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Once youtrigger the true endingand visit the Unmoored World inDragon’s Dogma 2, there will be plenty you need to do to stop the impending apocalypse. Aside from the completely altered state of the world, you’ll find pink beams of light scattered around the map.
When you approach these pinks beams, you’ll have the option to use yourEmpowered Godsbane Bladeon the beam to summon a drake to the spot. However, A Scholarly Pursuit has a slight twist, as you won’t be summoning a large, fire-breathing beast to Bakbattahl, but something just as dangerous.
How To Start A Scholarly Pursuit
During the events of the True Ending, head toBakbattahlanduse your Empowered Godsbane Bladeon thepink beam of lightnear the city center.
This will trigger ajar-like draconic artifactto drop from the sky, and will subsequently attract Phaesus' attention.
Phaesusis no longer the enemy he was during the final sequence, and heoffers to help you stop this dragonbefore it can lay waste to the people of Bakbattahl.
Accept Phaesus' help, and head toward the dragon.
How To Finish A Scholarly Pursuit
Unfortunately,the pathto the dragon, while seemingly clear,is blocked off by unseen magickal forces.
Quicklydefeatthe blighted enemies who appear to do the dragon’s bidding.
Once the enemies are out of your way,Phaesus will run off through the cityen route to a longer path to the draconic artifact.
FollowPhaesus along the rocks in the city and over a bridge.
Phaesus' route takes you through the dye fields as he plans to reach the draconic artifact via theForbidden Magick Research Lab.
Dodge the raining meteorsfrom above as you make your way through the dye fields and to the safety of indoors.
From inside the Forbidden Magick Research Lab, fight your way through a host of additional blighted goblins and other beasts.
Fightyour way through this herd of enemies whilekeeping Phaesus safe. They should be fairly easy to defeat.
As you reach the final hallways, there will be one last set of foes to stand in your way.
Destroy The Dragon
Be wary of getting overwhelmedby the enemies here, carefully clearing them with help from your pawns as you move down the long hallway toward the draconic artifact.
Once the groups are defeated, approach the draconic artifact with Phaesus, who implores you to keep the artifact intact so that he can study it.
While it appears that you have the choice to destroy or save the draconic artifact, thereis no real choice; you must destroy the relic.
Phaesus will be momentarily angry at you for destroying it, but he’ll get over it fairly quickly, realizing that you’re doing what you must to keep people safe.
Finish your conversation with Phaesus and collect your reward.
What Rewards Do You Get For Completing A Scholarly Pursuit?
While Phaesus certainly didn’t seem thrilled about losing out on a chance to study the rare draconic artifact, you’ll be rewarded all the same with some excellent gifts:
Head over toThe Dragonforged at his new location at the Seafloor Shrineto exchange the WLCs for valuable endgame gear and special enhancements (he moves from the cave along the coastonce you begin the True Ending).
