The Sphinx from Dragon’s Dogma 2 tests you with ten different riddles. We explain where to find the Sphinx, how to solve the riddles, and ultimately how to kill it.
Warning, Spoilers: The Sphinx does not appear right at the beginning of Dragon’s Dogma 2, but only in the middle of the game. You have been warned!
Who is the Sphinx? It has already been seen in the trailers for Dragon’s Dogma 2: the Sphinx. This admittedly quite eerie creature can be encountered in the game.
The Sphinx is actually a mythological creature with the head of a human, the body of a lion, and the wings of an eagle. Similar, but not exactly like that, is the appearance of the Sphinx in the world of Dragon’s Dogma 2.
It lives a reclusive and lonely life in a well-hidden shrine. If you find it, it will pose ten riddles to you, which can earn you valuable rewards. The treasures are located in chests that the Sphinx guards.
In this article, we explain where to find the Sphinx and how to solve its riddles.
Preparation Tips
What should you consider before the quest? There are a few things that can make solving the riddles with the Sphinx easier:
- Rest before solving the riddles in an inn. This way, the game will create a save point that you can load in the worst case. Because: The riddles each allow you only one attempt. If you fail, the reward will be denied to you. If this happens too often, the Sphinx will fly away and the quest cannot be continued.
- Take at least one portable Waypoint Crystal with you to the Sphinx. You will get a second one from her during the quest. Place a Waypoint Crystal in front of the Sphinx’s shrine so you can fast travel back there repeatedly.
- In line with the previous point: Don’t forget to bring some travel stones. This is the only way you can fast travel.
- If you want to save yourself some running later, travel to the Riftstone of the Fellowship near Rest Town before the quest. There, get an official pawn from Capcom named “SphinxParent,” “SphinxFather,” or “SphinxMother.”
- If you plan to play all the riddles in one go, switch to the Archer class beforehand. To kill the Sphinx at the end, you can use a specific arrow that ensures the creature dies with just one shot.
Finding the Sphinx – Location 1
Where is the Sphinx located? The Sphinx can be found in two different locations during its quest. After you solve five of the ten riddles, it will change its location. First, you meet it in the Mountain Shrine, later in the Border Shrine.
To reach the Mountain Shrine, start from Rest Town heading northeast to the Old Battlefield. There, you will find a castle that you must pass through. At the top, there is a Cyclops that needs to be defeated. If you use the ladder behind it, you will reach the “Cave at the End of the World.” That’s where you want to go.
Cross the cave and exit at the other end. Walk past a golem and you will soon reach the Mountain Shrine. There, you will find the Sphinx waiting for you.
Important tip: Set your Waypoint Crystal here. You will likely return here several times.
Solve the First 5 Sphinx Riddles
How do the riddles work? When you enter the shrine, you will quickly face the monstrous Sphinx. Don’t let it intimidate you. If you speak with her, she will give you the first five riddles to choose from.
Riddle of Eyes
How do you solve the riddle? The Sphinx points to a cave near her position and instructs you to fetch the most valuable item from within for her.
When you enter the cave, be sure to look immediately behind you. There is a chest hidden above the door. Just climb over the rocks at the side to reach it and retrieve the Seal Vial from the chest. Bring it back to the Sphinx and receive a Lazarus Stone as a reward.
Riddle of Madness
How do you solve the riddle? The Sphinx tasks you with bringing her a person you love most. It can be one of your romances, Ulrika or Wilhelmina.
But it can be even easier: Grab your loyal main pawn and throw him over your shoulder. Bring him to the Sphinx and talk to her. You will then receive a Waypoint Crystal.
Riddle of Wisdom
How do you solve the riddle? In this task, the Sphinx wants to meet a specific pawn. She leaves you in the dark about who it is.
To solve the riddle, go to the Riftstone of the Fellowship (north of Rest Town) and look for a pawn named “SphinxParent.” Alternatively, “SphinxFather” and “SphinxMother” will also work.
Important: It must be an official pawn from Capcom. Bring him to the Sphinx and you will receive 1,200 Rift Crystals as a reward.
Riddle of Persuasion
How do you solve the riddle? You are to give the Sphinx an item from your inventory. Don’t worry, you will not lose the item. On the contrary: The Sphinx will make a copy of it and return both to you.
Therefore, it is worth giving away a particularly rare item. For example, a Lazarus Stone, Waypoint Crystal, or Travel Stone. The copy of the item is also your reward for solving the riddle.
Riddle of Contemplation
How do you solve the riddle? The next riddle could be tricky. The Sphinx wants you to return to where you found the first Seeker Medallion. Upon your return, you will find a Finder Medallion there. Bring it back to the Sphinx. However, you only have seven days to do this.
This riddle is difficult because probably very few will remember where they found the first medallion. There is also no way in the game to look up the locations of finds.
If you know the approximate area, you can at least scour all potential locations and hope that your first find is among them.
As a reward, you will receive three Travel Stones.
Find the Sphinx – Location 2
After the fifth riddle, the Sphinx changes its position. It flies away and can now be found at the Border Shrine. Walk from Rest Town there. It’s best to let yourself fall into the riverbed below by the bridge to the village.
Follow the path of the water, and sooner or later you will reach your destination. Watch out: You will encounter some tough enemies along the way.
However, you can also skip the hike to the shrine and jump onto its back as the Sphinx takes off, clinging on. This way, it will fly you to your destination comfortably. However, by doing this, you leave behind your portable Waypoint Crystal and the reward for the fifth riddle.
Tip: Set a Waypoint Crystal here as well.
Solve the Second 5 Sphinx Riddles
Riddle of Reunion
How do you solve the riddle? This isn’t really a riddle. It’s enough that you find the Sphinx again. Talk to her and you will immediately receive 100,000 Gold as a reward. Easy money.
The last four riddles are in random order.
Riddle of Competition
How do you solve the riddle? Here, the Sphinx resorts to unfair tricks. She wants you to defeat an easy enemy. However, at the start of the battle, the Ring of Mockery is equipped on you. This significantly lowers your character stats, leaving you with no chance against the enemy.
What you should do instead: Pick up the enemy and throw him into the abyss. As a reward, you will receive the Ring of Ambition (with this, you gain more EXP for defeating enemies).
Riddle of Futility
How do you solve the riddle? This task is also tricky. The Sphinx requires you to bring a vase to Maurits. The problem is: The NPC is located in Bakbattahl, which is quite far away. Additionally, the vase is very fragile. If it breaks, the riddle fails.
You solve the task by not bringing the vase to Maurits, but rather bringing Maurits to the vase. Grab him and travel to your previously placed Waypoint Crystal at the Sphinx. As a reward, you will receive the Ring of Eternal Bond (which deepens the bond between giver and receiver).
Riddle of Distinction
How do you solve the riddle? The Sphinx shows you an NPC that you need to find in the game world. You either get to see Dante or Vergil (yes, this is a nod to Devil May Cry).
The two look almost identical. The only difference is their hair. While Dante has straight hair, Vergil’s is slightly wavy.
You find both in Rest Town. Just proceed as you did in the previous riddle, pick up the NPC, and bring him to the Sphinx. The reward is the weapon Wonderful Daydream, which can be used by the Illusionist class.
Before you solve the tenth and final riddle, you should switch to the Archer class. You will need a bow to make your life easier.
Riddle of Memory
How do you solve the riddle? The Sphinx wants to know how many of her riddles you have already solved. You should then bring her that many statues (located nearby) and place them in front of the altar. Simply count the open chests behind the Sphinx and include the first five solved riddles in your count.
This way, the riddle is solved and you will receive the Fate Arrow as a thank you.
Killing the Sphinx
How does the quest end? After you solve the tenth riddle, talk to the Sphinx again. She will then attempt to flee, leading to a fight against her.
The Sphinx is a strong opponent, with four health bars. The battle against her can therefore be lengthy unless you use the Fate Arrow that you just received.
As an Archer, you can shoot it and kill the Sphinx with a single shot. Once the eerie beast is lying on the ground, you will receive 27,000 EXP, 10,000 Gold, and the Key of Wisdom at the end of the quest.
The last one allows you to open the golden chest and loot the Eternal Lazarus Stone. This will allow you to resurrect multiple NPCs at once. It also helps with combating the Dragon Plague in the game.
Thus, you have completed the quest of the Sphinx and all its riddles. It is worth taking on the tasks, as some very rare items are hidden behind the rewards. The only problem is: The Sphinx is scary and will likely haunt you in your dreams. Good thing she is taken care of. You can find more guides on Dragon’s Dogma 2 on MeinMMO.
