Dragon’s Dogma 2: Cinderspine Location

Introduction

Cinderspine is a unique hammer in Dragon’s Dogma 2 that’s one of the few weapons to have a permanent elemental blessing attached to them. This wicked great mace is capable of smashing and searing enemies simultaneously, dealing a mix of physical and magickal damage with every swing.

Location

To get this weapon, you’ll need to make your way to Mountain Base Cave in the Agamen Volcanic Island, the third major region of the game. To get there, players will normally need to progress through the story until they reach the Guardian Gigantus quest in Dragon’s Dogma 2, which comes right after assembling the Empowered Godsbane in Battahl.

Getting to Agamen Volcanic Island

To get to Agamen Volcanic Island without having to complete the quest, players can instead pass through Drabnir’s Grotto located south of Bakbattahl. From the city, head out the western gate, then follow the road that leads to the southwestern region. Fight through the grotto, and you’ll eventually emerge on the southwestern edge of the island. Incidentally, the road from here also leads to the Mountain Base Cave.

Walkthrough

The cave itself is a confusing network of narrow tunnels filled with sludges, zombies, and rattlers. Before heading here, it’s best to bring a pawn with Ice-based boons or weapons. Alternatively, you can use the spellbooks found inside the cave itself to neutralize the flaming slimes and rock lizards.

Cinderspine is inside an ornate chest in the open area at the end of the cave network. To get there, you’ll need to get to the second floor of the cave, then jump off a ledge. Open the chest, and the weapon is yours.

Effectiveness

This two-handed mace deals physical and fire damage in an approximate 7:3 ratio. It’ll be most effective against monsters that fear flames, such as Griffins and most wild animals. However, if you find yourself fighting fire with fire, then expect Cinderspine to be less effective.

Platform(s): PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
Released: March 22, 2024
Developer(s): Capcom
Metascore: 85