The Blood of Dawnwalker Walkthrough #3 - Bakir, The Lunar Game and Farkas' Ring

After the duel with Ambrus, Cohen still has two more influential enemies of Brenzis.In the third part of the walkthrough The Blood of Dawnwalker we go against Bakir, a vampire who organizes cruel competitions in his estate.Here it is important not only to defeat the boss, but also to get to him without a fight with all the guards.

Let's look at Bakir's convenient activities, preparation for The Lunar Game, all the way through the maze, the correct answer to the riddle, battle tactics and an additional task The Ring.The names of the quests are given in English, as they are indicated in the game.

Short route: raise Anger Bakir through Court Activities → meet Farkas at Lunar Manor → prepare opponents and poison the drink → go through the maze without vampire abilities → choose the left hole → defeat Great Bog Wurm → keep the mask on at the table → get into the treasury and defeat Bakir → pick up the amethyst ring and take it to Anka.

Spoiler alert: further we reveal the passage, the death of some tournament participants, the consequences of decisions and rewards.Before the start of the competition, before the final dialogue and after defeating the boss, make separate manual saves.

How to open Bakir's tasks and not waste time

Go to the tab Court and select Bakir.He controls military units, transportation, distilleries and public punishments.On the map, points associated with it may first be called Unknown Activity - they still need to be found.Most of the quests in this chain cost three time segments.

There are a total of twelve Court Activities in the Bakir network.As a rule, about eight are enough for his personal quest to appear, but it is more reliable to monitor the scale after each completed task Anger on the menu.Once it is filled and Farkas makes contact, do not waste time on the remaining points just for the sake of opening the battle: the goal has already been achieved.

If you followed our prologue route and then defeated Ambrus in the second part, you already have a useful weapon.For this branch it is good to have at least level 20 and a supply of healing.Before traveling to Lunar Manor, clear your inventory and check your learned sword techniques.

Step 1. Bakir's tasks in the city of Swartrau

Coercion and Duress - stop the distillery

In the southern part of Svartrau City, in the Neustadt district, find a closed yard with distillation equipment.Defeat the guards.After the fight, talk to the distillery worker: you can let him go without leaving another death on your conscience.Then inspect the device and interact with him to destroy production.Simply defeating the soldiers is not enough.

Out of Love - free Nela

In the central part of Swartrau, next to the market, enter the courtyard near the Curious House.They keep a man in stocks there.Deal with the guards, free the prisoner named Nelu and listen to the conversation.He will tell you about the Vicho merchant from Altenmarkt - this is an additional story that can be left for later.

Offshoot - distillery at Ovidiu's Thicket

Move towards the forested area near the shrine Ovidiu’s Thicket Shrine west of the city.There are armed people at the entrance to the cave.After the fight, use Focus to find the equipment.It is important to destroy the installation inside the cave: without this, the activity may remain unfinished.

Step 2. What to close on the way through Parlita

Familiar Face - meeting with Vasil

In the southern part of the village Parlita look around the main street near the gate.There are guards at the stocks.Demand the release of the prisoner, defeat the guards and talk with the rescued one.This Vasil, familiar from the village events at the beginning of the game;the conversation changes depending on your previous decisions.

Ends and Means - distillery west of the village

West of Parlita, near Boar’s Back, find a fenced area.Enter through the gate, remove the guards and examine the barn on the left.There is an NPC associated with the distillery and the device itself.Complete the scene and destroy the distillation equipment - only then will the case be closed in Court.

Silent to the Grave - Rebel Hunters

Head to the forest hut in the area Porina, south of Parlita or north of The Wallows Shrine.The hunters are behind the house;It’s more convenient to check the passages first, rather than run straight out to the whole group.Defeat the enemies, examine the body and the yard.If you wish, you can go down into the well for the cache - this is a separate small branch.

Step 3. Two more things - and Bakir should notice Cohen

Matter of Honor - hunters at Prince's Crossing

West of Prince’s Crossing Shrine, north of Ersol, is a gathering place for hunters.Their commander may propose a personal duel.Don't expect that defeating the captain will necessarily end the encounter: the rest of the soldiers also join the battle.Don't waste your entire healing supply on the first enemy.

Old Hand - captive near Lunar Manor

Not far from the Lunar Manor There is another group of guards and a man in stocks.Free the prisoner.If you come to his defense in a conversation, a continuation will open Catalin’s Tutor: Catalin can become a swordsman teacher after meeting him at his camp and having a training duel.

The eight activities described are a convenient guideline, and not a mandatory order for each save.For example, instead of a difficult skirmish with hunters, you can stop the convoy Curious Shipment on the road at Jagged Rocks or Fools’ Gold near Turtle Rock.After defeating the escort, search the cargo and complete the story interaction.In Fools' Gold, it's worth letting the surrendered soldiers go if you're interested in the treasure map.

Check: open Court.When Bakir's rage is filled, there will be a new task of waiting for the right moment and meeting a person named Farkas.Now the path leads to the tournament.

Step 4. The Lunar Game - meeting with Farkas

Farkas will meet you at Lunar Manor.He will tell you that the winner of the competition receives a reward from Bakir's treasury.For Cohen, this is a chance to be close to the vampire without his army.Farkas himself will ask you to get a family ring with a purple stone - for now, agree to help, but do not promise to give away the find blindly.

The tournament starts in the afternoon.Instead of just wasting time at the gate, complete short tasks whenever possible and prepare your gear.Main quest The Lunar Game spans six time segments;Searching and moving around the world usually does not require additional time.

Step 5: Talk to the participants before the tournament starts

There are three time segments given in the preparation area.You can talk with your opponents, examine the bushes and choose how to make the test easier for yourself:

• The Porcupine (Porcupine). Listen to his story and try to agree to leave peacefully.In the labyrinth it will be possible to avoid the fight.
• The Marten (Marten). She also wants to get to Bakir.If you talk about your intention to kill him, the participant can give Cohen a magical item before dying.
• The Cockroach. Near the camp, look for a bush with poisonous leaves, then use Focus to find a jug of booze near this participant.Add leaves to the drink - later the opponent will be weakened, and you don’t have to fight with him.

Before the start, Bakir will address the participants. Don't reveal that it's Cohen and don't provoke an immediate fight. Otherwise, you will get into a fight with the owner of the estate and his people, without having yet collected normal equipment for the test.

Step 6. Labyrinth: where to go and who you have to defeat

After the start, Cohen finds himself without his usual things.Access to vampire abilities during the competition is limited so as not to reveal the disguise.So move on calmly check every box and body for weapons, armor and consumables, and make saves between battles.

Hounds, Ghosts and Porcupine

First you will encounter hostile hounds.Dodge the jerks and respond with a short series rather than a long combination.Then there will be more opponents, including ghosts.The path is fairly linear: look for narrow passages and cracks in the walls leading further.

In one of the zones you will encounter a Porcupine.If you talked to him in advance, he can refuse the fight.If the dialogue does not take place, you will have to fight;even in victory, Cohen can show mercy.Remember that the final fate of the participant depends not only on your decision.

Muron – Malformed Monstrosity

The next big test is Murohn.Blows marked with the usual icon can be parried with a directed block, and attacks with a red skull must be avoided by dodging.Wait until the monster finishes the series of claws, respond with two or three blows and move away again.Try not to attack without pausing: Muron is able to dodge and instantly counterattack.

Step 7: Three Hole Puzzle

After Muron you will reach a box with three holes.You need to put your hand into one of them to open the passage.The hint is written next to it, but if you don’t want to risk poisoning, the solution is simple: select the left hole (Left).

The left option opens the gate without a poison trap.Middle and right are not needed here.Then move on and prepare for another large enemy.

Step 8: Defeat Great Bog Wurm

Great Swamp Worm Great Bog Wurm It is dangerous in two ways: a body blow close up and spitting poison from a distance.When you see a warning about an unblockable attack, move away.Don't try to stand under the boss while dashing out of the ground.

The best window for retaliatory damage is after a failed worm attack.Apply a short burst and retreat;if he burrows, do not run after him blindly, but wait for the next appearance.After victory, search the body: Tatzelwurm Gland will be useful in the future as a rare ingredient.

Next you will meet a Cockroach.Once the poison is prepared, it no longer poses a serious threat.If the drink was not poisoned, there will be a regular fight.

Step 9. Last participant and coin

At the end of the test, Bakir will show the tied participant and report that he swallowed the required coin.Here they will offer to get it in a cruel way.The decision depends on how much the tournament owner considers you a worthy winner, but failure in itself does not stop progress.

Before the next conversation, make a separate save: your answers at the feast will determine whether you will be able to stay alone with Bakir or have to fight with his entire retinue.

Step 10. Keep your mask on at the feast.

The most important rule is do not comply with the requirement to remove the mask.In the variant in which Bakir trusts the winner and invites him to the treasury, the following sequence of English remarks is useful:

1. I’m sorry, but I’m not taking the mask off.
2. With pleasure.
3. Cheers!
4. To friendship and good fortune!
5. My wish is to die fighting, not quietly in my bed.
6. Is that all? Can I get my reward now?

If you left some of your opponents alive, a line may also appear in the conversation I thought you might want to eat them later. Bakir's attitude consists of everyone previous actions, so correct phrases alone do not provide a 100% guarantee.If there is insufficient trust, he will reveal the deception earlier - then deal with the guards first.

In the treasury you can ask for a reward, including an amethyst ring that interests Farkas.Bakir will deny its existence.Don't leave the estate: finish the job with the vampire himself first.

Step 11. How to defeat Bakir

Before starting the battle, check your inventory and, if the game has returned the previous equipment, re-equip your best armor and weapons.Fighting in items randomly picked up during a tournament is much more difficult.If you revealed yourself at the feast, first remove ordinary opponents, and then focus on the main boss.

Punches and kicks

Regular punches can be deflected with a directed block and punished with a counterattack.A strong kick with a red warning cannot be blocked - use evasion.Don't be greedy: a couple of accurate answers are more reliable than a long series.

Bloody waves

Bakir is able to bounce a distance and hit the ground, sending bloody lines in your direction.Keep your distance and move across the attack path.Running straight at the boss while he is launching a wave is dangerous.

Bird flock and late stage

In the second part of the fight, Bakir sends a series of birds that fly at Cohen in turn.Don't try to deal damage in the middle of this volley.Move left or right and dodge after each approach.At the later stage, the boss has area-wide bloody explosions and a dangerous stun series.If he has started preparing it, it is better to spend the resource on the Shadowstep dash or retreat, rather than trying to interrupt the attack with a regular blow.

On hard difficulty, focus on healing, short counterattacks, and careful movement.If there are technical glitches after the battle, save before the final phase: some players reported problems with the transition scene.This recommendation refers to known player reports and not a mandatory bug in each version.

Step 12. Kill Bakir or drink his blood

After victory, Cohen can execute Bakir or drink his blood.The second option unlocks the vampire ability Shadowstorm;It will also be possible to decide what to do with his spirit.If you want to keep access to the new skill, choose blood absorption.

The Lunar Game is relied upon 500 experience.From the loot, don't miss the legendary breastplate Bakir’s Armour.The murder option involves a routine search of the body;if the outcome is different, be sure to check the availability of items after the scene.If the final battle was in the courtyard, you may need to return there separately after visiting the treasury.

Step 13. The Ring - what to do with Farkas' ring

Now you need to fulfill your promise to Farkas, or decide that it is safer to do something else with the ring.Do not leave the treasury until you have examined its northern part: small chest on a shelf contains a ring with a purple stone.Examine the find carefully - there are suspicious magical signs on it.

If you give the ring to Farkas

Farkas does try to help Brother Dušan, but misunderstands the nature of the subject.If you give him an amethyst ring, the subsequent story may end tragically: the brother will die due to the magic associated with the ring.Therefore, we do not recommend giving it away right away.

Safe Path: Anka and Reward

Refuse to give up your find and head to Anca, which outside of its own quests is in Crossroads Inn.She recognizes the threat and offers to get rid of the cursed object.In return, Cohen gets an epic Quick Fighter’s Ring.

Finding the ring awards 75 XP, and completing the story through Anka awards another 75 XP and a reward.Another option is to show the ring to Matriarch Uriashi if you have already opened this chain.This path leads to a different reward and allows you to save the lives of Farkas and his brother.

What to check before the next part

• Quest The Lunar Game completed, Bakir is defeated and his Anger no longer interferes with Court's progress.
• Boss inventory and body checked: Bakir’s Armour and other prey did not remain in place.
• A conscious choice has been made Shadowstorm: If the ability is needed, Bakir's blood must be absorbed.
• For The Ring an amethyst ring was found and, if they chose a safe route, taken to Anka.
• Before the new major stage, a separate save was made, and the remaining campaign time was checked in the menu.

Now you can move on to Xanthe - the third important figure at the court of Brenzis.In the next part we will look at her Court Activities, a story task The Cycle of Love and key decisions before the final.

Short answers

How many Court Activities does Bakir need?

Aim for about eight out of twelve, but the main indicator is the full Anger scale.When Farkas appeared, additional activities were not needed to open the tournament.

Which hole to choose in the maze?

Left. It opens the gate and does not lead to poisoning.

Is it possible to attack Bakir right away?

Yes, but then you will also have to fight with his guards and, possibly, in the wrong equipment.It's safer not to reveal your disguise and go to the treasury.

Should I give the ring to Farkas?

For a successful outcome of his story - no.Take the ring from the treasury and show it to Anka or another character familiar with magic.

Video: official analysis of the combat system and movement

The Blood of Dawnwalker — Gameplay Overview (4K).Rebel Wolves features Cohen's targeted blocks, counterattacks, and vampiric abilities.This is an official game analysis, and not a recording of the fight with Bakir.Video: Rebel Wolves / YouTube.

Sources and materials on the game

The Court Activities order and competition details are verified with via PowerPyx route, analysis of The Lunar Game and passing Method.Consequences of choosing a ring - according to The Ring management.Official information about the game and screenshots: Rebel Wolves, Bandai Namco, Steam.