Trophies & Achievements

Welcome, Inquisitor, to the definitive guide for unlocking every Trophy and Achievement in Dragon Age: Inquisition! This section is designed to provide you with clear, actionable steps to conquer even the most challenging accolades. Whether you're a completionist aiming for that coveted Platinum or simply looking to maximize your gameplay experience, we've got you covered. Remember, many achievements are story-related, so focus on enjoying the narrative first, and then return here for any missed opportunities.

Story-Related Trophies/Achievements

These Trophies and Achievements are typically earned by progressing through the main storyline and are difficult to miss. However, understanding their triggers can help you prepare for specific encounters or dialogue choices.

The Wrath of Heaven: Awarded for completing the introductory quest, "The Wrath of Heaven." Simply follow the main quest markers from the very beginning of the game.
The Threat Remains: Unlocked after successfully completing the "The Threat Remains" quest, which involves securing the Hinterlands and establishing your first forward camp.
In Your Heart Shall Burn: Earned upon the dramatic conclusion of the "In Your Heart Shall Burn" quest, a pivotal moment in the game's narrative. Ensure your party is well-equipped for a major battle.
What Pride Had Wrought: This achievement is tied to the completion of the "What Pride Had Wrought" quest, a crucial late-game mission.
Doom upon the World: The ultimate story achievement, awarded for completing the main campaign and defeating the final boss. Prepare for a challenging confrontation!

Side Quest & Exploration Trophies/Achievements

These accolades require you to delve deeper into Thedas, exploring its vast regions and assisting its inhabitants. Many of these can be tackled at your leisure, but some might require specific approaches.

Master of the Hinterlands

To earn this, you must complete all major side quests and discover all locations within the Hinterlands. This includes:

Helping the Refugees: Complete quests like "Praise the Herald of Andraste" and "The Farmer's Plight" by speaking to the various refugees scattered around the Crossroads.
Closing Rifts: Seal all Fade Rifts in the region. There are numerous rifts, often guarded by demons. Prioritize closing them as they provide valuable Power and Influence.
Discovering Landmarks: Uncover every landmark on the map. Pay close attention to the edges of the map and hidden paths.
Camps Established: Set up all available camps. These are crucial for fast travel and resupplying.

Loremaster

This achievement requires you to find and read a significant number of lore entries throughout Thedas. While there isn't a definitive checklist, here are some tips:

Codex Entries: Interact with every book, scroll, and artifact you encounter. Many will add to your codex.
Dialogue Options: Exhaust all dialogue options with companions and NPCs, as this often unlocks new lore entries.
Exploration: Thoroughly explore every nook and cranny of each map. Hidden areas often contain valuable lore.
War Table Operations: Some War Table operations, particularly those focused on research or exploration, can unlock codex entries.

Combat & Skill Trophies/Achievements

These Trophies and Achievements test your combat prowess and strategic thinking. Some may require specific party compositions or tactical approaches.

Specialized

To earn "Specialized," you must unlock a specialization for your Inquisitor. This becomes available after reaching Skyhold and completing the "Specializations for the Inquisitor" quest. You'll need to:

Speak to the Specialization Trainers: Three trainers will appear in Skyhold: Commander Helaine (Champion), Lord Chancer (Templar), and Ser Barris (Reaver) for Warriors; Knight-Captain Rylen (Artificer), Master Dennet (Assassin), and Sera (Tempest) for Rogues; and Vivienne (Knight-Enchanter), Solas (Rift Mage), and Dorian (Necromancer) for Mages.
Complete the Trainer's Quest: Each trainer will give you a specific quest. For example, the Knight-Enchanter trainer will ask you to gather three Wisp Essences from the Fallow Mire and craft a Spirit Blade Hilt.
Craft the Required Item: Once you have the materials, use a crafting station (e.g., the one in the Undercroft) to create the quest item.
Return to the Trainer: Present the crafted item to the trainer to unlock the specialization.

Master Builder

This achievement requires you to craft a masterwork item. Masterwork items are powerful gear pieces with bonus effects. To achieve this:

Acquire a Masterwork Material: These are rare crafting materials with special properties, such as "Fade-Touched Obsidian" or "Dragon Bone." They are often dropped by high-tier enemies, especially dragons, or found in rare resource nodes.
Obtain a High-Tier Schematic: You'll need a schematic for a weapon or armor piece that allows for a masterwork slot. Look for schematics with a small, glowing icon next to a material slot.
Use a Crafting Station: Head to the crafting station in the Undercroft.
Craft the Item: Select your schematic and ensure you place a masterwork material in the designated slot. Crafting the item will then unlock the achievement.

DLC Trophies/Achievements (Trespasser)

The Trespasser DLC introduces its own set of unique Trophies and Achievements, often tied to its specific narrative and challenges. Be aware that these are only accessible after completing the main game.

On the Eve of the Exalted Council

This achievement is awarded for simply starting the Trespasser DLC. Once you've completed the main story, a new War Table operation will appear, initiating the DLC's events. Select this operation to begin your final journey.

The Crossroads of Fate

Earned by progressing through the early stages of the Trespasser DLC, specifically after navigating the initial events at the Winter Palace and reaching the Crossroads. This involves:

Attending the Exalted Council: Participate in the initial diplomatic meetings and follow the narrative prompts.
Investigating the Qunari: Follow the quest markers to investigate the Qunari presence and their intentions.
Reaching the Crossroads: This is a specific location within the DLC's map that you will naturally progress to as part of the main questline.

Echoes of the Past

This trophy is unlocked after delving into the Elven Mountain Ruins within the Trespasser DLC. This section involves navigating ancient elven architecture and solving puzzles. Key steps include:

Locating the Ruins: Follow the main quest objective that leads you to this area.
Activating the Eluvian: You'll encounter several Eluvians (elven mirrors) that act as portals. Activating them and progressing through them is crucial.
Solving the Rune Puzzle: There's a specific puzzle involving activating ancient elven runes in the correct sequence to open a path forward. Pay attention to environmental clues.

The Deep Roads Expedition

Awarded for successfully navigating and completing the Deep Roads section of the Trespasser DLC. This area is fraught with danger and unique challenges:

Entering the Deep Roads: The main quest will guide you to the entrance.
Dealing with Darkspawn: Be prepared for intense combat against various Darkspawn types, including new, more powerful variants.
Activating the Ancient Mechanisms: You will need to interact with and activate several ancient dwarven mechanisms to open gates and progress.

The Final Verdict

This is the ultimate achievement for the Trespasser DLC, earned upon its completion. This involves confronting the final antagonist and making critical choices that determine the future of the Inquisition. Ensure your party is at its peak, as the final battles are among the most challenging in the entire game.