Tensions on the Highroad is a side quest in Dragon's Dogma 2 (DD2). Read our guide for a walkthrough about how to start Tensions on the High Road side quest, whether you should side with Raghnall or Simon, as well as the rewards and unlock conditions.

How to Start Tensions on the Highroad

Visit Vernworth After Completing Welcome to Battahl

To start this quest, return to Vernworth after first reaching Bakbattahl and completing the Welcome to Battahl side quest.

Look for a soldier named Simon, whom you can find near the fountain. He'll approach you as soon as you're near to start the quest.

Tensions on the Highroad Location

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Tensions on the Highroad begins in Vernworth.

Welcome to Battahl Walkthrough

How to Complete Tensions on the Highroad

1. Escort the Oxcart Near Checkpoint Rest Town
2. Follow Raghnall into Guerco Cavern
3. Follow Raghnall Out of the Cave

Escort the Oxcart Near Checkpoint Rest Town

Simon will ask for your help to escort Augustin's Oxcart located near Checkpoint Rest Town. The oxcart is located northeast of the town near where the path splits north and east.

Eventually, a cutscene starts where Raghnall will stop the oxcart, and you'll have the option to side with Raghnall or side with the soldiers.

Side with Raghnall for a Better Outcome

We recommend siding with Raghnall since the quest will ultimately play out with both of you working together, and siding with him during the initial fight will have you departing on better terms.

Follow Raghnall into Guerco Cavern

Raghnall will run off with Augustin into Guerco Cavern, and you'll have to chase after him. After you enter a cave, you'll eventually get separated from your pawns after dropping through the floor.

Follow the path ahead to meet up with Raghnall, where you'll need to help him defeat a group of Saurians.

Follow Raghnall Out of the Cave

After defeating the Saurains, Raghnall will make camp and explain more about what happened. The escort mission was a setup to sabotage the Arisen. Augustin was supposed to die during the escort mission, with your character taking the blame for it.

After the cutscene, follow Raghnall out of the cave to complete the quest.

Should You Side with Raghnall or Simon?

Siding with Raghnall is the Best Option

We recommend siding with Raghnall since, regardless of your choice, you'll be working with him to escape the Guerco Cavern anyway.

Both choices will have Raghnall reveal that the escort mission was a set up to frame you for Augustin's death, but siding with him ultimately plays out better since he'll have a much better disposition towards you.

Tensions on the Highroad Quest Summary

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