Quest Details
Detail | Info |
|---|---|
Chapter | 6: Cracks in the Shield |
Sub-Chapter | Under the Banner Pike Again |
Quest Number | 73 of 93 |
Region | |
Prerequisite | |
Next Quest | |
Reward | None |
Overview
Cradle of Defense expands on the banner pike mechanic introduced in The Counterattack. This time, Kliff must raise three banner pikes across three different locations: the siege armory, the gunpowder mill, and Thalwynd. Each location is held by Black Bears forces that must be dealt with before or during the banner placement.
Walkthrough
Banner 1: Siege Armory
Travel to the first marker. Use Nature's Grasp (Triangle + Circle / Y + B) to pick up the banner, carry it to the platform, and plant it with L1 + Square / LB + X. Placing the banner clears any remaining enemies from the area.
Banner 2: Gunpowder Mill
Same procedure as the siege armory. Pick up the banner, carry it up, and plant it. The enemies here are slightly tougher, but the approach is identical.
Banner 3: Thalwynd
Thalwynd is the hardest of the three locations. Artillery towers fire continuously in this area, and the shells can hit you while carrying the banner. Use Nature's Grasp's time-slowing effect to move through the bombardment more safely. You can also clear the enemies first, then pick up the banner and carry it without interruption.
Recommended Loadout
Slot | Recommendation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Weapon | Obtained from the Crowcaller boss in Chapter 5 | |
Skill | Nature's Echo (green tree) | Duplicates heavy attacks for extra damage |
Prerequisites | Forward Slash + Keen Senses | Complete all three ranks of both before Nature's Echo |
Tips
Grapple enemies will try to grab you while you are on the ground. Complete the Triangle / Y button QTE quickly when grabbed to minimize damage.
You can clear all enemies at a location before picking up the banner. This is especially useful at Thalwynd where the artillery makes carrying the banner under fire dangerous.
At Thalwynd, the time-slowing effect from Nature's Grasp gives you a brief window to move through artillery fire. Use it deliberately rather than sprinting blindly.