Navigating The Blood of Dawnwalker: How to Conquer the 'Our Rotten Roots' Quest
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Polygon's guide to 'Our Rotten Roots' in The Blood of Dawnwalker breaks down the best routes, the Isbrand boss fight, and the consequences of inviting him into your mind.
For players deep into the dark world of The Blood of Dawnwalker, tackling the "Our Rotten Roots" quest offers a heavy dose of narrative choice and combat. Available after working through Lacra's early questline in Westridge Outpost, this nighttime expedition takes you into Anachora and immediately tests your patience. You will need four time segments to finish the run, meaning you should definitely upgrade your gear and skills before stepping into the shadows.
The journey gets complicated at the crossroads when you must choose between following Lacra's wishes or investigating a hidden memory to the left. Going left forces you to fight through extra waves of enemies and temporarily upsets Lacra, but it uncovers crucial backstory regarding her hatred for Isbrand and Brencis. If you choose the path on the right toward Svartrau, you skip the extra combat grind and keep Lacra happy, though you miss out on seeing that specific memory firsthand.
No matter which path you pick, the quest culminates in a brutal boss fight against Isbrand, The Broken Shade. Once the dust settles, you face a major moral dilemma about whether to invite Isbrand into your head for eternity or leave his consciousness to fade away in the Anachora. As Polygon notes in their comprehensive guide, making room for Isbrand means he will occasionally pop up with commentary during the rest of your playthrough, netting you the Piercing Shriek ability regardless of your final verdict.
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Original article: Polygon