Mastering Achievements: Your Guide to Dragon Age: Inquisition

The Wrath of Heaven

Complete the prologue.

A trophy or achievement you cannot miss while playing through the main storyline.

Opposition in All Things

Close the Breach.

A trophy or achievement you cannot miss while playing through the main storyline.

In Your Heart Shall Burn

Withstand an attack on the Inquisition.

A trophy or achievement you cannot miss while playing through the main storyline.

Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts

Make your mark on the Orlesian court.

A trophy or achievement you cannot miss while playing through the main storyline.

Here Lies The Abyss

Confront your fears in the Fade.

A trophy or achievement you cannot miss while playing through the main storyline.

What Pride Had Wrought

Reach an ancient ruin before your foes do.

A trophy or achievement you cannot miss while playing through the main storyline.

On Burning Wings

Recruit a powerful ally to tip the scales.

During the main quest titled What Pride Had Wrought, you need to choose to drink from the well yourself rather than letting someone else take that action. Afterward, finish The Final Piece quest.

Doom Upon All The World

Eliminate the threat for good.

A trophy or achievement you cannot miss while playing through the main storyline.

The Brightest of Their Age

Recruit all possible companions in a single playthrough.

You can find nine companions to recruit. Cassandra, Solas, and Varric will join you right at the start. Here’s how to recruit the others:

• Sera – After the opening cutscene in Val Royeaux, locate an arrow in the plaza. Investigate it, and you’ll be tasked with finding red items at three sites. Once you succeed, go to the Secluded Courtyard to meet and recruit Sera.
• Vivienne – Soon after arriving in Val Royeaux, a messenger will attempt to catch your attention. Speak to them to activate the Ghislain Estate location on your map. Head there to recruit Vivienne.
• Blackwall – After completing The Threat Remains quest, you can find Blackwall in the Hinterlands.
• Iron Bull – At some point, Krem will show up in your camp. Talk to him, then travel to Storm Coast. You’ll find Iron Bull waiting on the beach, ready to join you.
• Dorian – Depending on whether you ally with the Templars or the Mages, recruit Dorian during either the In Hushed Whispers quest or the From The Ashes quest.
• Cole – Depending on your side, you can bring Cole into your group during either the Champions of the Just quest or the From The Ashes quest.

They Who Stand

Add a new companion to your team.

Recruit a companion outside of the automatically gained ones mentioned earlier. See above for details on how to get them.

Beloved and Precious

Establish a romantic relationship.

You can romance various characters based on your race and gender:

• Cassandra
• Iron Bull
• Solas
• Blackwall
• Cullen
• Dorian
• Josephine
• Sera

Simply engage with them and flirt to solidify the romance, which will unlock this trophy or achievement.

Speak Only the Word

Gain access to a key city for the Inquisition.

You will naturally visit several major cities as you progress through the main story, thus earning this automatically.

Saddled Up

Acquire five different types of mounts.

First, convince Master Dennet to join the Inquisition. You can then begin purchasing horses from him. Obtain five different mounts to receive this trophy or achievement. There are also other means to acquire mounts.

Well-Prepared

Craft a weapon or piece of armor in single-player mode.

You can find crafting stations in both Haven and Skyhold. The one in Haven is right next to the main gate, while in Skyhold, you’ll need to go to the Undercroft to craft.

Customized

Enchant or upgrade an item in single-player mode.

You can upgrade your weapons outside the main gate in Haven and within the Undercroft at Skyhold.

Commander

Finish a timed mission on the War Table.

Some missions on the War Table require you to send a member of the Inquisition. Many of these missions take time to complete, and once one is done, you will earn this achievement or trophy.

Trailblazer

Find a campsite and set up an Inquisition camp in any wilderness area.

While exploring, you will come across various campsites. To unlock this achievement or trophy, just plant your flag in one of these sites.

Sharp-Eyed

Find and retrieve a shard identified by an ocularum.

Ocularums are devices topped with a shiny skull. Interact with them to locate shiny spots on the ground, which are marked on your map. Retrieve a shard at one of those locations.

Well-Read

Discover a veilfire rune.

Veilfire runes are hidden in dungeons, and you can only spot them using a veilfire torch. Once you have a torch, search the walls for runes.

Skilled

Upgrade any ability once in single-player mode.

In the skill tree, some abilities show upgraded versions next to them. Simply spend a skill point on one of these to earn this achievement or trophy.

Specialized

Select a specialization class.

At some point, you’ll receive a mission on the War Table named Specializations for the Inquisitor. This task involves inviting trainers to Skyhold. Once they arrive, interact with them to choose your specialization.

Cavalier

Obtain a mount.

When you reach the Hinterlands, you will receive a quest about meeting Master Dennet. Visit him, and he will give you a horse. Riding it will earn you the trophy or achievement.

Synergized

Trigger a cross-class combo with a character you control in single-player mode.

A cross-class combo occurs when an enemy is struck with a status effect followed by a detonator ability. If you and your companions effectively utilize your skills, this will happen naturally.

Botanist

Harvest 50 herbs from Skyhold’s garden in a single playthrough.

When upgrading Skyhold, you can create a garden where herbs will grow. Keep harvesting them until you collect 50.

Wyrmslayer

Defeat a high dragon in single-player mode.

Dragons are scattered throughout the game. You just need to successfully defeat one to earn this trophy or achievement. They are formidable foes, but if you’re at a decent level with good gear, it should be manageable.

Decorator

Purchase a new decoration item for Skyhold.

After obtaining Skyhold, you can buy decorations for it. A reliable shop is located in Val Royeaux, across from the picnic tables. To earn this trophy, you must buy a decoration item, like a set of drapes.

Belle Of The Ball

Gain full approval from the Orlesian court.

In the Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts quest, you need to earn the court’s favor, which you can track with an approval meter. Your aim is to keep your approval rating at 100 by interacting with characters in a way that pleases them and returning to the ballroom when instructed.

Hard Hitter

Deliver a single blow exceeding 1,000 damage in single-player mode.

While it may seem tough to deal over 1,000 damage in one hit, it’s likely to happen as you progress through the game. Your damage output will increase with levels, making this achievement attainable with time.

Master Builder

Craft an item using Tier 4 materials in all non-masterwork slots in single-player mode.

You can acquire Tier 4 crafting materials by defeating high dragons. Use these materials to craft an item in those slots to complete this achievement.

Master Alchemist

Upgrade your potions, grenades, or tonics 30 times in a single playthrough.

In Haven, visit Adan for upgrades, and in Skyhold, you can do so in the Undercroft area. Simply gather the necessary materials for 30 upgrades to achieve this.

Dragons’ Bane

Defeat 10 high dragons in single-player mode.

To earn this trophy, you’ll need to slay each of the dragons present in the base game. Locations include:

• Fereldan Frostback – The Hinterlands
• Northern Hunter – Crestwood
• Abyssal High Dragon – The Western Approach
• Gamordan Stormrider – Exalted Plains
• Greater Mistral – Emerald Graves
• Vinsomer – The Storm Coast
• Sandy Howler – The Hissing Wastes
• Hivernal – Emprise Du Lion
• Kaltenzahn – Emprise Du Lion
• Highland Ravager – Emprise Du Lion

Herald

Complete the single-player campaign on at least Hard difficulty without lowering it.

Finish the game on Hard difficulty.

Inquisitor

Complete the single-player campaign on Nightmare difficulty without lowering it.

Finish the game on Nightmare difficulty.

Stargazer

Unlock 15 astrariums in a single playthrough.

While exploring, you will encounter various astrariums. Approach one and solve the small puzzle to connect the stars and form a constellation. Do this 15 times to earn this achievement.

Focused

Spend 10 points within a single ability tree of any one single-player character.

Every character has multiple skill trees. Just allocate ten skill points in one of them to unlock this achievement or trophy.

Well-Funded

Accumulate 50,000 or more gold across all single-player playthroughs.

Reaching 50,000 gold while playing isn’t overly challenging. Though it may take some time, you will collect that much gold just by progressing through the game. It’s important to note that you don’t need to have 50,000 gold all at once to earn this trophy—it’s a cumulative total.

Keymaster

Enter the heart of the Solasan temple.

To achieve this, you must locate all the shards throughout the game. Once gathered, you can access the Solasan Temple found in the Forbidden Oasis region.

Pathfinder

Find a campsite and establish at least one Inquisition camp in 10 wilderness areas.

Many campsites exist throughout the game. Plant your flag in ten of them to achieve this trophy.

Liberator

Liberty three keeps in a single playthrough.

To liberate a keep, eliminate all enemies inside and plant the Inquisition flag. You can find keeps in Crestwood, the Western Approach, and Emprise Du Lion.

High Commander

Complete 50 missions or operations in a single playthrough.

There are numerous operations available on the war map. Continue doing them throughout your journey until this achievement unlocks.

Regal

Fully upgrade one throne.

To obtain this trophy, you’ll need to send your advisors on specific operations to gather Chasind Throne Accessories. Effective missions include Gather Coin, Hinterland Resources, and Fallow Mire Resources, aimed at acquiring both types of accessories, which may take time to drop.

Persuasive

Recruit 10 Inquisition agents in a single playthrough.

You can recruit various agents throughout the game, primarily by locating and speaking with them. Sometimes, completing a task is necessary before they agree to join you.

Veteran

Reach level 20 in single-player mode.

To level up to 20, focus on completing side quests and similar tasks. Hunting dragons can also help. However, you don’t need to complete every quest available to hit level 20.

Peerless

Level up the Inquisition to rank 10.

Increasing the Inquisition’s rank involves acquiring agents, finishing quests, closing rifts, and establishing camps, taking some time but not too extensive to achieve rank 10.

People Person

Form friendships with at least three inner circle members in one playthrough.

Though there’s no visible meter tracking approval levels, carry on engaging with your companions and assisting them until you develop friendships.

Loremaster

Gather 250 codex entries during your playthrough.

Collect codex entries by reading books, scrolls, and other notes. Exploring each area thoroughly will uncover many entries. Be sure to read everything you can find.

Demonslayer

Defeat 1,000 demons in single-player mode.

You’ll encounter numerous demons throughout the game, especially when closing rifts. If you pursue side quests alongside the main ones, this achievement will come naturally.

Invincible

Defeat 2,500 enemies in single-player mode.

By completing side quests as well as main missions, you should be able to obtain this achievement naturally.

Quartermaster

Fulfill 20 requisition requests in a single playthrough.

At Inquisition camps, interact with requisition officers to obtain requests. These involve gathering specific items and returning them. Complete this process 20 times to earn the trophy.

Marked for Greatness

Seal 75 rifts in a single playthrough.

You’ll find numerous green rifts across various maps that you can close using the mark on your hand, which the game teaches you to use in the prologue. Aim to seal 75 to earn this trophy.

Dragon Age: Inquisition Platinum Trophy

Collect all trophies in Dragon Age™: Inquisition.

To secure the Platinum trophy on PlayStation, you must collect every other trophy.

Firestarter (Jaws of Hakkon DLC)

Destroy all Winter Shards and ignite all fires in the Old Temple.

During the Jaws of Hakkon DLC quest Ameridan’s End, you will enter an Old Temple. Here, your task is to locate and interact with unlit braziers and Winter Shards, totaling 15, with three being acquired during a boss battle.

Legend-Marked (Jaws of Hakkon DLC)

Win over the Avvar of Stone-Bear Hold and gain their trust.

You can impress the Avvar clan by completing tasks for them. You don’t need to accomplish many to earn their friendship.

Historian (Jaws of Hakkon DLC)

Unveil the secrets surrounding a legendary figure.

A trophy or achievement that cannot be missed when playing through the Jaws of Hakkon DLC story.

Winter’s End (Jaws of Hakkon DLC)

Dispel a myth from ancient times.

A trophy or achievement that cannot be missed while playing through the Jaws of Hakkon DLC story.

Deep Roads Commander (The Descent DLC)

Complete a mission at the expedition table in the Legion of the Dead camp.

Early in the DLC, you will gain access to the expedition table. Finish one mission from that table to secure this achievement or trophy.

Giant Slayer (The Descent DLC)

Defeat an ogre alpha.

Early in the DLC, you will confront an ogre alpha. Defeating this foe will unlock the achievement or trophy.

Fact Finder (The Descent DLC)

Assist Shaper Valta in uncovering hidden dwarven history.

A trophy or achievement that cannot be missed during the Descent DLC story arc.

Shaper of Stone (The Descent DLC)

Stop the earthquakes threatening the surface world.

A trophy or achievement that cannot be missed while progressing through the Descent DLC story.

Trial of the Hermit (Trespasser DLC)

Defeat 10 great bears under the Grizzly End trial.

Activate the ‘Grizzly End’ trial in the options menu, then seek out and defeat ten Great Bears found in the Emerald Graves and Emprise du Lion areas.

Trial of Temperance (Trespasser DLC)

Complete the Rest Easy trial in Emprise du Lion by claiming Suledin Keep.

To earn this trophy, activate the ‘Rest Easy’ trial from the options menu, then visit Emprise du Lion to finish both the Take Back the Lion quest and the Capturing Suledin Keep quest.

Trial of the Magician (Trespasser DLC)

Complete the In Hushed Whispers quest under the Travel Light trial.

Turn on the ‘Travel Light’ trial in the options, then complete the In Hushed Whispers quest.

Trial of the Tower (Trespasser DLC)

Slay the Hivernal high dragon under the Rub Some Dirt on It trial.

Activate the ‘Rub Some Dirt on It’ trial from the options. Then, defeat the Hivernal high dragon found in the Emprise Du Lion region.

Trial of the Emperor (Trespasser DLC)

Defeat 20 foes under the Walk Softly trial.

Engage the ‘Walk Softly’ trial in the options menu, then take down any 20 creatures.

Trial of the Empress (Trespasser DLC)

Slay a level 16 or higher Fereldan Frostback under the Even Ground trial.

Activate the ‘Even Ground’ trial from the options, then confront and defeat the Fereldan Frostback found in the Hinterlands at level 16 or higher.

Trial of the Fool (Trespasser DLC)

Reach Skyhold at level 5 or less under the Take It Slow trial.

Start a fresh playthrough while the ‘Take It Slow’ trial is enabled, and reach Skyhold by completing main quests while remaining level 5 or lower.

Trial of the Lovers (Trespasser DLC)

Enter Halamshiral with all companions present under the Fair-Weather Friends trial.

Begin a fresh playthrough with the ‘Fair-Weather Friends’ trial activated. This challenge increases the disapproval rate from companions if you act against their preferences, so ensure they all remain part of the Inquisition before reaching the Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts quest.

Forever Marked (Trespasser DLC)

Progress the story to unlock.

A trophy or achievement that cannot be missed while playing through the Trespasser DLC storyline.

Lateral Thinker (Trespasser DLC)

Unlock all caches overseen by ancient statues.

There are four Fen’Harel statues (large wolf statues) in the DLC. You must solve each nearby puzzle to access the cache it guards. Here are the locations:

• Eleven Mountain Ruins
• Deep Roads
• Shattered Library
• The Darvaarad

Coroner (Trespasser DLC)

Find all the wearable items making up the Taken Shape armor set.

Gather each of the four components of the Taken Shape armor set from hidden chests available in the following areas:

• Hidden Hollow
• Forgotten Tower
• Abandoned Chateau
• Ancient Jail