How to Complete The Profane and The Lost Quest in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Key Takeaways:

1. Navigate through dangerous encounters, including corrupted wardens and darkspawn, to locate the lost griffons and confront Isseya.
2. Successfully tackle Isseya’s difficult combat phases by strategically using fire attacks and destroying Blight Boils to disrupt her rituals.
3. Earn significant rewards, including valuable experience points, Veil Jumpers Strength, and upgraded companion gear.

The quest “The Profane and the Lost” in Dragon Age: The Veilguard takes players deep into the mysterious and darkly enchanting ruins of Weisshaupt. You’ll follow the trail of Isseya, a rogue Gloom Howler who has kidnapped the last remaining griffons in Thedas. Alongside your loyal companion Davrin, you’ll face treacherous enemies, including corrupted wardens and relentless darkspawn, as you unravel Isseya’s plans and fight for survival. This guide will walk you through each critical step, ensuring you’re fully equipped to complete this intense and rewarding quest.

Starting Your Journey to Find Isseya

To begin, make your way to Grey Hold, the starting point where you can begin tracking down Isseya and her mysterious plot. Here, you’ll gather your leads on her whereabouts and choose your party member to accompany Davrin, who is essential to this mission. Many players opt to bring a character like Taash for additional damage, but a supportive mage such as Neve or Bellara can also be advantageous, depending on your play style.

Descend into the Deep Roads

Once your party is set, head into the Deep Roads in search of the missing griffons. Begin by taking the elevator down from Lotus Cave to Dark Waters Gate House. You’ll soon trigger a cutscene and engage in a brief but hostile conversation with a Blighted Warden named Na-Than (yes, a wordplay on “Nathan”). Na-Than is weak to fire and resistant to necrotic damage, making a fire-focused character like Taash a solid choice for this confrontation.

Progressing Through the Broken Shoreline

After dealing with Na-Than, make your way through the Broken Shoreline and into the darker depths of the Deep Roads. You’ll encounter more corrupted wardens and ghouls along the shoreline, each vulnerable to fire but resistant to necrotic attacks. Clear these enemies and cross the bridge, where more darkspawn forces await. Continue along the path through Profane City Approach, advancing through crumbling remnants of Weisshaupt, where darkspawn lie in wait.

Destroying Blight Boils to Halt Enemy Reinforcements

As you fight through these areas, you’ll notice Blight Boils scattered around the arena. Destroying these is crucial as they prevent new enemies from spawning. Start by targeting the Blight Boil on the wooden scaffolding and then another one above the floor level. These eliminations will make the last Blight Boil near the doorway vulnerable, allowing you to progress to the next section.

Confronting the First Warden

Upon entering the next area, you’ll come face-to-face with a familiar figure: the First Warden. This encounter is pivotal, as it offers Davrin an important moment of decision, one that will impact the quest’s progression. After Davrin makes his choice, the Blight Boil bridge will collapse, leading you into the underground Darkspawn Dungeons.

Surviving the Darkspawn Dungeons

Now in the Darkspawn Dungeons, you must fight your way through dense swarms of enemies, hitting Blight Boils along the way to open up paths. Continue following your marker until you reach a particularly large Blight Boil, which serves as an entry point to Garahel’s Point.

Breaking into Isseya’s Lair

To penetrate Isseya’s lair, use Assan’s ability on the Blight Abscess to weaken it, then destroy it to reveal a ladder. Ascend to the next area, where you’ll encounter waves of darkspawn and more Blight Boils. Destroy all the marked Boils to gain access to Isseya’s final stronghold the Profane Library.

How to Defeat Isseya

The final battle with Isseya, known as the Gloom Howler, is a multi-phase encounter requiring both skill and strategy.

1. Phase 1: Isseya has a barrier shield, so start by focusing on erasing this shield with your strongest skills. Fire-based attacks are particularly effective, as she is weak to fire and resistant to necrotic damage. Apply burning stacks to keep her health steadily dropping.
2. Phase 2 (75% HP): At this stage, Isseya will retreat and summon additional Blight Boils and darkspawn reinforcements. Destroy the Blight Boils quickly to disrupt her ritual and prevent her from regaining strength.
3. Phase 3 (50% HP): Isseya will once again retreat, leading you into another room filled with Blight Boils and darkspawn. Clear the Boils in this area to weaken her further, then continue your assault. Keep the pressure high, as she will summon a protective barrier if given time to recover.

Once Isseya is finally defeated, you’ll have a concluding conversation with the blighted warden, wrapping up the quest and receiving your well-earned rewards.

Quest Rewards: What You Earn from Completing The Profane and the Lost

After successfully completing this challenging mission, you’ll receive a variety of rewards that will enhance your gameplay experience:

• 4,000 XP – A substantial experience boost that will likely help your character advance.
• 400 Gold – Enough to upgrade equipment or purchase valuable items.
• +100 Veil Jumpers Strength – A permanent increase that boosts your overall power.
• Enhanced Bonds with your companions – Completing this quest strengthens your relationships with key characters.
• Upgraded Wildwood Benefactor Armor for Davrin – This unique armor upgrade grants stagger damage to all enemies when attacking staggered foes, with an additional 10% increase per enemy.

The upgrade to Davrin’s armor also provides access to new Battlemaster and Wildwood Benefactor skills, giving him an edge in future battles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the best team composition for “The Profane and the Lost” quest?
Choosing characters with strong fire-based attacks, such as Taash, can make a significant difference. A support mage like Neve or Bellara can also help by providing buffs and healing as needed.

2. How can I make the battle with Isseya easier?
Use fire attacks to exploit her weakness and focus on quickly destroying Blight Boils during her summoning phases. Applying burning stacks consistently will help wear down her health over time.

3. Are there any optional objectives in this quest?
Yes, destroying Blight Boils throughout the quest will prevent new enemies from respawning and make it easier to progress through each area.

4. What benefits does the upgraded Wildwood Benefactor armor provide?
This armor provides a unique stagger damage effect, detonating staggered enemies and increasing stagger by 10% per enemy. This makes it especially effective in large battles where crowd control is key.

Completing “The Profane and the Lost” is a test of both skill and strategy, rewarding players with valuable items, increased relationships, and a stronger team dynamic.