Dragon's Dogma 2 throws a lot at you in Norgan, but The Truant Soldier stands out as one of those quests where hesitation gets someone killed. Amos, a soldier from the Commission, wandered into a whiteout blizzard and never came back. He's stranded northeast of Mountain Stronghold, surrounded by enemies, and the clock is ticking the moment this quest lands in your log. This guide covers every step from picking up the quest to collecting your reward at Northwall Campground.
How do you start The Truant Soldier?
The quest comes from Chrona, a Commission soldier stationed inside the Mountain Stronghold hall, not at the campground outside. Head to the room where soldiers are clearing rubble and find her standing near a soldier named Wash. Walk up and her dialogue triggers automatically. No hailing required, no accept prompt to navigate.
Chrona explains that Amos stepped away while the group was shifting rubble and hasn't returned. She suspects he's lost somewhere in the Norgan Snowfield but the Commission can't send anyone beyond the campground. The quest banner reads "The Truant Soldier" with the objective "Search for Amos" as soon as she finishes speaking.
Where is Amos in Dark Arisen?
Amos is northeast of Mountain Stronghold, out in the Norgan Snowfield during an active whiteout. Getting there requires taking the eastern elevator out of the fortress. Once you land, use the wooden shack just east of the lift as your navigation anchor and walk northeast into the snow.
The whiteout makes the minimap completely useless, turning it into a blank grey disc. Hobgoblins and Bugaboos patrol the route, so expect combat before you even reach Amos. Keep pushing northeast and the quest banner will shift to "You heard Amos calling for help" when you reach the rim of a ravine. That's your confirmation you're close.
Across the ravine, on elevated ground, you'll find Amos on a paved ledge next to a circular iron brazier. A carved wooden post wrapped in red and white bands marks the spot, with a rope tether attached.
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Guide: The Truant Soldier Quest Walkthrough
How do you rescue Amos from the enemies?
The moment you reach Amos, the objective switches to "Aid Amos." He's being swarmed by Beorcans and Nokken. Pull their attention toward yourself and your Pawns immediately. Area-of-effect attacks work well here since the enemies cluster around the ledge.
After testing combat against grouped enemies in Norgan, AoE skills clear these encounters noticeably faster than single-target approaches. Kill every enemy on the ledge. Once the last one goes down, Amos speaks automatically, recounts how the whiteout hit while the Commission was moving rubble, and asks how to get back. The banner updates to "You rescued Amos" and the objective becomes "Check in with Amos."
He returns to camp on his own. No escort needed.
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Guide: The Truant Soldier Quest Walkthrough
How do you complete The Truant Soldier and collect the reward?
"Check in with Amos" means finding him at Northwall Campground, not talking to him again on the ledge. Head to the rear of the cave. Amos stands near stacked crates and a chest. His interaction prompt reads "Hail (Hold to Talk)" so hold the key rather than tapping it. A tap only hails him without opening the full dialogue.
He thanks you and explains the whiteout caught the group while moving rubble. When the conversation ends, the reward lines appear on screen.
| Reward | Amount |
|---|---|
| Experience | 35,000 XP |
| Gold | 25,000 G |
The banner "You received a token of Amos's gratitude" appears first, followed by "Completed: The Truant Soldier" a few seconds later. That final banner is the definitive confirmation the quest is closed. Talking to Amos after completion only produces a few extra lines about the whiteout, nothing more.
Full quest summary
Here's the complete route at a glance:
- Talk to Chrona in the Mountain Stronghold hall to receive the quest
- Take the eastern elevator out of Mountain Stronghold
- Walk northeast through the Norgan Snowfield (use the wooden shack as your starting point)
- Use a Climbing Hook to cross the gap in the cavern
- Follow the stairs around the tower to reach Amos on his ledge
- Defeat all Beorcans and Nokken surrounding him
- Travel to Northwall Campground and hold the interact key on Amos at the rear of the cave
- Collect 35,000 XP and 25,000 G
The Truant Soldier is a compact quest with a clear path, but the whiteout makes navigation genuinely disorienting the first time through. Stick northeast, listen for Amos calling out, and don't leave the stronghold without a Climbing Hook in your inventory.
For more on surviving and thriving in Norgan, the full Dragon's Dogma 2 guides collection covers everything from getting overpowered fast in Dark Arisen to every Obelisk location for unlocking vocation skills.
