September 3 quest change · September 30 unlock rules
How to unlock Unyielding Lion
Reach Golden Fruit level 2 to open professions. Then promote the crewmate from tier-two Lionheart. The September 3 patch retired the old quest and Lion’s Claw Round Shield turn-in.
Quick answer
Unlock the profession, then promote the crewmate
The September 30 patch opens all professions at this level.
The September 3 patch removed the Lion’s Claw Round Shield pickup and turn-in.
Learn tier-two Lionheart and meet the usual tier-three promotion requirements.
Current route
Unyielding Lion promotion steps
- 1
Unlock the profession. Reach Golden Fruit level 2 and open the profession menu. The September 3 update removed the dedicated quest.
- 2
Learn Lionheart. Take the crewmate through the Constitution path to tier-two Lionheart.
- 3
Promote to Unyielding Lion. Meet the level and material requirements to promote from Lionheart to tier-three Unyielding Lion.
Old guide references
What about the old Spike and shield quests?
Old guides lead through Spike Won’t Back Down and Mycelium and Fire, then have you collect and return the Lion’s Claw Round Shield. Those steps were retired on September 3.
A 1–3–2 answer sequence, spring stump repair and shield turn-in are signs that a guide describes the pre-patch route.
FAQ
Unyielding Lion FAQ
How do I unlock Unyielding Lion?
The September 3 patch removed the old quest and shield requirement. Under the September 30 rules, Golden Fruit level 2 opens all professions.
Why can’t my crewmate promote to Unyielding Lion yet?
Have the crewmate learn tier-two Lionheart first, then meet the usual tier-three promotion requirements.
Do I still need the Lion’s Claw Round Shield?
The shield was required by the old account unlock quest. Under the September 3 rules, you can skip the shield and its turn-in.
What if I already bought or handed in the shield?
The September 3 announcement provided compensation for eligible accounts. Check your game mail for any compensation you received.