Dragon’s Dogma 2 – Where To Find The Shadowed Prayers Assassin

Discover the identity of the mysterious assassin targeting Empress Nadinia in Dragon’s Dogma 2’s Shadowed Prayers questline.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 features numerous engaging side adventures, with Shadowed Prayers standing out as a time-sensitive investigation mission. Your objective involves identifying and stopping a contract killer before they can execute their deadly plan against the Beastren empress.

The Shadowed Prayers assignment becomes available through a city guard in Bakbattahl, a location you’ll reach during the mid-game progression. Here’s the essential setup process:

• Progress through the main storyline until you receive the Nation of the Lambent Flame quest marker.
• Navigate to the designated tavern where you’ll encounter Menella, Empress Nadinia’s primary protector.
• Menella provides a residence pass, granting unrestricted travel between Checkpoint Rest Town and Bakbattahl without requiring Beastren Mask equipment.
• After approximately 2-3 in-game days pass, a guard will intercept you outside your lodging, instructing immediate reporting to Menella to initiate the investigation.

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A guard (left) will tell you to speak with Menella (right).

Converse with Menella to learn critical details about the assassination attempt on Empress Nadinia. She reveals the perpetrator plans to strike again during the morning prayer gathering when Nadinia addresses the community. Menella provides the Bandit Bill of Arrest document containing distinctive physical descriptors of the suspect.

Current evidence suggests clue descriptions remain consistent across playthroughs, though minor variations might occur. In our testing, the identifiable characteristics included: “Wears his hair tied back; right arm was wounded in the attack.”

You need to find the would-be killer while Empress Nadinia is leading the prayer.

Advanced Identification Techniques: Position yourself at elevated vantage points around the prayer area for optimal visibility. The assassin typically blends within the crowd formation rather than standing at the periphery. Focus your examination on male NPCs displaying the tied-back hairstyle characteristic, then verify for arm injuries.

Common Mistakes to Avoid: Don’t initiate conversations with every suspect – this wastes precious time. Avoid using offensive abilities near the empress, as this may trigger hostile guard responses. The identification window lasts approximately 3-5 minutes real-time before the assassination attempt occurs.

Once you’ve positively identified the assassin based on the physical descriptors, approach and interact with them directly. The game will prompt confrontation options – selecting the correct dialogue choice triggers the apprehension sequence.

It’s this guy right here, officer!

Optimal Execution Strategy: Complete your identification before the prayer ceremony reaches its midpoint. We recommend using the stealth approaches from our Class Guide to minimize crowd disturbance. Successful completion rewards you with unique items and improved reputation with Bakbattahl factions.

Reward Breakdown: Expect to receive gold compensation, rare enhancement materials, and potentially exclusive gear depending on your performance speed. Faster identifications typically yield better quality rewards from grateful NPCs.

For players struggling with time management in investigation quests, our Complete Guide offers additional time optimization strategies applicable across various mission types in Dragon’s Dogma 2.

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