Pillars Of Eternity 2 Map: Everything You Need To Know

• Deadlight donjon
• Deadlight dungeon
• Deadlight Court
• Secret dock

Moreover, you will also be encountering the following characters during your stay at the Fort Deadlight:

Fortress #2: Dunnage

Dunnage | Source: Wiki

This is a pure dwarven colony with over 1500 denizens. Captain Furrante is the one governing the entirely of Dunnage. Luckily, the place is riddled with quests. Therefore, you would find it quite easy to lose track of your time. 

There are four minor locations present in the Dunnage fortress, with each being extremely important to the local residents. Here’s how these locations work:

• Lifter’s Refuge: The pirate town docks that offer passage to the free city. 
• The King’s Coffin: The main tavern in Dunnage. It’s the place to go if you want to eat (or drink) to your heart’s content.
• Radiant Court: The main market of Dunnage. It features a variety of goods catered to the local folks.
• Balefire Beacon: A relic of the past made by dwarven trailblazers. 

Having said that, here’s a list of all the quests available in the Dunnage:

• A Shrewd Proposition
• A Tidy Performance
• Bounty – Chornu
• Bounty – Katrenn
• Bounty – Kuaro
• Bounty – Lady Epero
• Bounty – Rock-Stomper Rodul
• Bounty – Torkar
• Honor Among Thieves
• Iron Gut
• Of Like Minds
• Symbols of Death
• The Coming Storm
• The Seeking Face’s Hunt for the Hunt for the Haemneg’s Handmaiden

Kângati Islands

Kângati Islands | Source: Wiki

The Kângati Islands are a series of small lands located on the southern side of Maje Island. As one might conclude, there isn’t much to do in this area. You will, however, find a shipwreck to loot, but that’s really it. As for sub-locations, it features the following:

• Tangaloa Island: An all-desert island that features the ruined Temple of Tangaloa. It’s also the place where Importer’s Lament breaches.

Temple Of Tangaloa

Temple Of Tangaloa | Source: Wiki

The Temple of Tangaloa is a ruins-based location that features a variety of mazes and loot. You will be meeting two new inhabitants here. Despite their secluded lifestyle, both are quite easy to talk to, so you won’t have to worry much. 

• Captain Angfor: He’s the Impostor’s Lament’s former captain. Since there’s not much to eat on an uninhabited island, Captain decided to feast on his teammates instead. 
• Giordu Red-Ganded: A potential crew member that was the only sane member of his previous crew. On a side note, his prepared dishes are nothing less than gourmet. 

 You will be completing the “Mapping the Archipelago: Port Maje” during your stay in the Temple of Tangaloa. Despite all the blood and muck, it’s not as terrible of a place as rumors depict it to be unless you run out of food. 

Wakara Reef

Wakara Reef

The Wakara Reef is one of the few island ranges located in the southwestern region of the Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire map. Its encompassing creates a natural barrier that goes from Karatapu Channel to the east of Maje Island. 

This Reef is generally divided into east and west cross sections. The western Island is more triangular, whereas the eastern one makes more of an inverted U shape. All in all, you can expect to find the following in the Wakara Reef:

Eastern Island

Here are the general locations / characters found on the eastern portion of the Wakara Reef:

• Tāhae: It’s a type of sea troll that has been rather popular due to his raids on nearby fishing villages. The Tāhae is generally found with a bounty on its head. 
• Teitata Marvel: An ancient formation located in the center of the lagoon. It not only grants experience per visit but also given sailor ranks – given that you have more than 4 crew members. 

Western Island

Here are the general locations / characters found on the western portion of the Wakara Reef:

• Pūrākau: A drake-esque creature that is well known for tormenting any traveler seeking water. Luckily, it has a decent bounty on its head, so it is your job to reap the rewards. 
• Fanged Strait: A small, narrow passage that is considered the shortcut to the eastern Island range. However, you need to have a Helmsman in order to make the travel. 

Karatapu Channel

Karatapu Channel

The Karatapu channel is the final yet most expansive region located in the southwest of the Pillars Of Eternity 2: Deadfire map. Despite its sizable area, the landmass is mostly deserted. However, it contains some of the most pivotal locations in the southwest. 

The Karatapu Channel Is divided into three main portions, with each area having its own eye candy ready for the player base. With that being said, let’s dive into more detail regarding these locations:

Northern Island (Sanctum)

The Northern Island, or Sanctum, in short, is a landmass located in the southwest direction of Neketaka. It comprises the following major locations:

• Oasis:

An oasis is a dream for any traveler since it quenches thirst like none other. Unfortunately, this one features filthy water, so you won’t be getting anything special.

• Old Battleground:

As the name indicates, it’s a deserted battlefield that can prove to be a decent tourist attraction.

• Call for Help:

Appears after the Unsigned Missive from A Sorcerer and a Gentleman is used / collected. 

Oathbinder’s Sanctum:

This is a large multi-floored Woedica temple that comprises the following two quests:

1. Lost Dues in Good Faith
2. The Surviving Face’s Hunt for the Finger of the Exiled Queen

Consequently, you will also meet two new fellows in your pursuit of progression:

Southern Island

This is a large land mass with a harsh desert environment. While it isn’t exactly “habitable”, you will still find a decent number of inhabitants. 

With that said, Southern Island contains the following attractions:

• Broken Spear Pass: This pass is located on the southeastern side of the island and is famous for its abundant supply of withered corpses. 
• Ruined Tower: From the Broken Spear Pass, simply head east to find this location. You might end up with a decent freebie.

Cavern of Xaur Tuk-Tuk: 

This is the second major location in the Karatapu channel. Despite its small size, you will need to go through it in order to complete the Mapping the Archipelago: Port Maje quest. 

Needless to say, almost every quest in the Pillars of Eternity 2 makes you meet new people. Therefore, you can expect the same to happen here as well. Here are the two major NPCs of the area:

South Western Island

The South Western is the smallest island of the three. As such, it only contains two major regions, with one being only useful for localities. 

• Fishing Village: Trades good and fish, an awful lot of it. 
• Osa Channel: A river inlet that hosts a swimming race. Since the entirety of the race is scripted, it’s pretty easy to keep on winning. 

Northwest Zone

The Northwestern Zone of the Pillars of Eternity 2 comprises five major regions, with around thirteen small areas. Since it’s essentially a mixture of every kind of area, the Northwest Zone is often considered the main hub of operations for the entirety of the Pillars of Eternity 2 map. 

Having said that, here are the major regions present in the Northwest Zone:

Neketaka Island

Neketaka Island

The Neketaka is the largest island available on the entire Deadfire map. It contains the eponymous Neketaka while featuring a multitude of minor locations. It’s a relatively lush area, so you won’t be finding many deserts here. 

Having said that, here are the minor locations available on Neketaka Island:

• Teo Ramunga: A shrine where the locals pray during their pilgrimage. It’s relatively maintained and cleaned. Teo Ramunga is located to the northwest of Neketaka Island. 
• Weba O Tangaloa: A graveyard-esque area where the Huana people bury/cremate their loved ones. An entire ritual ensues before this activity, so you’d be sure to spend a lot of time there for a single death.
• Pāhowane: Another temple that’s not as popular, but is overrun by the Xaurips. 

With that out of the way, here is the major location in the vicinity of Neketaka Island:

Neketaka

The Neketaka (Serpent’s Head) is the main attraction of the entire island. It’s an extremely old city that has been standing since legends. It features a multitude of minor attractions that have a bunch of unique traits. 

Here’s a general overview of all of them:

• Serpent’s Crown: The highest habitable area in the entire ancient city of Neketaka. 
• The Sacred Stair: These stairs act like a temple for pilgrims to test their faiths. 
• The Brass Citadel: The center point of all that’s related to the military in the town.
• Periki’s Overlook: An explorer and the founder of the Watershapers Guild named Periki named this place due to its unique home design.
• Queen’s Berth: The main commercial area in Neketaka.
• The Gullet: The slum area of the city, you won’t want to stay here longer. 

With that said, here are the quests available in the Neketaka region:

• Bounty – Nomu the Marauder
• Bounty – Uamoru the Pretender
• From the Wreckage
• Fruitful Alliance
• Symbols of Death
• The Coming Storm
• The Last Sanctuary
• The Storms of Poko Kohara
• The Veins of Eora

Hasongo

Hasongo

Hasongo is one of the few minor regions in the Northwest zone. It’s essentially a port under shambles due to its war-ridden past. Luckily, there are a plethora of inhabitants to meet here, and it comes under the speedrun path, meaning any delay here is going to cost you. 

With that said, here are all the inhabitants you will be meeting during your time in Hasongo:

Crookspur Island

Crookspur Island

Crookspur Island is the main point of operations for the slave traders. It’s located on the north of Dunnage and features a lot of attractions. It’s generally divided into the following two halves:

Southern Half

Here are all the regions located in the southern half of Crookspur Island:

• Bleakrock Shrine: A Huana shrine located deep inside the jungle. Make sure to stay vigilant, since you will be ambushed by a group of bandits here. 
• Old Battleground: An attraction for random loot. However, it’s not really worth the effort. 

Northern Half

Here are all the regions located in the northern half of Crookspur Island:

• Cockerel Forest: Yet another area of ambush. If you manage to survive the incoming arrows. you will be met with Cathwenna, Cemoc, and, Hudango.
• Egno’s Thicket: A cemetery that is way past its expiration date. 
• Crookspur: A keep that belongs to the Crookspur Slavers. It is jam-packed with a multitude of inhabitants and enemies. 

You will be meeting the following NPCs here:

Aside from this, you can also expect to encounter the following quests here:

1. A Shrewd Proposition
2. Clearing Out Crookspur
3. Cruel Cargo
4. Of Like Minds
5. Tip of the Spear

Sayuka

Sayuka | Source: Wiki

A colonial outpost that operates under Fleetmaster Okaya. It contains the following locations:

• Huana Longhouse
• Fleet Master’s Quarters
• Workshop

Having said that, it’s relatively small in size but possesses a decent amount of quests that you need to clear as soon as possible since it will impact your clear speed. You will be meeting the following Inhabitants:

In addition, you will be going through the following quests:

• A Matter of Import
• A Sorcerer and a Gentleman
• Hunting Season
• Overgrowth

Bentbranch Bog

Bentbranch Bog

A region containing the druids of four seasons. You will be meeting a lot of enemies here. Since you will only be clearing a Hunting Season quest here, it’s better to skip it if possible. Having said that, you will gain Saint Omaku’s Mercy if you do manage to complete it.

Cignath Mór

Cignath Mór | Source Wiki

A suboceanic research facility that had many experiments going wrong for it. Every inhabitant here has the enraged indicator on them. 

Rikushu’s Maw

Rikushu’s Maw | Source: Wiki

An expanse that features five distinct areas with their sublocations. Here’s how it is segmented:

Southern Island

Here are all the regions in the Southern Island:

• Cave of Threshing
• Bent Bought Forest

Northwestern Island

Here are all the regions in Northwestern Island:

• Outcast’s Respite
• Boot-suck Bog

Northern Island

Here are all the regions in the Northern Island:

• Junvik Village
• Drowned Barrows
• Shipwreck

Northeastern Island

This area only contains the Ori o Koīki, which is deemed as the heart of Wahaki tribe.

School of Fish

An area located in the center that eventually leads you to the barbed ravager.

Razai Passage

Razai Passage | Source: Wiki

A passage that contains some of the most obscure locations in the Deadfire archipelago. It’s directly connected with the northern edge of the mountain range known as Magran’s Teeth. 

With that said, it features the following areas:

Kohopa’s Fang

A pure naga colony that spans over the Razai Passage. You will be meeting Uvaala here. She is a priestess that takes care of the main Fang temple. 

The Crystal Desert

It is an island located on the northern side of the passage. It’s recommended that you avoid this desert since the Crystal Empress resides here. 

Kazuwari 

This is an island located in the western regions of the Deadfire archipelago. It is the main hub for heroes seeking to make a name for themselves. 

Its major regions include the following locations:

• Rebūtara Pass: Located southeast of Kazuwari, this pass contains the leader of the boarmen named Hateno and Scibéal – who is not really known for her nice personality. 
• Temple of Toamowhai: The main hub of Kazuwari that consists of large stone arenas.

Northeast Zone

This is a relatively smaller portion containing two big regions with one smaller city that contains a number of marvels to behold. It is mostly comprised of the wilderness, so you will be doing an awful lot of exploration. 

Having said that, here are all the regions that comprise the Northeast Zone in the Deadfire Archipelago:

Magran’s Teeth

Magran’s Teeth | Source: Wiki

This is a volcanic mountain range on the northeastern edge that acts as a treacherous barrier. It starts from Ondra’s Mortar and Stretches to Ukaizo. Having said that, here are the main locations present in Magran’s Teeth:

Ashen Maw

The Ashen Maw – as the name suggests, is a location with extreme smoke and ash. Since it is located on the peak of a near-active volcano, there’s always a chance of a random volcanic eruption. You will be completing the “He Waits in Fire” mission while passing through here. 

Unfortunately, the mission lies on the critical path. Therefore, we recommend you clear it as soon as possible in order to maximize your power leveling. 

Urnox Berinth

The Urnox Berinth is the area where Rathuns reside. With the directions of their leading warlord, they attack any ship that passes through in order to loot all the riches. Since it has already become a problem in the entire archipelago, the warlord has a juicy bounty on his head.

Luckily, killing him is pretty easy and can set you up for a smoother journey ahead. 

Kua o Rikuhu Islands

Kua o Rikuhu Islands | Source: Wiki

This is a relatively bigger island chain that spans Nekataka and Offecchia Channel. As one can expect, the area is humongous enough to be divided into several subsections. Here’s a general overview of how it works:

• Eastern: Single Island, you will be finding Ikorno here.
• Southeastern: An old lagoon that has a once-abandoned village in the middle of it. There’s a decent bounty to be taken here. 
• Motare Cluster: A humongous lagoon that possesses areas like Motare o Kōzi. You will be meeting the following NPC warriors here:
  

  Name	Description
  Wahaki	A tribe that lives near the jungles.
  Embēta	A warrior of Wahaki that defends the tribe against the maddened nature.

Ondra’s Mortar

Ondra’s Mortar | Source: Wiki

This is the uncharted sea expanse on Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire. It features hurricanes, extremely high waves, and storm showers. You will also be finding the lost city of Ukaizo here.

 You will be completing The City Lost to Time on the mythical island. Finding Ukaizo is a big achievement that can help it get back to the world map. The city itself is extremely pretty, so you will be enjoying your stay there. 

Southeast Zone

This is the final zone that comprises the Deadfire Archipelago. It contains a multitude of ruins and is generally known as the endgame zone for most players. The locations here are generally pretty tough to complete unless you have sufficient gear and skills. 

With that said, here’s what transpires in the Southeastern Zone in Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire:

Forgotten Catacomb

Forgotten Catacomb

As the name suggests, this is a once-lost catacomb dungeon that is present in the middle of the wilderness. It can be relatively hard to find since it’s not a big location. However, if you’re well versed with the workings of the map then simply head to the uncharted island on 21° 5’S, 51° 14’E and you should be good to go. 

You will be finding the Death Guard Fanatic here whose main purpose in life (or after death) is to roam around endlessly. They occupy their former bodies and become psuedo-immortal, thereby remaining in the real world by burning their flesh. 

As you could guess, this venture is extremely painful and can result in them entering a state of frenzy. You will be completing a quest named Mapping the Archipelago: Tokawara during your stay in the Forgotten catacomb. 

Tehiwai Islands

Tehiwai Islands | Source: Wiki

This area contains a series of tropical islands that are rather small in size. The area is located near the Vailian Trafing company’s trade routes and is rather secluded from the rest of the world. Having said that, it does have a decent amount of locations and can be a fruitful venture – depending on the quests you take and complete. 

Tikawara

Despite Tehiwai Islands’ secluded origins, the Island of Tikawara is relatively new and is inhabited by a Huana tribe. You will be meeting an awful lot of characters here. Since this area exists on the critical path, we recommend you put this on your priority list.

With that said, here are all the inhabitants present on the Tikawara Island:

Having said that, here are the quests present in this region:

• Broodmother’s Fury
• Plucked Fruit
• The Courier’s Calling
• The Storms of Poko Kohara

Hōhina Ravine

This is the main spawning ground of the local lagufaeth tribe. There’s only Broodmother’s Fury quest available here. It’s recommended that you clear this area as fast as possible since there isn’t much to explore here.

Poko Kohara

Poko Kohara

This landmass contains the final survivors of an Engwithan civilization. It mainly consists of Ruins and a Shrine. Since the area is generally intended for speed clearing, you’re better off finishing the quests in a systematic way, rather than approaching them randomly. 

On that note, here are all the quests present in the Poko Kohara:

• Dim Prospects
• Terms of Trade
• The Storms of Poko Kohara
• The Surviving Face’s Hunt for the Uncut Gem

Subterranean Temple

Subterranean Temple | Source: Wiki

This is a relatively small temple that has most of its area blocked off. Since it is located in the center of a clearing, you will be able to find many interesting inhabitants. Here are the main ones:

You will be only completing the Mapping quest. Therefore, there isn’t much to look for here. 

The Black Isles

The Black Isles | Source: Wiki

This range contains a set of volcanic islands where the Black Isle bastards reside, It contains the Hall of the Unseen and the Shadowed Vale. Since you won’t be meeting a lot of people here, it’s better to spend your time exploring instead. 

With that said, this area contains the following quests:

The Windless Wastes

The Windless Wastes | Source: Wiki

This is a segmented landmass with low population counts. Since the information on this area is rather scarce, you can either meet your fortune or downfall depending on your luck. 

As the treasure, it contains the Splintered Reef that is home to the paladin Lucia Rivan’s treasures, and for the demise, it contains the Mara-Mara Trench. Luckily, the area isn’t as dangerous as the rumors make it out to be, and if you get lucky – you can even hunt a whale. 

The Dead Floe

Source: Wiki

A stretch of waters containing the Harbringer’s Watch. The temperatures here are nothing to scoff at. Harbringer’s Watch is built upon the edge of a glacier and features a religious cult. You will be encountering the following quests here:

• The Higher-Ups
• The Last Pilgrimage
• To Rise and Decline

Navigating Through Deadfire Archipelago

Pillars Of Eternity 2: Deadfire

To sum it all up, you will be going through the following locations while playing Pillars of Eternity 2: Deafire:

All Deadfire Archipelago Locations

Abovedeck

The Adra Realm

Arena Sub-level

Arkemyr’s Manor

The Ashen Bridge

Ashen Maw

Balefire Beacon

Bardatto Estate

Beach

Bekarna’s Observatory

Belowdecks

Bent Bough Forest

Bentbranch Bog

Biha’s home

Bleakrock Shrine

Boa Hika Pass

Boathouse

Boot-suck Bog

The Bridge Ablaze

Briny Grotto

Cannon rampart

Captain’s Cabin

Cave of Threshing

Cavern of Xaur Tuk-Tuk

Chieftain’s Lodge (Sātahuzi)

Chieftain’s Lodge (Tikawara)

Cignath Mór

City Streets

Cockerel Forest

Collapsed Coal Mine

Corroded Wasteland

Crookspur

Crookspur Island

Crossroads

Cuitztli’s Exotic Herbs

The Dark Cupboard

Deadlight Court

Deadlight donjon

Deadlight dungeon

Delver’s Row

Dereo’s lair

Desert

Dining hall

Drowned Barrows

The Drowned Kingdom

Dunnage

Dunnage House

The Endless Queries

Engineering workshop

Engwithan Digsite

Engwithan waystation

Enoi’s home

Fleet Master’s Office (Hasongo)

Fleet Master’s Office (The Brass Citadel)

Fleet Master’s quarters

Flooded cave

Foothills

Forest

Forgotten catacomb

Fort Deadlight

Foundations of the Ashen Maw

Glowing Outcrop

Gorecci Street

Governor Clario’s Estate

Grand Promenade

The Gullet

Hall of Reconfiguration

Hall of the Unseen

The Halls Obscured

Harbingers’ dwelling

Harbingers’ Retreat

Harbingers’ Watch

Hasongo

The Heart of Mystery

The Hole

Huana longhouse

Hōhina Ravine

Imperial Command

Iolfr’s Raiments

The Jagged Keep

Jungle

Junvik village

Kahanga Palace

Karatapu Channel

Kazuwari

The King’s Coffin

Kitchen

Kohopa’s Fang

The Kraken’s Eye

Kua o Rikuhu Islands

Kuaru hut

Kângati Islands

Kābara Reku Shrine

Kōhatekana Expanse

Lady Epero’s Estate

Lair of the Ancient

Lifter’s Refuge

Lighthouse (Deadfire)

Luminous Adra Mill

Luminous Bathhouse

Magran’s Teeth

Magran’s Temple

Maje Island

Mara-Mara Trench

Marihi’s Metalwork

Maukotu’s Canopy

Mokeha’s lodge

Mortar’s Wrath

Motare o Kōzi

Muhai’s Estate

Murkwater Lagoon

Mói Gweath

The Narrows

Neketaka

Neketaka Island

Neketaka Streets

Neriscyrlas’ Lair

Oathbinder’s Sanctum

Ofecchia Channel

Ofecchia Island

Officers’ Lounge

Old City

Ondra’s Mortar

Ondra’s Spire

The Oratory of Wael

Ori o Koīki

Osa Channel

Outcast’s Respite

Outcrop on High

Periki’s Overlook

The Pickled Eel

Pitli’s sanctuary

Plains

Poko Kohara

Poko Kohara Ruins

Port Maje

Port Maje harbor

Port Maje Jail

Powderhouse

Pāhowane

Quarantined Section

Queen’s Berth

Queen’s Berth district home

Radiant Court

Raoa o Hāra

Razai Passage

Realm of the Beast of Winter

Rebūtara Pass

Restricted Section

Rikuhu’s Maw

Rinco’s Home

Ruins of Amira’s Roost

The Sacred Stair

Sandswept ruins

Sanza’s Map Emporium

Sayuka

School of Fish

The Scriptorium

Sea (Prologue)

Sea Cave (Crookspur)

Sea-Lashed Crypt

Secret dock

The Sentinel Wall

Serpent’s Crown

Shadowed Vale

Shanty Street

The Shattered Passage

Shipwreck

Sissak’s Nest

Spire of the Soul-Seers

Splintered Reef

Spun Terrace

Storage tower

Storm

Stranded Ship

Subterranean Temple

Sunepū Beach

The Sunken Crown

Swamp

Sātahuzi

Takano’s estate

Tangaloa Island

Tangaloa’s Maw

Te Hīka Fishing Pools

Tehiwai Islands

Temple of Berath (Neketaka)

Temple of Decline

Temple of Gaun

Temple of Revelation

Temple of Tangaloa ruins

Temple of Toamowhai

Teo Ramunga

The Assembly of Echoes

The Black Isles

The Brass Citadel

The Burning Shoals

The Central Stacks

The Crystal Desert

The Dead Floe

The Deck of Many Things

The Enclosures

The Hanging Sepulchers

The In-Between

The In-Between (The Forgotten Sanctum)

The Rimebound Temple

The Vailian Trench

The White Void

The Wild Mare

The Windless Wastes

Thelys’ home

Tiebe o Waiapu

Tikawara

Tikawara Shrine

Toaku Biwha Trail

Toamowhai’s Den

The Treasure Trove

Ukaizo

Ukaizo Harbor

Undercroft

The Upper Bowels

Uto’s gunsmithy

Vailian Trading Company Headquarters

Valera Estate

Vilario’s Rest

Wakara Reef

Watershapers Guild

Whakupoko Lowveld

Workshop (Sayuka)

Wāpau Jungle

Conclusion

In essence, the Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire map is nothing to scoff at. It features several expanses – with each area possessing its own unique history and traditions. While most of the major NPCs have been mentioned in this guide, there are many minor characters that are still in uncharted lands. 

Do let us know about your experience playing Pillars of Eternity 2 in the comment section down below!