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On the Way to the Inner Sanctum
Dragon Age: Origins

On the Way to the Inner Sanctum

Navigate the Fade and reach the Inner Sanctum in Dragon Age: Origins. This guide details finding essences, defeating Rhagos, and confronting the Sloth Demon.

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Navigate the Fade and reach the Inner Sanctum in Dragon Age: Origins. This guide details finding essences, defeating Rhagos, and confronting the Sloth Demon.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Weisshaupt Fortress: Before the ramp, use Spirit Form to find an Essence of Willpower.
  2. 2
    The Raw Fade Part 2: Enter Spirit Form and use the Spirit Door. Defeat Yevena and examine the Twisted Structure for Codex 065: The Black City. Use Spirit Form again to grab another Essence of Willpower. Return to Niall, use the Fade Portal, Mouse Hole, and another Fade Portal. Use Spirit Form to access a Hidden Room with an Essence of Dexterity guarded by two Wisps. Proceed to the Fade Pedestal and choose The Burning Tower.
  3. 3
    The Burning Tower Part 2: Head south then west to a Spirit Door. In the next room, find an Essence of Constitution and an Essence of Cunning. Return to the previous room and use the southern door. Destroy the Massive Door to the west to find an Essence of Magic. Return to the starting room, destroy the Massive Door, and pass through the inferno with the Burning Man. Defeat the swarm of enemies and proceed through the door. Defeat the miniboss Rhagos and use the Font of Strength to gain +1 Strength. Use the Fade Pedestal and choose Mages Asunder.
  4. 4
    Mages Asunder Part 2: Take the northern stairs, destroy the Massive Door, and enter the third room. Use Spirit Form to find an Essence of Magic. Return to the starting point and take the other stairs. Go south and use the Spirit Door to find another Spirit Door leading to an Essence of Dexterity. Use the mouse hole to find Stone Golems guarding an Essence of Cunning. Destroy the Massive Door to find an Essence of Dexterity and an Essence of Constitution. Return to the main path and head towards the three Nightmares.
  5. 5
    The Three Nightmares: In each of the three nightmares, convince your ally they are trapped in the Fade. This will allow you to fight off the demon and free the ally. After freeing all allies, proceed to the Inner Sanctum.
  6. 6
    Inner Sanctum: Approach the Sloth Demon to initiate dialogue. The allies you freed will join you for the fight.

BOSS - Sloth:

Sloth has multiple forms:

  1. Ogre: Use your tank to position the Ogre away from ranged party members to avoid knockdowns.
  2. Rage Demon: This form has low physical resistance and can be easily knocked down with abilities like Shield Bash.
  3. Hunger Demon: Similar to the Rage Demon, easily dispatched.
  4. Shriek: Can be tanked effectively.
  5. Arcane Horror: This is the deadliest form, using devastating area-of-effect attacks. Ensure all party members use health poultices and the healer keeps everyone topped off.
Tips
  • Use Spirit Form frequently to access hidden areas and items.
  • Collect all available Essences to improve your stats.
  • Be prepared for a prolonged fight against the Sloth Demon due to its multiple forms and decent health pools.
  • Ensure your party is well-healed and buffed before engaging the Sloth Demon.
  • +1 Strength from the Font of Strength after defeating Rhagos.
  • Progression to the next stage of the main quest.

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