The Blood of Dawnwalker Walkthrough & Guides Wiki

Welcome to our The Blood of Dawnwalker guides hub, where you can find everything you need to survive the dangerous Vale Sangora, learn Coen’s human and vampire abilities, deal with the Vrakhiri, and make the most of your limited time.

Rebel Wolves’ dark fantasy RPG gives you a deceptively simple objective: save Coen’s family from Brencis. How you get there is much less straightforward. Throughout your journey, you must balance the advantages of day and night, decide which quests to pursue, choose who to help or oppose, and spend valuable in-game time on exploration, upgrades, and story content.

That’s why this guide wiki page is built around the things you’ll actually want help with in your playthrough.

If you’re starting the prologue, trying to understand the game’s combat, completing every side quest, preparing for the vampire lords, looking for rare equipment, or cleaning up your world before the ending, you’ll find all the guides you need right here. We’ll continue to update this hub as we publish new content for The Blood of Dawnwalker.

The Blood of Dawnwalker is released on Sep 3, 2026, and is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

The Blood of Dawnwalker Walkthrough

Need help getting through the story? Start here.

The game doesn’t force you down one traditional quest chain after the opening. Once you leave the prologue behind, much of your progression revolves around Court Activities, your relationship with the major vampire rulers, exploration, and the decisions you make along the way.

Main Story Walkthrough

[Prologue Walkthrough] [Coming Soon]
[All Good Things Walkthrough] [Coming Soon]
[Withering Away Walkthrough] [Coming Soon]
[Page-Turner Walkthrough] [Coming Soon]
[Like Father, Like Son Walkthrough] [Coming Soon]
[Sacred Covenant Walkthrough] [Coming Soon]
[Bad Blood Walkthrough] [Coming Soon]
[Smoke and Ashes Walkthrough] [Coming Soon]

Ambrus Walkthrough

Ambrus is one of the major Vrakhiri rulers standing between Coen and Brencis.

[All Ambrus Court Activities] [Coming Soon]
[The Gilded Gauntlet Walkthrough] [Coming Soon]
[The Bittersweet Toast Walkthrough] [Coming Soon]
[Ambrus Boss Guide] [Coming Soon]

Bakir Walkthrough

Bakir is another major step in your campaign and is a massive jump in difficulty compared with the early sections of the game.

[All Bakir Court Activities] [Coming Soon]
[The Lunar Game Walkthrough] [Coming Soon]
[The Ring Walkthrough] [Coming Soon]
[Bakir Boss Guide] [Coming Soon]
[How to Beat Bakir] [Coming Soon]

Xanthe Walkthrough

Xanthe’s territory is packed with dangerous enemies, hidden objectives, and unusual activities that make this section particularly valuable.

[All Xanthe Court Activities] [Coming Soon]
[The Cycle of Love Walkthrough] [Coming Soon]
[Xanthe Boss Guide] [Coming Soon]
[How to Beat Xanthe] [Coming Soon]

Final Story and Endings

The final stretch is where your earlier choices and preparation can really matter.

[How to Start the Final Quest] [Coming Soon]
[All The Blood of Dawnwalker Endings] [Coming Soon]
[How to Get Every Ending] [Coming Soon]
[Best Save Before the Ending] [Coming Soon]
[Final Boss Guide] [Coming Soon]
[Can You Free Roam After the Ending?] [Coming Soon]

Important: Make a manual save before you commit to the final stroryline. The game doesn’t drop you back into normal free-roam after an ending, so keeping a backup save makes endgame cleanup and alternate endings much easier.

All Side Quests

Side quests are one of the biggest parts of The Blood of Dawnwalker, and many are linked together into long character storylines. We’ll organize these by the region where they begin so you can quickly find what you’re looking for.

Prologue Side Quests

These are especially important because the prologue contains side content that can become unavailable once you move beyond the opening section.

[Live Bait] [Coming Soon]
[Someone Needs a Lesson] [Coming Soon]
[Dead Drop] [Coming Soon]
[Disturbed] [Coming Soon]
[Deep Down] [Coming Soon]
[Enter Not] [Coming Soon]
[Blasphemy] [Coming Soon]
[On the Run] [Coming Soon]
[If a Tree Falls in a Forest…] [Coming Soon]
[Bandit’s Treasure Map: Laslea Glen] [Coming Soon]

Laslea Glen Side Quests

[The Firebrand Questline] [Coming Soon]
[Under Watchful Eyes] [Coming Soon]
[Taking Back What’s Mine] [Coming Soon]
[Shadows in the Woods] [Coming Soon]
[Where Loyalty Lies] [Coming Soon]
[What Hunts the Night] [Coming Soon]
[What Moves the Dead] [Coming Soon]
[Who Pulls the Strings] [Coming Soon]
[Distant Shadows] [Coming Soon]
[A Closer Look] [Coming Soon]
[Rise at Dawn] [Coming Soon]
[Fall Before Dusk] [Coming Soon]
[A Pilgrimage for Power: Bear Trouble] [Coming Soon]
[From Above] [Coming Soon]

Briar Sloughs Side Quests

[The Cursed Chasm] [Coming Soon]
[Finders Keepers] [Coming Soon]
[Forge It Anew] [Coming Soon]
[Forge It Anew: Do Not Disturb] [Coming Soon]
[Forge It Anew: Hostile Takeover] [Coming Soon]
[Forge It Anew: Executive Order] [Coming Soon]

Maragir Wealds

[Star-Crossed Lovers] [Coming Soon]

Boar’s Back

[The Beast of Balaur] [Coming Soon]

Svartrau Outskirts

[Good Home] [Coming Soon]
[Come Hither] [Coming Soon]
[Burrow Sorrows] [Coming Soon]
[Pearly and Precious] [Coming Soon]
[Tiny Dancer] [Coming Soon]
[Letters to Lunka] [Coming Soon]

Svartrau City

Svartrau City is one of the busiest areas for side content, with several long questlines branching into other stories.

[A Monk and a Saint] [Coming Soon]
[Night Terrors] [Coming Soon]
[A Friend Like This] [Coming Soon]
[Song of the Mountain] [Coming Soon]
[Hive and Seek] [Coming Soon]
[Our Rotten Roots] [Coming Soon]
[The Night of Horrors] [Coming Soon]
[Midnight Reckoning] [Coming Soon]
[A Study in Crimson] [Coming Soon]
[The Good Samaritan] [Coming Soon]
[The Heart Wants What It Wants] [Coming Soon]
[Working Her Magic] [Coming Soon]
[Old Friends, New Friends] [Coming Soon]
[In the Name of the Father] [Coming Soon]
[A Hero’s End] [Coming Soon]

Rockfalls

[A Pilgrimage of Power: Dark-Thing] [Coming Soon]
[The Highland Grave] [Coming Soon]
[A Mother’s Plea] [Coming Soon]

St. Tyna’s Grove

[Echoes of Silenced Bells] [Coming Soon]
[Most Precious Thing] [Coming Soon]
[Between the Words] [Coming Soon]
[Where Old Devils Lie] [Coming Soon]
[Stronger Than Achilles] [Coming Soon]
[A Bulwark Against Darkness] [Coming Soon]
[A Pilgrimage for Power: Fanatics] [Coming Soon]
[Lost Blood] [Coming Soon]

The Silts

[Home Sweet Home] [Coming Soon]
[The Hedgehog Herb] [Coming Soon]
[The Price of Magic] [Coming Soon]

Tantari Woods

[Don’t Kill the Messenger] [Coming Soon]

We have also flagged missable quests, quest prerequisites, time-sensitive objectives, NPC outcomes, and rewards wherever they matter.

Missable Quests and Things You Can Lock Yourself Out Of

The Blood of Dawnwalker is much more flexible than a traditional linear RPG, but that does not mean everything is permanently safe. Some content is limited to the prologue, while certain objectives only become time-sensitive after you’ve started the relevant quest.

[All Missable Quests] [Coming Soon]
[All Time-Sensitive Quests] [Coming Soon]
[All Questlines You Can Lock Yourself Out Of] [Coming Soon]
[All Choices With Permanent Consequences] [Coming Soon]
[NPCs You Shouldn’t Kill] [Coming Soon]
[Best Manual Save Points] [Coming Soon]
[What Happens When Time Runs Out?] [Coming Soon]

A good rule is to pay attention to the icons shown in your journal. Time-sensitive objectives are specifically marked, while day- and night-dependent activities can also be restricted to a particular part of the cycle.

Day vs. Night Guides

Coen’s dual nature is at the center of almost everything in The Blood of Dawnwalker.

Day or night, how you play matters. By day, you’ll lean on swordplay and Witchcraft as a human, and by night, you’ll use powerful vampiric abilities, along with the risks that come with relying on blood, so you’ll have to watch your blood levels. Mastering both is key to surviving Vale Sangora, so pick your timing as carefully as your path.

That makes choosing when to face something just as important as deciding where to go.

[Day vs. Night: Which Is Better for Combat?] [Coming Soon]
[Best Things to Do During the Day] [Coming Soon]
[Best Things to Do at Night] [Coming Soon]
[How Blood and Vampirism Work] [Coming Soon]
[How to Manage Blood] [Coming Soon]
[How to Shapeshift] [Coming Soon]
[How the Day/Night Cycle Affects Quests] [Coming Soon]

Combat Guides

Button mashing gets you killed once the enemies grow stronger. A single jab cannot fell a mid‑level foe. Timing matters a lot. You need timing and a good stance. We’ll cover everything from basic combat fundamentals to advanced ability usage. Learning these will let you stay alive against bosses that would otherwise end the run.

[How Directional Attacks Work] [Coming Soon]
[How Blocking and Parrying Work] [Coming Soon]
[How to Perfect Block] [Coming Soon]
[How to Perform Ripostes] [Coming Soon]
[Best Early Combat Skills] [Coming Soon]
[Best Sword Skills] [Coming Soon]
[Best Claw Skills] [Coming Soon]
[Best Witchcraft Skills] [Coming Soon]
[Best Vampirism Skills] [Coming Soon]
[Best Skills to Unlock First] [Coming Soon]
[Best Builds] [Coming Soon]
[Best Abilities for Boss Fights] [Coming Soon]

Activation Charges and Abilities

Activation Charges are a major part of Coen’s fight loop, letting you turn stored energy into powerful abilities and special actions.

How to Get More Activation Charges
[Best Activation Charge Skills] [Coming Soon]
[How to Get More Ability Charges] [Coming Soon]
[Best Active Abilities] [Coming Soon]
[Best Passive Skills and Perks] [Coming Soon]

Focus Mode Guides

Focus Mode is much more than a visual gimmick. It’s one of the game’s most important tools to find hidden clues, investigation objectives, and things that are easy to miss during normal exploration.

How to Use Focus Mode
[How to Find Hidden Clues] [Coming Soon]
[What Do Focus Mode Colors Mean?] [Coming Soon]
[All Focus Mode Investigation Puzzles] [Coming Soon]
[Focus Mode Quest Solutions] [Coming Soon]

Gold highlights are particularly important when you’re following a quest, while Focus Mode can also reveal environmental clues that aren’t obvious at first glance.

Exploration Guides

Vale Sangora is large, and there is plenty to discover between major quest objectives.

How to Fast Travel
How to Use Torch
[All Shrine Locations] [Coming Soon]
[All Destroyed Shrine Locations] [Coming Soon]
[All Towers] [Coming Soon]
[How to Reveal More Map Locations] [Coming Soon]
[How to Advance Time] [Coming Soon]
[Is There a Mount?] [Coming Soon]

Time Management Guides

The 30-day structure can look intimidating at first, but there is much more breathing room than the premise suggests. The important thing is understanding what actually advances time and when you should spend it.

Time System & Time Limit Mechanic Explained
[How to Advance Time](Coming Soon)
[Best Ways to Spend Time] [Coming Soon]
[How Long Does the Main Story Take?] [Coming Soon]
[Can You Run Out of Time?] [Coming Soon]
[Best Order to Complete Major Objectives] [Coming Soon]
[Best Quest Order for New Players] [Coming Soon]

The game’s structure gives you considerable flexibility after the prologue, and completing the major objectives can easily leave plenty of time for optional content.

Court Activities

The Court system is one of the least intuitive parts of the game, so we’re giving it its own section. Court Activities are how you increase the anger of the three major vampire rulers and draw them into their respective boss encounters.

Ambrus Court Activities

[All Ambrus Court Activity Locations] [Coming Soon]
[Ambrus Transport Activities] [Coming Soon]
[Prisoner Processing Camp Activities] [Coming Soon]
[Leech Collector Activities] [Coming Soon]
[Prisoner Transport Activities] [Coming Soon]
[Blood Cellar Activities] [Coming Soon]
[Ambrus Dungeon Activities] [Coming Soon]

Bakir Court Activities

[All Bakir Court Activity Locations] [Coming Soon]
[Bakir Headhunter Activities] [Coming Soon]
[Bakir Transport Activities] [Coming Soon]
[Bakir Distillery Activities] [Coming Soon]
[Bakir Pillory Activities] [Coming Soon]
[Uriash Village Activity Guide] [Coming Soon]

Xanthe Court Activities

[All Xanthe Court Activity Locations] [Coming Soon]
[Blood Guard Recruiter Activities] [Coming Soon]
[Ancient Digsite Activities] [Coming Soon]
[Abducted Girl Transport Activities] [Coming Soon]
[Artefact Transport Activities] [Coming Soon]
[Blood Guard Mentor Activities] [Coming Soon]
[Gargoyle Manufacture Activity] [Coming Soon]
[Home Sweet Home Guide] [Coming Soon]

Boss Guides

Looking for help with a specific fight? This is where we collect every major boss guide, including recommended builds, weaknesses, attack patterns, and useful abilities.

Major Bosses

[Ambrus Boss Guide] [Coming Soon]
[Bakir Boss Guide] [Coming Soon]
[Xanthe Boss Guide] [Coming Soon]
[Brencis Boss Guide] [Coming Soon]

Optional and Encounter Bosses

[All Optional Bosses] [Coming Soon]
[All Monster Lairs and Bosses] [Coming Soon]
[Toughest Enemies Ranked] [Coming Soon]
[Best Builds for Boss Fights] [Coming Soon]

Skills, Builds, and Progression

There are many ways to build Coen, and the best setup depends largely on whether you prefer sword combat, vampiric powers, Witchcraft, exploration, or a more defensive playstyle.

[Best Skills to Unlock First] [Coming Soon]
[Best Sword Build] [Coming Soon]
[Best Claw Build] [Coming Soon]
[Best Vampire Build] [Coming Soon]
[Best Witchcraft Build] [Coming Soon]
[Best Beginner Build] [Coming Soon]
[Best Endgame Build] [Coming Soon]
[All Skill Trees Explained] [Coming Soon]
[All Manuals and Skill Locations] [Coming Soon]
[How to Respec] [Coming Soon]
[Best Perks] [Coming Soon]
[Best Skills for Exploration] [Coming Soon]
[Best Skills for Stealth] [Coming Soon]

Weapons, Armor, and Gear

You’ll find plenty of equipment worth chasing while exploring Vale Sangora, along with upgrade materials and special gear.

[Best Weapons] [Coming Soon]
[Best Swords] [Coming Soon]
[Best Claws] [Coming Soon]
[Best Armor] [Coming Soon]
[Best Early-Game Gear] [Coming Soon]
[Best Endgame Gear] [Coming Soon]
[All Legendary Equipment] [Coming Soon]
[All Weapon Locations] [Coming Soon]
[All Armor Locations] [Coming Soon]
[How to Upgrade Equipment] [Coming Soon]
[All Equipment Materials] [Coming Soon]

Collectibles and 100% Completion

Trying to finish absolutely everything? This section is your checklist for cleaning up the world.

[The Blood of Dawnwalker 100% Completion Guide] [Coming Soon]
[All Towers] [Coming Soon]
[All Brencis’s Banners] [Coming Soon]
[All Villages and Settlements] [Coming Soon]
[All Vrakhiri Transports] [Coming Soon]
[All Shrines] [Coming Soon]
[All Ancient Circles] [Coming Soon]
[All Bandit Camps] [Coming Soon]
[All Curious Houses] [Coming Soon]
[All Haunted Sites] [Coming Soon]
[All Monster Lairs] [Coming Soon]
[All Persons in Danger] [Coming Soon]
[All Soldier Camps] [Coming Soon]
[All Will-o’-the-Wisps] [Coming Soon]

Vendors and Important NPCs

Knowing where to find the right vendor can save a lot of unnecessary running around.

[All Armourer Locations] [Coming Soon]
[All Blacksmith Locations] [Coming Soon]
[All General Store Locations] [Coming Soon]
[All Medic Locations] [Coming Soon]
[Silver Trader Location] [Coming Soon]
[All Tavern and Innkeeper Locations] [Coming Soon]
[All Witchcraft Vendor Locations] [Coming Soon]
[All Swordmastery Teacher Locations] [Coming Soon]
[All Important NPC Locations] [Coming Soon]
[All Merchants and What They Sell] [Coming Soon]

Legendary Equipment

Some of the best gear in The Blood of Dawnwalker is hidden behind exploration, unusual encounters, quests, and optional objectives.

[All Legendary Equipment Locations] [Coming Soon]
[Best Legendary Weapons] [Coming Soon]
[Best Legendary Armor] [Coming Soon]
[Best Legendary Rings and Accessories] [Coming Soon]
[How to Get Every Legendary Item] [Coming Soon]

Decisions, Choices, and Consequences

This is the section to bookmark before making a choice you’re not sure about.

We’ll focus on decisions that can change quests, characters, rewards, relationships, or later events.

Secrets and Hidden Content

The game has plenty going on outside the obvious quest markers.

[All Hidden Quests] [Coming Soon]
[All Secret Areas] [Coming Soon]
[All Hidden Bosses] [Coming Soon]
[All Secret Rewards] [Coming Soon]
[All Treasure Maps] [Coming Soon]
[All Puzzle Solutions] [Coming Soon]
[All Easter Eggs and Secrets] [Coming Soon]
[Home Sweet Home Secret Guide] [Coming Soon]
[All Secret Endings] [Coming Soon]

New Player Tips

Just starting out? These guides will help you avoid the mistakes that are easiest to make in the opening hours.

[The Blood of Dawnwalker Beginner’s Guide] [Coming Soon]
[Things to Know Before You Start] [Coming Soon]
[10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Playing] [Coming Soon]
[Best Early Skills] [Coming Soon]
[Best Early Weapons] [Coming Soon]
[What to Do After the Prologue] [Coming Soon]
[What Not to Do in The Blood of Dawnwalker] [Coming Soon]
[How to Make the Most of Your First Few Days] [Coming Soon]

Gameplay Features and Mechanics

For quick answers to specific mechanics, check this section.

Where Does The Blood of Dawnwalker Take Place?
How to Prepare Anca’s Herb Recipe
How to Drink Vrakhir Blood
How to Sell Silver
[How to Shapeshift] [Coming Soon]
[How to Advance Time] [Coming Soon]
[How to Heal] [Coming Soon]
[How to Upgrade Weapons] [Coming Soon]
[How to Upgrade Armor] [Coming Soon]
[How to Unlock New Skills] [Coming Soon]
[How to Use Witchcraft] [Coming Soon]
[How to Use Vampiric Abilities] [Coming Soon]
[How to Restore Blood] [Coming Soon]
[How to Find Rare Materials] [Coming Soon]

We will continue to expand this hub as more guides go live. Expect detailed coverage of every major quest, side quest, boss, choice, ending, collectible, legendary item, skill, build, vendor, map location, secret, and gameplay mechanic.

Bookmark this page and check back regularly for new guides.