The Blood of Dawnwalker Infamy System
Infamy is how loudly you oppose Brencis's regime — and how the story gates your path to the finale. Here is what demonstrably raises it, what it unlocks, and what still needs verification.
Quick answer
- Defeating a vassal raises Infamy by a full level — launch-build guides agree on this.
- Infamy 4 unlocks the Manumit rebel line and therefore Crake — the gate to The Knyazmaker.
- Maximum Infamy triggers the finale invitation — the Infamy Edicts scene, then the parley at Shrike's Crag.
What raises Infamy
| Action | Effect | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Defeat Ambrus, Bakir or Xanthe | One full level each | Launch-build consensus |
| Court Activities in vassal territory | Incremental gains | Launch-build reporting |
| Soldier camps and patrol disruptions | Incremental gains | Community reporting (Needs verification) |
| Feeding on villagers / being a vampire | Not a source — a common mix-up | Launch-build reporting |
Levels and Edicts
Launch-build guides describe nine Infamy levels, each triggering a new Edict — escalating from patrols and checkpoints to higher prices, curfews, headhunters and eventually a lockdown of Svartrau. Edicts reportedly apply after you complete the action that raised the level. The exact list per level is community data and marked Needs verification here.
What Infamy unlocks
- Level 4: meet Crake and open the Manumit/rebellion content — and with it The Knyazmaker path.
- Maximum level: the Infamy Edicts scene and Brencis's invitation — the gate into A Deal with the Devil.
- Notoriety side effects: city guards react to you at higher levels; launch-build players mention handling Svartrau shopping earlier to avoid the friction.
Can Infamy go down?
There is no confirmed mechanic to lower Infamy in-game — the reported way to "undo" a gain is reloading a manual save. Keep saves before vassal fights and camp clears if you want to control the pace.
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
How do I raise Infamy fast?
Defeat the three vassals — each is worth a full level — and run Court Activities and soldier-camp content for the rest.
What is the maximum Infamy level?
Launch-build guides describe nine levels; the top one triggers the finale invitation. The exact list is Needs verification.
What does Infamy 4 unlock?
The Manumit rebel questline and Crake — the prerequisite for The Knyazmaker ending.
Can I lower my Infamy?
No confirmed in-game way; reload a manual save from before the gain if you need to.