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Looking for Level 4 Spoils in Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen but keep getting Level 3 equipment? The problem may be where you are fighting, which enemies you are targeting, or how far you have progressed toward Lorade Castletown.
Two useful locations are Putrid Copse, the misty woodland outside Castletown, and Lorade Castletown's snowy gateway, where enemy encounters can reward several Level 4 equipment categories.
You also do not need to defeat the Lesser Demon near the upper ruins to collect Level 4 Spoils from the earlier gateway enemies.
This guide covers both locations, the route into Castletown, available equipment Spoils, and what to check if you are still receiving Level 3 rewards.
📋 Table of Contents
- Quick Answer: Where to Find Level 4 Spoils
- Before You Start Farming
- Location 1: Putrid Copse
- Location 2: Lorade Castletown
- Level 4 Spoils and Other Loot
- Do You Need the Lesser Demon?
- How to Reach Castletown Campground
- Other Ways to Obtain Level 4 Spoils
- Why Are You Still Getting Level 3 Spoils?
- Tips for More Efficient Farming
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Final Tips
Quick Answer: Where to Find Level 4 Spoils
Lorade Castletown's snowy gateway is one of the most useful places to look for Level 4 Spoils. Fight the hostile groups around the ruined stone entrance, examine defeated enemies, and collect their equipment rewards.
The gateway area can yield:
- Spoils: Lv 4, Long Weaponry
- Spoils: Lv 4, Light Weaponry
- Spoils: Lv 4, Greaves
- Spoils: Lv 4, Bowstaff
If you have reached the misty approach outside Lorade Castletown but cannot enter the settlement yet, try the enemies around Putrid Copse. Level 4 Light Weaponry can also be found in that area.
Still getting Level 3 Spoils? That does not necessarily mean you are in the wrong place. Both routes can produce mixed-tier rewards, so check the available enemy groups and examine their remains before moving on.
Which Location Should You Choose?
| Your Progress | Where to Go |
|---|---|
| Reached the misty approach but cannot enter Castletown | Putrid Copse |
| Reached the snowy Castletown gateway | Lorade Castletown entrance |
| Unlocked Castletown Campground | Gateway and nearby enemy groups |
| Reached later Rancor's Vortex encounters | Vortexes for additional Level 4 Spoils |
For a straightforward collection route, prioritize the Castletown gateway once you can access it.
Before You Start Farming Level 4 Spoils
Before searching for higher-tier equipment, check your story progress and make sure you can reach the relevant enemies.
Putrid Copse and Lorade Castletown both offer opportunities to collect Level 4 Spoils, but their routes are not equally accessible throughout the DLC.
Check Your Story Progress
The main quest Soul Searching takes you toward Lorade Castletown and involves opening the way into the ruined settlement.
During the approach, you encounter a blocked wooden gate. Explosive casks can be used to break it open.
Farther inside, an iron portcullis blocks the direct route. Instead of attacking the metal gate, look for a way around it through the nearby ruined structure.
Once you have entered Castletown, you can explore its stone gateway, courtyards, and upper passages.
If you have not reached this stage, focus on the accessible enemies along the misty approach rather than trying to force your way into the settlement.
Prepare for Multiple Enemy Groups
Bring enough healing supplies to handle several encounters without returning to a settlement after every fight.
A balanced pawn party is helpful because enemies around Castletown can attack in groups. A pawn with healing or support abilities gives you more freedom to concentrate on individual targets.
Leave some inventory space for equipment Spoils, accessories, and other loot collected along the route.
Location 1: Putrid Copse — Level 4 Spoils Outside Castletown
Putrid Copse is worth checking if you have reached the misty woodland outside Lorade Castletown but cannot enter the town yet.
The area contains dark, fog-covered paths and hostile humanoid enemies.
You can defeat these enemies and examine their remains for equipment Spoils.
How to Collect Spoils in Putrid Copse
- Travel toward the mist-covered woodland outside Lorade Castletown.
- Follow the accessible paths and look for hostile humanoid groups.
- Engage smaller groups when possible instead of drawing several enemies into one fight.
- Defeat the enemies and examine their remains.
- Collect the Spoils and check their equipment category and level.
- Continue exploring the nearby paths for additional encounters.
The area can provide a mixture of equipment tiers.
Examples of rewards available along this approach include:
- Spoils: Lv 3, Plastron
- Spoils: Lv 3, Long Weaponry
- Spoils: Lv 3, Light Weaponry
- Spoils: Lv 3, Bowstaff
- Spoils: Lv 4, Light Weaponry
- Norgan Ducats
The important detail is that Level 4 Spoils can appear alongside Level 3 equipment.
This makes Putrid Copse a useful place to check even if your first few rewards are lower-tier items.
What If You Only Find Level 3 Spoils?
Do not assume you have reached the wrong area after collecting one or two Level 3 items.
The available rewards can vary, and lower-tier pickups do not necessarily mean every enemy nearby is limited to that tier.
If you have already opened Lorade Castletown, continue toward the snowy gateway for another Level 4 collection opportunity.
Tip: Norgan Ducats are separate from equipment Spoils. Collect them when available, but do not confuse currency pickups with equipment rewards.
Location 2: Lorade Castletown — Level 4 Spoils Gateway Route
The snowy stone gateway at Lorade Castletown is the main location to prioritize once you can enter the settlement.
The route passes through ruined archways into a courtyard where hostile enemies gather.
As you approach, an encounter notification can identify Straggler and others.
Defeating the enemies around this entrance can provide several Level 4 Spoils categories.
Step 1: Reach the Snowy Gateway
Approach Lorade Castletown through the stone entrance and follow the snow-covered pathway into the ruins.
Look for these landmarks:
- A large ruined stone gateway
- Snow-covered walls and damaged structures
- A courtyard with hostile enemies
- A stone staircase leading toward the upper levels
These features help identify the relevant section of Castletown.
Step 2: Defeat the Straggler Encounter
Prepare for a group of hostile enemies near the gateway.
The encounter can include Stragglers and other opponents, some carrying heavy melee weapons such as axes.
Avoid standing in the middle of the group where several enemies can attack you simultaneously.
Instead, let your frontline pawns occupy nearby threats while you move around exposed enemies.
If you are playing a Thief, use your mobility to avoid becoming trapped in the narrow passage and attack enemies from safer positions.
Focus on clearing the group before rushing toward the upper staircase.
Step 3: Examine the Fallen Enemies
After the fight, check the defeated enemies before leaving the courtyard.
This is one of the most important parts of the route.
Do not immediately sprint toward the next objective once combat ends.
Examine the remains and collect the available rewards.
The gateway encounters can yield:
- Spoils: Lv 4, Long Weaponry
- Spoils: Lv 4, Light Weaponry
- Spoils: Lv 4, Greaves
- Spoils: Lv 4, Bowstaff
A Ring of Offense can also appear among the collected loot.
These rewards are associated with the enemy encounters around the gateway. They are not guaranteed drops from an individually named Straggler.
Step 4: Continue Toward the Upper Staircase
Once you have collected the available loot, follow the stone staircase toward the upper ruins.
This route leads toward Castletown Campground and additional enemy encounters.
Be prepared for stronger opposition farther ahead.
If your immediate goal is Level 4 Spoils, you can concentrate on the gateway rewards without treating the later Lesser Demon encounter as a requirement.
Level 4 Spoils and Other Loot Found at Lorade Castletown
Here are the equipment categories and additional rewards worth watching for around the gateway.
| Item | Category | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Spoils: Lv 4, Long Weaponry | Weapon Spoils | Gateway encounters |
| Spoils: Lv 4, Light Weaponry | Weapon Spoils | Gateway encounters |
| Spoils: Lv 4, Greaves | Armor Spoils | Gateway encounters |
| Spoils: Lv 4, Bowstaff | Weapon Spoils | Gateway encounters |
| Spoils: Lv 3, Bowstaff | Lower-tier Spoils | Same general route |
| Ring of Offense | Accessory | Gateway encounter loot |
These are possible rewards along the route, not a guaranteed loot list for every visit.
Which Level 4 Spoils Should You Keep?
Prioritize the equipment categories that match your current build.
If you want to improve your weapon, pay attention to Long Weaponry, Light Weaponry, and Bowstaff Spoils.
If you are looking for armor upgrades, Level 4 Greaves are worth collecting.
Level 4 Spoils identify the equipment category before appraisal. Take them to an appropriate appraiser to reveal the equipment inside.
Because appraisal results can vary, collecting multiple Spoils in the category you need may be worthwhile.
Do not judge a pickup only by its category name. The equipment revealed through appraisal determines whether it is useful for your build.
Do You Need to Defeat the Lesser Demon for Level 4 Spoils?
No. You can obtain Level 4 Spoils from the Lorade Castletown gateway encounters before fighting the Lesser Demon farther along the route.
The Lesser Demon appears as a separate Rancorous Enemy Encounter near the upper ruins.
It has a large, segmented boss health bar and uses dangerous magical attacks.
Lesser Demon Combat Tip: Watch Its Horns
During the fight, a pawn points out that the creature's horns are the source of its magic.
This makes the horns a useful target to consider when attacking the monster.
However, targeting them should not be assumed to disable every spell or guarantee a particular reward.
Avoid unnecessary exposure to the demon's attacks, use your pawns to create openings, and concentrate damage when you can safely reach the enemy.
The Lesser Demon should not be treated as a guaranteed farming target at this location.
If you only want Level 4 Spoils, prioritize the gateway enemies first and treat the Lesser Demon as a separate challenge.
How to Reach Castletown Campground
Castletown Campground is a useful navigation point beyond the gateway.
The area also provides access to a Norgan Portcrystal, making later travel more convenient.
Route to Castletown Campground
- Progress through the Soul Searching approach to Lorade Castletown.
- Use the available explosive casks to break open the wooden gate.
- Enter the ruined settlement and continue toward the inner gate.
- When you reach the iron portcullis, look for the passage through the ruined structure to its left.
- Follow the interior route and climb the wooden ladder.
- Cross the upper bridge and continue toward Castletown Campground.
- Activate the Portcrystal when you reach it.
The snowy staircase, ruined battlements, and stone passages provide useful landmarks along the route.
Activating the Portcrystal gives you a convenient way to return after changing equipment, gathering supplies, or completing other quests.
Do You Need a Climbing Hook?
A pawn may mention needing a Climbing Hook to explore farther into the ruins.
You do not need to follow that additional route to collect the Level 4 Spoils available from the earlier gateway encounter.
If you want to explore beyond the main path, look for nearby Climbing Hooks and tether points before continuing.
Other Ways to Obtain Level 4 Spoils
The Castletown gateway is not the only place worth checking.
No Spoils Get Left Behind — Putrid Copse
The No Spoils Get Left Behind quest involving Chrona takes you into Putrid Copse.
During the quest, you face hostile encounters in the mist, including Stragglers and a more dangerous monster.
This creates another opportunity to explore the woodland and collect equipment Spoils while completing a quest.
If you have already completed the quest, the accessible woodland remains worth checking for enemies. However, the quest's specific encounters should not be assumed to repeat.
Rancor's Vortex Encounters
Later in the DLC, Rancor's Vortex encounters provide another source of Level 4 Spoils.
These are more relevant after you have progressed beyond the earlier Castletown route.
They offer an additional way to collect high-tier equipment, rather than relying entirely on the ordinary enemy groups around Castletown.
You do not need to wait for these later encounters before searching for Level 4 Spoils in Putrid Copse or Lorade Castletown.
Why Are You Still Getting Level 3 Spoils Instead of Level 4?
If you are farming higher-level enemies but continue receiving Level 3 Spoils, check the following possibilities.
1. You May Be Farming an Earlier Area
Enemies in earlier DLC regions may provide lower-tier equipment.
If you have progressed far enough, try the Putrid Copse approach or Lorade Castletown gateway instead.
2. Level 3 and Level 4 Rewards Can Appear Together
The Castletown route can provide mixed-tier equipment.
Receiving Level 3 Bowstaff Spoils does not automatically mean Level 4 equipment is unavailable.
Continue checking the available enemies rather than judging the area from a single pickup.
3. You May Be Skipping Loot
After clearing an enemy group, examine the defeated enemies and collect the available items.
Do not rush toward the next objective before checking the remains.
4. Your Story Progress May Limit Access
If you cannot enter Lorade Castletown, continue the relevant main quest objectives.
Soul Searching is associated with reaching the settlement and opening the route through its gate.
However, the gate should not be treated as a universal switch that guarantees Level 4 drops. Level 4 Spoils can also appear along the misty approach outside Castletown.
5. Appraisal Results Still Matter
A Level 4 Spoils pickup identifies its tier and equipment category, but the appraisal result determines what you actually receive.
If you want a particular type of weapon or armor, collecting several Spoils in that category may be useful.
Tips for More Efficient Level 4 Spoils Farming
Prioritize the Gateway Before the Lesser Demon
The gateway encounters offer Level 4 equipment opportunities before the separate Lesser Demon fight.
If your goal is equipment collection rather than boss progression, clear the earlier enemies first.
Examine Every Defeated Enemy
The loot collection step is easy to overlook after a difficult battle.
Check the courtyard and nearby remains before moving up the stairs.
Let Your Pawns Handle Frontline Pressure
The armored enemies can become dangerous when several attack together.
Let durable pawns occupy nearby threats while you attack isolated or distracted opponents.
If you are having trouble with tougher DLC encounters, our Mired Conduit Evil Eye guide and rewards covers another challenging enemy and its rewards.
Activate the Castletown Portcrystal
Once you reach Castletown Campground, activate the available Portcrystal.
A convenient return point makes later visits easier, especially when you need to manage equipment or supplies.
Do Not Assume a Fixed Enemy Respawn Timer
A reliable reset interval for the Castletown gateway group has not been established.
Avoid relying on repeated rests to reproduce the exact same enemies and loot after a specific number of in-game days.
Check Other Spoils-Related Guides
If you are working through the DLC's equipment and relic quests, our guide to recovering stolen Spoils from Snowfoot explains another situation where your rewards can be at risk.
For players continuing into more dangerous areas, the Interminable Corridor guide covers its Blobs, Dullahan encounter, and available rewards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to find Level 4 Spoils in Dark Arisen?
Lorade Castletown's snowy gateway is a useful location. Fight the enemy group around the entrance and examine the defeated enemies for Level 4 equipment Spoils. Putrid Copse is another option if you have reached the misty approach outside town.
Can you get Level 4 Spoils before beating Dark Arisen?
Yes. Level 4 Spoils can be obtained around Putrid Copse and Lorade Castletown before completing the DLC's final boss encounter. You do not have to rely exclusively on later Rancor's Vortex rewards.
Do Stragglers drop Level 4 Spoils?
Enemy groups that include Stragglers around Lorade Castletown can produce Level 4 Spoils. However, the exact drop table for an individual Straggler is not confirmed, and the encounter may include other enemy types.
What Level 4 Spoils can you find at Lorade Castletown?
The gateway area can yield Level 4 Long Weaponry, Light Weaponry, Greaves, and Bowstaff Spoils. Lower-tier equipment and accessories, including the Ring of Offense, may also appear.
Why am I only getting Level 3 Spoils?
Level 3 and Level 4 Spoils can appear along the same route. Check that you are farming Putrid Copse or Lorade Castletown, examine defeated enemies, and continue progressing through the story if you cannot access the settlement.
Do you need to kill the Lesser Demon for Level 4 Spoils?
No. The gateway enemies can provide Level 4 Spoils before the separate Lesser Demon encounter. You can collect the earlier loot without defeating that boss.
Can you repeatedly farm the same Castletown enemies?
The area provides opportunities to collect Spoils from enemy encounters, but a reliable respawn interval for the gateway group is not confirmed. Do not assume every enemy and reward returns after a single rest.
Final Tips
For Level 4 Spoils, start at Lorade Castletown's snowy gateway if you have access to it. Clear the enemy group involving Stragglers, examine the fallen enemies, and collect the available equipment before heading upstairs.
If you have reached the misty approach but cannot enter the settlement yet, try Putrid Copse instead.
Remember that Level 3 rewards can still appear alongside Level 4 equipment, and you do not need to defeat the Lesser Demon to collect the earlier gateway loot.
The most useful approach is to concentrate on accessible enemy groups, collect their available Spoils, and appraise the equipment categories that match your build.
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