Introduction to The Red Prince Quest
The Red Prince quest in Divinity Original Sin 2 is an evergreen storyline objective available in the base game and both expansions, focusing on the exiled Red Prince and his claims to the throne of Rivellon. This guide explains how to start the quest, key dialogue paths, faction repercussions, and reliable methods to complete the quest efficiently. It is designed as a durable reference aligned with current patch states and community-tested approaches, not tied to live events or time-sensitive changes.
How to Start the Red Prince Quest
To begin The Red Prince quest, you must first visit the tavern in Driftwood and speak with the Red Prince, who presents himself as a noble in need of help. Early involvement with the Red Prince in Driftwood determines availability; certain companion interactions and acts in Act I can gate or encourage this storyline. Meeting specific companion conditions and maintaining alignment with relevant factions can make the quest accessible sooner, while missing early triggers may require alternative approaches later in the game.
Starting Prerequisites and Checks
- Visit Driftwood tavern and interact with the Red Prince in a social scene.
- Ensure relevant companions in your party do not block initial dialogue options.
- Keep saves before key conversations to revisit alternative choices if needed.
Objectives and Key Decisions
The primary objectives are to aid the Red Prince in reclaiming his perceived birthright, navigate royal intrigue across Rivellon, and decide the fate of his claim. Critical decisions include whether to support his candidacy, undermine rivals, or exploit the situation for personal gain. Each choice can shift faction relations, influence companion approval, and alter availability of subsequent quests and endgame content.
Objectives Overview
| Objective | Verified Detail | Source Type |
|---|---|---|
| Meet the Red Prince in Driftwood | Introduce yourself and listen to his claim | Quest log in-game |
| Investigate royal claims and evidence | Gather documents, testimonies, and locations | Dialogue and world interaction |
| Choose a path for the Prince | Support, oppose, or manipulate his claim | Branching dialogue outcomes |
| Resolve the succession outcome | Impact on Rivellon politics and factions | End-state consequences |
Dialogue Choices and Faction Impact
Dialogue selections directly affect how factions such as the Royalists, Rebels, and Temple of the Three view your character. Supporting the Prince often angers anti-monarch factions, while opposing or manipulating him can grant favor with rebels or opportunists. Companion alignment may lock or open unique lines; maintaining balanced decisions can reduce unintended hostility. Tracking reputation with key factions helps predict pushback and enables smoother quest resolution.
Faction Influence Quick Reference
| Faction | Effect of Supporting the Prince | Effect of Opposing or Manipulating |
|---|---|---|
| Royalists | Gain reputation | Lose reputation |
| Rebels | Lose reputation | Gain reputation |
| Temple of the Three | Mixed or neutral, depends on presentation | Mixed or neutral, depends on presentation |
Rewards and Completion Steps
Finishing The Red Prince quest yields experience, gold, reputation with selected factions, and access to unique items or companion story moments. Rewards scale with difficulty of choices, amount of side content uncovered, and alignment maintained across multiple interactions. Follow these steps for reliable completion: save before critical dialogues, pursue investigative objectives thoroughly, confirm the Prince’s final intent, and resolve succession with clear faction awareness. This approach minimizes unwelcome reputation shifts and preserves multiple outcome paths.
Rewards Summary
- Experience points based on quest complexity and choices.
- Gold and consumable items tied to decisions.
- Reputation shifts with Royalists, Rebels, and Temple factions.
- Access to companion-specific scenes and endgame plot threads.
Common Issues and Best Practices
Players sometimes miss objectives due to premature confrontations or ignored investigative steps. Avoid locking yourself into unfavorable outcomes by reviewing dialogue options and confirming consequences before committing. If quest stages appear broken, verify active objectives in the journal, revisit locations tied to clues, and reload a pre-decision save when necessary. Consistent saves and deliberate exploration help maintain flexibility across multiple playthroughs.