The Blood of Dawnwalker offers players the flexibility to tackle its main campaign objectives as early as they wish, though this path presents a significant challenge. According to a guide, it is possible to confront the game's final boss, Brencis, very early by heading directly to Greifberg Castle.
Reaching Greifberg Castle
After completing the prologue and leaving Laslea Glen, players should proceed south. The path will lead towards Svartrau City, the game's capital, and Greifberg Castle, which is situated on a hill overlooking the city. Upon entering Svartrau City, players should follow the eastern route to reach the castle gates. It is important to note that approaching these gates triggers a point of no return warning.
Infiltrating the Castle
To gain early access to Greifberg Castle, players must ensure it is nighttime, which will automatically transform their character into a vampire. Alternatively, the "Wait" command can be used when interacting with a fast travel shrine to advance time. As a vampire, players can utilize the Shadowstep ability to ascend the large rocks located outside the castle gates. From these rocks, players can then teleport to the castle walls using Shadowstep and Planeshift, allowing them to scale the ramparts. A cutscene will play once the player reaches the top of the walls.
Inside the Castle and Final Confrontation
The interior of Greifberg Castle is described as a challenging environment. Players will immediately face an Unblinking Blasphemy, a golem boss, in the courtyard. The fortress is also populated by various hostile entities, including regular soldiers, elite blood guards, and spectral beings. The guide indicates that players will encounter other boyars or vampire lords still alive within the castle as they advance. These include Ambrus, Xanthe, and Bakir, with a second Unblinking Blasphemy located in the dungeons. The ultimate goal of this early rush is to confront Brencis, the lord of Vale Sangora. Greifberg Castle serves as the campaign's conclusion, and upon finishing the main objective, players cannot explore other areas or engage in New Game Plus at this time. For those planning this approach, additional guides on vampire healing and silver vendors are available.