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How to unlock Crusader in Darkest Dungeon 2

The return of the Holy Knight.

The Binding Blade DLC for Darkest Dungeon 2 brings two new heroes to the game. However, only the Duelist is available at the start, so here is how to complete The Lost Crusade quest and unlock the Crusader class.

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How to get Crusader in Darkest Dungeon 2

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The Crusader class has to be unlocked by completing a quest called The Lost Crusade. When you get to the first inn, you will receive an item called Battered Helm, which is a Trophy you need to place on your stagecoach to initiate the quest. This will add some difficulty to your run, so it is not advised to try it if you are still getting familiar with Darkest Dungeon 2.

There are seven stages you need to complete to finish the quest. However, if you lose or abandon the expedition at any point, you don't have to start over. You will start your next run in possession of the last item you had found, so you can pick up the quest wherever you left it.

Defeat the Barricade Encounter

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While you have the Battered Helm Trophy on your stagecoach, there is a chance to spawn a barricade encounter.

This is a fight against a few soldiers of the Swordsman type, and they spawn with a shield in front. However, sometimes there is a Swordsman that isn't being protected by it. Focus your attacks on him instead of trying to break the shield, and only once he is downed you deal with the others. Once you win this encounter, you will get the Tattered Banner.

Tip: Bring Bandages, because the shield applies Bleeding to anyone who hits it.

Related: How to unlock all Crusader skills in Darkest Dungeon 2

Kill a Bishop

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The Tattered Banner is a combat item. Equip it on one of your characters and use it on a Bishop (a type of enemy encountered in The Tangle). The banner will give the enemy a buff, but once you defeat them, you will get the Unique Reliquary. This is an item that cannot be opened until you reach another Inn.

Take the Reliquary to an Inn

Once you arrive to an Inn, you will get a buff for having delivered the item, and upon opening it you will get the Sanctified Scroll. This is a Stagecoach item and needs to be equipped for the quest to move forward.

Find an Assistance Encounter

If you have the Sanctified Scroll equipped on your Stagecoach, you will get a special dialogue the next time you find an Assistance Encounter. With this interaction, you will get an item called The Rumour of Riches (a roughly drawn map of a treasure which you will need to give to a Hoarder).

Sell the map to the Hoarder

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With the Rumour of Riches, you can buy the Blessed Blade (top left item on the image). The rusty blade needs care, so you need to take it to an inn.

Hone the Blade

When you arrive to an inn, the Blessed Blade will be converted into the Helm & Blade item. This is a Trophy, so it needs to go on your Stagecoach for the quest to continue.

Related: Crusader Build Guide – Darkest Dungeon 2

Defeat the Warlord

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This is the final event of the quest. With the Helm & Blade equipped on your stagecoach, the last battle before the next inn will become a special event called The Caged Knight. Here you will have to defeat the Warlord, and once you do so, you will be able to unlock the Crusader at the Altar of Hope.

For more information on Darkest Dungeon 2, check How to play Darkest Dungeon 2 on Mac on Pro Game Guides.


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Ian Neiman
Ian Neiman began his gaming journey with Age of Empires 2, back when computer mice still had rolling balls underneath. Since then, he has developed a passion for anything medieval and found a special love for fantasy books and tabletop RPGs. Nowadays, he dedicates his time to gaming, watching F1, brewing coffee, and crafting storylines for his Dungeons & Dragons campaigns.