Dragon Age: The Veilguard – How To Open the Warden Vault

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As a seasoned gamer with countless hours spent navigating the labyrinthine landscapes of BioWare’s Dragon Age franchise, I must say that the Warden Vault in The Veilguard was an absolute delight to conquer. The sense of exploration and intrigue was reminiscent of my early days delving into the deepest recesses of dungeons, seeking out hidden treasures and untold secrets.

In Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the Hidden Cache within an old and dilapidated Grey Warden fortress situated on the Rivain Shoreline serves as a concealed store.

In this safe lies invaluable artifacts, guarded by a trio of elaborate riddles designed as locks. Here’s your guide to cracking all the Shield Puzzle enigmas within the Warden Vault.

How To Solve All Shield Puzzles To Open the Warden Vault

Your adventure begins the moment you encounter the majestic Warden Castle, situated along the eastern coastline of Rivain.

As you enter, head to the main hall and down the broad staircase to the vault area.

Here, you’ll find a door securely locked, decorated with three emblems of the Grey Wardens, and a message abandoned by a former adventurer.

As a gamer, I’ve stumbled upon a hint that reveals there are three secret levers or switches hidden within this grand old castle. To progress, it seems I must activate all three of them to open the mysterious door ahead.

The quest markers give you a general idea of where to go, but it’s on you to crack these puzzles.

If you get stuck, here’s a precise breakdown of how to tackle each one:

First Shield Puzzle

The first puzzle includes a series of torches and levers.

Firstly, leave the vault region and return to the castle’s main floor. Navigate towards an outer courtyard located in the north part of the castle instead.

Search for a sealed alcove packed with wooden crates and a wooden cart.

To solve this puzzle, please step back from any obstacles so you can find and light up three torches that are positioned on the wall in a specific order.

Initially, grab the lever on the left side, followed by the one on the right, and lastly, the one in the middle. Once all the torches have been ignited, make your way back up the staircase.

Head back up to the castle’s top platform; there, you’ll spot a Grey Warden shield hanging on the wall. Flip the nearby lever to engage the initial lock on the vault.

Second Shield Puzzle

The upcoming challenge will be more intricate, as you’ll find yourself chasing a spectral entity across various sections of the castle.

Head to the back courtyard and see if you can spot a skeleton surrounded by bright butterflies.

Engage with the skeleton to conjure a verdant spirit, which will swiftly depart and guide you through various sections of the castle. Since it travels at high speed, you need to follow closely, staying right behind it like hanging onto its tail.

The spirit will stop at three different locations:

  • The spirit will drift through the wall into the courtyard after leaving the skeleton. Retrace your steps through the main hall and head to the upper level near the entrance. A wall will partially hide the spirit. You’ll know you’re in the right area from the familiar green glow.
  • From the first spot, go to the upper battlements where the torch puzzle was. Climb down into a shaded area near the ruins, where the spirit waits beside some rubble.
  • Head back to the lower level and proceed toward the front of the castle. Loop around to a cavern-like area near the front gate, where the spirit will be glowing near a skeleton.

Traverse through these locations guided by the spirit’s direction. Once the spirit completes guiding you, it will retrace its steps back to the main hall where it was initially called upon.

Make your way back into the fortress, then proceed towards the south end of the grand hall. It’s there where you’ll discover a hidden chamber, which the spirit has mysteriously opened for you.

Enter the recently unveiled room and search for another control switch for a shield. Toggle it to trigger the second lock mechanism on the safe.

Third Shield Puzzle

The last puzzle is to catch and lead a Wisp to animate a skeleton.

Move from the haunted puzzle room, travel south along the hallway, and when you arrive at a spacious spot, you’ll find yourself surrounded by hostile Antaam creatures.

Wipe out the enemies, then move behind the massive statue in the courtyard for cover.

Check overhead to find a fire pot mounted on the wall. Use Taash’s explosive power to light it up, which in turn triggers a ladder to descend.

Climb the ladder to reach a glowing Wisp at the top. After collecting it, make your way back down.

From that point, search for a scorching Drakestone obstructing a close-by trail. Utilize Dragonfire’s power to liquefy the stone and continue your journey ahead.

The Phantom Drift moves towards a skeleton concealed by a shattered wall. Upon arriving at the skeleton, it triggers the ultimate switch.

With all three switch-guarded doors activated, it’s time to head back to the lower hall vault. Upon reaching there, the entrance suddenly opens up, unveiling a chamber filled with treasure-laden chests.

Among the occasional treasures you might find are unique items such as the Crookytail’s Crest Ring, a robust piece of armor named Weisshaupt’s Wall, and the finery armor called Taash’s Trussed Armor.

As a gamer, I’ve stumbled upon special gear tailored for each class, trinkets that boost my Caretaker’s abilities, and a massive hoard of gold hidden away.

Completing the quest also grants you experience points and boosts the approval of your companions.

Which part of the quest was the most exciting for you? Comment down below!

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2024-11-04 14:15