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There are many mighty creatures that you can track down in Dragon’s Dogma 2 with one being the Dullahan, also known as the Headless Horseman. Defeating this powerful monster rewards you with a special trophy if you do manage to take it down.
We’ll walk you through how to defeat the Headless Horseman so you can snap up the Before Dawn Breaks achievement.
Finding the Headless Horseman
The Headless Horseman is guaranteed to appear in the Misty Marshes during the Till Death Do Us Part quest. There is a chance Dullahan will appear on the road to the northwest of Vernworth and on the road to the northeast of the Borderwatch Outpost.
Where to find the Headless Horseman in Dragon’s Dogma 2
There are three locations where the Headless Horseman or Dullahan spawns. For starters, one can reliably spawn in the Misty Marshes, which is the fog-covered area in Vermund to the northwest of Vernworth and northeast of the Checkpoint Rest Town. Next, you can find one on the main road just northwest of Vernworth. Finally, another Dullahan can be found on the road leading to the Waterfall Cave just north of the Borderwatch Outpost. Visiting any of these areas marked on the map below at night will give you a chance to run into the Headless Horseman.
You can also complete this trophy challenge by completing the Till Death Do Us Part quest. This quest is given to you by Margit in the Noble Quarter of Vernworth after you hear a rumour about Ser Ludolph. This comes after visiting the Nameless Village.
During this quest, you will be tasked with rescuing Gregor from the Misty Marshes. This will cause you to have a guaranteed run-in with the Dullahan at the Illdoer’s Resting Place in the marshes.
Mage casting spells at Headless Horseman while Pawns attack. Image captured by VideoGamer
Mage flying around battlefield while Pawns attack horseman. Image captured by VideoGamer
Tips for defeating the Headless Horseman
The Dullahan is a powerful creature that will likely cause you some trouble. During the fight, there’s a good chance you’ll have to fight multiple ghosts as well. Keep that in mind before entering the fight. Mages are particularly useful during this battle, especially those with lighting skills.
If you see the Dullahan teleport, start running. The monster can attack immediately after its teleport which can throw you off guard. The Dullahan has a scream that can incapacitate you. When you see him winding up for the scream, run away from the monster to avoid getting knocked down.
Avoid using elemental magic such as tornadoes as this will make the fight more difficult since they’ll obscure your vision of the fight. Using the Mystic Spearhand class can help thanks to the shield ability. This can prevent you from getting grappled.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 Headless Horseman – FAQ
Are there multiple Dullahan in Dragon’s Dogma 2?
Yes. You can fight multiple Dullahan in the game.
Is the Headless Horseman involved in a quest in Dragon’s Dogma 2?
Yes. The Headless Horseman can be found during the Till Death Do Us Part quest.
