Dragon Age: Inquisition
Dragon Age: Inquisition

High Dragons Guide

Conquer Dragon Age: Inquisition's High Dragons. Learn strategies, locations, and weaknesses for defeating these epic bosses.

High Dragons Guide

The High Dragons are among the most formidable foes in Dragon Age: Inquisition, representing the ultimate challenge for any Inquisitor. These ancient, colossal beasts inhabit remote and dangerous regions of Thedas, and their defeat requires careful preparation, strategic combat, and a well-equipped party. Facing a High Dragon is not just a test of combat prowess but also a culmination of your journey, often rewarding you with rare crafting materials and significant experience.

Each High Dragon possesses unique attack patterns, elemental resistances, and environmental hazards that must be understood and countered. For instance, the Storming Storm Dragon in the Storm Coast is highly resistant to lightning and can call down powerful electrical storms, while the Abyssal High Dragon in the Western Approach utilizes fire and can create pools of lava. Preparation is key: ensure your party is appropriately leveled, equipped with gear that offers resistances to the dragon's primary element, and that your companions have been given tactical orders that complement your playstyle. Potions, tonics, and grenades that bolster defenses or exploit elemental weaknesses are also invaluable.

Here's a look at some of the High Dragons and their locations:

Dragon Location Primary Element
Storming Storm Dragon Storm Coast Lightning
Abyssal High Dragon Western Approach Fire
Frostback Inferno Dragon Frostback Mountains Fire
Hivernal Emprise du Lion Ice
The Elder One (Archdemon) The Fade (during specific quests) Various
Northern Hunter The Hissing Wastes Ice
Calvin's Dragon The Emerald Graves Poison

When engaging a High Dragon, focus on managing your threat level, positioning your party effectively to avoid area-of-effect attacks, and exploiting any openings. Ranged attackers should maintain distance, while melee characters need to be mindful of the dragon's sweeping attacks. Healing and support are paramount, so ensure your mage or support character is prioritizing keeping the party alive. Victory against a High Dragon is a significant achievement, granting valuable loot and a sense of accomplishment.