Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Heir to the Dead Quest Guide

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Dragon Age The Veilguard - Heir to the Dead Quest Guide

This is a complete walkthrough for Emmrich's companion quest, Heir to the Dead, in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. See this guide for quest information, unlock requirements, objectives, and major decisions!

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Heir to the Dead Overview

Heir to the Dead
Location Lighthouse
Unlock Requirements End The Sacrifice of Souls by choosing to revive Manfred.
Rewards ・250 XP
・Hero of the Veilguard Status for Emmrich
・Life's Embrace (Emmrich Veilguard Skill)
・Graven Vestments (Heroic Armor)
・Increased bond with Emmrich
Description
Emmrich must seek help in the Necropolis to reanimate his beloved assistant Manfred.

Heir to the Dead Objectives

Help Emmrich Revive Manfred

Meet Emmrich in the Necropolis

Meet at the Necropolis

Emmrich will be at the Hollow Bellfry, lower level to start the quest. If he is in your party, simply go to that same location to start.

Start the quest and a cutscene will show, with the team trying to get Manfred up and running again.

Lighthouse Return

Manfred with Neve and Emmrich

After Manfred's revival, the scene will transition back into the Lighthouse automatically, with Manfred interacting with the rest of your companions.

Emmrich Romance

Emmrich Romance - Heir to the Dead

There will be additional romance dialogue choices available if you are committed to a relationship with Emmrich, or not yet committed to another companion.

Emmrich Romance and Approval Guide

Hero of the Veilguard

Hero of the Veilguard
After completing this quest, Emmrich will achieve Hero of the Veilguard status, which affects the game's endings and future quest outcomes. You will also receive Emmrich's unique Veilguard skill and Hero Armor.

Choice Skill Armor
Bring back Manfred Life's Embrace
・Your Low Health threshold is now increased by 10%
・The party deals 50% more damage while you have Low Health
Graven Vestments
・Detonations deal +50% damage vs. health while you are at Low Health
・Detonations grant you Invulnerable while you are at Low Health

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