Dragon’s Dogma 2 missable quests – timed quests list and all points of no return

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Dragon’s Dogma 2 missable quests

  • You might lose out on Ulrika and Wilhelmina’s romance quests if you progress too quickly in the campaign.
  • Time-sensitive quests like Prey of the Pack will result in different outcomes if you delay them.
  • Some side quests are inaccessible after points of no return. These points are Feast of Deception, A New Godsway, and Legacy.

With only one save in Dragon’s Dogma 2, you’re likely to miss timed quests and missables at points of no return. If you want to experience as much as you can in a single playthrough, use our list of missable quests to stay on track.

All Dragon’s Dogma 2 missable content

Outside the following missable content, failing one of the Sphinx’s riddles will also lock you out of rewards like the Eternal Wakestone. Here’s the key missable content you need to bear in mind while playing through Dragon’s Dogma 2:

  • Ulrika romance – Failure to resolve the Readvent of Calamity Quest.
  • Wilhelmina romance – Proceeding with the legacy quest.
  • Timed Quests – Outcomes that depend on finishing them on time.
  • Side Quests – Locked if you finish certain campaign quests.
  • Endings – Depends on the ending you pick.
Dragon's Dogma 2 missable content: Ulrika orders a ballista to be fired in the game. Image captured by VideoGamer.
Ulrika will bring your Griffin down at the starting of the game. Image captured by VideoGamer.

How not to miss Ulrika’s romance in Dragon’s Dogma 2

If you aren’t careful, you might miss out on Ulrika’s romance questline. It starts with Readvent of Calamity so be sure to beat the infected dragon when you encounter it in the village of Melve. Some players weren’t able to access subsequent quests like Trouble on the Cape and Home Is Where the Hearth is. You won’t be able to access Ulrika’s romance in the Unmoored World either.

Dragon's Dogma 2 missable content: Wilhelmina in a red dress. Image captured by VideoGamer.
Wilhelmina is a potential romance option. Image captured by VideoGamer.

How not to miss Wilhelmina’s romance in Dragon’s Dogma 2

Wilhelmina’s romance can also be missed if you skip a certain quest. Every Rose Has It Thorn is a timed quest so remember to finish it. If you finish the Legacy quest and head to the Unmoored World, this will also prevent you from triggering her romance questline. While you can still meet Wilhelmina near the brothel, speaking to her won’t trigger any quests.

All time-sensitive quests in Dragon’s Dogma 2

Focus on finishing these quests on time to reap their rewards and prevent some catastrophic repercussions in Dragon’s Dogma 2.

QuestLocationHow to unlockRewardsConsequences for missing
Every Rose Has Its ThornRose Chateau Borderlie, VernworthAll Captain Brant’s Quests before heading to Battahl1200 XP, 8500 Gold, and the Ring of BenevolenceFailed Wilhelmina romance.
Ordeals of a New RecruitNorthern Watch Encampment, Borderwatch OutpostTalk to Phil in the Borderwatch Outpost400 XP, 100 Gold, and Lantern OilAccardo dies.
Out of the Forest, Into the ForgeBakbattahlFinish The Ailing Arborheart13000 Gold and Warbler CapeletNo rewards.
Oxcart CourierNorth Oxcart Station, VernworthTalk to Donovan after finishing In Dragon’s Wake300 XP, 5000 Gold, and Miner’s HosenNo rewards.
Prey for the PackMorris’ Apothecary, Checkpoint Rest TownMeet Morris in his apothecary in Checkpoint Rest Town4000 XP, 11000 Gold, and Miracle RoborantRodge dies to wolves.
Shadowed PrayersFlamebearer PalaceSpeak to Menella after finishing Nation of Lambent Flame.3500 XP, 18000 Gold, 5 JasperNadinia dies and you fail Candle in the Storrm and Crossing in Shadow quests. You also cannot purchase the house in Bakbattahl.
Till Death Do Us PartNoble Quarter, VernworthSpeak to Margit in the Noble Quarter.2800 XP, 5000 Gold, Steeled Virtue, and Lustrous TargeGregor dies to the Dullahan.
All the time-sensitive quests in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
Dragon's Dogma 2 missable content: A player fights a hulking colossus in the game. Image captured by VideoGamer.
Fight Talos in The Guardian Gigantus quest. Image captured by VideoGamer.

All points of no return in Dragon’s Dogma 2

While the only true point of no return is the ending, some important story quests determine what side quests you can access. The character creator is technically a point of no return as you can’t change your race and that of your main pawn later on. But you can still use dyes to change your appearance. Here are all the points of no return you should bear in mind in Dragon’s Dogma 2:

  • Feast of Deception quest
  • A New Godsway quest
  • Legacy quest – after The Guardian Gigantus quest once you reach Moonglint Tower

Side quests that can get locked in Dragon’s Dogma 2

Here’s a list of side quests that you might fail if you progress main quests quickly in Dragon’s Dogma 2.

Locked after Feast of Deception

QuestLocationHow to unlockRewards
Brothers Brave and TimidMelveStart Seat of the Sovran and speak to Ian in Melve.400 XP, 1500 Gold, Homespun Cloak
Nesting TroublesMelveSpeak to Lennart after In Dragon’s Wake quest.400 XP, 1250 Gold, and Stoutness Extract
Readvent of CalamityMelveReturn after finishing one of Captain Brant’s quests.2000 XP, 4500 Gold, and Ring of Grit
The Ornate BoxRoderick’s Smithy, VernworthSpeak to Sven in the Merchant’s Quarter.Jasper, Ring of Accrual, Ferrystone, Courtly Breeches, Courtly Tunic, 4000 Gold
Vocation FrustrationVernworth Vocation Guild, VernworthSpeak to Klaus after finishing Seat of the Sovran.1200 XP and 7500 Gold
Finish these quests before Feast of Deception in Dragon’s Dogma 2.

Locked after A New Godsway

QuestLocationHow to unlockRewards
Tensions on the HighroadVernworthFinish Welcome to Battahl, then meet Simon near the fountain.4000 XP and 12000 Gold
Welcome to BattahlBakbattahlFinish Nation of Lambent Flame and head to the Wanderer’s Haven.2800 XP and 8500 Gold
Finish these quests before A New Godsway in Dragon’s Dogma 2.

Locked after Legacy and Unmoored World

QuestLocationHow to unlockRewards
‘Twixt a Rock and a Hard PlaceBakbattahlTalk to Akakios in Bakbattahl2500 XP, 20000 Gold, and 1 Ferrystone
A Beggar’s TaleThe Merchant Quarter, VernworthHead near the fountain and speak to Benton.900 XP, 3000 Gold, 3 Onyx, and 3 Noonbloom
A Game of WitsMountain ShrineMeet the Sphinx.100000 Gold
A Veil of Gossamer CloudsVernworthMeet Sven in his chamber after getting the Beastren Border Entry Permit.4000 XP, 20000 Gold, and 1 Ferrystone
Dulled Steel, Cold ForgeVernworth CastleComplete Disa’s Plot and The Stolen Throne2800 XP and 12000 Gold
Gift of the BowVernworthGive Glyndwr a bow near the Merchant’s Quarter.1600 XP, 8500 Gold, and Ring of Proximity
Mercy Among ThievesCheckpoint Rest TownMeet Tobias at the Vermund-Battahl Border gate.4000 XP and 8000 Gold
Put a Spring in Thy StepAgamen Volcanic IslandFind Gautstafr to the west of the Volcanic Island Camp4800 XP, 23000 Gold, a Laurel Circlet
Saint of the SlumsVernworthOnce you finish The Heel of History, meet Lady Elena in The Gracious Hands at the slums.1600 XP and 11000 Gold
SpellboundEini’s House, Northern VermundFinish In Dragon’s Wake and speak to Trysha.2000 XP and 3000 Gold
The Gift of GivingVernworthFind Daphne roaming in the slums.900 XP, 100 Gold, and a Golden Trove Beetle
The Sotted SageVolcanic Island Camp, Agamen Volcanic IslandMeet Lamond.980 XP and 500 Gold
Toiled to RestAncient BattlegroundRescue Oskar.3000 XP and 9000 Gold
Finish these quests before Legacy in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
Dragon's Dogma 2 missable content: A player next to a dying dragon. Image captured by VideoGamer.
Defeat the Dragon to beat the game. Image captured by VideoGamer.

Locked ending content in Dragon’s Dogma 2

If you’ve managed to unlock the true ending, here’s what the other endings offer and take away from you in Dragon’s Dogma 2. Note that all endings grant you access into New Game Plus, letting you pursue all quests once again.

EndingContent you can playContent you lose
BadCutscene of your disgruntled Arisen claiming the throne
New Game Plus
Normal Ending
True Ending
Unmoored World
NormalCutscene of your satisfied Arisen claiming the throne
New Game Plus after credits roll
Bad Ending
Unmoored World
TrueCutscene of your satisfied Arisen claiming the throne
Extra dragon fight sequence
Access to Unmoored World, opening new quests and content
New Game Plus after finishing Unmoored World
Bad Ending
All the ending content in Dragon’s Dogma 2.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 missable content FAQs

Can you finish missed quests in New Game Plus?

Yes, all quests will be available as long as you don’t get locked out of them again.

What can you do if you fail a mission in Dragon’s Dogma 2?

As you only have one save, start a new game or enter New Game Plus to try the mission again.

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Dragon’s Dogma 2

  • Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X
  • Genre(s): Action, Action RPG, Adventure, RPG
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