Elex 2: Dex - who is he and can he die? Elex 2 guide, walkthrough
This page of the Elex 2 guide explains who Dex is, where you can first meet him, and whether the boy can die during the game.
Last update: 04 March 2022
This page of the guide to Elex 2 explains who Dex is. You'll also learn when you'll meet Dex, whether the boy may suffer any harm, and if he can die.
The first meeting and journey with Dex
Dex is Jax's son, he's a few years old - Jax is the main character of the Elex series. You'll meet Dex for the first time shortly after the prologue, when you are in western Carakis. First, you can meet Caja, Jax's wife, and then reach the nearby hill where Dex will be guarded by Asgar.
You can talk to Dex and then go to the Bastion. The boy will follow his father during this journey, but no harm will happen to him.
Dex is not a full-fledged companion, so he will not take part in combat. You don't need to worry that he'll die, either. Dex will automatically leave Jax after getting close enough to the Bastion.
Dex can use a jetpack, so you don't have to follow the main paths towards the Bastion. The boy should also follow if you use your own jetpack, e.g. to reach a higher shelf.
Other meetings with Dex in the Bastion
You can meet Dex again after reaching the Bastion and meeting Adam. This time the boy will want to accompany Jax during the first activities related to rebuilding the Bastion.
Dex will disappear again after a while. This will also be your first opportunity to share your own worldview with him - the chosen dialogue option will affect your relationship with Dex.
You can have additional optional conversations with the boy in the Bastion later in the campaign. Once again, however, we would like to remind you that Dex is not a full-fledged companion and can't engage in combat, unlike other recruited team members.