Complete the Caged Magistrate quest in Dragon’s Dogma 2 is one of several main quests you must complete in Vernworth when you first meet Captain Brant and establish yourself as the true Arisen.
We strongly recommend that you complete the Disa’s Plot quest in Dragon’s Dogma 2 before taking on this one, the armor you get from the quest will be extremely useful in this one. Additionally, this quest may take you a little longer than the others, as you will have to do another one.
If this is confusing for you, don’t worry, we’re here to show you. how to complete the Caged Magistrate quest in Dragon’s Dogma 2.
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How to start the Caged Magistrate quest in Dragon’s Dogma 2
To start the Caged Magistrate quest in Dragon’s Dogma 2, you must have reached Vernworth and spoken to Captain Brant. After meeting the captain, head to the Stardrop Inn in the evening and talk to him at the bar. He will take you to a quiet table to discuss your identity as a true Arisen.
While talking to Brant here, select the “Tell me about the Magistrate” option that appears to begin this quest.
How to find the Caged Magistrate in Dragon’s Dogma 2
To find the Caged Magistrate in Dragon’s Dogma 2, you must go to Vernworth Castle in the Noble Quarter south of Stardrop Inn and go to the prison tower in the northern corner of the castle grounds. We strongly advise you to wear the armor you obtained during Disa’s quest, as it will help you sneak through the terrain.
We have also marked its location on the map below:
When you arrive at Gaol Tower, a guard will be waiting for you at the door and will let you in thanks to Brant’s orders. Head inside and descend the stone steps to the lower level.
At the bottom of the stairs, go right and follow the path then turn left again. Follow the path here and go down to the right, it should take you down some small stairs to the cell area. There are no other paths to take, so it should be easy to find your way.
The magistrate is in the first cell to your right as you enter the cell area. Use the key Brant gave you to unlock the door and enter.
How to find a place for the Caged Magistrate in Dragon’s Dogma 2
Of course, it wasn’t going to be as simple as finding them! You can’t convince him to leave the cell, so now you must find a place to satisfy the magistrate’s thirst for knowledge.
NOW, you must complete the Talon of History quest. Return to Captain Brant at the inn at night and select the “Magistrate” option again, this time he will tell you about a man called Kendrick. You can find it outside the church, in the slums southeast of the tarvern.
He will ask for donations, we gave food and 1000 G so we can talk to him again to start this quest. We have a separate guide on how to complete Heel of History that walks you through this one.
How to complete the Caged Magistrate quest in Dragon’s Dogma 2
Once you have completed the quest The Heel of History, return to the magistrate in the goal tower and talk to him again. This time, follow him out of the goal tower
Return to Brant at the Stardrop Inn at nightfall, talk to him, and select the “Magistrate” option again to complete this quest.
Caged Magistrate quest rewards explained in Dragon’s Dogma 2
here are the rewards you can get by completing the Caged Magistrate quest in Dragon’s Dogma 2:
It’s not much, but since it’s one of the main quests in Vernworth’s story, it’s still worth it.
If you’re looking for more Dragon’s Dogma 2 content, check out our pages showing you how to pass the time and how to change your vocation.
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