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Every map from Minrathous to Trevisois brimming with quests to find inDragon Age: The Veilguard,if you know where to look. Mercenary Intent is one such quest that won’t appear at a quiet giver or through one of the usual channels; instead, you’ll need to do some legwork to find it.
Luckily, you won’t need to invest much time searching if you follow our guide to the eastern portion of the map. If you get to the dock area and don’t see anything, don’t panic – it just means you need to look a little closer or progress another quest. This quest requires you to approach the exact spot on the docks to trigger it, but prepare for a fight once you do.
How To Start Mercenary Intent
Once you’ve completedA Clear Mindas part of Neve’s quest line, head to thedocks in Dock Townand investigate theyellow markerhere.
Defeat the Mercenaries that spawn as you approach the marker, which willofficially begin Mercenary Intent.
Your first order of business is tosearchthe surrounding areafor a clue.
You won’t have to go far –interact with the person trapped in the cageadjacent to the boat on the dock where you begin the quest.
The prisoner will tell you to head to the nearbyVenatori Warehousealong the shore.
Where To Find The Warehouse Clues
Head off the pier into the warehouse along the docks, where you’llbegin a search for three clues.
Your search directs you to Lowtide Beach – follow your marker out of the warehouse andeastto head there now.
You’ll arrive to find a small group ofVenatorihere (weak toCold,resistFire) to dispatch, then you’ll have torelease another prisonerfrom their cage.
What Rewards Do You Get From Mercenary Intent?
Following the prisoner’s release, you’ll complete Mercenary Intent and earn the following rewards:
Continue liberating Dock Town withNeve and complete her queststo cement her as the hero Dock Town needs.
