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How to free Mert in The Blood of Dawnwalker
PC Gamer explains how players can free Mert during The Blood of Dawnwalker’s Under Watchful Eyes quest without fighting through every soldier at Stoneward Post. The suggested stealth route matters because it substantially reduces combat, although several enemies must still be defeated while escaping.
Players should first steal the Prison Keyring from Friedo’s office, return after moonrise, and enter through the fort’s rear door. The optimal route requires Shadow Dweller and Dimension Reach upgrades, plus Voracious Bites to incapacitate Friedo and the prison guard; players then face Rayko the Incorruptible, three soldiers and a dog on the way out. Keeping more than one health segment is important, as low health may force the character to feed on Mert; earlier choices involving soldiers at Mert’s mill can also affect his and Renna’s outcome.
In short
- Use the rear entrance at night to avoid most of the fort.
- Steal the Prison Keyring from Friedo’s office first.
- Maintain sufficient health to avoid feeding on Mert.
Explained simply
The Blood of Dawnwalker is a role-playing game in which players guide a character through a story shaped by their actions. In the “Under Watchful Eyes” quest, Mert is being held at Stoneward Post, a guarded fort.
Freeing him involves sneaking into the fort and reaching the prison, but the escape still brings a fight. The character’s abilities and health can affect how difficult the rescue is.
Earlier decisions can also shape what happens to Mert and Renna. This makes the rescue part of a wider storyline, rather than an isolated challenge.