In the shadowy Vernworth Slums, where hope is scarce and illness rampant, the Gracious Hand Abbey stands as a fragile beacon of salvation. But when a desperate father confronts the abbess Elena over his son’s worsening condition, you, the Arisen, are drawn into a web of mystery and moral choices. The “Saint of the Slums” quest in Dragon’s Dogma 2 challenges you to gather rare medicinal ingredients, uncover hidden truths, and decide the fate of those who dwell in the darkest corners of the city.
The quest involves the Gracious Hand, that coven of nurses in the Slums area of Vernworth, and finding out exactly what they’re up to. It begins when you eavesdrop on a conversation between Elena, the head abbess, and Vlasiy, a beastren whose son is being cared for by the group. Speak with Elena afterward and she’ll send you on a fetch quest to deliver three Miasmite, a somewhat rare material, especially if you don’t adventure during the nighttime.
Here’s what you need to know about how to get Miasmite in Dragon’s Dogma 2 plus a full “Saint of the Slums” quest walkthrough.
How to get Miasmite in Dragon’s Dogma 2
To get Miasmite in Dragon’s Dogma 2 during the “Saint of the Slums” quest, you need to hunt Phantom enemies, which are ghostly, floating wisps that only appear at night. These Phantoms can be found near the north exit of Vernworth or along roads leading to the Sacred Arbor area. Defeating them yields Miasmite drops almost guaranteed, and you only need to collect three. Using ranged attacks from vocations like Archer or Mage can make catching these agile enemies easier. Alternatively, Miasmite can be purchased from a vendor named Folkes in the Ancient Battleground area for 300 gold each. Once you have three Miasmite, return to Elena at the Gracious Hand Abbey to advance the quest.
First up, you must deliver three Miasmite to Elena. You might not have encountered Miasmite yet because it only drops from specific enemies that can be tricky to find. To get Miasmite, you must kill phantoms, which are the floating green wisps that only appear at nighttime (as shown above).
Your best bet is to pass time until nightfall then embark on a phantom-hunting adventure, keeping an eye out for the wisps in the distance. They stand out from afar against the dark of the night.
Not every phantom will drop Miasmite, so simply keep slaying them until you have three. When you do, return to Elena and hand over the goods.
How to investigate the Gracious Hand in ’Saint of the Slums’
To investigate the Gracious Hand in the “Saint of the Slums” quest in Dragon’s Dogma 2, start by speaking with Sister Elena after witnessing a confrontation between her and worried parents about their sick child. Elena will ask you to gather three Miasmite, a medicinal ingredient dropped by ghosts at night, which you can find around Vernworth or the nearby Sacred Arbor. After delivering the Miasmite, Elena will give you a tour of the abbey, introducing you to patients like Lubomir. Following a tip from another sister, Lottie, about strange noises from the basement, you will need to investigate the abbey’s basement sickroom at night. There, find key evidence such as unlabeled medicine and treatment records, which will help you uncover the truth behind the Gracious Hand’s care practices and progress the quest toward its multiple possible endings.
Upon delivery, Elena will offer you a tour of the premises, including an introduction to Lubomir, Vlasiy’s son from the start of the quest. Lubomir will grab your attention when Elena walks off and explain that he only had a slight fever to begin with but now is too weak to even lift himself up. He asks you to return to him if you discover anything awry with the Gracious Hand.
Head back outside and an abbess named Lottie will begin talking to you. She says Elena gives the patients a “special medicine” in the basement sickroom and, thanks to the moans and wails she hears from down there, she’s afraid for them. Head down into the basement sickroom to investigate.
Go down the stairs and into the room on the right-hand side, then through the door at the back that is usually locked. Inside you’ll find Monika and Lawrence, two other patients, delirious on beds, followed by a storeroom through a curtain. Pick up the “Records of Treatment” and Unlabeled Medicine from the side then head out again. Elena will stop you and explain the patients must not be disturbed, but you’re free to head out.
Speak with Lubomir again and he’ll tell you to speak with Bruno and Jehan, two former patients mentioned in the “Records of Treatment.” They can both be found at Walter’s Tavern during the day, and while Jehan doesn’t suspect anything, Bruno reveals he’s witnessed Elena meeting a suspicious man at night in the Common Quarter where they exchanged packages.
How to test the Unlabeled Medicine in ’Saint of the Slums’
To test the Unlabeled Medicine in the “Saint of the Slums” quest in Dragon’s Dogma 2, you first need to obtain the medicine from Elena at the Gracious Hand Abbey. Then, travel to Checkpoint Rest Town by either walking or taking the oxcart from the western exit of Vernworth. Locate Radcliff in the first two-story house on the hill above the Riftstone and hand over the Unlabeled Medicine to him. After resting for at least one in-game day, return to Radcliff to receive his analysis, which reveals that the medicine is an addictive poison rather than a genuine treatment. This discovery is crucial for progressing the quest and confronting Elena with evidence of her wrongdoing.
At this stage, you’re certain something is amiss with Elena and the Gracious Hand – you simply need to piece together enough information to do something about it.
The next step is to see this meeting between Elena and the unknown chap for yourself, so rest until nightfall and head to the meeting point in the Common Quarter. A cutscene will begin when you approach, so you can listen in on their conversation, where Elena gives someone named Alois a package, and he says “Lord Phaesus is like to be in your debt!” (which ties into the main storyline). In return, Alois hands Elena the special medicine.
Your next port of call is far away from Vernworth in the Checkpoint Rest Town, as you need to get the Unlabeled Medicine tested. Once you arrive, you’re looking for a doctor named Radcliff, who should be in his house toward the back of the town. Hand him the medicine, then rest until morning so he has enough time to run some tests.
When you return, Radcliff will explain the medicine is “more poison than physick” and that it has the potential to cure illnesses, but is more likely to kill the patient first. With that knowledge in hand, head all the way back to Vernworth and apprehend Elena.
How to apprehend Elena in ’Saint of the Slums’
To apprehend Elena in the “Saint of the Slums” quest in Dragon’s Dogma 2, first ensure you have gathered enough evidence by investigating the Gracious Hand and following Elena during her secret nighttime meetings. After a day passes following your discussions with Lubomir, return to the Gracious Hand’s basement where Elena will be standing outside the sickroom. Approach her and use the interaction button (R2 on PlayStation, RT on Xbox) to grab and apprehend her. This will trigger a cutscene leading to her arrest and complete the quest, awarding you experience and gold. Be sure to act promptly to secure the best outcome for Lubomir and the patients.
To finish “Saint of the Slums,” you must apprehend Elena, a directive that’s meant quite literally. The game doesn’t explain this at all, so all you need to do is actually grab Elena like you would pick up a crate or one of your pawns to throw them. This will see your character pounce on her in a cutscene before she is taken away by the Vernworth guards and thrown in gaol.
Upon completion, you’ll receive 11,000 gold and 1,600 XP, which isn’t too shabby. If you like, you can visit Elena down in the gaol in future – but as always, like with the mission “The Caged Magistrate,” be wary of the guards.
What secrets lie behind the seemingly caring facade of the Gracious Hand Abbey in Dragon’s Dogma 2
The Gracious Hand Abbey in Dragon’s Dogma 2, while outwardly a sanctuary of care in the Vernworth Slums, conceals a disturbing secret beneath its charitable facade. Abbess Elena, who tends to the sick with seemingly compassionate hands, is involved in dubious medicinal practices involving a mysterious “special medicine” administered exclusively in the basement sickroom-a place shrouded in eerie cries and shadowy whispers. Investigation reveals that this medicine, though possessing some healing properties, is heavily laced with poison, causing many patients to deteriorate rather than recover. Elena’s secretive nighttime meetings and the suspicious decline of her patients hint at a darker agenda, challenging the Arisen to uncover the truth and bring justice to those suffering under the abbey’s care.
What dark activities are hidden behind the caring exterior of the Gracious Hand
Behind the caring exterior of the Gracious Hand Abbey in Dragon’s Dogma 2 lies a web of dark activities centered on secretive and suspicious medical practices. Abbess Elena, who oversees the abbey, administers a mysterious “special medicine” in the basement sickroom, accessible only to her, where eerie screams are often heard. Investigation reveals that this medicine is unlabeled and linked to troubling treatment records, raising doubts about the abbey’s true intentions. Former patients and witnesses report strange nighttime meetings between Elena and a shady figure exchanging parcels, hinting at illicit dealings. The abbey’s benevolent image masks a sinister operation involving poisoned medicine and hidden agendas, which the player must expose to bring justice to the slums.
