Slaying the Fangscorcher Quest Walkthrough – Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Even if you haven’t played any Dragon Age title, you must have heard of the High Dragons. These vicious creatures are a tough enemy to beat. They are always on the lookout for food and if it is not your lucky day, prepare to be in for a roaring fight!

Fangscorcher is the first High Dragon you will come across in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Check out where you can find the beast and more importantly, how you can defeat it.

Slaying the Fangscorcher

The first time you will hear about Fangscorcher is in a conversation with a Lord of Fortune, Cutter, during Taash’s Companion quest.

Fangscorcher now nestles in a deserted village bordering Arlathan Forest.

Arlathan Forest
Arlathan Forest | Source: In-Game Screenshot

The beast has been terrorizing village folks, killing anyone she sets her sight on. The quest is called “Slaying the Fangscorcher” and will begin after A Dragon Class. 

The exact location of the quest is north of Arlathan Forest, next to the Water Puzzle. Fast travel to Arlathan Forest then find the dragon’s lair. Follow Taash’s orders and lay low until the dragon appears.

Follow Taash
Follow Taash | Source: In-Game Screenshot

You can’t do a surprise attack since Fangscorcher knows that the area has been breached.

On the way, you will discover a new area called the Enchanted Courtyard. You have to defeat the Antaam here.

After doing so, look around the place until you spot the Fangscorcher. Should be easy enough, the dragon’s fire is hard to miss. 

How to beat the Fangscorcher?

Defeat the Fangscorcher
Defeat the Fangscorcher | Source: In-Game Screenshot

The key to beating Fangscorcher is to dodge long-distance fireball attacks and jumping in between intervals. Target the dragon’s feet and claws.

Target the dragon's feet
Target the dragon’s feet | Source: In-Game Screenshot

Doing so will bring down its Barrier. In the Takedown stage, the Fangscorcher will fall to its side, exposing its heart. There’s a short window here where you need to attack the heart with all you’ve got. 

When the Fangscorcher’s health is down to 75%, it will fly away to a cliff and spew fireballs. When the creature comes back down, it will do a body slam targeting you. 

The same goes for when its health is halved. The only addition is that it will now summon meteors to attack you. The good thing is the fight is nearing its end. You need to look for cover and dodge again and again. 

Dodge Fireball attacks
Dodge Fireball attacks | Source: In-Game Screenshot

Look for openings and plan your attacks accordingly. Avoid taking fire damage as it will drain your health quickly. 

Before you know it, you will have slain the savage beast!

After defeating the Fangscorcher, find its hoard to claim exclusive rewards.

Claim rewards
Claim rewards | Source: In-Game Screenshot

Here are the rewards for Slaying the Fangscorcher:

  • x24 Gold
  • Golden Lion
  • x2 Royal Elfroot
  • Brute Hammer
  • Anointed Ash

Finally, talk to Taash when ready to leave. That’s the end of Slaying the Fangscorcher!

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About Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is an action role-playing video game developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts. It is the fourth major installment in the Dragon Age franchise and serves as a sequel to Dragon Age: Inquisition (2014).

The game was released for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on October 31, 2024. It has received generally positive reviews from critics.

Set ten years after the events of Inquisition, the game introduces new locations within the fictional world of Thedas for players to explore.

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