As a seasoned Dragon Age gamer, I’ve traversed the perilous paths of Thedas countless times and faced countless challenges. But none quite compare to the battle at the Gate of Deep Sorrows in the Crossroads. This gate, shrouded in mystery and choked by corrupted roots, has long been a thorn in my side.
In the game Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the Gate of Deep Sorrow serves as a crucial site nestled within the Crossroads, the realm that unites every corner of Thedas.
As a devoted admirer, I’m about to walk you through the process of unfastening the Gate of Deep Sorrow, a gate that has been entangled and obstructed by decaying roots, restricting entry to specific locations. This guide is your key!
How to Defeat Desmal To Get the Champion Essences
The Crossroads zone has several routes blocked by tangled Blighted roots.
To get past this, you’ll have to collect Champion Essences. For the Gate of Deep Sorrows, you must first access the region of Treviso, which becomes available after recruiting the character Lucanis.
This step is crucial as it brings us closer to reaching The Gate, by enlisting Lucanis. Begin your journey from the rooftops of the Crow’s Road in Treviso, which serves as a secret lair for the Antivan Crows.
Leave the secret location and locate a pulley system to traverse towards an adjacent building’s rooftop. Tread carefully on the path, jumping over voids and deteriorated sections, until you come across a broken window.
Upon entering, you’ll encounter a band of Venatori cultists. To engage with these cultists, first, you must shatter the protective red crystals surrounding their ritual.
Start by breaking these crystals to weaken the Venatori’s defenses, then take down the cultists.
Make your way to the southeastern part of the rooftop to locate a massive Blight growth. This growth appears attached to the door you aim to unlock, though beware, it houses a formidable force.
Ensure that your group is thoroughly prepared and equipped before initiating combat. Keep in mind that breaking a Blight cyst will summon Desmal, a formidable mini-boss at level 25, who possesses an affinity for necrotic abilities.
Against this foe, they’re immune to harm caused by necrotic energy, but they’re weak against fire attacks. Therefore, opt for fire-inflicted assaults when engaging with them.
It’s best not to bring Lucanis, as his necrotic skills are ineffective against Desmal.
Rather than choosing companions who are unprepared for his various powerful assaults, opt for those with robust fire resistance or crowd management skills instead.
Watch for him planting his hand into the ground, triggering spikes around the battlefield.
He may also unleash a powerful beam attack that is difficult to dodge from a distance.
Staying on the move is critical, as standing still can open you to his most powerful abilities.
Whenever he stamps on the ground, marked areas will show up as red circles – make sure to move swiftly away to prevent any harm from these affected spots.
Desmal also hurls stones that summon more enemies known as Alpha Ghouls.
These ghouls have the same resistance as him, so take them out before heading back to Desmal.
Additionally, he has the ability to call forth Corrupted fragments that shower down onto the battlefield. If you encounter these fragments, they may cause a contamination status effect on you.
Hit him with your strongest fire-based attacks first to weaken his Blight armor.
Then, follow up with crowd-control or freezing moves like Neve’s Blizzard to briefly lock him down.
How To Open the Gate of Deep Sorrows and What To Expect Inside
The battle with Desmal ends with a drop of the Champion Essence, EXP, Etheric Remnants, and Grey Wardens’ Strength.
After acquiring the Champion’s Essence, make your way back to the corrupted root barriers obstructing the Gate of Deep Sorrow within the Unified Urban Area.
Pour the essence onto the Blighted roots before the Gate of Deep Sorrows to unlock the path.
As you venture into the freshly opened zone, you’ll find yourself face-to-face with a swarm of undead adversaries blocking your path.
You’ll encounter Superior Undead Warriors, Frenzied Dead, and Rathera Loyalists.
These enemies are resistant to cold damage but vulnerable to necrotic attacks.
At some stage, the undead foes continue to reappear until you eliminate their origin, General Rathera, who is enclosed by a sturdy iron gate.
Go into the room located to the left of the gate to discover a wisp. Carry the wisp over to the node close to the entrance, unlock it, and stand facing Rathera.
Although Rathera might not be as robust as other champions, he can inflict significant damage quickly if left unchecked.
In this interaction, there’s a unique keepsake hidden in Rathera’s chamber. After defeating him, the undead won’t reappear, making it simpler to manage the remaining entities.
Stroll along the corridor until you locate the Caretaker. This checkpoint allows you to adjust your team’s composition before engaging in the decisive battle that lies past the Gate of Deep Sorrow.
Following this route concludes your current quest and initiates the intricate “Heart of Corruption” sequence, which is tied to the Veilguard’s hidden depths, inviting you to delve further into their enigmas.
“What strategies did you use to ready your forces for the fight against Desmal at the Gate of Deep Sorrow? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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2024-11-11 18:12