In its place are NPCs that approach you dynamically instead, hoping for assistance.

This makes for a more immersive world, though one that is intentionally light on guiding you.

When several characters have secrets and a slight problem, who better to solve it than the Arisen.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Arisen Looking Over Fields

Here’s how to help out.

It’s a short quest, but one that might have you scratching your head wondering whatHarspudeven is.

Read on to find a guaranteed spawn for Harspuds and to learn what they actually look like.

Running through crop fields outside Vernworth in Dragon’s Dogma 2

In a rare display of compassion, the game has a direct quest marker showing where Markus is.

After you deliver theProvisioner’s Noteto him, however, he requests you find thethreeHarspudsand twoSalubrious Draughtsinstead.

This isn’t a very clear guide, though, especially when you don’t know whatHarspudactually is.

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Harspudcan be found onbushes with twirling purple flowers, which should stand out against the greenery.

With any luck, yourPawns will also help youby picking up any pieces they find.

Keep in mind that though Markus asks forHarspud,Princess Harspudand other varietals will also suffice.

The Provisioner’s note being delivered to Markus in Dragon’s Dogma 2

The two Salubrious Draughts are considerably easier to get.

Though they cannot be found in the world,they are incredibly simple to craft.

Simply open your inventory and press the button to combine when highlighting someGreenwarish.

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This will bring up a dedicated menu for crafting items.

Make two, deliver them to Markus alongside theHarspud, and you’re almost complete!

After the delivery, simply return to the quest giver, Geoffrey.

Harspud locations to the West of Borderwatch camp in Dragon’s Dogma 2

He’ll thank you for your help and reward you with somegold andDried Fruit.

A Case of Sculptor’s Block.

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