Dishonored 2
50 Achievements
1,000
40-50h
Songs of Serkonos
Found 3 musical duos across Karnaca, and listened to their songs
10
4.67%
How to unlock the Songs of Serkonos achievement in Dishonored 2 - Definitive Guide
The duos are located as follows:
Mission 2 - Edge of the World - This duo is located below the rail system at Addermire Station, past the wall of light and after the Overseer building. If you're dropping off a body to Mindy Blanchard, the duo can be spotted from the top of the stairs that lead down to her.
Mission 6 - Dust District - This duo is located in the Crone's Hound Pub in Howler territory. You will have to stay back at a distance to avoid detection by anyone that could startle the duo. A good place to watch from is the third floor roof area that overlooks where they're performing.
Mission 8 - Grand Palace - When you start this mission, go to where the road splits (You should notice two guards at this intersection who will head off to the left) and take a right and go up the stairs to another main street. Heading left onto this street, you should see another street/alleyway on your right with a large spotlight. Heading into this alleyway, the duo is located at the end with a crowd. Be aware that this alleyway is patrolled by some of the Howler gang who will attack you, so approach carefully or from another vantage point.
At all costs, avoid doing anything in the general area to the duos to startle them. If they run away, you will not be able to watch them and get credit.
For those of you who are visual, below is a video by Random Chievo's, showing the locations.
ANOTHER IMPORTANT NOTE IS THAT YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO THE ENTIRETY OF THE SONG, INCLUDING THE INSTRUMENTAL. It doesn't matter whether you grab the lyrics, all that matters is that you are nearby them when they sing their entire song, and if for some reason, you don't hear instrumental, then you need to stay there and wait for them to start again. The second time you will typically hear instrumental, however, I would recommend you stay for 2 rounds of the full song w/ instrumental to be safe. If you don't stick around for the instrumental, ur gunna be fucked in the cheeks.
Mission 02: Edge of the World
First duo is located in a street outside of Mindy's drop off location.
Mission 06: Dust District
Located on the main floor of the saloon where Paolo is located.
Mission 08: The Grand Palace
Located outside the black market, there'll be two howlers guarding the little entrance IF YOU HAVE NOT ROBBED THE BLACK MARKETS.
This achievement is missable. It is earned over the course of a single playthrough, particularly in Mission 2, Edge of the World, Mission 6, The Dust District, and Mission 8, The Grand Palace.
The first opportunity you'll have to listen to the musical duo's song is during the second mission. Before reaching Addemire Station, just north of the Overseer Outpost, there is a small market-like area with several NPCs roaming around. The two musicians can be found - and heard - in this market. Stick around and listen to the song for a few minutes before carrying on with your objective(s).
Later, on the sixth mission, they can be found inside the saloon where Paolo is located. It may seem wise to eliminate the Vice Overseer and then enter the saloon - so that the Howlers will not attack you - but this will cause the musicians to disappear. Instead, head into the the saloon as soon as you're able to (remaining undetected, of course), and sit yourself in the hallway just before the parlor (or on the balcony of the upper floors). You can hear the song from afar so long as you're facing the musicians and/or using your spyglass. Again, listen to their song for a few minutes before continuing on with the mission.
The third and final opportunity comes during the eighth mission. Just before passing through the Wall of Light to the Grand Palace, hitch a right on the street and make your way over to the well-lit alleyway. There are two Howlers sitting down and speaking; wait until the enemies have finished talking and have separated before eliminating them. Now climb the stairs and in the distance you should be able to see the musical duo surrounded by three civilians. Join the crowd, listen to their song for a few minutes, and then be on your way. The achievement should unlock as you leave the alleyway.
NOTE: Do not cause any sort of panic in Mission 2, 6, or 8, otherwise the musicians will run away and you cannot hear their songs. Additionally, it is reported that if you rob multiple Black Market shops (more than one) during your playthrough, the third musical duo will never show up.
This achievement is missable. It is earned over the course of a single playthrough, particularly in Mission 2, Edge of the World, Mission 6, The Dust District, and Mission 8, The Grand Palace.
The first opportunity you'll have to listen to the musical duo's song is during the second mission. Before reaching Addemire Station, just north of the Overseer Outpost, there is a small market-like area with several NPCs roaming around. The two musicians can be found - and heard - in this market. Stick around and listen to the song for a few minutes before carrying on with your objective(s).
Later, on the sixth mission, they can be found inside the saloon where Paolo is located. It may seem wise to eliminate the Vice Overseer and then enter the saloon - so that the Howlers will not attack you - but this will cause the musicians to disappear. Instead, head into the the saloon as soon as you're able to (remaining undetected, of course), and sit yourself in the hallway just before the parlor (or on the balcony of the upper floors). You can hear the song from afar so long as you're facing the musicians and/or using your spyglass. Again, listen to their song for a few minutes before continuing on with the mission.
The third and final opportunity comes during the eighth mission. Just before passing through the Wall of Light to the Grand Palace, hitch a right on the street and make your way over to the well-lit alleyway. There are two Howlers sitting down and speaking; wait until the enemies have finished talking and have separated before eliminating them. Now climb the stairs and in the distance you should be able to see the musical duo surrounded by three civilians. Join the crowd, listen to their song for a few minutes, and then be on your way. The achievement should unlock as you leave the alleyway.
NOTE: Do not cause any sort of panic in Mission 2, 6, or 8, otherwise the musicians will run away and you cannot hear their songs. Additionally, it is reported that if you rob multiple Black Market shops (more than one) during your playthrough, the third musical duo will never show up.
2nd duet in the task "Dusty Quarter" in the moaners' pub on the ground floor
3 duo in the task "Grand Palace" on the street in front of the secret shop
I received the trophy on NG+, without dancing with a tambourine, apparently the glitch was fixed with the patch.