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The Venatori are among the most frustrating enemy factions in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. They show up at the worst possible times, creating chaos and satisfying their thirst for violence. Whether it’s during major quests like Last Rites or lurking where they don’t belong, the Venatori are a constant nuisance.
You can battle waves of them for fun in the Hall of Valor, but during the Unwanted Guests quest, you’ll face a specific group of Venatori. Your task is to fight them off and rescue a Dalish prisoner who has been captured by this malevolent cult.
How to Assist Strife and Irelin Against the Venatori
The Unwanted Guests quest starts at the Veil Jumper Camp. To kick things off, chat with Strife and Irelin to gather details about the troubling Venatori activity in the area.
Proceed to follow your quest marker through Sanctum Overlook and Ruins Reach until you reach the Shadowy Grove, where a group of Venatori is camped.
Eliminate the Venatori (they are vulnerable to Cold but resistant to Fire) and search their campsite for clues until you discover a small note.
This will update your quest to locate the Dalish camp.
Make your way through the Nameless Building and cross over the Tattered Bridge.
You can also fast-travel to the beacon on the opposite side for a quicker route.
Continue following your marker to the Mystical Tower and defeat the Venatori you encounter there.
After clearing the area of enemies, speak to Galadar, a Veil Jumper who will inform you about the Dalish prisoners nearby.
How to Solve the First Puzzle
To free the Dalish captive, you’ll need to solve a small puzzle by activating the pedestals in the correct sequence.
A sound similar to gold coins jingling will indicate that each choice you make is correct.
To get through this puzzle, stand at the entrance and face the room, then activate the buttons in this order:
- Activate the second pedestal from the left of the entrance.
- Activate the fifth pedestal from the left of the entrance.
- Activate the fourth pedestal from the left of the entrance.
Completing this will remove the barrier and take you to the Ransacked Camp, where another group of Venatori awaits.
Follow your quest marker along the shore to reach a broken bridge. You’ll need to find a way to cross it. There’s a small receptacle for a power crystal that you need to locate.
Head to your right and follow the shoreline path to discover the power crystal hidden behind a rock near the waterfall.
Once you have the crystal, cross the bridge and enter the Reconstructed Ruins. Keep following your marker through a red door and along a path until you run into more Venatori.
Be wary, as many Venatori in this area can be overwhelming.
After defeating these foes, follow the quest marker to another door, which is locked and features symbols similar to the previous one.
How to Solve the Second Puzzle
Look above the door to spot three of the four necessary symbols needed to unlock it. The last symbol has fallen to the ground.
Remember, the symbol that fell is the third one you need to activate.
Position yourself at the entrance to the room and direct your attention toward the blue barrier before attempting to solve this puzzle:
- Activate the symbol directly to the right of the blue barrier door.
- Activate the first symbol from the left side of the entrance.
- Activate the second symbol from the right side of the entrance.
- Activate the symbol directly to the left of the blue barrier door.
This will dispel the barrier, allowing you to speak with the formerly trapped Dalish villager and search for clues.
Return to the entrance of the ruins and check out some supply boxes, then examine a Venatori body to update your quest to talk with Strife and Irelin, who have just arrived.
What Rewards Can You Earn from Unwanted Guests?
After finishing your conversation with Strife and Irelin, the Unwanted Guests quest comes to an end, and you’ll earn the following rewards for your efforts:
- 5,000 XP
- Increased bond with companions
- +600 Veil Jumpers Strength
The significant amount of XP makes it worthwhile to complete this quest as soon as possible. Completing it will also unlock the subsequent quest, Grim Bonds.
