Inquisition Perks are powerful passive bonuses that can significantly alter the way you approach the game, from improving your War Table operations to enhancing your party's combat effectiveness. These perks are unlocked using Influence, a resource gained by completing missions and making key decisions. Perks are categorized, and each category offers a distinct set of benefits.
Power Perks
These are the most straightforward perks, directly increasing your Influence gain and unlocking new War Table missions. They are essential for accelerating your progress and accessing more strategic options.
- Strength of the Ten: Increases Influence gained from War Table missions.
- Secrets of the Keepers: Unlocks new War Table missions.
- The Emperor's Archives: Further increases Influence gained from War Table missions.
- The Royal Archives: Unlocks even more War Table missions.
- The Grand Game: Grants a significant boost to Influence gain.
Diplomacy Perks
Focused on improving your interactions with various factions and enhancing your diplomatic capabilities. These perks can lead to better trade deals, more favorable outcomes in negotiations, and improved relationships with key groups.
- Legion of the Dead: Allows you to send agents to the Anderfels, unlocking new missions and potential allies.
- Valuable Goods: Increases the gold earned from selling items to merchants.
- Trade Routes: Unlocks new merchant inventories and better prices.
- Diplomatic Immunity: Reduces the time required for War Table missions involving diplomacy.
- The Ambassador: Grants a bonus to the success rate of diplomatic missions.
Infiltration Perks
These perks are designed to aid in espionage, reconnaissance, and dealing with less savory elements. They can improve your ability to gather intelligence, bypass obstacles, and deal with threats discreetly.
- Agents of the Inquisition: Allows you to recruit specialized agents who provide bonuses to War Table operations.
- Shadows: Reduces the time required for War Table missions involving infiltration or espionage.
- Underworld Dealings: Increases the chance of success for missions involving smugglers or underworld contacts.
- Master Spies: Unlocks advanced infiltration missions.
- The Serpent's Kiss: Grants a bonus to the success rate of stealth-based missions.
Support Perks
These perks focus on improving your party's survivability and resource management. They can provide buffs, reduce crafting costs, and enhance your overall ability to withstand the challenges of Thedas.
- Herbalism: Increases the amount of herbs gathered from resource nodes.
- Mining: Increases the amount of ore gathered from resource nodes.
- Master Crafter: Reduces the cost of crafting items.
- Fortitude: Increases the maximum health of your party members.
- Quickening: Reduces the cooldown of certain abilities.
Strategically choosing your Inquisition Perks based on your playstyle and current needs is crucial for maximizing your effectiveness as the Inquisitor.