Mine Massacre Dragon Age II Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

The quest giver: Hubert or automatically after exploration of the Bone Pit [Hightown - Market or The Bone Pit]

Step 1: Investigate a situation in the Bone Pit

This quest might be activated in two ways. If in previous part of the game you've completed quests connected with the Bone Pit and miners, you should talk to Hubert first which can be again found in the [Hightown - Market] location (during the day) #1 (M3, 9). He will tell you that he has lost contact with mine workers #2 and you'll be sent to investigate this. If you however didn't complete quests connected with miners, the only thing you can do is to go to the [bone Pit] location (M80, 1).

Warning! This quest is made up almost entirely of the VERY DIFFICULT battle. So I suggest starting it at the very end of the game. Be sure to tale with you a mage with healing abilities (Anders would be the best choice), try to increase your team members' fire resistance and do not forget to but large amount of potions and other remedies.

When you're ready, leave Kirkwall and go to the [Bone Pit] location. After reaching the destination you'll find out that the miners camp (M80, 2) is literally wiped out #1. This time you do not have to explore mines. Instead of that choose a previously inaccessible path leading to the south #2 (M80, 3).

Ultimately you have to reach a large battle field #1 (M80, 4). ABSOLUTELY save your game here. When you enter the battle field, a cut-scene will start and you'll learn that you have to fight ... the high dragon #2 (M80, 5)!!

Step 2: Defeat the high dragon

I suggest choosing two persons who will attack dragon directly #1, while two others should stay on the back and attack the dragon from the distance (using spells, bows or crossbows). It is essential to slow the dragon down, freeze or paralyze him; otherwise he will be successfully knocking down your party members who fight him directly and dealing damages to them #2. If any of these characters is wounded badly, quickly retreat him and heal him. Try not to bring to such a situation, when both characters must be retreated at the same time, because the dragon can attack your other party members. I do not have to mention that you can't allow any of your party members to die in such early stage of the battle. And I also do not recommend using revive potions too early, because you'll need them later.

The dragon flies from one place to another from time to time #1, so you must watch out when he suddenly lands near your archers and mages. Attack the boss until he lands on nearby hill #2.

Now you'll have to face dragonlings #1 appearing in this area. If it is possible try to eliminate them in a FLASH because in the meantime the High Dragon attacks you with fireballs #2 and unfortunately you can't hide from them. Try to get around the whole battle field so you won't miss any of dragonlings.

After killing all dragonlings you can continue attacking the high dragon #1. Use your old tricks, so attack the boss directly and from the distance, trying to slow him down and weaken him. After a few moments the high dragon will land again on the hill #2.

This time it will be even harder, because in addition to the group of dragonlings #1, you'll have to face a standard dragon #2. Do not spare your spells and party members abilities, as quick killing of monsters is a top priority now.

Defeating dragonlings will result with fight with the high dragon again #1, but you have to reckon with the fact, that at least once more you'll have to fight more dragonlings and standard dragon #2.

If you notice that you end up with healing potions, then you can use pauses in attacking the high dragon and examine bodies of defeated dragonlings #1. You have to fight until the high dragon loses his entire health bar. A game will display an impressive cut-scene with his death #2.

Step 3: Return to Hubert

ABSOLUTELY examine the high dragon's body #1, because you can obtain many valuable items. For example the dragon's blood (unique variation), the high dragon fire gland, the Weight, the Offhand Blade, the Jackal's Longbow, Ashen Gauntlets, the Warplate of the Champion, the Nightingale's Lamellar Armor, Arms of the Champion (part of the set), the Ring of the Emerald Knights or Enchanted Resin - an upgrade for Fenris' armor. Examine also the rest of the battle field - dragonlings' and dragons' bodies. Now you can return to the [Hightown - Market] location and click on Hubert (M3, 9). After you tell him what happened at the Bone Pit, you can act in two ways #2. You can offer a takeover of the entire mine (upper right dialog option) or admit that you've killed the dragon not because you want some reward for that (bottom right dialog option).