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Joseph's Secret
Far Cry New Dawn

Joseph's Secret

Follow our guide to Far Cry New Dawn's Joseph's Secret main mission. Learn how to defeat the inner beast, relight pyres, and recruit Joseph.

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Follow our guide to Far Cry New Dawn's Joseph's Secret main mission. Learn how to defeat the inner beast, relight pyres, and recruit Joseph.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Follow Joseph up the rocky trail to meet him.
  2. 2
    Listen to Joseph's story about the cleansing, the Highwaymen, and the potent fruit.
  3. 3
    Eat the fruit offered by Joseph to cleanse your inner beast.
  4. 4
    You will awaken with a recurve bow and unlimited arrows. Your objective is to kill the elite bear.
  5. 5
    Locate the four burning pyres. As they dispel the bliss, attack the bear. Aim for the glowing spot on its midsection when it rears up for maximum damage.
  6. 6
    The bear is aggressive; run to create distance and shoot it. Use the ziplines to your advantage.
  7. 7
    As the battle progresses, the pyres will be extinguished, and bliss will gather. Relight the pyres with fire arrows.
  8. 8
    The bear will continue its pursuit. Once the pyres are lit again, the battle continues.
  9. 9
    When the pyres are doused again and bliss gathers, relight them. The fruit's potency will increase, and you'll be armed with only your fists, but your punches will be extremely powerful.
  10. 10
    Defeat the bear with your fists.
  11. 11
    After the fight, Joseph will declare you the new shepherd and return with you to New Eden.
  12. 12
    Upon arrival, you'll find Ethan arguing that Joseph isn't returning. Joseph appears, and Ethan confronts him.
  13. 13
    Joseph names you the new shepherd and instructs the people to fight the Highwaymen. Ethan, defiant, leaves.
  14. 14
    Talk to Joseph. He explains the Chosen will fight the Highwaymen day and night and wishes for peace. The Judge becomes available as a companion.
Tips
  • The bear is aggressive and will stalk you relentlessly. Use the ziplines to help you gain distance and shoot.
  • When the pyres are doused, prioritize relighting them to continue the fight and eventually gain powerful fist attacks.
  • The newly acquired 'Wrath' Perk can be problematic as it activates with the right analog stick, potentially causing you to use fists unintentionally during firefights.
  • 10 Perk Points
  • New Abilities: Leap of Faith, Ghost, Wrath, Eden's Touch, Eden's Gift

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