Master the 'The Heart Wants What It Wants' quest in The Blood of Dawnwalker. Learn how to infiltrate Andrei's hideout, pick the right memento, and decide Ocha's future.
- Locate Ocha at the tavern in Altmarkt, Svartrau City.
- Infiltrate Andrei's hideout via the balcony at night or by bribing the butcher with silver.
- Steal the Ring to ensure Ocha's hex succeeds.
- Your dialogue choices determine if Ocha returns to her tribe or stays in the city.
In the immersive world of The Blood of Dawnwalker, helping Ocha is a pivotal moment that defines your progression and rewards. As the daughter of the Uriash matriarch, Ocha has found herself entangled with the criminal underworld in Svartrau City. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough for the quests 'A Mother's Plea' and 'The Heart Wants What It Wants'.
Prerequisites: The Path to Ocha
Before you can assist Ocha, you must complete a series of preparatory quests to build your standing. These include 'A Study In Crimson', 'A Friend Like This', and 'Song of the Mountain'. Only after completing these and speaking with the matriarch, Bakr-Erga, in the 'A Mother's Plea' quest will you receive the directive to find Ocha in the capital.
Locating Ocha in Svartrau City
Your journey leads you to the Altmarkt district of Svartrau City. Head directly to the local tavern and speak with the bartender, who will confirm Ocha's location in a corner booth. Be prepared for a confrontation; Ocha is not easily pleased and will challenge you to a fistfight. Winning this bout is essential to establishing a peaceful dialogue with her and her friend, Nora.
Infiltrating Andrei's Hideout
The core of the mission involves infiltrating the hideout of the crime boss, Andrei. There are two primary methods to achieve this. The most seamless way is to wait until nightfall and use your vampiric climbing abilities to enter via the balcony. Alternatively, during the day, you can pay a beggar 50 denarii and present a silver item to the butcher to gain entry.
Selecting the correct memento is the single most critical factor in the success of Ocha's magical hex.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that player agency in this quest is highly nuanced. The game rewards careful observation—such as listening to Andrei's dialogue regarding his past—over brute force. Making the wrong choice during the infiltration can lead to broken quest scripts or the unintended death of key NPCs.
| Memento Option | Resulting Outcome |
|---|---|
| Cleaver | Hex Failure |
| Pendant | Hex Failure |
| Ring | Hex Success |
The Memento and Saving Nora
While inside the hideout, you must remain conciliatory to avoid a premature fight. You will be presented with three items: a cleaver, a pendant, and a ring. The Ring is the correct choice, as it holds deep emotional significance for Andrei, making it the perfect catalyst for Ocha's hex. Once you escape with the ring, you must act quickly to save Nora, who has been taken hostage. By distracting the guards via the pigsty, you allow Ocha to execute her plan successfully.
The Final Decision: Home or City?
The quest concludes with a conversation by a campfire. Your responses will dictate Ocha's destiny. To encourage her to stay in the city and run the syndicate, choose responses that highlight the excitement of urban life. To send her back to her tribe, choose responses that emphasize the comfort of home and tradition. Regardless of her choice, you will receive significant XP and denarii.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What happens if I kill Andrei during the infiltration?
Ocha will become angry with you because you disrupted her specific plan to use a hex.
2. How can I access Ocha as a trainer later?
Only if she decides to stay in the city; you will need to win a sparring match against her first.
