Dawnwalker Journal
Quests & walkthroughs
Follow the opening, choose your next quest, or jump straight to the objective that has you stuck.
This edition covers the prologue, early progression and the named quests below. The game opens into several paths; this is not a complete main-story walkthrough.
Start your journey
Quests & walkthroughsPrologue walkthrough: the day before Blood Mass
A practical opening route through medicine, the village investigations, Blood Mass and the mine escape.
Quests & walkthroughsWhat to do after the prologue
Choose a first objective, find useful quest leads and understand how Court activities move the story forward.
Quests & walkthroughsAnca’s medicine: how many spoonfuls?
The hot-water recipe for Withering Away, with the correct herb quantity.
Quest walkthroughs
Quests & walkthroughsFree Mert: daytime access and nighttime rescue
Find Mert, obtain the prison key, clear an escape route and complete Under Watchful Eyes at Stoneward Post.
Quests & walkthroughsEchoes of Silenced Bells: reach the library
Find the convent keys, choose a library passage and resolve the forbidden-notes decision.
Quests & walkthroughsWhere Old Devils Lie: solve the map and open the ruins
Complete the book study, meet Anca at the right time and solve the painted-door investigation.
Quests & walkthroughsFont of Life: trials and all three choices
Complete the ruin trials, compare the three Font rewards and finish Stronger Than Achilles.
Quests & walkthroughsA Closer Look: find and reassure Marat
Reach Marat promptly after Distant Shadows and complete his personal conversation.
Useful before a decision
Getting startedThe 30-day time system
Which actions spend time, what exploration costs, and what the deadline changes.
Combat & growthInfamy: raise the level and prepare for edicts
Read Court Infamy and boyar Anger, choose activities and understand the consequences of each escalation.
Characters & romanceDawnwalker romance guide: choose a route and avoid the missed scenes
Compare the documented Anca, Lacra and Crake romances, learn their key quest gates, and open the full guide for your current companion.