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The Deep Roads Expedition
Dragon Age II

The Deep Roads Expedition

Complete walkthrough for The Deep Roads Expedition quest in Dragon Age II, including objectives, enemy encounters, boss strategies, and loot locations.

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Complete walkthrough for The Deep Roads Expedition quest in Dragon Age II, including objectives, enemy encounters, boss strategies, and loot locations.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    When asked to choose your group, Varric is mandatory. Agree to find Sandal and enter the Deep Roads.
  2. 2
    Head north to an outlet, then east to fight Hurlocks. Loot the deep mushroom at the bottom of the steps.
  3. 3
    Follow the path to find more Darkspawn and a chest - standard containing Oath-Breaker.
  4. 4
    Continue through a door to encounter a Darkspawn Emissary. Head south for two chests, a chest - standard, and some silverite.
  5. 5
    A large group of Spiders will spawn; defeat them to spawn a Monstrous Spider.
  6. 6
    Open the door to find a chest containing Caskhead’s Portable Anvil.
  7. 7
    Backtrack, go east then north to find more Darkspawn and a deep mushroom.
  8. 8
    In the north part of this room, you'll find Sandal, who gives you Stone’s Breath.
  9. 9
    Loot the raw lyrium behind you and head east to the Deep Roads monument.
  10. 10
    Go north and fight waves of Darkspawn, then head west down the steps.
  11. 11
    Grab the raw lyrium and open the chest for Blade of Red Birth. Fight more Darkspawn.
  12. 12
    Enter another room where an Ogre waits. Dodge its charge to make it get stuck in the wall for easy damage. Be aware of trap - master in the room.
  13. 13
    Follow the path south around a corner to a chest - standard, then north before going west into a large room.
  14. 14
    A Dragon will land; defeat it. Loot the Dragon for Winter-Weight, Nevarran Lancer, and The Last Descent Armor / Robes of the Spiral Eye / Warplate of the Fallen. Head towards the Primeval Thaig entrance.
  15. 15
    Head north to find Bodahn and Sandal, then go east.
  16. 16
    Defeat numerous Shades that emerge from hiding before the Stone Golem awakens.
  17. 17
    Loot the chest for a Carved Ring of the Vhenadahl and press on, grabbing the Orichalcum.
  18. 18
    Head up to the Lyrium Idol to trigger a scene.
  19. 19
    Go south and then east at the split to fight waves of Shades.
  20. 20
    After the battle, loot the four chests and move west.
  21. 21
    As you move south, you'll fight a new enemy, the Protane. Open the chest - standard for Hands of Stone.
  22. 22
    Continue south to a conversation with one of The Profane, revealed to be a Hunger Demon. You can choose to accept its aid, which leads to reduced loot and experience, or refuse.
  23. 23
    If you did not accept the demon's aid, loot the chest for Ghillie Brogues.
  24. 24
    March east, destroying enemies, to find a pile of bones.
  25. 25
    Encounter the boss, the Ancient Rock Wraith.
  26. 26
    After defeating the Ancient Rock Wraith, open three chests for Sovereign.
  27. 27
    Check the crypt treasure for the Crypt Key, Valdasine, Stoneclutcher’s Gloves, Brass Nug Charm, Lifestone, and Belt of Unknowing.
  28. 28
    Head through the door to finish the act and view a cut scene.
Tips
  • Varric is the only mandatory party member for this expedition.
  • Use the pillars in the Ancient Rock Wraith fight to avoid its area-of-effect attacks.
  • The Ancient Rock Wraith is vulnerable when its core is exposed, especially when it summons Profane.
  • Use AoE spells to clear out summoned Profane quickly while focusing damage on the Wraith's core.
  • Abilities like Mark of the Assassin and Hex of Torment can help speed up the fight against the Ancient Rock Wraith.
  • The choice to accept the Hunger Demon's aid affects loot and experience gain negatively.
  • Financier (10)
  • Delver of the Deep (10)
  • Stone Cold (5)
  • Various items found in chests and on bosses, including: Oath-Breaker, Caskhead’s Portable Anvil, Stone’s Breath, Blade of Red Birth, Winter-Weight, Nevarran Lancer, The Last Descent Armor / Robes of the Spiral Eye / Warplate of the Fallen, Carved Ring of the Vhenadahl, Hands of Stone, Ghillie Brogues, Crypt Key, Valdasine, Stoneclutcher’s Gloves, Brass Nug Charm, Lifestone, and Belt of Unknowing.
  • Crafting materials: deep mushroom, silverite, raw lyrium, Orichalcum.

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