Summary
Dragon Age: Inquisitionis a massive game with dozens of hours of content, large areas to explore, and a cast of colorful companions to get to know. Starting out can be overwhelming, especially with the removal of some core RPG mechanics such as healing, while the vastness of the open-world with a multitude of fetch quests can slow the game’s plot down to a crawl. There are some things all players, whether new or veteran, can do to mitigate this when playingDragon Age: Inquisition.
Exploring Thedas in Dragon Age: Inquisition
Leave the Hinterlands
The Hinterlands is the first starting area, and it’s so big with so many things to do that players can spend dozens of hours in it before moving on to anything else. This is where the plot can grind to a halt and pacing issues can begin. These pacing issues can be solved by paying attention to the amount of Power the Inquisition has, and leaving the Hinterlands once enough Power has been acquired. The Hinterlands can be revisited to complete side quests, but shouldn’t be explored at the expense ofDragon Age: Inquisition’s main story.
There’s a lot of lost context that is written in the codex, such as background information on companions, factions, and the different factions that appear. Reading the codex is especially important for players who haven’t playedDragon Age: OriginsorDragon Age 2and need to get updated on the lore andrecent events of Thedas. Players who want to speculate about whatDragon Age: Dreadwolfwill hold will also find a trove of information hidden in it, including the possible truth behind Mythal and her connection to Andraste, and the elven gods.
Trespasser is Mandatory
The Trespasser DLC is the true ending for the Inquisitor and is required for anyone who wants to playDragon Age: Dreadwolf. It brings closure to the Inquisitor and their companions while offering insight into the past elvhen empire, as well asSolas' motivations and true identity. Along with changing the lore ofDragon Ageforever, Trespasseralso brings with it some great gear and mechanics forDragon Age: Inquisition’s main game and isn’t a DLC to be missed.
Playing Dragon Age: Inquisition
Craft Equipment and Weapons
Tapping into crafting is one of the best ways to equip the Inquisition companions. Much of the equipment the Inquisitor crafts is better than any of the loot found in-game, and it’s worth investing in rare schematics and materials. Special rare crafting materials even remove class restrictions from armor, meaning the Inquisitor can wear any armor from any class. Materials that remove class restrictions inDragon Age: Inquisition:
The War Table is where the Inquisitor’s background story plays out, along with many other events caused by the actions of the Inquisition. These are handled bythe Inquisition’s advisors. While it may be tempting to just choose an advisor to handle them at random, or whoever takes the least time to complete the task, doing so can lead to dire consequences in some circumstances. Choosing well on the War Table is also an easy path to gaining Power and Influence, leading to perks and other rewards for the Inquisitor.
Choose Guard
Guard is an effect that essentially adds a second health bar to companions and, unlike Barrier, doesn’t deteriorate with time.Warriors have abilities that build Guard, especially if they’re built as tanks, but some of their abilities also grant Guard to their team. Some Fade-touched crafting material has the effect of adding Guard to the wearer on hit. Guard is incredibly useful and is a game-changer at higher difficulties, and every party member should be able to add it to their defenses, either through a Warrior’s talents or through equipment.
Dragon Age: Inquisition
WHERE TO PLAY
You are the only one who can stop demons flooding into the land of Thedas.A cataclysmic event plunges the land of Thedas into turmoil. Dragons darken the sky, casting a shadow of terror over a once-peaceful kingdom. Mages break into all-out war against the oppressive Templars. Nations rise against one another. It falls to you and your party of legendary heroes to restore order as you lead the Inquisition, hunting down the agents of chaos. Bonds will form - and some will break - as the campaign for truth takes its toll.BioWare’s latest action-adventure delivers an unparalleled story set in a vast, changeable landscape. Explore hidden caves, defeat truly monumental creatures, and shape the world around you based on your unique play style. Explore, lead, and battle: tough choices define your experience, and even one decision can change the course of what’s to come.
