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Dragon’s Dogma 2boasts several tricky side quests with unusual starting conditions or plots, much like Tensions on the Highroad. This quest will put you in the middle of some political games you’re not privy to at the onset but will become clear to you as the quest progresses.
Aside from the superb reward waiting for you at the conclusion, Tensions on the Highroad is a quick look into what’s unfolding behind the scenes in Vermund and Battahl. The Arisen is always an important figure in the story, and this quest illustrates just how dangerous the world can be for you.
How To Start Tensions On The Highroad
After you’ve journeyed to Battahland made your way to Bakbattahl,head back to Vernworth.
Go to the oxcart stand at the north gate, where a loud-mouthed soldier,Simon, will approach you with an escort mission –Tensions on the Highroad.
Once you’ve heard Simon’s demands, head over to the spot marked on your map near the entrance to theCheckpoint Rest Town. It’s here that the quest willbegin.
How To Complete Tensions On The Highroad
Once you’ve made your way toSimon along the road entering the Checkpoint Rest Town,he’ll command you to follow along on the journey, prompting a quick cutscene.
Simonwill exit the cart andconfronta bandit along the road –Raghnall, whom you may have already met.
The confrontation prompts a choice: take Simon’s side in protecting the cart or take Raghnall’s side and fend off the soldiers.
Choosing A Side – Raghnall Or Simon
The choice here will alter who you fight in the ensuing battle, but ultimately,you will progress in the quest.
The quest rewards remain the samefor either choice, and the following steps are almost identical.
Once you’ve made your choice, you mustpursue Raghnall through a cave.
Defeat any Saurian enemiesyou encounter along the way,sticking close to Raghnallso he continues to follow.
Speak with Raghnall andprogressthrough the final part of the caveuntil you reach a campsite.
At the campsite,Raghnall will tell you the truth about your mission: it was a setup designed to lead to you being framed and arrested.
Augustin was supposed to be killed during your escort mission, and The Arisen was meant to take the fall for it.
Heed his words and progress out of the cave, where you will beseparated from Raghnall, though you escapethe cave alone.
What Rewards Do You Get From Tensions On The Highroad?
As you exit the cave, Raghnall will call out to you, suggesting that your paths may cross again soon.
As he suggests, you may have tofight Raghnall later in the storyif you side with Simon.
Once Raghnall finishes talking, you’ll receive your rewards:
From here, you’re free to continue along on your journey with a new perspective on the world: don’t trust strange politicians who ask you to escort them safely. You just might end up tangled in a plot.
