Complete walkthrough for the Off The Pilfered Path side quest in Dragon's Dogma 2. Learn how to free Hugo from jail, bribe the gaoler, and find him a job.
Walkthrough
- 1Find Hugo: Head to the north of Bakbattahl and then east to find a path leading to the back of the gaol. Hugo is inside.
- 2Bribe Ekratt (Attempt 1): Speak to the Head Gaoler, Ekratt, who can be found in the jail or a nearby office. Pay him a small amount of Gold to convince his superiors to release Hugo.
- 3Wait and Return (Attempt 1): Wait a few in-game days and return to Ekratt.
- 4Bribe Ekratt (Attempt 2): Ekratt will state that his superiors need more convincing. Pay him again.
- 5Wait and Return (Attempt 2): Wait a few more in-game days. Hugo should now be eligible for release.
- 6Bugged Quest - Alternative Method: If Ekratt continues to ask for more time, you will need to free Hugo yourself.
- 7Obtain the Makeshift Gaol Key from a nearby room.
- 8Move the guard outside Hugo's cell to the end of the corridor.
- 9Wait for patrolling guards to be far away.
- 10Use the Makeshift Gaol Key to open Hugo's cell.
- 11If needed, pick up a patrolling guard and drop them near another to make them walk in unison for better timing.
- 12Escape with Hugo: Once Hugo is freed, carry him out via the back entrance and drop him to speak with him.
- 13Find Hugo a Job: You need to find Hugo employment in Bakbattahl. According to a user report, this can be achieved by:
- 14Killing Isaac's family after letting Isaac read a specific book.
- 15This action unlocks an option to give Hugo a job at Isaac's wares.
Tips
- The quest can bug out, so be prepared to use the Makeshift Gaol Key method if bribing fails.
- Finding a job for Hugo might require specific actions related to other NPCs, such as Isaac.
- Keep track of in-game time by resting at an inn or campsite to progress the quest stages.
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