Gift of the Bow

Follow our step-by-step guide to complete the Gift of the Bow side quest in Dragon's Dogma 2, from finding Glyndwr to mastering archery at the ruins.

Alright, so you're looking to help out Glyndwr with his bow troubles? This quest, 'Gift of the Bow,' is pretty straightforward and a good way to get some early experience and gold. You can actually pick this one up pretty soon after you first arrive in Vernworth. Just make your way to Roderick's Smithy – you know, the place where you can get your gear fixed up? Glyndwr should be hanging around there, looking a bit preoccupied with a bow. Chatting with him is all it takes to get this quest rolling.

After you've sorted him out with a bow, Glyndwr's going to want to see you in action. He'll ask you to meet him at some ruins way out northwest of Vernworth. It's a bit of a trek, so be prepared!

Give Glyndwr a Human Bow

So, why can't Glyndwr just get his own bow? Honestly, who knows! But the good news is, he's not picky. Any bow that's human-made will do. This means most of the bows you'll find early on or buy from vendors are perfectly fine. If you're really in a pinch and need to buy one, the Flute Bow at the Borderwatch outpost will set you back 810G. Alternatively, you can snag a free bow just by switching to the Archer vocation for 100 Discipline – pretty neat, right? Waiting to find one randomly is an option too, but that could take a while if you're not lucky.

Once you've got a suitable bow, head back to Glyndwr and hand it over. He'll examine it and then ask you to show him how it's used. Your meeting spot is pretty far northwest of Vernworth, near the Forgotten Tunnel and Mountain Ruins, right on the edge of the Malachite Forest. It's a long journey, and if you've already done the Monster Culling quest, you might have passed somewhat close to this area when you went to Trevo Mine. While this region is usually pretty safe, this is Dragon's Dogma, so always be ready for anything – an Ogre, Griffon, or even a Drake could pop up and ruin your day. It's best to pack for a long trip and be ready to make a quick escape if you run into trouble.

Oh, and a super important tip before you head out: make sure you change your Arisen's vocation to Archer. You absolutely need to be able to use a bow yourself to properly demonstrate the techniques for Glyndwr. Don't forget this part!

Help Glyndwr Train at the Ruins

Alright, now that you're geared up as an Archer, make your way northwest to those ruins where Glyndwr is waiting. He won't waste any time once you get there, pointing you towards some targets he's set up. After trekking all the way out here, this part is surprisingly simple – just aim your bow and shoot the target. It's a test of pure skill, and Glyndwr will be super impressed. He'll try to copy you, and it turns out he really digs human archery techniques more than the elven ones.

For helping Glyndwr discover his passion for human archery, you'll be rewarded with 1,600 XP, a Ring of Proximity, and a hefty 8,500G. Plus, you'll unlock the next quest in this line, A Trial of Archery, so you can keep helping him out!