Unlock the Power of the Crusader in Darkest Dungeon 2

How to Master The Missing Crusade in Darkest Dungeon 2

When you stumble upon the initial Inn during a fresh journey, you'll be presented with a peculiar prize known as the Worn Headgear. It's worth noting that this prompt will only appear if you've installed the Binding Blade expansion. Snatch up this Worn Headgear and affix it to your stagecoach to embark on the Missing Crusade mission. Should you leave the headgear idle in your inventory, you'll need to bide your time until the subsequent Inn visit to commence the quest.

Equipping the Worn Headgear triggers special encounters that yield the essential quest items for recruiting the Crusader in Darkest Dungeon 2. If you meet your demise or abandon the expedition, fear not; your next journey will furnish you with the last item you uncovered to propel the Missing Crusade quest forward.

Phase 1: Secure a Military Road Engagement

The recent Binding Blade update introduced a fresh encounter featuring Soldiers lurking behind Spiked Barricades. Seek out and conquer one of these road skirmishes to obtain the Ragged Flag, the inaugural item on your checklist.

Stock up on bandages for healing purposes, as Spiked Barricades inflict Bleed upon assailants upon contact.

It's worth mentioning that barricade encounters aren't exclusive to the DLC, but you'll require the Worn Headgear to advance the Missing Crusade quest.

Step 2: Employ the Ragged Flag on a Bishop

While the Ragged Flag can be equipped by any hero, it must be wielded solely on a Bishop (a fixture of the Lost Battalion) found exclusively in the Tangled territory.

Be mindful that the Bishop gains a formidable boost from the Ragged Flag, so dispatch him swiftly. Victory in this encounter rewards you with another item: the Exceptional Coffer.

Phase 3: Transport the Exceptional Coffer to the Following Inn

Upon reaching the Inn, the Exceptional Coffer will automatically be swapped for the Revered Scroll. This stagecoach essential must be equipped to further progress the Crusader quest in Darkest Dungeon 2. Don't forget to procure some Inn provisions for added buffs on your journey ahead.

Maintain the presence of the Worn Headgear. Both the headgear and the scroll must be affixed to your stagecoach.

Conveying the Exceptional Coffer also bestows a potent boon upon your party, enduring for a single territory: 5 percent stress resilience per negative token and 5 percent damage resilience per positive token.

Step 4: Locate an Aid Encounter

The subsequent task is relatively straightforward. Seek out an assistance encounter, commonly referred to as the Desperate Few, which is a prevalent node along the road.

Interact with the peasants while equipped with the Revered Scroll, selecting the hero with the unique dialogue: "We seek a misplaced knight - what tidings have you?" This interaction yields a treasure map item: the Gossip of Wealth.

Step 5: Barter the Treasure Map with a Hoarder

Now, it's time to procure the Blessed Sword from a Hoarder in exchange for the Gossip of Wealth map. By this juncture, reaching the final leg of your expedition may prove challenging in locating a Hoarder. Fret not, however; initiating a new expedition will furnish you with the last item, Gossip of Wealth, from the initial Inn, ensuring continuity of the quest.

Step 6: Deliver the Blessed Sword to the Subsequent Inn

Upon arriving at an Inn bearing the Blessed Sword, the deliverable weapon merges with the Worn Headgear to form the Headgear and Blade. This constitutes another stagecoach trophy and the ultimate item in your quest to unlock the Crusader in Darkest Dungeon 2.

Step 7: Vanquish the Warlord

Oblivion's Rampart invariably serves as the final encounter preceding the last Inn. Equipping the Headgear and Blade trophy transforms this into a special confrontation: The Imprisoned Knight. Should your party reach this juncture, you'll face off against the new Warlord mini-boss. Emerge victorious, and you can unlock the Crusader as a playable hero from the Altar of Hope.

The Warlord assumes the role of a wandering mini-boss subsequent to the Crusader completing all his hero shrines. There remains a chance of encountering him anew in any military encounter.

Mastering the Art of Unlocking the Crusader in a Single Expedition

It's an arduous task, albeit not insurmountable, to complete the Missing Crusade quest in a solitary journey. A specific sequence must be adhered to in order to heighten the likelihood of locating all the items sans the need for a fresh run. Naturally, the RNG facets of Darkest Dungeon 2 persist in thwarting these endeavors. Here's the blueprint.

1. Opt for the second confession act for your quest. This decision stems from the necessity to traverse a minimum of three regions, with the initial confession housing only two. Furthermore, the second confession harbors adversaries of lesser prowess compared to the third, fourth, and fifth.
2. Designate The Tangle as your primary region to tackle the military barricade and Bishop encounters.
3. Upon concluding The Tangle, proceed to any subsequent region to unearth the Desperate Few and the Hoarder. It's imperative to activate a Watchtower promptly to unveil their nodes on the map.
4. Confront and defeat the Warlord in the third and final region of your choosing.

The Crusader boasts versatility in a party setting. Primarily positioned as a frontline combatant adept at taunting and absorbing enemy assaults, he also delivers significant damage in return and can incapacitate adversaries when the need arises. Additionally, he's capable of assuming a supportive role in the rear ranks, providing healing, fortification, and negating adverse effects on fellow heroes. The extensive skill set at his disposal renders the rigorous quest for his recruitment all the more gratifying.

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