The Lesser Evil quest is one of the last tasks you need to tackle for A Rift in Time in Disney Dreamlight Valley. It’s a secret quest that only begins once you find a strange 2D item, which means you may need to know how to complete The Lesser Evil.
This quest involves two different scavenger hunts and a lot of talking as you try to stop Oswald’s prank from potentially affecting the entire island. There’s a lot to get done and a possible crisis to avoid, so here’s how to complete The Lesser Evil in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
The Lesser Evil quest guide in Disney Dreamlight Valley
To complete The Lesser Evil quest, you need to uncover some 2D objects and free Jafar so he can stop the 2D phenomenon from overtaking the island. There are quite a few extra steps along the way, so here’s a complete breakdown for finishing this task.
- Talk to Oswald.
- Find all the 2D objects.
- Bring the 2D objects to Merlin.
- Find Jafar’s research notes.
- Bring Jafar’s research notes to Merlin.
- Free Jafar from the lamp.
Talk to Oswald in Disney Dreamlight Valley
After picking up your first 2D object, which can be any of the three around the island, find Oswald and talk with him to see if he’s the one who caused this. He admits it was just supposed to be a prank, but it’s gotten a bit out of hand and he doesn’t know how to reverse it.
This isn’t an issue you can handle on your own, so you need to set out to find all three 2D objects and show them to Merlin.
Find all the 2D objects in Disney Dreamlight Valley
The next step is to ensure you have all three 2D objects in your inventory. You should already have one since you have to recover one of them to start the quest, so it’s now time to find the other two.
There’s one 2D object in each A Rift in Time biome, which means you need to venture to the Glittering Dunes, the Wild Tangle, and Ancient’s Landing to collect them all.
| Item | Image | Location | Explanation |
| Geometrically Impaired Tree |  | The Grasslands – Wild Tangle | The 2D Tree is right in the middle of The Grasslands area. |
| Geometrically Impaired Cactus |  | The Plains – Glittering Dunes | You can find the 2D Cactus in The Plains near the stairs that lead up to The Oasis. |
| Geometrically Impaired Statue |  | The Docks – Ancient’s Landing | The 2D Statue is in The Docks close to the tunnel that leads from this area into The Courtyard. |
Bring the 2D objects to Merlin in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Once you have all the 2D objects collected, track down Merlin and show them to him. The genius wizard usually has all of the answers, but this strange phenomenon has him puzzled, which is why he asks you to see if Jafar’s Laboratory has any notes that might help.
Find Jafar’s research notes in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Head into the palace at the top of Eternity Isle and up the left staircase inside to find Jafar’s Palace. Up by the bird you previously fed, there are three research notes you need to pick up.
- The first research note is on the ground by the desk where you previously found the Bird Food recipe.
- The second research note is in the middle of this room right in front of a cluttered table stacked with books and potions.
- The third research note is behind the hourglass near the stairs.
Bring Jafar’s research notes to Merlin in Disney Dreamlight Valley
With all three research notes collected, track down Merlin again to share them. Unfortunately for gamers, he still doesn’t know how to stop the 2D problem from spreading, so you’re left with no choice but to free Jafar so he can help.
Free Jafar from the lamp in Disney Dreamlight Valley
The last step in The Lesser Evil quest is freeing Jafar from the lamp. This requires you to take the lamp deep into the Cave of Wonders and use some magic on it. But once you do, Jafar will be free and the 2D problem dealt with as The Lesser Evil quest is complete. This also means you have now unlocked Jafar as a village resident.
