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Hauntings: Shadows of Fortune
Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Hauntings: Shadows of Fortune

Master the Hauntings: Shadows of Fortune quest in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Learn strategies to defeat the Skeleton Crew and claim your rewards.

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Master the Hauntings: Shadows of Fortune quest in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Learn strategies to defeat the Skeleton Crew and claim your rewards.

Alright, so you've finished the main quest 'The Siege of Weisshaupt' and Myrna in the Necropolis has given you a couple of quests. After you wrap up 'Hauntings: From Beyond' and chat with her again, she's got another spooky job for you: 'Hauntings: Shadows of Fortune'. Let's get this ghost hunt sorted!

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head to Elvhenan’s Haven: Your next stop is Elvhenan’s Haven on the Crossroads. Honestly, it's a bit weird we're hunting spirits in the Fade when they're supposed to be there anyway, right? But hey, don't question the loot! Fast travel to the westernmost beacon on the island.
  2. 2
    Make Your Way West: Drop down near the ladder and start moving west. Take out any Antaam that pop up along the way. You're heading towards where 'The Skeleton Crew' is waiting.
  3. 3
    Prepare for a Tough Fight: This is where things get tricky. You're up against four durable enemies – two melee skeletons and two mages. They don't flinch much, making it hard to stagger them. The melee guys will rush you, while the mages will rain down magical bolts and occasional fireballs. If you get too close, they'll unleash area-of-effect bursts. Think of this as fighting four minibosses at once. One mage acts a lot like The Fabricator, and the axe-wielding skeleton is similar to the Guardian of Secrets.
  4. 4
    Manage the Barrage: You'll be under constant attack, making combos difficult. The dual axe wielder is particularly annoying – he blocks frontal attacks unless they break his guard, barely staggers, and can even teleport like Venatori Executioners. Parrying him is possible, but tough with three other enemies attacking.
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    Divide and Conquer: If you're not playing a build that can just spam spells and ignore everything (like an Arcane Bomb mage with tons of mana), you'll need to be mobile. Keep moving, use cover like rocks to block spells, and try to focus down one enemy at a time.
  6. 6
    Finish Them Off: Once you've whittled them down to one or two, the fight should be manageable. After defeating the last skeleton, loot the chest they drop – I got an Enchanted Athame from it.
  7. 7
    Report Back: Head back to the Necropolis and talk to Myrna. You'll earn 350 EXP when the last skeleton falls, and Myrna will give you 400 gold and +250 Mourn Watch Strength.
Tips
  • Focus fire on one enemy at a time to reduce the incoming pressure.
  • Use the environment for cover, especially against the mages' ranged attacks.
  • Charged heavy attacks are good for breaking the guard of the dual axe wielder.
  • If you have a high mana pool, consider focusing on spell spamming to get through the fight quicker.

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