Introduction
In this Dragon’s Dogma 2 guide, we provide a full walkthrough of the “Tensions on the Highroad” quest, including a detailed analysis of whether you should side with Raghnall or Simon. This side quest offers a choice during an escort mission gone wrong.
How to start ‘Tensions on Highroad’
After reaching Battahl in Dragon’s Dogma 2, you can enter the capital city, Bakbattahl, where you’ll meet Raghnall, a key NPC for this side quest. After meeting him, return to Vernworth and walk through the square by the fountain (the same one from “A Beggar’s Tale”). A guard named Simon will approach, asking for help escorting Ser Augustin from Checkpoint Rest Town to Vernworth, while warning you not to inform Captain Brant. This starts the “Tensions on the High Road” quest. Fast travel to Checkpoint Rest Town, head north, and Simon will stop you to begin the escort.




Should You Side with Raghnall or Simon in “Tensions on the Highroad”?
As soon as the escort mission begins, Raghnall interrupts from a bluff, claiming Simon and the guards can’t be trusted and urging you to free Ser Augustin. Simon demands you kill Raghnall instead. When the battle begins, you must pick a side by attacking the opposing party. The chaos makes timing crucial for your first strike. Be careful picking up a character counts as an attack, so be sure of your choice before acting.

What happens if you side with Raghnall?
If you side with Raghnall, you’ll defeat the guards together. He’ll thank you and ask you to follow him and Ser Augustin into the nearby woods. You can continue the quest immediately or delay, as they will wait for you.

What happens if you side with Simon?
If you side with Simon and attack Raghnall, he will flee into the woods with Ser Augustin after your first strike. The rest of the quest then unfolds the same way.
Choose Raghnall

When you’re ready, follow the quest marker to Pursue Raghnall, whether he’s your ally or enemy. Head to Guerco Cavern, where you might encounter a sleeping drake or some choppers. Inside, you’ll fall through the boards and find Raghnall in a pit. Help him fight off monsters and continue through the cave. He’ll reveal the plot to kill Ser Augustin and frame you for it. After resting, follow the tunnel to complete the quest.



You’ll earn 12,000 gold and 4,000 XP, with the only difference being Raghnall’s opinion of you at the game’s end.