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DD2has a massive open world to explore, where getting from one place to another is part of the game’s charm. For the first section of the game, players will explore the northern section of the map around the main city of Vernworth.
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While still in that main region of Vernworth, players can find multiple towns to explore, each with their own shops, NPCs, and side quests to complete. One of these unique towns players will want to explore is Checkpoint Rest Town; here’s everything players can do.

Updated on April 4th 2024 by Joshua Leeds:Despite not being the biggest town, there’s a lot to see and do in Checkpoint Rest Town. This article has been updated to add another quest and merchant found within the town.
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How To Reach Checkpoint Rest Town
Checkpoint Rest Town is located in thesouthwestern section of the Vernworth region.While players can travel along main roads to reach this town when leaving the western gate of Vernwroth, the much easier way to get here isby Oxcart.Taking the Oxcart out of the western exit of Vernworthwill take players directly to Checkpoint Rest Town, the border between this region and Battahl.
Every Location In Checkpoint Rest Town
Explanation
North Border Checkpoint Oxcart
The Oxcart, by the entrance to the town, can be used toreturn to Vernworth.
The Sword & Staff
An inn that charges1,000 gold per nighttorest at.
Ibrahim’s Scrap Store
A store where players can buy unique items orforge copiesof items that they already have.
Checkpoint Rest Town - Vocation Guild
A Vocation Guild where players canequip skills andchange their vocation.
Celeste’s Smithy
A weapons and armor shop where players canpurchase some of the best gear of the first region,along with avery powerful sword for Fighters.
Morris’s Apothecary
Ageneral goods storefor buying healing and restoration items.
Border Checkpoint Riftstone
A Riftstoneused to summon Pawns.
Myrddin’s House
Thehome of Myrddinthat players won’t be able togain entryto easily.
An individual merchant who most notablysells Beastren masks.
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Quests To Complete In Checkpoint Rest Town
The only quest in this town that players can begin and complete isPrey For The Pack,which willbegin upon approaching the Apothecary and hearing the requestto find his grandson. Thequest for the Jadeite Orb is begun and completed herein Checkpoint Rest Town. Getting intoMyrddin’s Housecan also give playersaccess to The Sorcerer’s Appraisal.
How To Open The Gate
The large gate at the back of town is theborder that separates this region from the Battahl region.Every player will need toenter Battahlfor one reason or another, and there are multiple ways for players to either open the gate or cross over to the other region throughlong and dangerous paths through the mountains.
Before progressing into Battahl, be sure to get aPortcrystal that can be placedfurther into the region. Battahl is a much more difficult region and will require players to be at ahigher levelto fight the enemies within.

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