Side Quest Achievements in Dragon Age: Inquisition
Beyond the main narrative, Dragon Age: Inquisition offers a wealth of side quests that reward players with experience, loot, and a deeper understanding of the world. Many of these optional objectives are tied to specific achievements, encouraging thorough exploration and completion of the game's vast content. Unlocking these achievements often requires diligent effort in specific regions or completing sets of related tasks.
Achievements related to side quests often fall into categories such as completing a certain number of quests in a region, finding all collectibles, or finishing specific quest chains. For example, there might be achievements for clearing all camps in a particular area, discovering all landmarks, or completing all the "Gathering" requisitions for the Inquisition. These encourage players to engage with every aspect of the game world.
Some side quest achievements are tied to specific companion quests or romance arcs. Successfully completing a companion's personal questline and achieving maximum approval, for instance, might unlock an achievement related to that companion's loyalty or story progression. Similarly, achieving a romantic relationship with a companion can also unlock associated achievements.
The "Collectibles" achievements are particularly common and require players to meticulously search each region for items like shards, notes, or lore objects. These can be time-consuming but offer a sense of completion and often provide valuable lore insights.
Here are examples of types of side quest achievements you might encounter:
| Achievement Type | Example Objective | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Completion | Clear all camps and landmarks in the Hinterlands. | Exploration, clearing enemy strongholds. |
| Collectible Hunter | Find all Shards in the Emerald Graves. | Thorough exploration, item discovery. |
| Companion Loyalty | Achieve maximum approval with [Companion Name]. | Dialogue choices, personal quest completion, gift-giving. |
| Quest Chain Completion | Complete all quests related to the "Here Lies the Abyss" operation. | Following specific questlines to their conclusion. |
| War Table Missions | Complete 50 War Table missions. | Consistent engagement with the War Table. |
Tackling side quests not only enriches the gameplay experience by providing more content and challenges but also serves as a pathway to unlocking a significant portion of the game's achievements, rewarding players for their dedication and thoroughness.