Dragon Age The Veilguard Walkthrough: Mastering The Snake Nest Deal Quest

Key Takeaways

1. Follow clues closely in the Snake Nest Deal quest to unveil critical mysteries.
2. Use a detailed step-by-step approach to interact with important NPCs and objects.
3. Earn significant rewards like Gold, Bonding points, and unique crystals by completing the quest.

The Snake Nest Deal quest in Dragon Age: The Veilguard has all the makings of an intense detective story, drawing you into a web of mystery and crime. Although no traditional puzzles are involved, subtle clues and hidden trails make this quest both intriguing and challenging. In this guide, we’ll break down each step needed to complete the quest successfully.

Getting Started: Accepting the Quest at Dock Town

To begin the Snake Nest Deal quest, head to Dock Town and look for the quest marker. Accept the quest and prepare yourself to venture into the Snake Nest Tavern, located just east of the town. This bar serves as the center of your investigation as you search for clues related to a mysterious character named Atticus.

Step 1: Investigate the Snake Nest Tavern

After entering the tavern, start by exploring the area to gather information about Atticus. Here’s how to kickstart your investigation:

1. Examine the Book: Find a book lying on the edge of a table inside the tavern. Interact with it to reveal the first clue about Atticus’s movements.
2. Talk to the Bartender: Approach the bartender for more information. While she won’t spill all the details, her hints will nudge you in the right direction.

Step 2: Follow the Blood Trail Outside the Tavern

Once you’ve gathered some intel, head outside to continue the investigation:

1. Find the Ladder: Just outside the tavern, locate a ladder that leads to an upper level.
2. Follow the Blood Trail: Ascend the ladder and follow the faint blood trail leading to a room above the tavern. Inside, you’ll find another clue an unusual item left on a table by the bed. Interact with it to gain further insight.

Return to the bartender after examining the suspicious item. At this point, she’ll recognize that you’re onto something and grant you access to a storage room for additional investigation.

Step 3: Investigate the Storage Room

Once you have access to the storage room, prepare to uncover even more secrets hidden within its walls.

1. Search the Shelves: Enter the storage room and inspect the right shelf to find a book. This book will trigger the opening of a hidden room.
2. Use the Lever: Inside the secret room, locate a lever. Pull it to unlock a concealed door that reveals an elevator.
3. Take the Elevator Down: Use the elevator to descend further into the storage area. At the bottom, drop down once more and find a wooden barrier that needs to be broken. Clear the path to progress.

Step 4: Explore the Ritual Room and Obtain the Linus Key

The plot thickens as you enter a dark ritual room filled with ominous objects. To progress, gather a crucial item that will allow you to unlock further mysteries.

1. Follow the Path to the Ritual Room: Proceed along the cleared path until you reach a room where a ritual has seemingly taken place.
2. Collect the Linus Key: Near an open book on the left side of the room, you’ll find the Linus Key. Pick it up, as you’ll need it to access the next area.

Step 5: Unlock the Door and Inspect the Cage

With the Linus Key in hand, you’re ready to unlock a door hidden behind a pile of rocks.

1. Open the Door with the Linus Key: Use the key to access the room, where you’ll come across a cage with a body inside.
2. Interact with the Body: Inspect the cage closely to gather information about what may have transpired in the room.

Step 6: Create a Bridge and Gather Keystones

To continue, you’ll need to create a bridge by breaking through a barrier and pick up keystones to unlock a new portal.

1. Break the Wooden Barrier: After inspecting the cage, locate the wooden barrier and bash it to form a bridge.
2. Pick Up a Keystone: Before crossing the bridge, collect one of the keystones lying nearby. This keystone is essential for unlocking the next door.

Step 7: Unlock the Portal Using Keystones

1. Cross the Bridge: Use the keystone you’ve picked up to unlock a door on the other side of the bridge.
2. Reveal the Portal: Inside the room, you’ll find a portal. However, don’t enter it just yet. Return to pick up the second keystone.
3. Activate the Portal: With both keystones in hand, use the portal to transport yourself back to the start of the storage area. Here, you’ll find a place to insert the second keystone, revealing yet another bridge.

Completing the Quest: Report Back to Sabrina

With your investigation complete, it’s time to return to Sabrina, the quest giver, to share what you’ve discovered. She awaits you back at the Snake Nest Tavern, where you’ll recount the mysterious events and receive your hard-earned rewards.

Rewards for Completing the Snake Nest Deal Quest

Completing the quest will grant you:

• 300 Gold
• Increased Bonds with your companions
• Enhanced Shadow Dragon Strength
• 5 Fade-Touched Crystals

These rewards will strengthen your character and allies as you advance in the game, equipping you for the main storyline and more side quests that will emerge throughout your journey.

FAQs

Q: Where do I start the Snake Nest Deal quest?
A: You can start this quest at Dock Town by speaking to the quest giver, Sabrina.

Q: How do I access the hidden room in the storage area?
A: After interacting with the book on the right shelf in the storage room, a secret room will open, where you’ll find a lever to unlock the elevator.

Q: What is the Linus Key used for?
A: The Linus Key unlocks a door behind a pile of rocks, leading to additional clues in your investigation.

Q: What rewards do I get from completing the quest?
A: You’ll receive 300 Gold, improved bonds with companions, increased Shadow Dragon Strength, and 5 Fade-Touched Crystals.