Dragon Age Veilguard: Chapter 9 The Cobbled Swan Case Dragon Age Veilguard guide, walkthrough
The Cobbled Swan Case is the main quest in DA Veilguard, which you will encounter in the ninth chapter of the game. On this page of the guide we described how to find the singer, rescue Damas and whether to agree to cooperate with Damas.
Last update: 07 November 2024
The Cobbled Swan Case is a main quest in Dragon Age Veilguard available in chapter 9. On this page of the guide we have described how to find the singer, save Damas from the Venatori and whether to agree to cooperate with Damas.
This quest is only a main quest if you chose to save Minrathous instead of Treviso during the choice at the end of chapter 6. If you saved Minrathous, the main quest will be Bloodbath, and The Cobbled Swan Case will be an optional quest to complete in Neve's storyline.
How to find the singer?
You will begin the quest by investigating the case of a kidnapped man. Examine the overturned table, the large scuff marks on the floor, the back door where the marks lead, the flower petals on the table in the very corner of the building, and finally the stage. You will realize that the singer must have seen the kidnapping from the stage.
Talk to Rana and then to the people outside. They will tell you to talk to other people. Neve will point you to the appropriate person as you pass by her. Eventually you will reach Nira, who will tell you the name of the singer. Go to the place she indicates to find the singer and learn about the new mission objective.
How to save Damas?
Go back to where you met Nira. A Venatori barrier is nearby - go through it. You will be attacked by a group of cultists. Get rid of all the Venatori in the marketplace on the other side of the barrier, and destroy the crystals that form the barrier - you can find them on the upper floor of the area.
On the other side of the barrier you will find Damas, unfortunately possessed. You have to defeat him. Damas uses two scythes and is very fast, but has little durability. Quickly get rid of his barrier and then go on the offensive. He has low health so he should be defeated quickly.
Should I agree to cooperate with Damas?
After defeating Damas and ending his possession, you will have to make a decision. Damas has evidence against Bataris, a high-ranking cultist you've dealt with before. However, using them would mean working with criminals. You can agree or decline, but your choice has no significance - if you decline, Neve will agree for you. The only difference, then, is Neve's attitude - if you agree, she will like you more, and if you refuse, she will like you less. This will complete the mission.