Overview of "A Slow Poison" Quest
A Slow Poison is a side quest in Dragon Age: The Veilguard that offers an intriguing look at how The Butcher perceives the inhabitants of Treviso. It also starts to unravel the secrets behind the Antaam invasion. The Antivan Crows, noted for their expertise in espionage, suspect there’s a traitor aiding the Antaam in their rapid conquest of the city. The protagonist, along with allies, is enlisted by the Crows to uncover the truth.
Companion Impact During the Quest
In this quest, companions generally do not impact gameplay significantly, with the exception of Lucanis, who can be romanced. He possesses spells that exploit the boss’s vulnerabilities, which can greatly simplify the fight. This quest has relatively few combat encounters, but since the sole challenging fight occurs in a confined area against a high-damage enemy, it’s wise to stock up on health items. It’s also crucial to pay attention to quest markers, as this quest involves quite a bit of running around.
How to Initiate "A Slow Poison" Quest
To kick off the A Slow Poison quest in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, you must first rescue Lucanis in the story mission titled Sea of Blood. After completing that quest, return to Treviso and head to the Antivan Crows’ hideout in the Central District of the city. Speak with Teia and Viago, the leaders of the Crows, who will inform you about a missing scout named Dareth. He was investigating a potential traitor within the city. They will request your assistance in locating Dareth and uncovering the reasons behind the city’s swift capitulation to the Antaam invaders.
Following the Quest Markers
Your dialogue with the Crows’ leaders doesn’t affect the outcome; you’ll be directed to follow the quest markers to the Drowned District, situated on the southern side of Treviso. Utilizing ziplines expedites your journey, eventually leading you to a warehouse by the water, where you’ll encounter Jacobus, a relative of Dareth. Jacobus is currently being held captive by the Antaam, and you’ll need to defeat his captors to free him and gather information on Dareth’s fate.
Finding Dareth’s Contract
Once Jacobus is liberated, he reveals that Dareth has been killed by the Antaam. He urges you to find Dareth’s final contract, which requires locating a dead drop. You can follow the purple crow graffiti on nearby walls or the quest marker to reach a rooftop room with a broken window. Inside, a table in the corner holds the contract, which outlines a hit on the Qamekmaster, who is concocting a poison The Butcher plans to unleash on the people of Treviso.
Locating the Garrison
The contract provides details about the Qamekmaster’s whereabouts, indicating he’s operating in a garrison controlled by the Antaam. It suggests using the rooftops to approach this location, which means you’ll frequently need to use ziplines during your travels.
Infiltrating the Garrison
To navigate to the Garrison in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, follow a series of rooftops and ziplines. After obtaining the contract, you’ll need to leap out of the window opposite where you entered. Stay on course with the quest marker through various rooftops. Each time you zipline, a marker will light up indicating the next point, making navigation easier.
Combat Strategy Against the Qamekmaster
The confrontation with the Qamekmaster, a grotesquely transformed elf resembling an orc, poses a considerable challenge. His attacks can severely diminish your health in a single strike. It’s vital to maintain distance; his moves include close-range slashes, a leaping attack with a lingering explosive mark, and area-of-effect blood explosions. Dodging is crucial to avoiding damage from his unblockable moves.
Concluding the Quest
After vanquishing the Qamekmaster in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, return to the Crows. They will be conferring with the governor regarding the ongoing situation. Your choices in this dialogue will not alter the outcome or rewards, so feel free to express yourself freely. Upon completion of A Slow Poison, you’ll gain 750 XP—a modest reward for the effort, but you also enhance the Antivan Crows’ Strength by 250 points.
Completing this quest also strengthens bonds with any companions you brought along. Since this quest deepens your understanding of The Butcher and undermines his plans, it’s necessary to undertake it. While your companions might not unveil much additional narrative, selecting one whose bond you wish to improve can be beneficial.
Upon finishing, you have successfully completed A Slow Poison in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
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