The Hunt for the Jadeite Orb quest in Dragon's Dogma 2 presents players with an intriguing narrative dilemma centered around item forgery and competing merchant interests. Taking place in the Checkpoint Rest Town, this side quest challenges the Arisen to locate a stolen artifact and decide who should ultimately receive it. Navigating this mission effectively allows players to maximize their gold and secure rare rewards without landing in jail.
Starting the Quest and Locating the Jadeite Orb
Upon arriving at the Checkpoint Rest Town, you will be approached by two distinct individuals searching for the same valuable item. A desperate man named Offulve asks for the Jadeite Orb to buy his freedom, while a wealthy merchant named Everard seeks to retrieve it for his own collection.
Despite the mysterious nature of the quest, the Jadeite Orb is surprisingly easy to obtain right within the town. Head behind the Vocation Guild to locate Ibrahim's Scrap Store tucked away in a back alley. Ibrahim sells the authentic Jadeite Orb directly from his shop inventory for 7,500 Gold.
Using the Forgery System for Maximum Rewards
Before handing over the original orb to either party, speak with Ibrahim again and request a forgery. Creating a duplicate costs 2,000 Gold and requires roughly two in-game days to complete. You can pass the time by resting at an inn or waiting on nearby town benches.
Once you collect the counterfeit orb from Ibrahim, you will hold both the genuine artifact and a convincing replica. Having both items allows you to satisfy both quest givers and collect both sets of rewards.
Delivering the Orbs and Securing Best Outcomes
The safest strategy is to deliver the real Jadeite Orb to Everard and the fake orb to Offulve. Everard insists on taking the item to Ibrahim for professional appraisal before paying you. Since Everard receives the real orb, Ibrahim validates its authenticity without any complications.
Everard rewards your efforts with 12,000 Gold and the Ring of Skullduggery, which increases damage dealt from behind. Afterwards, hand the fake orb to Offulve, who accepts it without inspection and rewards you with 3,000 Gold and an Elite Camping Kit.
Alternative Choices and Potential Penalties
If you prefer to help Offulve by giving him the real orb, you must give Everard the fake orb instead. However, when Everard takes the duplicate to Ibrahim for verification, you must quickly intervene and bribe Ibrahim with gold to lie. Failing to bribe Ibrahim results in Everard realizing he was tricked, which can lead to immediate combat or imprisonment.
Completing this quest with a forgery provides a fantastic return on investment and introduces key gameplay mechanics. Plan your gold carefully beforehand so you can afford the initial purchase and duplicate fees smoothly.