Welcome to NGB and our guide on the Starfield Shattered Space The Duel DLC mission. This guide will walk you through starting the mission and detail the necessary steps for its completion. If you need help with a specific mission objective, check the quick links section to find the most relevant information easily.
The Duel Quick Links
How to Start The Duel Mission
To begin The Duel mission in the Starfield: Shattered Space DLC, approach the giant statue near the spaceport. The mission will automatically trigger!
The Duel Walkthrough
Stop the Argument in Jinan Plaza
Approach the trio bickering near the giant statue. Listen to their conversation to learn that one brother tried to sell their mother’s urn with her ashes still in it to fund his drinking habits. Since they cannot get past this event, Borhal issues the challenge of a duel and chooses Danika as his second. Since Amila has no one, he needs you to be his second. Agree!
Follow Danika / Talk to Her About the Duel
Follow Danika all the way to a house then speak with her about the upcoming duel.
Talk to Borhal
Officially enter the Adlam House via the door that Danika was just standing next to. Head down two flights of stairs then take a left and enter the door. Speak with Borhal inside and exhaust all the dialog options. You unfortunately won’t be able to change his mind but will be able to learn more about Amila if you pass the persuasion check for the “I want to ask you more personal questions” option.
Talk to Amila
Exit the house in pursuit of Amila. You’ll find him on the balcony of the Herald’s Rest. Speak with him and exhaust all the dialog options. Just like his brother, his decision remains absolute. If you ask the following options, you’ll be treated to more information from passing a persuasion check: “I want to ask you more personal questions”, “As your second, you need to open up to me. You aren’t giving me real answers.”, and “All right. It seems you’ve made up your mind.”
Return to Danika
Head back up the path to the Adlam House and speak with Danika inside. Her plan to stop the brothers is to have you spike their drinks with a tranquilizer. This way, they will be incapable of fighting.
Prepare the Ceremonial Drinks
In the room across from Danika marked by the objective, you’ll find two glasses and will be presented with a choice. After you make your choice, report back to Danika inside the Adlam House. After the quick conversation, follow the brothers upstairs to the room where you prepared the drinks then witness the events that unfold.
Tranquilize Amila
If you choose to tranquilize Amila, Borhal will kill Amila. Speak with Borhal afterwards. He’ll feel good and says he can finally repair the family name. Danika will be pissed and will tell Borhal that you were suppose to tranquilize both drinks. Borhal will blame Danika for roping us into her scheme and will be unhappy with us for following along. Danika will refuse to tend to the body so you’ll leave Borhal to deal with it. You’ll receive 5000 credits and 200 XP as a reward for completing the mission.
Tranquilize Borhal
If you choose to tranquilize Borhal, Amila will kill Borhal. Speak with Amila, who will be happy he survived, then start crying when he realizes the cost. Danika will be pissed and will tell Amila that we were suppose to tranquilize both drinks. Amila will yell at both of us to be quiet. Danika storms off and Amila asks us gently why we chose him. He won’t be mad at you for this but instead is mad at himself. You’ll receive 5000 credits and 200 XP as a reward for completing the mission.
Tranquilize Both
If you tranquilize both drinks, both will feel the effects. Speak with the brothers. Borhal will be mad that you and Danika sabotaged the duel and threatens that we only delayed the inevitable. When the conversation is over, follow Danika into the foyer and speak with her. She’ll thank you greatly for listening to her and keeping the brothers alive. She’ll say their egos are bruised, but deep down, they’re relieved. You’ll receive 4000 credits and 300 XP as a reward for completing the mission.
Tranquilize Nobody
If you choose to tranquilize nobody, Borhal will kill Amila. Speak with Borhal afterwards. He’ll feel good and says he can finally repair the family name. Danika will be pissed and will tell Borhal that you were suppose to tranquilize both drinks. Danika storms off, and Borhal says we honored Amila as his second by not sabotaging the duel. You’ll receive 5000 credits and 200 XP as a reward for completing the mission.
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