Overview
The Brigmore Witches is the second major story DLC for Dishonored and directly follows the events of The Knife of Dunwall. Players once again control Daud while exploring new locations, using supernatural powers, completing stealth missions, and uncovering a conspiracy tied to dark magic and the Void.
Story
After learning about a dangerous plot against the Empire, Daud begins hunting Delilah Copperspoon, a powerful witch connected to the mysterious Brigmore Manor. To stop her ritual and uncover her plans, Daud must navigate gang wars, supernatural threats, and deadly witches while confronting his own past actions.
Setting
The DLC takes players through new areas of Dunwall, including abandoned districts, underground locations, gang-controlled territories, and the eerie Brigmore Manor itself. The atmosphere becomes darker and more supernatural as the story approaches its conclusion.
Gameplay
The Brigmore Witches continues Dishonored’s stealth-action gameplay while adding new enemies, abilities, and environmental challenges. Players can complete missions through stealth, combat, or supernatural tactics.
- First-person stealth and action gameplay
- Continuation of Daud’s story from The Knife of Dunwall
- New missions, locations, and enemies
- Supernatural powers and magical combat
- Player choice and multiple mission approaches
- Single-player story expansion
Daud’s Abilities
Daud retains his assassin powers from The Knife of Dunwall, including Blink, Void Gaze, Pull, and Summon Assassin. These abilities allow players to teleport, manipulate enemies, scout environments, and eliminate targets creatively.
New Enemies and Threats
The Brigmore Witches introduces dangerous magical enemies capable of supernatural attacks and illusions. Players must adapt their stealth and combat strategies when dealing with witches and their unique abilities.
Gang Conflict
The DLC also features a conflict between the Dead Eels and the Hatters, two rival gangs operating within Dunwall. Player decisions during these encounters can influence mission outcomes and the support Daud receives later.
Choice and Consequences
Choices made in The Knife of Dunwall carry over into The Brigmore Witches, affecting resources, allies, and parts of the story. The chaos system also returns, meaning violent actions can influence the world and ending.
Level Design
The DLC continues Arkane Studios’ focus on immersive level design with multiple paths, hidden secrets, optional objectives, and exploration opportunities. Brigmore Manor itself is one of the expansion’s most atmospheric locations.
Visual Style
The game maintains Dishonored’s distinctive art style, blending industrial steampunk environments with gothic horror and supernatural imagery. Dark lighting and eerie locations enhance the mysterious atmosphere.
Main Features
- Story continuation of The Knife of Dunwall
- Play as master assassin Daud
- New stealth-action missions and locations
- Supernatural witch enemies and magical combat
- Player choices with lasting consequences
- Open-ended mission design and exploration
- Expanded Dishonored lore and story connections
Connection to Dishonored 2
The Brigmore Witches introduces Delilah Copperspoon, who later becomes the primary antagonist of Dishonored 2. The DLC plays an important role in expanding the series’ larger story and supernatural mythology.
Developer and Publisher
- Developer: Arkane Studios
- Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
- Genre: Stealth, action-adventure, immersive sim
- Mode: Single-player
- Engine: Unreal Engine 3
Release Date
Dishonored: The Brigmore Witches was released on August 13, 2013.
Platforms
- PC (Windows)
- PlayStation 3
- Xbox 360
Why The Brigmore Witches Stands Out
The Brigmore Witches stands out because it expands Dishonored’s supernatural lore while giving players another chance to experience the world through Daud’s perspective. Its darker tone, witch enemies, and connection to future games make it one of the series’ most important story expansions.
Who Should Play It
This DLC is ideal for players who enjoyed Dishonored and The Knife of Dunwall, especially fans interested in stealth gameplay, supernatural storytelling, and immersive mission design.
Final Verdict
Dishonored: The Brigmore Witches is an excellent expansion that delivers strong stealth gameplay, memorable supernatural themes, and important story development for the Dishonored universe. It serves as a satisfying conclusion to Daud’s journey and a bridge toward future events in the series.
