A Dawnwalker without a silver sword is just a man with a bad temper. “Forge It Anew” is one of The Blood of Dawnwalker’s most important early quests — tasking Coen with finding the materials to reforge a broken silver sword into a weapon capable of slaying the vampiric horrors that plague 15th-century Wallachia. Without this sword, late-game supernatural enemies become exponentially harder — and some are virtually impossible to kill with standard steel.
The Blood of Dawnwalker launched on September 2, 2026, from Bandai Namco and the team at REd Engine-powered Rebel Wolves — a studio founded by former CD Projekt Red developers. The game blends dark fantasy RPG combat with Slavic mythology in a semi-open world where every quest decision ripples through the story.
This guide covers every step of the “Forge It Anew” quest, where to find each material, and the critical choice that determines which version of the silver sword you get.
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The Blood of Dawnwalker Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Quest Name | Forge It Anew |
| Game | The Blood of Dawnwalker |
| Quest Type | Main Story Quest |
| Quest Giver | Master Blacksmith Vasile |
| Location | Vasile’s Forge (village of Cernat) |
| Prerequisites | Complete “The Silver Trail” + find the Broken Silver Blade |
| Objective | Gather materials to reforge the broken silver sword |
| Difficulty | Medium — combat + exploration + decision-making |
| Reward | Reforged Silver Sword (variant depends on choices) |
| Missable? | ❌ No — main quest, cannot be skipped |
| Estimated Time | 45–75 minutes |
How to Start “Forge It Anew”
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Complete the preceding quest “The Silver Trail” |
| 2 | Obtain the Broken Silver Blade from the ruins |
| 3 | Travel to the village of Cernat |
| 4 | Find Master Blacksmith Vasile at his forge |
| 5 | Present the Broken Silver Blade — Vasile examines it |
| 6 | Vasile lists the materials needed for reforging |
| 7 | “Forge It Anew” officially begins |
Vasile tells Coen that the blade is ancient — forged by Dawnwalkers generations ago using techniques lost to time. He can reforge it, but he needs three rare materials that can’t be bought at any market.
All 3 Required Materials — Where to Find Them
Vasile needs three components to reforge the silver sword. Each requires exploration, combat, and problem-solving.
Material 1: Moonsilver Ore
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Material | Moonsilver Ore |
| Location | Abandoned Silver Mine (northeast of Cernat) |
| Guarded By | Strigoi Miners (undead miners — 4–6 enemies) |
| How to Obtain | Mine the glowing vein at the deepest level of the mine |
| Tools Needed | Pickaxe (found at the mine entrance) |
| Difficulty | Medium — tight corridors, ambush encounters |
Step-by-Step:
| Step | Action | Threat |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travel northeast to the Abandoned Silver Mine marker | Wolves on the road — manageable |
| 2 | Enter the mine — grab the Pickaxe near the entrance cart | No enemies yet |
| 3 | Navigate to the second level — follow the tracks downward | Strigoi Miners begin appearing |
| 4 | Fight through 4–6 Strigoi Miners in tight corridors | ⚠️ Use dodge — tight spaces limit movement |
| 5 | Reach the glowing blue vein at the deepest chamber | The Moonsilver Ore is visually distinct |
| 6 | Mine the vein with the Pickaxe | Holds interaction — 3 seconds |
| 7 | Moonsilver Ore obtained | Return to surface |
Pro Tip: Strigoi Miners are weak to fire. Use Ignis oil on your steel sword or throw a fire bomb before entering tight corridors — the AoE damage in confined spaces is devastating.
Material 2: Vampire Fang Dust
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Material | Vampire Fang Dust |
| Location | The Whispering Crypt (south of Cernat, in the forest) |
| Guarded By | Lesser Vampire (mini-boss) |
| How to Obtain | Defeat the Lesser Vampire and harvest its fangs |
| Tools Needed | Silver-coated bolts recommended (crossbow) |
| Difficulty | Hard — the mini-boss is the quest’s biggest combat challenge |
Step-by-Step:
| Step | Action | Threat |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travel south into the dense forest | ⚠️ Forest is dark — use torch or Dawnwalker vision |
| 2 | Find the Whispering Crypt entrance — overgrown church ruins | Environmental storytelling — read the graves |
| 3 | Enter the crypt — navigate past traps (pressure plates) | ⚠️ Traps deal significant damage — watch the floor |
| 4 | Reach the central chamber — cutscene triggers | Lesser Vampire appears |
| 5 | Boss Fight: Lesser Vampire (see strategy below) | 🔴 Hardest fight in this quest |
| 6 | After defeating it, harvest the fangs | Interact with the body |
| 7 | Vampire Fang Dust obtained | Exit the crypt |
Lesser Vampire Boss Strategy
| Phase | Attack Pattern | Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 (100–60% HP) | Fast lunges + claw swipes | Dodge sideways → 2–3 hits → dodge away |
| Phase 2 (60–30% HP) | Transforms into bat swarm → repositions → dive attack | Wait for the dive → dodge at last second → punish recovery |
| Phase 3 (30–0% HP) | Blood frenzy — attacks faster, regenerates health | Apply Ignis oil → aggressive DPS — must outdamage the regen |
| Boss Tip | Why |
|---|---|
| Ignis (fire) oil is essential | Vampires are extremely weak to fire — doubles your damage |
| Silver-coated crossbow bolts | Chip damage during Phase 2 bat swarm — only ranged option |
| Don’t be greedy in Phase 3 | Blood frenzy hits HARD — 2 swings max, then dodge |
| Use Dawnwalker Pulse | Your Dawnwalker ability stuns vampires for 2 seconds — use during Phase 3 |
Material 3: Blessed Whetstone
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Material | Blessed Whetstone |
| Location | Father Konstantin’s Chapel (west of Cernat) |
| Guarded By | No combat — pure dialogue + exploration |
| How to Obtain | Convince or help Father Konstantin to bless the whetstone |
| Difficulty | Easy (combat) — Medium (dialogue choices matter) |
Step-by-Step:
| Step | Action | Choice |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Travel west to Father Konstantin’s Chapel | Peaceful area — no enemies |
| 2 | Speak with Father Konstantin | He’s wary of Dawnwalkers — dialogue matters |
| 3 | CHOICE: How to convince him (see below) | Determines sword variant |
| 4 | Father Konstantin performs the blessing ritual | Cutscene — whetstone is blessed |
| 5 | Blessed Whetstone obtained | Return to Vasile |
The Critical Choice — Father Konstantin’s Decision
This is where “Forge It Anew” becomes more than a fetch quest. Father Konstantin won’t just hand over a blessed item to a Dawnwalker without conditions. You must choose HOW to convince him:
| Choice | Method | Dialogue | Sword Variant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🕊️ Help the Chapel | Complete a side task — clear monsters from the chapel graveyard | “Let me prove my worth through action.” | Silver Sword of Dawn — higher base damage |
| 🗣️ Persuade through faith | Use Coen’s knowledge of scripture to earn trust | “I fight the darkness in God’s name.” | Silver Sword of Mercy — lifesteal on hit |
| 💰 Bribe / Threaten | Pay gold or intimidate the priest | “Name your price.” / “I don’t have time for this.” | Silver Sword of Shadows — poison damage |
Which Variant Is Best?
| Sword Variant | Special Effect | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| ⚔️ Silver Sword of Dawn | +15% base damage | Players who prefer raw damage output |
| 💚 Silver Sword of Mercy | Lifesteal — heals 5% of damage dealt | Players who struggle with healing management |
| 🟣 Silver Sword of Shadows | Poison damage over time | Players who prefer DoT + kiting playstyle |
Our Recommendation: The Silver Sword of Mercy (lifesteal) is the best overall choice for most players. The sustain it provides during long fights against supernatural enemies — especially vampires that regenerate health — makes every encounter significantly more manageable. The healing compounds over extended boss fights where health resources are limited.
Returning to Vasile — The Reforging
After gathering all three materials, return to Master Blacksmith Vasile in Cernat.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Return to Vasile’s Forge in Cernat |
| 2 | Present all three materials |
| 3 | Vasile begins the reforging process — cutscene plays |
| 4 | Silver Sword reforged — variant based on your Konstantin choice |
| 5 | Equip the sword and test it on nearby training dummies |
| 6 | Quest complete — next main quest unlocks |
The reforging cutscene is one of the game’s most cinematic moments — Vasile hammering the moonsilver ore, grinding the vampire fang dust into the blade’s edge, and sharpening it on the blessed whetstone. The visual transformation from broken relic to gleaming silver weapon is deeply satisfying.
The Silver Sword’s Importance — Why You NEED This Weapon
| Why the Silver Sword Matters | Detail |
|---|---|
| 🧛 Vampires take reduced damage from steel | Silver sword deals full damage — essential for vampire fights |
| 🐺 Werewolves are silver-vulnerable | Some of the game’s hardest enemies require silver |
| 👻 Supernatural enemies throughout the story | The game progressively introduces more silver-required enemies |
| ⚔️ Dual-wielding system | Steel sword for humans, silver sword for monsters — swap mid-combat |
| 📈 Upgradeable throughout the game | The reforged silver sword can be enhanced at later forges |
Without the silver sword, the back half of The Blood of Dawnwalker becomes exponentially harder. Some late-game bosses are virtually immune to steel weapons — making “Forge It Anew” one of the most critical quests in the entire game.
Optimal Quest Route — Complete in Minimum Time
| Order | Material | Location | Why This Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st | Blessed Whetstone | Father Konstantin’s Chapel (West) | No combat — quick dialogue |
| 🥈 2nd | Moonsilver Ore | Abandoned Silver Mine (Northeast) | Medium combat — warm up |
| 🥉 3rd | Vampire Fang Dust | Whispering Crypt (South) | Hardest fight — do this last when fully prepared |
This route moves clockwise around Cernat and saves the hardest encounter (Lesser Vampire) for last — giving you time to stock up on fire oil and crossbow bolts before the boss fight.
Common Mistakes That Waste Your Time
| Mistake | Consequence | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fighting the Lesser Vampire without Ignis oil | Boss takes forever — health regeneration outheals your damage | Buy/craft Ignis oil BEFORE entering the crypt |
| Choosing “Bribe/Threaten” without realizing sword implications | Get Shadows variant when you wanted Dawn or Mercy | Save before talking to Konstantin — choose carefully |
| Skipping the Pickaxe at the mine entrance | Can’t mine the Moonsilver Ore — must backtrack | Check the cart at the mine entrance |
| Rushing through Konstantin’s dialogue | Miss optional lore + potentially fail the persuasion check | Exhaust all dialogue options |
| Not equipping the silver sword immediately | Next quest has supernatural enemies — steel won’t cut it | Equip from inventory right after the cutscene |
| Ignoring the crypt traps | Pressure plate damage can drain healing items before the boss | Watch the floor — avoid pressure plates |
The Blood of Dawnwalker — Quick Game Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Game | The Blood of Dawnwalker |
| Developer | Rebel Wolves (founded by ex-CD Projekt Red devs) |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 5 |
| Release Date | September 2, 2026 |
| Platforms | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC |
| Genre | Dark Fantasy Action RPG |
| Setting | 15th-century Wallachia (historical Romania) |
| Protagonist | Coen — a Dawnwalker (half-human, half-vampire hunter) |
| Combat | Real-time action — dual-wielding steel + silver swords |
| Themes | Slavic mythology, vampirism, moral choices |
Rebel Wolves was founded by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, the game director of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The DNA shows — The Blood of Dawnwalker feels like a spiritual successor to The Witcher, transplanted into Wallachian vampire mythology with its own unique identity.
For a complete overview of the Dawnwalker universe and Rebel Wolves’ development history, visit the official The Blood of Dawnwalker Wikipedia page.
Pro Tips for “Forge It Anew”
- Save before Father Konstantin’s dialogue — your choice permanently determines your silver sword variant
- Stock up on Ignis oil and fire bombs — essential for both the Strigoi Miners and the Lesser Vampire boss
- Read the environmental lore in the crypt — grave inscriptions hint at the Lesser Vampire’s weakness pattern
- Use Dawnwalker Pulse in Phase 3 — the 2-second stun prevents the vampire’s health regeneration
- Explore the mine thoroughly — hidden loot rooms contain rare crafting materials beyond just the Moonsilver Ore
- Equip the silver sword immediately — the next main quest throws supernatural enemies at you within minutes
- Don’t sell the broken blade fragments — some vendors buy them, but keeping them allows a later upgrade quest
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FAQs
Q: Where do I find all three materials for the “Forge It Anew” quest in The Blood of Dawnwalker?
The three materials are: Moonsilver Ore (Abandoned Silver Mine — northeast of Cernat, guarded by Strigoi Miners), Vampire Fang Dust (Whispering Crypt — south of Cernat, dropped by a Lesser Vampire mini-boss), and Blessed Whetstone (Father Konstantin’s Chapel — west of Cernat, obtained through dialogue choices). Complete them in the order: Chapel → Mine → Crypt for the most efficient route.
Q: Which silver sword variant should I choose in “Forge It Anew”?
The choice depends on your dialogue with Father Konstantin. The Silver Sword of Mercy (lifesteal — heals 5% of damage dealt) is the best overall choice for most players because the sustain it provides during long supernatural boss fights makes every encounter significantly more manageable. The Silver Sword of Dawn (+15% base damage) is best for pure damage dealers, and the Silver Sword of Shadows (poison DoT) suits kiting playstyles.
