deal with Calivan’s Clones: Calivan will occasionally summon clones. Take them out swiftly with Lucanis’ ranged attack to avoid being overwhelmed.

After defeating Calivan, speak to Lucanis to complete the “Sea of Blood” quest. This victory unlocks Lucanis’ next steps, enhancing his powers and bond with your party.

Choosing the Best Companion for “Sea of Blood”

Since you’ll be meeting Lucanis as a new companion, only one other can join you. The ice mage Neve is a strong choice due to her Icebreaker skill, which works well with Lucanis’ abilities. This synergy is particularly effective against the enemies you’ll face, most of whom are vulnerable to ice attacks. Additionally, Neve’s skill can create powerful combos to accelerate combat.

Recruiting the Demon of Vyrantium

The journey to recruit the Demon of Vyrantium begins in Treviso. This area is under siege by Antaam forces, adding urgency to your mission. Follow Teia to the Cantori Diamond, where you’ll receive guidance from the Antivan Crows on finding the Ossuary a base hidden under the sea.

Key Locations and Collectibles

• The Trail of Bodies: As you approach the Ossuary, follow the bodies for extra Gold and Flawless Crystals.
• Flawless Crystals: Found near the staircase, these crystals can be used for crafting powerful items later.
• High-Security Key: Dropped by a defeated mage, this key is essential for progressing through the Ossuary.

Facing the Fabricator Mini-Boss

The Fabricator is one of the primary enemies you’ll face in the Ossuary. Despite her large health bar, she is relatively easy to handle by focusing on depleting her barrier quickly using Lucanis’ Abominate ability. After defeating her, make sure to loot the area for valuables, new equipment, and crafting materials.

Solving the Crystal Puzzles in the Blood Vault

As you approach the blood vial, you’ll encounter a series of puzzles that involve destroying specific crystals to unlock doors. Here’s a rundown of these steps:

1. Locate the Unshielded Crystal: To unlock shielded crystals, trace the red beams of light to find unshielded crystals. Destroy them in sequence.
2. Collect Loot Along the Way: Explore side rooms, especially those with rounded doorways, for Gold and valuables.
3. Use Lucanis’ Powers to Open New Paths: Lucanis’ “Spite’s Reach” ability can create temporary paths in areas where there are Fade Tears.

Boss Fight: Defeating Calivan

Calivan’s Abilities and Attack Patterns

• Summoning Clones: Calivan will summon clones that can attack from a distance but disappear after taking one hit. Use ranged attacks to eliminate them quickly.
• Projectile Attacks: Calivan’s attack includes launching six orbs two at a time, easily dodged by moving side to side.
• Area Attacks: Calivan creates blazing circles around him and a T-shaped AoE attack, both of which leave fiery trails.

After Calivan loses half his health, he calls forth “Calivan’s Pride,” a sword-wielding demon with incredible resilience.

Strategies for Defeating Calivan’s Pride

1. Use Necrosis: Calivan’s Pride is weak to Necrosis, which can be inflicted with Lucanis’ Abominate skill, especially effective against its barrier.
2. Dodge Shockwaves: When it swings its sword, shockwaves travel across the floor, making dodging essential.
3. Parry Claw Attacks: Up close, parry the creature’s claws to stun it, giving you an opportunity to counterattack.

Once Calivan’s Pride is defeated, Calivan reappears with the same abilities as before. Use the same techniques to defeat him and complete the quest.

Wrapping Up: Decisions to End the Quest

After defeating Calivan, you’ll have the chance to speak with Lucanis and wrap up the “Sea of Blood” quest. Key decisions here can affect your approval rating with other characters:

• Illario’s Loss: Offer condolences to gain Lucanis’ approval.
• Lucanis’ Determination: Suggest finding another way to gain Bellara’s approval.
• Showing Concern: Express concern to earn Neve’s approval.
• Welcoming Lucanis to the Team: This earns Lucanis’ gratitude.

Once these dialogues are complete, you’ll return to Treviso with Rook back in command at the Lighthouse.

FAQ

How do I defeat Calivan in “Sea of Blood”?

Focus on dodging his shockwave attacks and projectiles. Eliminate his clones quickly and use area skills to avoid being overwhelmed. Once the pride demon appears, use Lucanis’ Abominate skill to inflict Necrosis.

What is the best companion choice for this quest?

Neve, the ice mage, is the best choice due to her Icebreaker skill, which works well in synergy with Lucanis’ abilities.

Where can I find Lucanis’ blood vial?

After rescuing Lucanis, follow the path marked by red crystals in the Blood Vault, solving crystal puzzles along the way to unlock doors leading to the vial.