Buddy Cop badge

[Yomo Kimyata]

Is it impossible to get this badge if you didn't rescue Detective Hopp in Heather Townsend's mission *before* completing the Dream Doctor's mission that is supposed to have him?

[Arc-Mage]

You can not get the Badge if you do not rescue the Detective. You can run the contact again in Ouroboros if you missed it the first time. 

[Yomo Kimyata]

23 minutes ago, Arc-Mage said:

You can not get the Badge if you do not rescue the Detective. You can run the contact again in Ouroboros if you missed it the first time. 

 

Unfortunately, no you can't.  Trust me, I tried twice.  

[Arc-Mage]

Then you are doing it wrong. Believe me. You can. 

 

1) Save Detective Hopp in Part Two: "No Escape" mission from the "Burden of the Past" story arc from Heather Townsend. You must rescue Detective Hopp before you complete the mission or it does not count. 

 

2) Find Detective Hopp in Part 6: "The Life of David Hazen" in the "Choice of Hope" arc from Dream Doctor. 

[Cinnder]

(Hey Arc-Mage!)

 

Don't you also have to rescue him in Praetor Duncan's final mission (in the sewers where the final boss is Diabolique) , or is that one optional?

 

I thought it was 3 encounters each for Hopp and Bellerose to get their badges.

 

I can confirm it's possible to catch up on all the DA arc badges (including the ever-challenging-to-solo one for rescuing both Sigil and Kadabra Kill) via Ouro.  I've often missed Hopp during my first run of Dream Doctor's arc because he's not always guarded by mobs.

[Arc-Mage]

10 hours ago, Cinnder said:

(Hey Arc-Mage!)

 

Don't you also have to rescue him in Praetor Duncan's final mission (in the sewers where the final boss is Diabolique) , or is that one optional?

 

I thought it was 3 encounters each for Hopp and Bellerose to get their badges.

No. However, I believe you can do one or the other and it will count towards the badge.