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11 Quest Details
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33 DetailInfoChapter6: Cracks in the ShieldSub-ChapterUnder the Banner Pike AgainQuest Number73RegionHernandPrerequisiteThe CounterattackNext QuestThe Touch of DeliveranceRewardNone
44 Overview
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77 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.
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1111 Banner 1: Siege Armory
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1313 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.
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1515 Banner 2: Gunpowder Mill
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1717 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.
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1919 Banner 3: Thalwynd
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2121 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.
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2323 Recommended Loadout
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2525 SlotRecommendationNotesWeaponTauria Curved SwordObtained from the Crowcaller boss in Chapter 5SkillNature's Echo (green tree)Duplicates heavy attacks for extra damagePrerequisitesForward Slash + Keen SensesComplete all three ranks of both before Nature's Echo
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2828 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.