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Steel Resolve is one of the longest side quests inAvowed, mostly due to its mission markers requiring players to travel to distant areas of the map. This quest requires players to track down a traitor within the rangers and put a stop to them. You’ll have to make some tough choices, which will have a major impact on the overarching story of the game. As a reward, players will get their hands on the One Last Trick, one of the most sought-after guns.
How to Start Steel Resolve Quest in Avowed
Players can start the Steel Resolve quest bymeeting Ranger Acierno at the Ranger Headquartersin the Emerald Stair region ofAvowed. The Ranger Headquarters is located towards the east of Fior Mes Iverno. You can only access this quest if you haven’t completed theAncient Soil main quest.
After speaking to Ranger Acierno, she’ll direct players to investigate the missing rangers by speaking to two suspects, Ranger Casagrada and Dorso.
Rescue Ranger Verano from Bandit Camp
First, players must reach the Fior docks totalk to Ranger Casagrada. He’ll share how he and Ranger Verano were exploring a camp near an abandoned house before he disappeared, possibly captured.
So, head to the quest marker to reach a bandit camp. You’ll need to fight off the initial wave of bandits and reach further inside the camp toface off against Big Wylie Trantonand his family of drawven warriors. Once everyone’s defeated, make sure to collect trophies from their bodies, as this is also a bounty.
Now, use afreeze spell or a bomb to free Ranger Veranofrom captivity. He’ll thank the Envoy, and Ranger Casagrada’s objective will be completed in the Steel Resolve quest inAvowed.
Investigate the Ogre’s Cave & Find a Root-Strangled Tree
Next, you can head over to Fior Mes Iverno’s entrance andtalk to Ranger Dorso. She’ll direct players to investigate an Ogre Cave in the Grim Wetlands.
So, head over to the location, and on the path, you’ll come across a locked door with an electrical mechanism. While facing the door, break the boards on the right to reveal an electric panel that you may use electric bombs on spells to activate. The second panel is located directly opposite the door on a rock face.
Once both panels are activated, head up the wooden platforms and into the cave tofight the ogre boss Ulrask inAvowed. There will be several minions spawning around the boss, so make sure to quickly dispatch them while damaging the boss. Once the boss is taken down, interact with the body in the middle of the cave to get theJournal of Ranger Monato.
After taking the journal, players will be directed tosearch for a root-strangled treein the Wildwoods. After arriving at the location, you’ll find some enemies gathered around a tree. You can ignore the enemies and check inside the tree roots at the back to find theClandestine Note.
Should You Attack or Spare Ranger Dorso?
Once all theevidence against Ranger Dorsois gathered, you’ll need to confront her near the waterfall. Players have a choice to either fight her, help her, or simply exile her from Emerald Stair.
Keeping her alive can impact the story and relationships with your companions negatively, so you should pass swift justice anddefeat her in combat. After she’s taken care of, loot her body to get an exceptional dagger alongside other loot.
There’s a secret objective that you can complete after taking care of Ranger Dorso byentering the Waterfall Caveon the right. This will impact the fate of Fior Mes Iverno in the upcoming events.
Head back to the Ranger Headquarters and break the news to Ranger Acierno. Regardless of the choice of dialog, Ranger Massoni will reward players with theOne Last Trickunique Arquebus. This will also mark the Steel Resolve quest inAvowedas completed.
