Archery and Archrivals in Disney Dreamlight Valley
In Disney Dreamlight Valley, players encounter a challenging friendship quest called “Archery and Archrivals” involving Merida and Flynn. This quest is part of Merida’s level four friendship tasks and requires navigating a series of intricate steps to mend their relationship. Here’s a straightforward guide to completing this engaging quest.
Meeting Merida and Flynn
To initiate the Archery and Archrivals quest, players must first talk to Merida and Flynn. These characters can be located on the map, and a conversation with them reveals that Flynn’s advice during Merida’s archery practice didn’t sit well, leading to a misunderstanding. As a form of retaliation, Merida has placed wanted posters around Flynn’s home, which upsets him due to an unflattering depiction.
Removing Flynn’s Wanted Posters
Next, head to Flynn’s house and remove all five wanted posters scattered around the area. The posters’ locations are randomized, and they can be difficult to spot. Look for sparkling brown wooden signs with Flynn’s image. If locating them proves tricky, use the Furniture mode to assist in finding them.
Delivering Posters to Merida
Once all posters are collected, take them to Merida. Discuss the situation and suggest that a meal might help smooth things over between the two.
Gathering Ingredients for the Meal
To prepare the meal, gather two Persimmons and two Sour Berries. Persimmons grow on small light green trees and can be harvested in The Bind biome, while Sour Berries come from small orange trees in the same area.
Cooking Persimmon Sour Fondue
With the ingredients in hand, proceed to a cooking station to make two servings of Persimmon Sour Fondue, each requiring one Persimmon and one Sour Berry. The recipe is simple, yet it plays a crucial role in the quest.
Hosting the Meal at Merida’s Cottage
Bring the cooked dishes to Merida’s cottage to facilitate a discussion between her and Flynn over the meal. However, the conversation takes a turn, leading Merida to propose resolving their issues through an archery contest.
Preparing for the Archery Contest
To prepare for the contest, place five archery contest signs around The Bind biome using Furniture mode. Ensure they are placed within this specific area to progress in the quest.
Collecting Materials for Archery Targets
The competition requires archery targets, prompting players to gather several materials:
- Petrified Wood (20 pieces): Mined from rock nodes in areas like The Wild Woods and The Bind.
- Blue Tale Cone Flowers (4): Found growing in The Bind.
- Yellow Tale Cone Flowers (6): Also located in The Bind.
- Wheat (16): Can be planted and harvested from seeds bought at various locations.
Craft the targets once all materials are collected, enabling the contest to commence.
Engaging in the Fairy Tale Trial
Deliver the crafted targets to Merida, then proceed to the Fairy Tale trial in The Wild Woods. Merida, Flynn, and other villagers await inside, ready for the event.
Conducting the Archery Competition
Assist in unfolding the archery competition by completing a series of tasks:
- Talk to Merida and Flynn.
- Take a picture of Flynn by the target.
- Investigate the archery target to find a magnet.
- Retrieve Merida’s Trick Shot Arrow from the target.
After completing these steps, listen to the conversation between Flynn and Merida, culminating in a resolution of their differences.
Troubleshooting Bugs in the Quest
Players might encounter bugs during the poster removal step. Here are some potential fixes:
- Reload the Game: Restarting Disney Dreamlight Valley may resolve spawning issues.
- Move Flynn’s House: Use Furniture mode to relocate Flynn’s home, potentially reactivating the poster spawns.
- Travel Across the Valley:
