In Bellwright, players will encounter a variety of hostile characters that threaten settlements. A central objective is the liberation of villages from bandits and raiders. This guide outlines the village liberation process and explains where to begin for neutral villages.
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How to liberate a village in Bellwright
Liberating the village Bubble maker is a pivotal mechanic that frees settlements from the grip of raiders. The liberation unfolds in several stages:
- Increasing trust in the city: To begin the liberation, the player’s standing in the village must reach a sufficient level of trust.
- Conversation with the elder: After achieving the necessary trust, the player speaks with the village elder to start a dialogue about liberation.
- Destroying robber guards: Once liberation is accepted, occupiers turn hostile and must be eliminated.
- Construction of a village bell tower: Following the defeat of the guards, the bell tower is built to symbolize and sustain the liberated settlement.
- Protection of the bell tower: The final step is to defend the bell tower from early assaults to complete the liberation.
Upon finishing these steps, the village is liberated, enabling trading via the world map and the hiring of town residents. The guide now offers a closer look at key steps in detail.
How to increase village trust
Raising village trust begins with a conversation with the elder. Initially, the elder may request distance, reluctant to engage. Over time, as the player interacts with villagers and undertakes tasks—such as setting traps or hunting wolves that threaten the community—the elder’s trust grows.
Becoming trusted unlocks additional quests. The player can inspect the notice board near the elder for available tasks or explore the streets to find NPCs marked with a question mark—each symbol indicating a quest opportunity.
You will discover that many quests are straightforward. They typically involve gathering raw materials, cooking simple meals, or assisting another NPC who represents the quest giver’s interests.
Unique finds, such as ancient coins or wolf teeth, can be shown to the elder. By presenting these items and indicating a desire to share something special, the elder will open a trading window where unique items can be exchanged for village trust.
How to build a village bell tower
The village bell tower is a key improvement in neutral settlements. It elevates confidence in the village by 500 units and signals the start of liberation operations.
Once the bell tower is completed, a wave of bandits may attempt to retake the settlement by attacking the village from their camp. Defeating them all is necessary to finalize liberation.
Players are advised to research the Clock Tower and gather resources ahead of construction. The construction phase tends to be the most strenuous part of the liberation, as robbers and bandits continuously target the village. If any raiders reach the village before it is fully secured, the uprising can fail and trust in the city may need to be rebuilt.
Rogues present a serious challenge as they arrive equipped with level 2 armor and weapons, making them more dangerous than regular bandits.
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Notes: The information above reflects in-game mechanics and progression as experienced by players who engage with village liberation and trust-building systems in Bellwright.