Dragon's Dogma 2 (DD2)

Twixt a Rock and a Hard Place Walkthrough and Location

Twixt a Rock and a Hard Place is a side quest in Dragon's Dogma 2 (DD2). Read our guide for a walkthrough on how to start and complete the Twixt a Rock and a Hard Place side quest, including what to do if Ernesto is missing!

How to Start Twixt a Rock and a Hard Place

Talk to Akakios in Bakbattahl

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Akakios will walk up to you as you pass through the Mercantile Ward in Bakbattahl, and asks you to deliver a letter to Ernesto in the Volcanic Island Camp.

Twixt a Rock and a Hard Place Location

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The Twixt a Rock and a Hard Place starts in the Mercantile Ward in Bakbattahl.

How to Complete Twixt a Rock and a Hard Place

  1. Go to the Volcanic Island Camp
  2. Go to the Excavation Site

Go to the Volcanic Island Camp

Go to the Volcanic Island Camp and find Ernesto. Deliver him the letter from Akakios, and he'll ask you to deliver his letter to Barbas at the Excavation Site.

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Go to the Excavation Site

The Excavation Site is located southeast of the Volcanic Island Map. Go through the site's gates to find Barbas and deliver him the letter from Ernesto, which completes the quest.

The Excavation Site is located southeast of the Volcanic Island Map. Go through the site's gates to find Barbas, and deliver to him the letter from Ernesto, which completes the quest.

What to Do if Ernesto is Missing?

Check the Morgue in Bakbattahl

Due to the frequent battles occurring in the Volcanic Island Camp, there is a chance that Ernesto might've perished during one of them. If you can't find Ernesto in the marked quest area, chances are he's in the morgue in Bakbattahl.

Twixt a Rock and a Hard Place Quest Summary

How to Unlock and Rewards

Quest Type Side Quest
Location Bakbattahl
Unlock Condition Speak with Akakios in Bakbattahl
Quest Giver Akakios
Rewards XP: 2,500
Gold: 20,000
Dragon Ferrystone (x1)

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