Specialization Quests

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