In Dragon Age: The Veilguard, players have a tough choice to make during the quest “The Cobbled Swan Case.” They’ve just rescued Makal Damas, a leader with ties to a dangerous group called the Venatori. Damas offers a deal, but whether players can accept it depends on what they did earlier in the game. Your choice of whether or not to accept Makal Damas’s deal during “The Cobbled Swan Case” quest will impact how Neve’s story unfolds. This guide will tell you the consequences of accepting or refusing Makal Damas’ deal.
Highlights
- A Vital Choice: In Dragon Age: The Veilguard, you will be presented with a pivotal choice in the case of “The Cobbled Swan.”
- Deal with Makal Damas: You will be given a chance to accept or reject the deal with Makal Damas, who is the leader associated with the Venatori.
- Effect of Choice on Neve’s Story: Your choice would lead to the end of Neve’s story.
- Accepting the Deal: This option will result in less hard-fought battles with the Venatori, but Neve’s ending will be sealed.
- Rejecting the Deal: This option will make it tougher to battle the Venatori, but you will be able to decide Neve’s destiny.
- The Final Choice: No matter which choice you make, you will have the ability to choose Neve’s route in “The Returned Cultist Case.”
Should You Accept or Refuse Makal Damas’ Deal
The choice to accept or refuse the deal will appear after you defeat Makal Damas during The Cobbled Swan Case quest. The Cobbled Swan Case is a major quest in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. You’ll need to go to Dock Town to talk to Threads. They need your help to rescue their leader, Makal Damas, who’s been captured by the Venatori. You’ll have to fight through Venatori soldiers and free prisoners and, finally, reach Damas.
You’ll have to make a big decision at the end of the “Cobbled Swan Case” quest. Damas has information that could help you take down a powerful cultist named Bataris. But to use this information, you’d have to work with criminals. You can either agree to a deal with Makal Damas and the Threads to defeat Bataris or say no and try to find another way.
Only if you saved Minrathous will this be a choice you can make. If you save Treviso, Neve will automatically accept the deal, and you won’t have a choice. So, your decision to save Treviso or Minrathous earlier in the game will decide if you have this option; however, if you are reading this article, you likely saved Minrathous.
Should You Accept Damas’ Deal
If you agree to the deal with Makal Damas, Threads will help Rook and Neve fight the Venatori. However, you won’t be able to choose Neve’s fate at the end of her story. Instead, her ending will be fixed, and you won’t have a say.
Should You Refuse Damas’ Deal
If you choose not to accept the deal, Threads won’t help you, and Neve will fight the Venatori. You’ll have to face them alone. However, this decision allows you to choose Neve’s fate at the end of her story. Remember, if you saved Treviso instead of Minrathous, Neve will force the deal with Threads, ignoring your choice.
What Should You Choose
Choosing whether or not to accept the deal with Makal Damas will not affect your ability to choose Neve’s path in The Returned Cultist Case quest. Regardless of your decision about the deal, you can still decide whether Neve should protect or bring hope to Dock Town.
After you decide, you’ll return to the Lighthouse to talk to Neve. Once you’re done, you’ll get rewards: 2,500 experience points, Old newspaper clipping for Neve, 400 gold, and a boost to your Shadow Dragon strength. Your bond with Neve, Davrin, and your current companion will grow stronger.
FAQs
Q. Does accepting or refusing the deal affect the Returned Cultist Case quest or Dock Town’s fate?
A. No, your decision about Makal Damas’ deal does not impact your choices in The Returned Cultist Case. You will still have the option to determine whether Neve protects Dock Town or brings hope to its people later in the game. The rewards and relationship boost you earn at the quest’s end will remain consistent regardless of your decision.
Q. What happens if I accept Makal Damas’ deal in The Cobbled Swan Case quest?
A. If you accept the offer, Threads will aid you and Neve in combating the Venatori, but Neve’s ending is now set in stone, and you cannot choose it later in the game. This path can make certain fights easier but limits your narrative control over Neve’s storyline.
Q. If I refuse the deal, will I be completely alone in the fight against the Venatori?
A. While you won’t have direct support from Threads, you’ll still have your party members to help you. The choice to refuse the deal ultimately gives you more control over Neve’s story.
