The Sphinx riddles in Dragon’s Dogma 2 comprise the nebulous «A Game of Wits» side quest. Here are all Sphinx riddle solutions and where to find the Sphinx.
The Sphinx riddles comprise one of the most complex challenges in Dragon’s Dogma 2, but are worth spending the time to solve. Though the quest for the Sphinx riddles (“A Game of Wits”) is an ordeal that sends you off the beaten path to complete ten intricate missions, you’ll reap some awesome rewards.
Before we begin, some good and bad news. The good news is that you can start “A Game of Wits” at any point in your playthrough. The bad news is that completing all Sphinx riddles can be a long and arduous process, especially if you approach the mission at a low level.
Don’t fret, though, as we’ve detailed the step-by-step process below. If you’re wondering how to complete “A Game of Wits, here’s everything you need to know, including where to find the Sphinx (both times!) and how to solve all Sphinx riddles.‘A Game of Wits’ walkthrough in Dragon’s Dogma 2
“A Game Of Wits” is an optional quest in Dragon’s Dogma 2. You can start it by meeting the Sphinx up in the Mountain Shrine. At a glance, here are the steps you’ll need to complete to finish “A Game of Wits”:
Meet the Sphinx in the Mountain Shrine
Talk to her, then listen to and solve the first five riddles (there are ten total)
Once you complete the fifth puzzle, the Sphinx will fly toward a second location
Reunite with the Sphinx in the Frontier Shrine
Listen to and then solve the second batch of riddles, which will appear to you in random order
Once you complete the tenth riddle, you’ll officially “finish” the “A Game of Wits” side quest
But if you want to open the final chest, you’ll have to fight the Sphinx, which demands a specific strategy (more on this later, but you should change vocation to Archer once you’re on your eight or ninth riddle).
An important note is that failing a riddle will prevent you from unlocking its corresponding award. Or, in the worst-case scenario, the Sphinx will simply fly away, preventing you from completing the quest. You should rest at an inn (or your house) before you visit the Sphinx.
Below, we explain in detail how to solve all Sphinx riddles. Or, if you’re having trouble on a particular riddle, you can use this table of contents to navigate directly to the solution for the exact riddle you’re stuck on. Good luck.Sphinx Location #1 in Dragon’s Dogma 2 (Mountain Shrine)
The first Sphinx location in Dragon’s Dogma 2 is in the Mountain Shrine. To get there, use Checkpoint Rest Town (near Battahl) as a base camp. From there, you’ll have to follow a path up north, sticking to the western side of the map.
From Checkpoint Rest Town, exit through the northern entrance and follow the main path until you stumble upon the first road to the left. Take that through a valley with enemies, rolling boulders, and, thankfully, a campsite.
You’ll eventually be out in the open and into the Ancient Battleground. (You’ll know you’re in the right spot if you see a dragon and a cyclops fighting each other.) Proceed down the “main road” on your map, using the path with the rocks on the left side as a safe passage to avoid unnecessary confrontations. Continue moving through the castle walls, and you’ll eventually see an open gate covered with rocks. That’s your entrance.
Once inside, head toward your left, ignore or fight the skeletons, and go up the circular staircase. Continue moving forward, past the ballista, and you’ll find a hole in the ground with a ladder, which looks like a Minecraft cave entrance with a hyperrealistic texture mod. Once you’re on the ground again, prepare to attack or ignore skeletons once more, and then follow the corridor with the stairs until you’re out in the open.
You’ll come across another staircase that leads to what seems to be a dead end. There’s a sleeping cyclops resting next to a ladder on the left, which is where we need to go next. Again, it’s up to you if you want to engage in a smackdown or not.
Then, use the staircase, follow the path toward the cave entrance, and you’ll be inside the Worldsend Cavern. Expect a few bandits and other enemies here, and a Seeker’s Token, which you’ll need for this mission.
Once outside the cavern, keep moving toward the next entrance. You’ll see a large enemy; feel free to ignore them.
After you’re through the second, more straightforward cavern, you’ll exit to Mountain Shrine. All you need to do is climb up the staircases to meet the Sphinx in all her glory. If you have any on-hand, you should temporarily place a portcrystal here — you’ll need to return to this spot for the first five Sphinx riddles.Riddle of Eyes solution
You can tackle the first five riddles in any other, but the Riddle of Eyes is so straightforward that you might as well complete it first. The Sphinx will point you toward a cave close to her location, and ask to retrieve an item.
To complete the Riddle of Eyes in Dragon’s Dogma 2, enter the cave that the Sphinx points toward, take a few steps in, and look behind you. There’s a chest located above the door, next to the wall (as show in the screenshot above). Climb the rocks to get to it, grab the Sealing Phial, and return to the Sphinx. Give her the Sealing Phial to complete the riddle.
Riddle of Eyes reward: A WakestoneRiddle of Madness solution
The Riddle of Madness sounds complex, but it’s quite straightforward. The Sphinx asks you to bring “your most beloved” to her, which hints at a character with whom you have a high affinity. But you can complete the Riddle of Madness by offering your main pawn.
To complete the Riddle of Madness in Dragon’s Dogma 2, approach your main pawn and press the grab button to lift them on your shoulders. Then, take them to the altar in front of the Sphinx, and talk to her.
Confirm all the dialogue queries, and you’ll be set. (The Sphinx did mention something to me about being disappointed for only bringing one person, or “beloved,” in this case. But this didn’t hinder my progress nor affect the reward in any way.)
Riddle of Madness reward: A portcrystal (if this is your first portcrystal, place it near or just outside the Sphinx’s location)Riddle of Wisdom solution
The Riddle of Wisdom requires you to recruit a specific pawn. The Sphinx is quite vague about the objective, but she will ask to show her a “parent.
