After arriving at Skyhold, complete the Specializations for the Inquisitor operation on the war table to summon three trainers. Each trainer offers a unique quest, requiring you to collect a number of items. Upon the completion of a quest you have the opportunity to choose the associated specialization. You can only choose one specialization, even if you’ve completed all three quests. So be sure to review the abilities associated with each discipline before you settle on a specialization.
Way of the Artificer
Class: Rogue
Quest Giver: Three-Eyes
Description: Construct the proper tools, study the methods to use them, and Three-Eyes will reveal the secret of the trap-laying Artificer specialization. Alpha quillback spines may be found at Nazaire’s Pass, The Canyons, and near Old Prison Road in the Western Approach. Readings can be found among the belongings of Varric or, if those are unavailable, among the wares of the book merchant in Val Royeaux.
Requirements: Complete Specializations for the Inquisitor operation on the war table in Skyhold.
Reward: Artificer specialization
Objectives:
- Acquire writing on artificer methods.
- Acquire three alpha quillback spines.
- Acquire 20 obsidian.
- Gather materials to construct tools.
Western Approach: Alpha Quillback Spines
Way of the Assassin
Class: Rogue
Quest Giver: Heir
Description: Craft a proper knife, study the methods required to wield it, and Heir will reveal the secrets of the Assassin specialization. Guild leader tokens may be found at the East Side Hills, The Flats, and the Black Fens in Crestwood. Readings can be found among the belongings of Cole or, if those are unavailable, among the wares of the book merchant in Val Royeaux.
Requirements: Complete Specializations for the Inquisitor operation on the war table in Skyhold.
Reward: Assassin specialization
Objectives:
- Acquire writing on assassin methods.
- Acquire three assassin guild leader tokens.
- Acquire 20 deathroot.
- Gather knife materials.
Crestwood: Assassin Guild Leader Tokens
Way of the Tempest
Class: Rogue
Quest Giver: Kihm
Description: Fill a bottle of smoke, study the methods required to use it, and Kihm will reveal the secrets of the Tempest specialization. Essence containment apparatuses may be found at Apostate’s Landing, Long River, and Storm’s Solitude in the Storm Coast. Readings can be found among the belongings of Sera or, if those are unavailable, among the wares of the book merchant in Val Royeaux.
Requirements: Complete Specializations for the Inquisitor operation on the war table in Skyhold.
Reward: Tempest specialization
Objectives:
- Acquire writing on tempest methods.
- Acquire three essence containment apparatuses.
- Acquire one rune of lightning essence.
- Acquire one rune of ice essence.
- Gather materials for a bottle of smoke.
The Storm Coast: Essence Containment Apparatuses
Way of the Champion
Class: Warrior
Quest Giver: Lord Chancer
Description: Construct a proper standard, study the Champion’s code, and Lord Chancer will reveal the secrets of this proud and noble specialization. Fight champions for their heraldic symbols at Ghilan’nain’s Grove, Halin’sulahn, and the Desolate Bank of the Exalted Plains. Readings can be found among the belongings of Blackwall or, if those are unavailable, among the wares of the book merchant in Val Royeaux.
Requirements: Complete Specializations for the Inquisitor operation on the war table in Skyhold.
Reward: Champion specialization
Objectives:
- Acquire writing on champion methods.
- Duel three champions for heraldry.
- Acquire 20 veridium.
- Gather standard materials.
Exalted Plains: Champions
Way of the Reaver
Class: Warrior
Quest Giver: Breaker Thram
Description: Gather the materials to infuse a dragon’s blood, study the methods to prepare it properly, and Breaker Thram will reveal the secrets of the punishing Reaver specialization. Kill rivals to claim infusion primers at the East Side Hills, the Flats, and the Black Fens in Crestwood. Readings can be found among the belongings of Iron Bull or, if those are unavailable, among the wares of the book merchant in Val Royeaux.
Requirements: Complete Specializations for the Inquisitor operation on the war table in Skyhold.
Reward: Reaver specialization
Objectives:
- Acquire writing on reaver methods.
- Acquire three infusion primers.
- Acquire 50 rashvines.
- Gather materials to infuse blood.
Crestwood: Infusion Primers
Way of the Templar
Class: Warrior
Quest Giver: Ser
Description: Construct a philter, study the methods of the templars, and Ser will reveal the secrets of this legendary specialization. Reclaim the philters of fallen templars from demons at Witchwood, West Road, and Lady Shayna’s Valley in the Hinterlands. Readings can be found among the belongings of Cassandra or, if those are unavailable, among the wares of the book merchant in Val Royeaux.
Requirements: Complete Specializations for the Inquisitor operation on the war table in Skyhold.
Reward: Templar specialization
Objectives:
- Acquire writing on templar methods.
- Acquire three broken philters.
- Acquire 50 embrium.
- Gather philter materials.
The Hinterlands: Broken Philters
Way of the Knight-Enchanter
Class: Mage
Quest Giver: Commander Helaine
Description: Craft a hilt to hold a spirit blade, study the methods required to wield the blade, and Commander Helaine will reveal the secrets of the Knight-Enchanter specialization. Take the essence from wisps at the Old Thoroughfare, the Weeping Spires, and Granite Point in the Fallow Mire. Readings can be found among the belongings of Vivienne or, if those are unavailable, among the wares of the book merchant in Val Royeaux.
Requirements: Complete Specializations for the Inquisitor operation on the war table in Skyhold.
Reward: Knight-Enchanter specialization
Objectives:
- Acquire writing on knight-enchanter methods.
- Acquire three wisp essences.
- Acquire 10 lazurite.
- Gather materials for a spirit blade.
Fallow Mire: Wisp Essences
Way of the Necromancer
Class: Mage
Quest Giver: Viuus Anaxas
Description: Adorn a skull in jewels, study the art of necromancy, and Viuus Anaxas will reveal the secrets of the Nevarran death mages. Destroy undead to gain Nevarran ceremonial skulls at Apostate’s Landing, Small Grove, and Storm’s Solitude in the Storm Coast. Readings can be found among the belongings of Dorian or, if those are unavailable, the wares of the book merchant in Val Royeaux.
Requirements: Complete Specializations for the Inquisitor operation on the war table in Skyhold.
Reward: Necromancer specialization
Objectives:
- Acquire writing on necromancy.
- Acquire three Nevarran skulls.
- Acquire 20 bloodstones.
- Gather jeweled skull materials.
The Storm Coast: Nevarran Skulls
Way of the Rift Mage
Class: Mage
Quest Giver: Your Trainer
Description: Assemble a tome of rifts, study rift magic, and Your Trainer will reveal the secrets of the Rift Mage specialization. Collect tomes from the Venatori at Ghilan’nain’s Grove, Halin’sulahn, and the Desolate Bank in the Exalted Plains. Readings can be found among the belongings of Solas or, if those are unavailable, among the wares of the book merchant in Val Royeaux.
Requirements: Complete Specializations for the Inquisitor operation on the war table in Skyhold.
Reward: Rift Mage specialization
Objectives:
- Acquire writing on rift magic.
- Acquire three Venatori tomes.
- Acquire 20 ring velvet.
- Gather materials for a tome of rifts.
Exalted Plains: Venatori Tomes
