Cradle of Defense
EpicQuests
Establish the cradle of defense to protect Hernand's people.
Type
Main Story
Faction
Under the Banner Pike Again
Chapter
Chapter 6
Region
Hernand
Difficulty
Hard
Estimated Time
15-20 min
Location
Siege Armory, Gunpowder Mill, Thalwynd
Prerequisites
Complete Blazing Beacon
Walkthrough
- 1Travel to the Calphade Siege Armory in the marked location
- 2Use Nature's Grasp (Y+B or Triangle+Circle) to lift the fallen Calphadean banner
- 3Carry the banner up to the banner stand platform and place it using L1+Square or LB+X
- 4Head south to the Gunpowder Mill location and locate the second fallen banner
- 5Clear the elite enemies surrounding the banner before attempting to carry it
- 6Use Nature's Grasp to pick up the banner and carry it to the stand, placing it to clear the area
- 7Travel north to Thalwynd and find the third banner in the alleyway beside a building
- 8Clear enemy forces at Thalwynd before raising the final banner into its slot
Tips
- Nature's Grasp slows time when active — use this window to navigate past standing enemies safely
- Artillery towers at Thalwynd pose a hazard while carrying banners — stay mobile
- The Tauria Curved Sword weapon is highly recommended for this combat-heavy quest
- If you drop a banner, pick it up immediately using Nature's Grasp again
- Clear enemies methodically at each location — do not rush banner placement
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Last updated: March 2026