The world of Dragon’s Dogma 2 is filled with danger. However, there’s a particular threat that’s so insidious that you might not realize how close you are to disaster. Here’s our guide that explains the signs and cures for Dragonsplague in Dragon’s Dogma 2. Likewise, please be reminded that this article contains spoilers.Dragon’s Dogma 2 – What is DragonsplagueDragonsplague is a type of affliction that only manifests in pawns. It can infect any pawn, whether made by a player or those created by Capcom.The Dragonsplague warningWhen you encounter a pawn with Dragonsplague in Dragon’s Dogma 2, the game will notify you. The message tells you how this affliction is contagious and can pass from one pawn to another. There’s also a mention of a “devastating calamity” that can occur.Beware once you see this pop-up message.How do you know if a pawn has Dragonsplague and can you cure it?The pop-up notification is the only direct warning that informs you if the pawn you summoned/recruited has Dragonsplague. There’s no drastic change to a pawn’s behavior, and it won’t appear on their respective panel either.Moreover, you won’t be able to cure Dragonsplague in Dragon’s Dogma 2, at least not in the traditional sense. These are the only ways to stop the condition from spreading:The pawn has to be forfeited, meaning they need to die and you cannot revive them. You should be able to re-recruit them via a Grand Riftstone. Just select the “View Previously Hired Pawns” option.The pawn has to infect another pawn. For instance, let’s say you hired someone with Dragonsplague and they infect your main pawn. Your pawn can become a carrier unbeknownst to other players who hire them.The devastating calamityIf you don’t heed the warning, you might continue adventuring with the same pawns for prolonged periods. Then, disaster strikes!Once Dragonsplague has reached its terminal stage, a cutscene will play when you rest at an inn. The pawn’s eyes will glow red before erupting in a dark shroud. They will be sent back to the rift (i.e. forfeit), and the entire settlement will be filled with nothing but corpses of NPCs.You can see what transpires in the video below from YouTuber Ruba:Can you still revive everyone?Is this as drastic as it seems? Most definitely. That’s because Dragonsplague can wipe out entire cities, including NPCs that are essential for quests. Fortunately, there are a couple of ways to solve this predicament:For those playing on PC, you can keep backup saves that you can reload later on. You can find your save files in: C:Program Files (x86)Steamuserdata<user ID>2054970remotewin64_save.Alternatively, you can make the journey to the Sphinx shrines. If you’re able to outwit the Sphinx and slay her, you can obtain the Eternal Wakestone. Using it revives multiple NPCs at the same time, and it nets you the Reaper’s Scorn achievement, too. You can check all the details in our Sphinx riddles and solutions guide.Lastly, it’s been discovered that waiting for several days to pass in-game should do the trick. As noted in a Reddit post by user Lightningbutt, the NPCs that perished in the calamity came back to life automatically. However, a few still remained dead. You can check the morgue/charnel house in the region, and return from time to time to see if others have been revived. If only one or two important NPCs are still deceased, then you could just use a regular Wakestone instead of the Eternal Wakestone.That’s everything you need to know about Dragonsplague in Dragon’s Dogma 2. We hope you don’t encounter this particularly nasty disease.Fierce foes and loyal companions await you as you journey onward in Dragon’s Dogma 2. For other tips and strategies, you can visit our guides hub.
