Bless my soul, Herc was on a roll!
Kacee Fay Staff Writer | Jun 3, 2026 8:35 am 
Hercules and Phil have arrived in Disney Dreamlight Valley, and if you’re eager to meet them, you’ll have to get started by tackling the Moonlighting As a Hero quest. This is the very first mission they’ve got for you, which makes it a crucial one for starting the character unlock process.
Since this is the first mission that takes place in the Hercules Realm, it can be an especially tricky one to navigate, as you’re in new and unfamiliar territory for it. If any part of this mission is giving you trouble, here’s a complete walkthrough for the Moonlighting As a Hero quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
How to complete Moonlighting As a Hero in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Explore the Hercules Realm
As soon as you enter the Hercules Realm, you’ll get a cutscene of Phil running by. Your first step is to start exploring the Hercules Realm to locate and meet him. From where you spawn, head straight, then make a right just before you reach the waterfall. Walk down the path to locate Phil and chat with him.
Investigate the dark thorns and strange fog leading to the dark woods
Phil needs a hero’s help, and luckily for him, you’re just the hero for the job. His first task for you is to investigate the dark thorns and strange fog leading to the dark woods. Approach the dark thorns right next to where you just chatted with him and press the button that pops up next to the word “Investigate” to see if you can learn more about them.
Interacting with these thorns reveals a helpful hint that reads, “If you need help from the moonlight, a gift to the gods will brighten the night.” Finding this clue then automatically progresses you to the next step in this quest.
Return to Phil
Now that you’ve found a useful hint, you need to meet back up with Phil to share what you learned. Head over to the Artemis Pedestal in the center of the clearing, right in front of the grand waterfall, to find and chat with him.
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