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Academy

Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition guide · Entering the central temple

The Academy of the Seven is the final major location on the Nameless Isle where Godwoken prepare to ascend to Divinity. Players must resolve personal loyalties with their companions, unravel the Academy's secrets, and align the Eternal conductors to unlock the central Arena of the One.

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Blade of the Swornbreaker: Located in the Treasury (unlocked via the portal maze in the side room), placed on a central pedestal

Achievements here

Chosen MissableIn the Academy before entering the Arena of the One, speak with each companion and successfully persuade them all to support your ascension.

Favoured Son MissableKeep Bishop Alexandar alive on the Nameless Isle, meet him inside the Academy, and persuade him to step aside and support your Divinity.

Curse Thine Enemies MissableSwear allegiance to the God-King to obtain the Curse skill, or craft and cast a Curse scroll using Source materials.

The Promise MissableEnter the Academy with an undead avatar (or Fane) and choose to swear the Covenant to the Voidwoken delegate.

Back to SchoolGain entry to the Academy on the Nameless Isle either through the main entrance puzzle or via the secret rear entrance.

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Items

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Ancient Key: Found on the body of an Ancient Automaton in the Great Hall

Secrets

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Spirit of Seneschal | Can be activated by inserting a Phase Capacitor into the terminal located near the Library, unlocking lore and training services

Enemies

Eternal Protector

Weak to Water

Guards the Ancient Forge/Cabinet area alongside several automaton reflections

Voidwoken Shrieker

Stationary turret enemies guarding the entry approaches, must be destroyed using Purging skills or the Source Wand

Shops and people

The Seneschal: Offers attribute and skill-boosting lessons at the cost of other stats once awakened

Tips

Ensure you speak to all party companions in the entrance hall to secure their allegiance, as anyone not persuaded will turn hostile later.
Phase Capacitors found throughout the area can be placed on electric floor tiles to conduct the circuits and open the Barrier to the Arena.

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