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Dragon Age: Inquisition

Doom Upon All the World

Dragon Age: Inquisition walkthrough for the main quest 'Doom Upon All the World'. Learn strategies for defeating Corypheus and the Red Lyrium Dragon, and what to do after the battle.

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Dragon Age: Inquisition walkthrough for the main quest 'Doom Upon All the World'. Learn strategies for defeating Corypheus and the Red Lyrium Dragon, and what to do after the battle.

Walkthrough
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    Prepare for the Final Battle: Before starting this quest at the War Table, ensure all Inner Circle quests are completed and pursue any outstanding dialogue with your companions and advisors. It is highly recommended to remove all equipped gear from Solas before the fight with Corypheus, as this gear will be inaccessible after the battle.
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    Phase 1 - Corypheus:
    1. Corypheus has 136512 Health and 88 Defence. He is immune to all disabling effects and has the 'Perceptive' ability.
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    Use Cold attacks to slow him down, allowing melee attackers to taunt him.
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    Keep companions spread out to avoid group attacks.
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    Watch out for walls of red lyrium that can split the group and block line of sight.
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    Avoid red lyrium projectiles by moving behind objects to obscure line of sight.
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    Dodge explosive circles cast on the ground.
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    After taking significant damage, Corypheus will retreat to the balcony. Chase him up the steps.
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    Maintain the same strategy and drop his health to 50% to trigger the next part of the battle.
  • Phase 1.5 - Red Lyrium Dragon:
    1. The Red Lyrium Dragon has 226288 Health (starting at 113144) and 59 Defence.
    2. Focus area of effect attacks on the front legs, just under its head, to hit all three companions.
    3. Maintain Barrier and quickly drop the front two legs to flank the dragon.
    4. Avoid its Lyrium balls and Lyrium breath attacks.
    5. Do not stand behind the dragon to avoid its tail whip.
    6. Break its Guard with Shield Bash.
    7. When the dragon raises its claws, step away immediately to avoid a devastating swipe that can kill in one hit.
    8. When the dragon is dead, Corypheus will be vulnerable.
  • Phase 2 - Corypheus:
    1. Corypheus has 136512 Health and 88 Defence. He is immune to all disabling effects and has the 'Perceptive' ability.
    2. Restock at the Supply Cache on your way up the stairs.
    3. As you approach, watch out for area of effect attacks and take cover.
    4. This phase is similar to the first, but you win by draining his health to 0. Use all available abilities and resources.
  • The Aftermath:
    1. After defeating Corypheus, hold a banquet at Skyhold.
    2. Speak with your companions; they have interesting things to say.
    3. Make your way to the door leading to your quarters to trigger the end of the game.
    4. Be sure to watch the scene after the credits. You will be returned to Skyhold with a post-completion save.
    • Tips
    • Remove all equipped gear from Solas before the fight with Corypheus, as it will be inaccessible after the battle.
    • Spread out your companions during the fight with Corypheus to avoid group attacks.
    • Use cold attacks against Corypheus to slow him down.
    • Take cover from Corypheus' area of effect attacks.
    • Focus area of effect attacks on the Red Lyrium Dragon's front legs.
    • Be prepared to dodge devastating attacks from the Red Lyrium Dragon, especially when it raises its claws.
    • Loot the supply cache to replenish potions after defeating the Red Lyrium Dragon.
    • Completion of the main story quest.
    • Post-completion save file.

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