Dwarven Allies

Guide your way through the Dwarven Allies mission in Borderlands 2's Assault on Dragon Keep DLC. Learn enemy tactics, solve puzzles, and defeat the Gold Golem boss.

Alright, let's get this Dwarven Allies mission sorted out in Borderlands 2. We're heading into the Assault on Dragon Keep DLC, and it's time to make some friends, or at least get past them.

First things first, you'll need to head up the ramp and onto the bridge. Just keep following those blue diamonds on your compass – they'll lead you through the scenery, so enjoy the view for a bit.

You'll hit a locked door, as is tradition. Turn around and head back over the bridge. Once you're back on solid ground, hang a right up the ramp to have a chat with the wizard. He's got some 'key letters' we need, apparently.

Now, we need to head south towards the first waypoint. But hold up! Don't just sprint past the dwarves. We actually need to deal with them so their buddies will open up the doors for us later. Take your time here, and don't let anything steamroll you. Eventually, you'll come across a tricky jump over some lava. Don't worry if you miss it – that's kind of the point!

When you fail that jump, more platforms will magically appear, making the way forward possible. Follow these platforms to the right. You'll need to time your jumps carefully, especially at the last second. The path is pretty straightforward from here, just keep moving.

Once you've made it across, turn back towards the mainland. Look to your right, and you'll see a path that hugs the side of the building. That's where we need to go next.

Follow this path around, and you'll run into some spiders. Take them out. After you squeeze through a narrow spot, you'll find more dwarves. They're about to get jumped by orcs. You can jump into the fray and help out, or just let them duke it out. It's up to you, but keep an eye out for those Dwarf snipers up on the ramparts – they can be a real pain.

After you fight your way through the castle, follow your waypoint to the left. You'll enter a room with a big floating cube. Look for the green crystals on the stairs. You'll need to twist them – keep at it, and eventually, the cube will start to lower. Keep twisting those crystals until Brick gets impatient and lets you punch the cube open. Grab that letter you need!

Now, head back to the antechamber and take a left into the Ingot Processing arena. It's time to face the boss.

Boss – Gold Golem

This big guy is your main obstacle here. You'll need to defeat him to progress. After you've dealt with the Gold Golem, just retrace your steps back to that locked dwarven door. Enjoy the cutscene – you'll probably figure out the joke before the characters do!