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The developers ofDragon’s Dogma 2unveiled one of the most intriguing characters in the game, known as the Sphinx. While they mentioned that the Sphinx’s quest isn’t directly tied to the main storyline and serves as optional side content, many of us would be eager to uncover its secrets.
The Sphinx presents a unique challenge with a quest that begins by locating her in a hidden location. Once found, she’ll task you with solving multiple riddles, requiring you to provide satisfactory answers. These aren’t your typical riddles with multiple-choice options; instead, they involve completing specific tasks to satisfy the Sphinx’s enigmatic challenges.
It’s important to note thatanswering any of the Sphinx’s riddles incorrectly will result in being locked out of her quest. Therefore, it’s mandatory to follow our steps precisely to ensure you receive your rewards without any setbacks.
How To Solve The Riddle Of The Eyes
Our eyes are our allies, yet oft they betray, for eyes tell lies, so I advise, and thence do lead astray.
Yet how will your eyes advise you? Venture through yonder door, and retrieve that which is of greatest value.
The first task may seem straightforward at first, but appearances can be deceiving. The Sphinx challenges you toretrieve an item of the greatest value from the nearby dungeon.
Upon entering the dungeon,look to your right and you’ll find some rocks you’re able to climb. Follow this path up to discovera chest containing theSealing Phial.
While you’re still free to explore deeper into the dungeon out of curiosity, you’ll stumble uponanother chest containing aRotten Appletoward the end of the dungeon. Here’s where the riddle becomes tricky — which item should you offer to the Sphinx?
Once you have both items in your possession, return to the Sphinx andselect “Hear the Riddle of Eyes.“You’ll then have the option to choose which item to present to her. Make sure that yougive her the Sealing Phialtosolve the Riddle of the Eyesand unlock the first chest.
As a result, the first chest will be unsealed, allowing you to claim your reward —aWakestone. Additionally, you’llstill retain the Sealing Phial you collected earlier.
Make surenot to use the Sealing Phialsinceyou will need it later!!
How To Solve The Riddle Of Madness
Love is as twin to madness, they say. They are bound fast, as night is to day.
So bring forth your most beloved to me, that I might gauge the depth of your insanity.
For theRiddle of Madness, the Sphinx requests you tobring to her your most beloved. While this might initially puzzle you, it’s actually a straightforward task.
Simplygrab your Main Pawnandbring them to the round stage where the Sphinx awaits. Place your Main Pawn down in front of her. Next, speak to the Sphinx once more andselect “Hear Riddle of Madness.“Then, choose “Answer” followed by “Yes.” This will successfully solve the riddle.
As a reward, the second chest will be unsealed, granting you access to its contents — aPortcrystal.
While it’s possible to bring another pawn from your party for this riddle, we decided to experiment with this alternative approach, andsurprisingly,it worked just as effectively.
How To Solve The Riddle Of Wisdom
The parent knows the child, yet the reverse is far from true. The child knows not the parent; such is the parent’s due.
I am a lost child; for kinship do I yearn. So bring to me my “Parent”, that I might better learn
Now, this is where things get tricky with theRiddle of Wisdom. The Sphinx requests that youbring her her “Parent,“leaving you puzzled as to who or where to find them. It’s typical of the Sphinx to perplex you in this manner.
Believe it or not, you don’t actually need to find the literal parent of the Sphinx. Instead,you must locate a pawn named SphinxParent.
As part of the ruse, you might encounter pawns named SphinxMother or SphinxFather,but these are not the ones you’re looking for. You specifically need a pawn with the nameSphinxParent.
We managed to find our SphinxParent inthe Riftstone of Fellowship located southwest of the Sphinx’s location. However,it’s also possible to encounter this pawn at other riftstonesscattered throughout the open world, so be sure to explore nearby ones as well.
Once you’ve found the SphinxParent,hire themand return to the Sphinx.Bring the SphinxParent to her on the round stageand interact with her.Choose “Hear the Riddle of Wisdom,“then “Answer,” and finally “Yes” to solve this puzzle.
For your efforts, the third chest will be available for you to collect your reward, which amounts to1,200 RC.
How To Solve The Riddle Of Conviction
Life is an enigma-a lender of moral debt. Yet lighter pack makes fleeter foot and challenge nimbly met.
So grant me what you most prize, and thence elude your ponderous demise.
TheRiddle of Convictionmay seem simple, but it can be deceiving, as the Sphinx has a tendency to twist her words. This riddle serves as a test of your generosity, asshe requests your most precious item.
Fortunately,the specific item you offer doesn’t matter, as she appears to accept any item you present. The significance lies more in the action itself rather than the value of the item. In return for your offering,whatever item you give her will be available for you to retrieve from your fourth chest.
How To Solve The Riddle Of Rumination
It’s ever the first we keep fond in our breast, and ever the first that eclipses the rest.
You know of the Seeker’s Tokens, I trust? Those keepsakes of a fondly remembered journey? Yet where was it that you found your first? Retrace your steps, if you’re able to-you might make a new discovery.
Six days remain. Time’s sands may seem abundant, but take care they do not trickle through your fingers.
TheRiddle of Ruminationis likely to pose a challenge for many adventurers. The riddle itself is rather straightforward:return to the location where you found the first Seeker’s Token in the game, andyou have a deadline of six days to do so.
Unfortunately, there is currently no known method for tracking the locations of the Seeker’s Tokens, soyou’ll need to rely on your memory.
Once you’ve located the site of the first Seeker’s Token, you’ll discoveraFinder’s Tokenwaiting for you there. Simply retrieve it andhand it over to the Sphinx to complete the final riddle.Or is it truly the final one?
As a reward for completing the Riddle of Rumination, you will receivethreeFerrystones. After completing this task, the Sphinx will depart to her next location, whereyou’ll need to track her down if you desire more riddles—and, of course, more rewards.
Five riddles have I posed, and five answers have you given.
How To Solve The Riddle Of Reunion
Though constant this world may seem, in truth, all is in flux. And so the time has come for me to fly.
If you are not yet satisfied, seek me at my new abode. But for now, I bid you farewell, dogged adventurer.
In order to locate the Sphinx at her next location,head to the Checkpoint Rest Town. From there,follow the path of the river to the west of the map. Once you encounter an area whereit’s raining, keep an eye out fora hidden path to the left side.
Follow this path until you spot the Sphinx sitting at her shrine, where the next set of riddles awaits your Arisen.
After interacting with her,don’t forget to collect your reward from the chest, which amounts to100,000 G.
How To Solve The Riddle Of Recollection
Now, questions beget questions, and I have one for you. How many riddles have you solved thus far? My memory fails me, you see. Remind me, and make it plain.
Let yonder statues be your means. For every question aptly answered, bring one here before me.
Your next riddle is theRiddle of Recollectionwhere you must adhere precisely to the riddle’s instructions:bring her the number of statues equal to the number of correctly answered riddles.
However, as expected from the Sphinx, the task isn’t as straightforward as it appears. While it may seem logical to gather five statues since you’ve answered five riddles correctly, that’s not the case.
If you’ve completed all the riddles above correctly and followed this guide thus far,the correct number of statues you need is six. This includes counting the Riddle of Reunion.
Place all six statues on the round stagewhere you interact with her. Once they are all positioned there, proceed tointeract with her, and this action will resolve the riddle.
Remember,all statues must be on the round stage for them to count; otherwise, you risk locking yourself out of her quest.
As a reward for successfully completing this riddle, you’ll receive theUnmaking Arrow, and this is a crucial item that we highly recommend saving for later use.
How To Solve The Riddle Of Contest
Though ours is a battle of wits, tests of mettle are more to your strength. Is that not so? Come, try your arm-though he shall be your opponent, not I.
However, I am not one to be amused by a simple duel. Bear this ring into battle, that I might gauge your true strength.
Defeating a single enemy may seem straightforward, especially given your experience slaying numerous monsters of all sizes. However, the challenge here lies inthe ring she equips you with, whichdrastically reduces your damage output to the lowest possible level, rendering your attacks ineffective.
Yet, this is a game that favors ingenuity, and to overcome your opponent, you’ll need to think outside the box. The simplest solution is tograb them and throw them off the nearby cliff—and surprisingly, it works!
For completing the Riddle of Contest, another chest awaits you, containing theRing of Ambition.
After solving this riddle,don’t forget to unequip the ringshe gave you.
How To Solve The Riddle Of Differentiation
So vast is this world, and full of life; you are but one of many. Indeed, in the grand scheme, we are as distinct from one another as pebbles on a beach-yet we do so love to extol our differences.
But are these differences so great? If you believe so, this next task should prove exceedingly simple. I seek this man. If men are so distinct, I’m sure you’ll find him in a trice.
Finding a specific man in a vast map is indeed a challenge, but fear not, we’ll guide you straight to his location. The Sphinx will brieflyshow you an illusion of the man she seeks, but if you want a refresher, you can hear her riddle again. But don’t worry, we’ll point you directly to his whereabouts.
Depending on your progress in the game,there are two ways to reach this man, whose name isVergil.
Refer to this map picture for Vergil’s location:
Now, you may wonder if you’re supposed to physically escort him all the way back to the Sphinx. Fear not!There are two ways to transport him.
If you havea Portcrystal near the Sphinx’s location, you can simplygrab Vergil and use a Ferrystone to quickly transport him there. If you don’t have a Portcrystal nearby, don’t worry.
Remember the Sealing Phial we advised you to keep? Now’s the time to use it. Simplyapproach Vergil, thennavigate to your menu and use the Sealing Phial. This will safely trap him inside the phial for easy transportation.
Now, all you have to do is return to the Sphinx’s location anduse your menu to break the Phial.Place Vergil on the round stageand interact with the Sphinx again to solve the Riddle of Differentiation.
Your reward awaits you in the chest—a weapon called theWhimsical Daydream.
Beware, there is another man at the entrance of the Checkpoint Rest Town who bears a striking resemblance to Vergil, buthis name is Dante.However,this is not the man you are seeking. It’s merely another ploy by the Sphinx to deceive you.
How To Solve The Riddle Of Futility
How easily the mind unravels! Some say it’s pain that does it best, others darkness-but I say neither. Rather, I say a mind cannot be more soundly broken than when it beholds its earnest efforts laid low in a single store.
Could you survive such despair? We shall see.
Here I have an amphora destined for Ser Maurits in Battahl. Deliver it to him, but beware: it’s rather fragile. I do hope your struggle will amuse.
You’ve made it this far, Arisen, and now just one more riddle stands between you and the Sphinx. Your task is simple:deliver the amphora to the marked destination on your map. But how can you do it efficiently?
Though it may seem tedious, we have some helpful tips to make this task easier for you. First, it’s a good idea tohead to the Checkpoint Rest Town. But be careful, the path is filled with enemies who could damage the amphora.
So,clear the path first, then retrieve the amphora and head to the town.
Once you’re at the Checkpoint Rest Town,take a rest at the innandsafely store the amphora in the room. This way, if anything goes wrong later,you’re able to reload from the last inn rest rather than all the way back at the Sphinx.
Now, you have two options:use an ox to travel to Battahlorwalk there. We recommend using the ox, but of course, it’s not without its challenges.
If you choose to travel with the ox,do not doze off; otherwise,it might get lost along the way. Try to enjoy the journey andstay alert for both the amphora and any enemies along the road, as there will be foes ahead.
If you notice enemies nearby,secure the safety of the amphora firstbefore engaging them yourself, ordirect your pawn to deal with them using the “Go” command.
While you may stick to the ox cart all the way to Battahl, another good option is touse Battahl Ropeway Station Two,located west of Bakbattahl.
The ox cart will eventually reach the ropeway, and we highly recommend using it becauseit takes you directly to Bakbattahland avoids encountering most enemies,except for harpies. So, be on the lookout for them.
Once you arrive at Bakbattahl,it’s still a good idea to rest at the nearest inn, just to be safe. Trust us, you really wouldn’t want to repeat the journey.
As you deliver the amphora to Ser Maurits, he’ll recognize it and thank you. Now, for the final step,head back to the Sphinx and deliver the newssince you’ve proven yourself to her.
And with that, our game comes to an end, as amusing as it has been Arisen. Don’t forget to claim your final reward, theEternal Bondring, from the chest.
A new method has been discovered that makes this whole process much easier, but it stillrequires a Portcrystal near the Sphinx locationand a Ferrystone. After you receive the riddle, the Sphinx will provide you with the location of Ser Maurits.
All you need to do isreturn to Bakbattahl, grab up the guy, anduse a Ferrystone to teleport back to the Sphinx’s location. Quicklyplace the guy near the amphora, and he will notice it, still counting as completing the riddle.
