How to open the Guardian’s Vault in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

You will find it “Guardian Script” side quest in Dragon Age: Guardian of the Veil as you delve deeper into Rivain Coast.

Far in the eastern part of the map you will come across the ruins of the Gray Wardens’ castle. Inside said castle there is a treasury with lots of loot and three locks related to nearby puzzles.

Our Dragon Age: Guardian of the Veil The Warden Vault guide will aid you solve and show you all three lock puzzles How to open the Guardian’s Vault.

How to start the “Guardian Script” in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Reaching the castle where the “Guardian’s Stash” side quest is located takes some effort. When you reach the front gate and the speedy travel beacon there, you are in the right place.

Facing the portcullis, face right (west) and go through two miniature doors.

On the left side, utilize Taash’s ability to blast the exploding pot against the wall. Go through the fresh opening, continue south and up the stairs. At the top, turn left and climb the ledges as you turn back north. Follow this walkway to the end and go through the door on the right.

Inside, move the lever on the left to open the harrow and lower the ladder on the right. Go down to the floor below and deal with the three Antaams who are attacking you.

In the main room, look for stairs leading down on the right (west) side. Take them out, then utilize Taasha’s ability to burn through dragon stone crystals blocking the way. Down the stairs and to the left you will find the beginning “Guardian Script” a quest, a sealed door and a note with a clue.

The only part that really matters in a note is the paragraph “Seals are the key. Find the matching one and the door should open. They are hidden around the castle. However, this makes it sound a lot simpler than it actually is.

Guardian’s Vault Lock Solution #1: Correct sequence of levers

Go back up and utilize the ladder you lowered back to the second floor. Go outside and drop down to the courtyard below you. Just behind you is a corridor blocked by a cart. Destroy the cart and follow the corridor to the end.

Clear all the crates and barrels and you will find three levers on the wall. The left and right switches lightweight the two flashlights on the left and right sides respectively, and the center lever only lights the center flashlight.

Go outside and turn right twice to get back to the (now open) portcullis. Go through it and climb the ladder up. This time you will see that the three mini-seals above the switch are glowing. Throw the switch and go inside.

Open the chest on the left, then move the lever on the right, which is located under the full-size seal.

Guardian’s Vault Lockout Solution #2: All Ghost Locations

Back downstairs, head south towards where you fought Antaam earlier. Go through the door to the west and follow the corridor to the left. When you go outside, look to the right and you will find a stabbed skeleton surrounded by glowing butterflies:

Examine it to start this puzzle. You will need to follow the ghost through three successive locations around the castle in turn.

To find the next ghost location, return to the main hall and go back through the portcullis. Turn left and go back to where you entered a minute ago. This time, at the top of the stairs, turn right and hide behind the wall to find the ghost’s second location. You’re looking for the glowing green spot in the image below:

Turn around and retrace your steps towards the front gate (we’re tired of talking about guns). On the way you will pass the third location. You’re looking for the glowing green spot in the image below:

The final ghost location is inside. At the southern end of the room where you fought Antaam earlier, you will find a ghost near the right (west) wall. You know the drill. Spot, brilliant, green.

Once you find the ghost in its final location, a secret door will open. Enter the room and throw the lever.

Guardian’s Vault Castle, Solution #3: Where to Take the Wisp

Return to where you started following the ghost. A little further south you will find another corridor. Take it and continue south.

Eventually you will reach an open area full of Antaam. Clear them out, then go back and stand behind the statue overlooking the courtyard.

Look up and to the right and you will find an exploding pot. Hit it with Taash’s ability and you will knock down the ladder. Before you go upstairs, look to the right (north) to find the hall you entered.

Go inside and immediately turn left. At the back of the next room you’ll find more of them dragon stone. Dissolve it and follow the corridor to the end. Rook will comment that you need to find a wisp. Let’s go do it.

Return to the clearing and climb the fallen ladder. At the top you will find a fire waiting for you. Collect it and rush back to the waiting skeleton and lever.

Return to where you started the quest. This time you can simply open the door and get the three treasure chests inside and a memento that increases your Guardian level. You will also receive 500 XP for completing the “Guardian’s Stash” quest.