So, you’ve unlocked the man, the myth, the pompadour. Gaston is easily one of the most polarizing additions to the Eternity Isle expansion, mostly because he’s exactly as exhausting as he was in the movie. But once you hit Friendship Level 4, things get weird. You trigger the Dreamlight Valley Gaston the Hero quest, and suddenly you aren't just his neighbor—you’re his "sidekick."
Honestly, it’s a trip. The quest is officially titled Gaston the... Hero? (yes, the ellipsis and the question mark are doing a lot of heavy lifting there). Most players expect a straightforward "go here, fetch this" mission, but this one is a masterclass in Gaston’s delusional ego. He’s bored. He’s restless. And he’s decided that since there’s nothing left to hunt, he’s going to become the greatest hero the Valley has ever seen.
Why Gaston Thinks He’s Saving the Day
The whole thing kicks off because Gaston is literally dying of boredom. He decides that instead of hunting, he’s going to take up "heroic" fishing. You end up following him to the docks, where he manages to "save" the day by catching some pretty standard fish that he treats like legendary sea monsters.
But the real meat of the quest starts when you find a mysterious treasure map. Now, in any other game, a treasure map leads to a hoard of gold or a magical artifact. In Gaston’s world, it leads to a bunch of "trinkets" that he’s convinced are priceless relics he’s rescuing.
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Tracking Down the Lost "Treasures"
You’ll spend a good chunk of time running around the Glittering Dunes and the Wild Tangle. Specifically, you’re looking for three items that Gaston has dug up and claimed as his own heroic finds. Here is where the factual bits matter because if you don't know where to look, you'll be circling the wastes for an hour.
- The Ancient Beard Brush: This is actually Merlin’s. It’s tucked away in the Wastes.
- The Light Bulb: This belongs to EVE. Apparently, it was a gift from WALL-E that Gaston "rescued" from the dirt. You’ll find this one in the Overlook area of the Wild Tangle.
- The Climbing Pick: This belongs to none other than Scrooge McDuck. It’s located near the border of the Grasslands and the Grove.
Finding these isn't the hard part; it’s the social gymnastics of returning them. Gaston doesn't want to just give them back. He wants to be seen giving them back.
The Cringe-Worthy Returns
Returning these items is peak comedy. When you take the beard brush to Merlin, the wizard is mostly just confused and a little grossed out that Gaston was carrying it around. EVE is similarly unimpressed by the "heroic" return of her light bulb.
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But the best interaction is definitely with Scrooge. Scrooge McDuck has zero patience for Gaston’s nonsense. He basically tells you (and Gaston) that the climbing pick was part of a failed investment Gaston made back in the day. It wasn't a lost treasure; it was just junk Gaston left behind because he couldn't figure out how to use it.
What You Actually Get for Helping
Completionists usually want to know if the rewards are worth the headache. By the time you wrap up Dreamlight Valley Gaston the Hero, you’ve boosted your friendship significantly. You’ll also walk away with some specific furniture pieces to commemorate Gaston’s "bravery."
Specifically, he gives you Gaston’s Fishing Trophies. They’re exactly what you’d imagine: slightly tacky, very loud, and perfect if you’re trying to build a man-cave themed room in your house.
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Pro-Tips for the Level 4 Grind
If you’re stuck and can't trigger the quest, check two things. First, make sure you’ve actually unlocked the areas of the map I mentioned above (The Wastes and The Grove). If those are still under gray fog, the quest items won't spawn. Second, make sure Gaston isn't busy with another quest. He’s a bit of a diva; he won't multitask.
A lot of people think they can just ignore Gaston once they get his meat stall open. Big mistake. His Level 7 and Level 10 quests actually have some of the funniest writing in the A Rift in Time DLC. Plus, you need to finish this "Hero" nonsense to eventually unlock his portrait, which is... well, it’s a choice for your wall decor.
To move things along, make sure you've got your Royal Hourglass ready. You'll need to do some timebending to find specific pieces of the map if they don't appear in the digging spots immediately. Sometimes the game glitches and the items spawn slightly "inside" rocks or trees, so keep a close eye on the sparkling highlights on the ground.
If you’ve already finished returning the items to Merlin, EVE, and Scrooge, your final step is to head back to Gaston and let him soak in the "glory." He won't give you any of the credit, obviously. But you'll get the XP, and that’s what really matters.
The next logical step for you is to start hoarding some meat from Gaston’s stall. You’re going to need a lot of it for his Level 7 quest, No One Heroes Like Gaston, which involves a lot more "heroic" (read: expensive) tasks. Grab some venison and poultry while you're at the stall today so you aren't caught empty-handed when the next friendship level pops.