The Blood of Dawnwalker Forge It Anew Quest Guide

Ready to transform your combat potential in The Blood of Dawnwalker? Completing the "Forge It Anew" quest is your ticket to acquiring the legendary Imbued Sword of St. Mihai, a weapon that turns the tide of any battle. This guide breaks down exactly where to find every shard and how to navigate the blacksmith's requirements to secure your achievement.

Unlocking the Forge It Anew Quest

Before you can start hunting for shards, you need to obtain the Broken Sword of St. Mihai. This is typically achieved by finishing the "A Monk and a Saint" questline. You can trigger this by exploring the Svartrau Cathedral's courtyard or completing the "Echoes of Silenced Bells" mission. Once the broken blade is in your inventory, you are tasked with finding three specific sword shards and locating an expert Uriashi blacksmith to restore it.

Sword Shard Locations

Finding these shards requires careful exploration across the game world. Note that interacting with these sites will consume three time segments each, so plan your schedule accordingly.

• Maragir Wealds (Do Not Disturb): Head to the northeast of Vale Sangora. Locate the large, slanted rock northwest of the watchtower. Follow the blood trail into the cave, defeat the kobolds, and claim the shard at the back. Investigating the mural here will also mark the remaining two locations on your map.
• St. Tyna's Grove (Executive Order): Located east of Svartrau City, near the old Crossroads Inn. Follow the path into the kobold den to find a letter regarding the blacksmith. The actual shard was stolen by soldiers; you will find it in a lavish tent at the soldiers' camp in the swamp, south of Tantari.
• Rockfalls (Hostile Takeover): West of Svartrau City, near the plains east of Westridge Outpost. Enter the den and defeat the miniboss, Munch-Munch. Once the area is clear, search the nest at the back to recover the final shard.

Restoring the Sword of St. Mihai

With all three shards in hand, travel to the northwest corner of the Briar Sloughs to find the Uriashi blacksmith. When prompted about your motives, be honest and state your intention to kill Brencis to secure her cooperation.

Once the base sword is restored to epic quality, the quest continues. You will need to perform a ritual in the adjacent room, which triggers a wave-based combat encounter against the undead. Surviving this challenge upgrades the weapon to its final legendary form and unlocks the Arbiter's Blade achievement.

Pro-Tips for Success

According to community reports, the time segment cost is the most significant hurdle for players trying to optimize their quest progression. Always ensure you have enough time units before heading into these zones, as you do not want to be interrupted mid-quest.

Player experience suggests that using Focus Mode is essential when tracking the blood trail in Maragir Wealds. Skipping the mural investigation at the first shard location is a common mistake; taking the time to inspect it provides vital map markers that save significant travel time later in the quest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to complete the sub-quests in a specific order?

No, the sub-quests "Do Not Disturb," "Executive Order," and "Hostile Takeover" can be completed in any order you prefer.

What happens if I don't tell the blacksmith I want to kill Brencis?

Based on player feedback, being honest about your goal is the most reliable way to ensure the blacksmith agrees to help you without further complications.

Can I upgrade the sword further after the quest?

The quest culminates in the creation of the Imbued Sword of St. Mihai, which is the legendary final form. Further upgrades are not required for this specific questline.