Walking the Graves Quest in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, is Emmrich Volkarin’s second companion quest, unlocked after completing the Shades of Blight main storyline. Here’s a step-by-step guide to completing this heartfelt mission and earning its rewards.
How to Start Walking the Graves
Once you’ve wrapped up the Shades of Blight quest, visit Emmrich at the Laboratory of the Lighthouse. He’ll request your help in performing sacred rites to honor the deceased. Fast travel to the Necropolis Halls and take the northeast path from the Hollow Belfry, Lower, to reach the Vault of the Beloved.
Completing the Rituals with Emmrich
This quest focuses on honoring the dead and deepening your understanding of The Memorial Gardens' history. Follow Emmrich as he guides you through the gardens, lighting candles to pay respects at various memorials. Along the way, you’ll engage in dialogue, but your choices won’t impact the story or your relationship with Emmrich—feel free to choose options that fit your roleplaying style.
After lighting all six candles, use Emmrich’s ability to interact with a nearby bell, summoning the spirits of the honored dead. Engage in a brief conversation with them, and they’ll commend your efforts in the ceremony.
Walking the Graves Quest Rewards
To conclude the ritual, interact with the bell once more, triggering a cutscene that marks the quest’s completion. As a reward, you’ll receive:
- 500 XP
- Metal-Plate Focus
- Increased Bond with Emmrich
Celebrate the memory of the fallen and strengthen your connection with Emmrich in this poignant side quest.
This quest ends like this and you can see the guides for the rest of the quests in this game on the Dragon Age The Veilguard Game Guides page.
