Dragon’s Dogma 2: Tensions on the High Road quest guide

Plenty of quests in Dragon’s Dogma 2 include an important decision to make, and the Tensions on the High Road quest is among them. Look no further if you are wondering whether to side with Simon or Raghnall.

Though the Tensions on the High Road is a side quest in Dragon’s Dogma 2, making the wrong choice can lead to some pretty serious consequences, and trusting your gut instinct may not be enough to get you by this time. Thankfully, we learned what the right choice is and can guide you to ensure you follow the same path.

How to start Tensions on the High Road in DD2

The Tensions on the High Road quest can be picked up in Vernworth or at Checkpoint Rest Town after you have met Raghnall in Bakbattahl. While exploring either of the towns, a guard approaches and hands you Escort Orders to keep Ser Augustin safe on his travels.

Head to the Checkpoint Rest Town via Oxcart from Bakbattahl or Vernworth and meet the guards across the bridge on the northeastern exit to begin the quest.

After a dialogue scene that leads to a transition, Raghnall will appear and attack the guards—leaving you with a choice: Side with Raghnall or Simon.

Should you side with Simon or Raghnall in DD2?

This is an important choice as it can result in a big development, but the choice is simple: Side with Raghnall and attack the guards you met at the bridge. If you don’t, you’ll have to fight him later in the campaign. It’s easier to side with him and gain positive Affinity. Once you’ve made your choice, defeat the three guards for another dialogue scene.

Raghnall asks you to follow him and Ser Augustin to a nearby cave, which is found by taking the path south from the main road through the trees. Be careful of enemy attacks; I had to fend off a few Choppers. The cave is called the Guerco Cavern. Head inside and follow the path through until it collapses and separates you from your Pawn. Around the corner, meet Raghnall and fight off the enemies that attack.

After the battle, speak to Raghnall and lead him to the exit, which is a short distance away. When you reach the large room, take the north path leading to a beach and a campsite. Fight the Saurians that are waiting. If you’ve never battled against Saurians, their tails are their weakness, so be sure to attack them.

After all the Saurians are defeated, speak to Raghnall again. You learn the escort mission was a trap, and Ser Augustin was to be killed, with the death pinned on you.

In the morning, continue to seek an exit. Head north from the beach and into another cave entrance. After you reach the exit, the roof collapses and separates you from Raghnall, who vows he will battle you someday, and the quest is complete.

What I like about this quest is the reward doesn’t change even if you, like me, accidentally (or purposefully) sided with Simon. Thankfully, if you did choose this option, the fight against Raghnall later in the storyline in the Clash and Conclusion side quest, which triggers in The Guardian Gigantus quest, isn’t too difficult, but he is pretty tanky. So, if you’re a squishy vocation, you may have trouble defeating him because this is a one-on-one fight, meaning your Pawns won’t be able to help you by blocking incoming damage. But as long as you stay out of range and attack when you can, you’ll defeat him… eventually.

Rewards for Tension on the High Road Quest

Once you have completed the Tension on the High Road quest, you earn 12,000 gold and 4,000 XP for your efforts, regardless of whether you side with Raghnall or Simon.

So whether you side with Raghnall or Simon in this decision, you’ll get the same quest completion rewards. This is everything you need to know about how to start and complete the Tension on the High Road quest in Dragon’s Dogma 2.