The Champion of Old Activity
- Location
- Altenmarkt
- Region
- Svartrau City
- Missable
- Yes
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
There are many ancient ruins all over Vale Sangora. Some of them are lost forever, buried under dirt and rubble. Others, however, can still be accessed – if only one knows how to enter.
- Type
- Activity
- Starts
- Altenmarkt
- Time cost
- 4 time units
- Time of day
- Day or night
- Reward
- 250 XP
- Steps
- 4 steps, 3 on the map
The Champion of Old Walkthrough
3 of the 4 objectives for The Champion of Old are pinned on the map below, 0 of them optional. The numbers on the map match the numbered steps.
How to start The Champion of Old
- StartsBegins in Altenmarkt.
- Time cost4 time units
- Time of dayDay or night
- Can be failedYes — it has a failure ending, so the coronation deadline can take it from you.
The Champion of Old step by step

One marker covers an area to search rather than an exact spot.
- Search the chamberDay & Night
I managed to find and enter an ancient shrine devoted to a mighty champion. Now let's see what's inside...
Pinned on the map - Find the place from the fresco3 time unitsDay & Night
I happened to discover an intriguing fresco, depicting a shrine devoted to a mighty ancient champion. I think the place from the fresco may be somewhere in Vale Sangora. And since I've also found a key, I could try to find the shrine and check what valuables lie hidden inside it.
Search area on the map - Find the key to the ancient shrineDay & Night
I've stumbled upon an ancient ruin of some sort – a shrine or a tomb. I can't find a way in, but there's a keyhole in the door...
- Get inside the shrine1 time unitDay & Night
I think I've got the key to the ancient ruin I discovered earlier. If I'm right, this should be enough to enter that place!
Pinned on the map — pin 1
The Champion of Old rewards
On completion
- 250 XP
- 1 skill point(s)
Picked up along the way
- Decrepit Key ×1
Show the 2 endings — spoilers
Every way The Champion of Old can end, in the game's own words. Read on only if you want it spoiled.
- Ending 1
I managed to find and enter an ancient shrine devoted to a mighty champion. Inside, I found the champion's sword. Though very old, it is still a deadly weapon.
Rewards: 250 XP, 1 skill point(s)
- Ending 2Failure
But the ruins must wait until I deal with Brencis. I wouldn't want to be buried alive in an ancient tomb before I manage to do what I must.
The Champion of Old is a Activity in The Blood of Dawnwalker with 2 playable version(s). The Champion of Old takes place around Altenmarkt. The Champion of Old has 4 objectives, 0 of them optional. 3 of the objectives in The Champion of Old are pinned on the world map, so you can see where each step happens. The Champion of Old has 2 possible endings.
See Also
Your Dawnwalker Guide, In-Game
The map, the quests, the skills and the 30-day clock in an overlay — look anything up without alt-tabbing out of Vale Sangora. Free on your PC.
- In-game overlays
- Automatic match tracking
- Desktop-exclusive tools
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The Champion of Old FAQ
How do you complete The Champion of Old?
The Champion of Old runs to 4 objectives. It opens with "Search the chamber" and finishes with "Get inside the shrine". The full list, with map pins and time costs, is in the walkthrough above.
How long does The Champion of Old take?
The Champion of Old spends 4 time units off the story clock across its 4 objectives.
Should I do The Champion of Old by day or by night?
The Champion of Old can be started by day or by night and costs 4 time units of story time either way. Steps locked to one half of the day are badged in the walkthrough above.
How do I start The Champion of Old?
The Champion of Old begins around Altenmarkt — start from the first objective in the walkthrough above.
What are the objectives of The Champion of Old?
The Champion of Old has 4 objectives: Search the chamber, Find the place from the fresco, Find the key to the ancient shrine, Get inside the shrine. Optional and time-sensitive steps are marked in the objective list.
Where do the objectives of The Champion of Old take place?
3 of the 4 objectives in The Champion of Old have a marked location, in and around Svartrau City. The numbered map above matches the objective list.
What are the rewards for The Champion of Old?
Completing The Champion of Old rewards 250 XP, 1 skill point(s).
How many endings does The Champion of Old have?
The Champion of Old has 2 endings in the game files, 1 of them failures.
Is The Champion of Old missable?
Missable: Yes. On the 30-day clock most quests can time out; the start block of the walkthrough above says whether this one has a failure ending.