| Name | Requirements | Power Cost | Time Required (min) | Preferred Specialist | Forces Reward | Secrets Reward | Connections Reward | Level Unlocked | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwall | |||||||||
| Utilize the Grey Warden Treaties | This operation appears once Blackwall is recruited. | 0 | 30 | Connections | N/A | N/A | 5 Iron | None | Blackwall has in his possession Grey Warden treaties, which the Inquisition might be able to use to obtain the resources it needs to improve itself. Josephine can be put in charge of invoking the treaties in as diplomatic a way as possible. |
| Conscript for the Inquisition | Blackwall was recruited, Haven was destroyed | 0 | 60 | Connections | 1 Round Pommel | 1 Round Pommel | 1 Round Pommel | None | The appearance of an ancient darkspawn magister makes the Grey Warden treaties more relevant to the Inquisition. What you choose to obtain with the treaties is up to you. Cullen will use them to bolster Inquisition forces, Josephine uses them to ask for donations from noble allies, and Leliana will use them to gain information for the Inquisition. |
| The Consequences of Blackwall’s Lie | Saw Blackwall on the gallows in Val Royeaux, used the Grey Warden treaties before | 0 | 60 | None | None | N/A | None | None | Blackwall’s revelation has made some of your allies upset, as the “conscription” done by the Inquisition was based on a lie. Josephine believes reparations should be made—this will get the Inquisition nothing but may appease your allies. Cullen prefers a more practical approach; based on your actions at Adamant, the Wardens are now your allies, or banished from Southern Thedas and their assets seized by the Inquisition. Either way, the commander believes this entitles you to use the treaties with impunity. Allowing him to handle it will give the Inquisition more gold. |
| Cole | |||||||||
| Locate Rhys and Evangeline | Available after talking to Cole about Rhys and Evangeline at Skyhold. | 0 | 60 | Secrets | 30 Influence | 30 Influence | 30 Influence | None | Cole’s friends Rhys and Evangeline were not present at the Conclave. Complete this operation to rescue them. |
| Deploy Rhys and Evangeline | Complete Locate Rhys and Evangeline. | 0 | 60 | Forces | 30 Influence | 3 Spirit Essence | None | None | Once the rescue is complete, you can then deploy Rhys and Evangeline as Inquisition agents as you see fit. Cole will approve of your actions, and there is no wrong way to complete this short chain of operations. |
| Cullen | |||||||||
| Aid those Impacted by the Civil War | Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts complete, some points in the Forces perk tree | 0 | 60 | Forces | 60 Influence | 60 Influence | 60 Influence | None | The Imperial Army is prepared to aid the Inquisition but must first deal with demons within their own borders. Cullen suggests sending your own soldiers to fight demons. Josephine suggests petitioning the Chantry to provide shelter for civilians, while Leliana’s agents can divert travelers from dangerous areas. Choose Cullen as direct cooperation with the Imperial soldiers will encourage them to work with you again. |
| An Offer from the Imperial Army | Completed Aid those Impacted by the Civil War with Cullen. | 0 | 15 | Forces | 30 Influence | N/A | N/A | None | Chevalier Ducet remembers the Inquisition’s soldiers helping with the demons. He offers to assist your soldiers as they fight Red Templars in Val Foret. Only Cullen is available for this operation. |
| Diverting Soldiers in the Frostbacks | Keep in Crestwood claimed, many points in the Forces perk tree | 0 | 60 | Forces | 60 Influence | N/A | 1 Maker’s Bride Cameo | None | Sister Paulette and a group of injured Inquisition soldiers are holding off Avvar in the Frostback Mountains. Word can be sent to soldiers near their location, however said soldiers are in pursuit of Red Templars with civilian captives. Cullen will opt to pursue the red templars and captives. The captives will be freed but Sister Pauline and the soldiers are lost. Pursuit through the Mountains becomes available. Josephine will opt for helping Sister Pauline and the injured soldiers. The sister and soldiers are saved, but the red templars’ trail is lost. Thanks from a Chantry Sister becomes available. |
| Pursuit Through the Mountains | Complete Diverting Soldiers in the Frostbacks with Cullen. | 0 | 240 | Secrets | 1 Masterwork Inscribed One-Handed Haft, 120 Influence | 1 Masterwork Inscribed One-Handed Haft, 120 Influence | N/A | None | Inquisition soldiers were able to uncover information on Red Templar movements. Cullen or Leliana can set up an attack. Either way, the attack is a success. |
| Thanks From a Chantry Sister | Complete Diverting Soldiers in the Frostbacks with Josephine. | 0 | 240 | Secrets | 60 Influence | None | 60 Influence | None | Sister Pauline offers to assist the Inquisition as thanks for rescuing her from the Avvar. You may choose to accept the offer or release her from obligations. All choices result in some sort of reward. |
| The Iron Bull | |||||||||
| Choose Successor in Lydes | Recruited the Iron Bull, and Bull remains a member of the Qunari in good standing. | 0 | 60 | Connections | 30 Influence | 10 Spindleweed | None | None | In these operations, you have the chance to manipulate events in order to determine who becomes the next Duke of Lydes. There is no way to fail these operations. Simply eliminate one candidate in each operation. The victor will provide a token of their gratitude. |
| Choose Successor in Lydes: Caralina | Complete Choose Successor in Lydes | 0 | 240 | Secrets | N/A | 1 Ancestral Shield of Lydes | 60 Influence | None | Provides Ancestral Shield of Lydes if made Duchess. |
| Choose Successor in Lydes: Monette | Complete Choose Successor in Lydes | 0 | 240 | Forces | 1 Ancestral Blade of Lydes | N/A | 60 Influence | None | Provides Ancestral Blade of Lydes if made Duchess. |
| Choose Successor in Lydes: Jean-Gaspard de Lydes | Complete Choose Successor in Lydes | 0 | 240 | Secrets | 1 Ancestral Blade of Lydes | 1 Ancestral Shield of Lydes | N/A | None | Provides Influence if made Duke. |
| The Iron Bull: Hunter Fell Operation Chain | |||||||||
| Investigate Hunter Fell | Recruited the Iron Bull, player has been made Inquisitor, and Bull remains a member of the Qunari in good standing. | 0 | 15 | Secrets | None | None | None | None | You learn about possible Venatori agents in the Nevarran city of Hunter Fell. |
| Continue Investigation | Complete Investigate Hunter Fell | 0 | 15 | Secrets | 60 Influence | 60 Influence | 60 Influence | None | Gain more clues about the secret Venatori agent. |
| Identify Venatori Agent | Complete Continue Investigation | 0 | 1,440 | Secrets | 60 Influence | 1 Elfsnake Vitaar, 100 Influence | 60 Influence | None | Follow Leliana’s advice. She is, after all, your spymaster. |
| The Iron Bull: Venatori Fire Ship Operation Chain | |||||||||
| Failed Assassination Attempt Inquiry | Completed Demands of the Qun and gained an alliance with the Qunari. Here Lies the Abyss or Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts complete. | 0 | 15 | Connections | 1 Firm Pommel | 1 Firm Pommel | 1 Firm Pommel | None | The best option here is to use Josephine. Any other choice will cause diplomatic incidents that will slow your team down. |
| Follow Venatori Assassins | Complete Failed Assasination Attempt Inquiry. | 0 | 60 | Secrets | 1 Magister Fire Staff, 60 Influence | 1 Magister Fire Staff, 60 Influence | 1 Magister Fire Staff, 60 Influence | None | Follow Leliana’s advice and send the Ben-Hassrath through the Brecilian forest. Note that if you have made two wrong choices, you may not even unlock the final operation in the chain. |
| Stop Venatori Fire Ship | Complete Follow Venatori Assassins | 0 | 480 | Forces | 1 Templar Commander Armor, 60 Influence | 1 Templar Commander Armor, 60 Influence | 1 Templar Commander Armor, 60 Influence | None | Follow Cullen’s advice and use the Qunari fleet to stop the fire ship. Assuming you have chosen correctly, they will take down the Venatori before they can set fire to the city of Denerim. |
| The Iron Bull: Venatori Spymaster Operation Chain | |||||||||
| Find Spies in Skyhold | Completed Stop Venatori Fire Ship (successfully or not) | 0 | 15 | Forces | 60 Influence | 60 Influence | N/A | None | If you do not want to risk losing operatives, follow Cullen’s advice and have the spy tried and executed. This ends the operation chain. If you want to take the risk, work with Leliana to track the spy to start a series of operations. |
| Track Spies in Val Royeaux | Complete Find Spies in Skyhold | 0 | 60 | Forces | 1 Heavy Orlesian Army Armor | 1 Heavy Orlesian Army Armor | N/A | None | Val Royeaux is noisy and crowded, and Tallis says that it’s the perfect time to move agents in. Go with Cullen to increase your strength here. |
| Track Spies in Val Chevin | Complete Track Spies in Val Royeaux | 0 | 60 | Secrets | 1 Reinforced Bow | 1 Reinforced Bow | N/A | None | Val Chevin is more quiet, so go with Leliana to avoid attracting too much attention. |
| Track Spies in Nevarra | Complete Track Spies in Val Chevin | 0 | 240 | Secrets | 1 Amulet of Power | 1 Amulet of Power | N/A | None | If you haven’t gotten enough Ben-Hassrath agents so far, Tallis will warn you that you don’t have enough agents. Nevertheless, Nevarra isn’t safe for large numbers, and if you go with Cullen, you risk blowing your cover and ending the operation chain. Go with Leliana to keep moving quietly. |
| Track Spies in Vyrantium | Complete Track Spies in Nevarra | 0 | 480 | Connections | 1 Masterwork Archon Staff | 1 Masterwork Archon Staff | 1 Masterwork Archon Staff | None | Tallis will warn you about problems here, letting you know if you don’t have enough Ben-Hassrath strength, or if the Venatori are on high alert because of your activities already. The safest thing to do in this operation is have Josephine lower the Venatori alertness level rather than moving any agents in. |
| Destroy Venatori Spy Network | Complete Track Spies in Vyrantium | 0 | 1,440 | Secrets | 120 Influence | 120 Influence | 120 Influence | None | Tallis will give you her final recommendation here, telling you whether it’s best to send in more agents or lower Venatori alertness. If she says that you have the numbers necessary to carry out your attack, then choose Josephine to avoid any risk of tipping off the Venatori. Otherwise, use Cullen or Leliana to send in agents. Good luck! If you succeed, you will have dealt a crippling blow to the Venatori spy network. |
| The Bull’s Chargers Operation Group | |||||||||
| Investigate Redcliffe Castle | Available after Champions of the Just. | 0 | 240 | Connections | N/A | 60 Influence | 60 Influence | None | Choose Josephine to unlock the bonus operation, Deal with Venatori Ally. |
| Deal with Venatori Ally | Complete Investigate Redcliffe Castle with Josephine. | 0 | 480 | Forces | None | 30 Influence | 30 Influence | None | N/A |
| Investigate Therinfal Redoubt | Available after In Hushed Whispers. | 0 | 240 | Secrets | 30 Influence | 3 Red Lyrium, 20 Influence | N/A | None | Choose Leliana to unlock the bonus operation, Hunt Therinfal Redoubt Demon. |
| Hunt Therinfal Redoubt Demon | Complete Investigate Therinfal Redoubt with Leliana. | 0 | 480 | Connections | N/A | 3 Intense Spirit Essence, 30 Influence | 3 Intense Spirit Essence, 30 Influence | None | N/A |
| Scout Haven Ruins | Available after From the Ashes. | 0 | 240 | Connections | 30 Influence | N/A | 60 Influence | None | Choose Josephine to unlock the bonus operation, Locate Heretic Sister. |
| Locate Heretic Sister | Complete Scout Haven Ruins with Josephine. | 0 | 480 | Connections | N/A | 30 Influence | 30 Influence | None | N/A |
| Destroy Adamant Fortress | Available after Here Lies the Abyss. | 0 | 240 | Forces | 60 Influence | N/A | 60 Influence | None | Choose Cullen to unlock the bonus operation, Claim Grey Warden Cache. |
| Claim Grey Warden Cache | Complete Destroy Adamant Fortress with Cullen. | 0 | 480 | Forces | 1 Grey Warden Shield | 1 Grey Warden Shield | N/A | None | N/A |
| Meet Orlesian Mercenaries | Available after Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts. | 0 | 240 | Connections | N/A | None | None | None | Choose Josephine to unlock the bonus operation, Press Orlesian Nobles. |
| Press Orlesian Nobles | Complete Meet Orlesian Mercenaries with Josephine | 0 | 480 | Connections | N/A | None | None | None | N/A |
| Inflate Inquisition Numbers | Available after What Pride Had Wrought. | 0 | 240 | Secrets | 120 Influence | 120 Influence | N/A | None | Choose Leliana to unlock the bonus operation, Follow Venatori Map. |
| Follow Venatori Map | Complete Inflate Inquisition Numbers with Leliana. | 0 | 480 | Forces | 1 Sentinel Staff | 1 Sentinel Staff | N/A | None | N/A |
| Josephine | |||||||||
| Strike a Bargain with Merchant Princes | Completed In Your Heart Shall Burn. | 0 | 30 | None | N/A | N/A | 30 Influence | None | The merchant-princes of Antiva claim they wish to aid the Inquisition with their access to trade routes and high-quality goods. Josephine has dealt with Antivan nobility all her life, so have her inspect this bargain for any pitfalls. |
| Stop War Between Nevarra and Tevinter | Completed Strike a Bargain with Merchant Princes. | 0 | 40 | None | N/A | N/A | 120 Influence | None | Tevinter and Nevarra are fighting over a contested piece of land along their border. Josephine is afraid it will escalate into full-scale war. Have her send diplomats to assist the Inquisition soldiers trying to make both sides see reason. |
| Sera | |||||||||
| Red Jenny: Inquisition Needs Beeees! | Sera recruited | 0 | 29 | Forces | 1 Jar of Bees Grenade Recipe | 1 Jar of Bees Grenade Recipe | 1 Jar of Bees Grenade Recipe | None | Completing operation may also result in approval from Sera. |
| Red Jenny says “Drop and Grab” | Speak with Sera at Haven after her recruitment. If not completed, this operation will disappear once you reach Skyhold. | 0 | 60 | Connections | None | None | 30 Influence | None | Completing operation may also result in approval from Sera. |
| Red Jenny Attends a Party | Complete the quest The Verchiel March | 0 | 120 | Connections | None | None | None | None | Completing operation may also result in approval from Sera. |
| Red Jenny and the Bad Goods | Complete Red Jenny Attends a Party. Capture one of Caer Bronach, Griffon Wing Keep, or Suledin Keep. | 0 | 120 | Connections | 1 Amulet of Power | 1 Amulet of Power | 1 Amulet of Power | None | Completing operation may also result in approval from Sera. |
| A Trouble of Red Jennies | Complete Red Jenny and the Bad Goods. Speak with Sera several times at her hub, asking available questions. | 0 | 60 | Secrets | N/A | None | None | None | Completing operation may also result in approval from Sera. |
| Red Jenny and the Imposters | Complete A Trouble of Red Jennies with Josephine. | 0 | 120 | Secrets | None | None | None | None | Completing operation may also result in approval from Sera. |
| Red Jenny and the Trail (Nevarra) | Complete Red Jenny and the Imposters. | 0 | 240 | Forces | None | None | None | None | Completing operation may also result in approval from Sera. |
| Red Jenny and the Tantervale Charade | Complete A Trouble of Red Jennies with Leliana. | 0 | 120 | Forces | None | None | None | None | Completing operation may also result in approval from Sera. |
| Red Jenny and the Trail (Tantervale) | Complete Red Jenny and the Tantervale Charade. | 0 | 240 | Forces | 1 Noble Dueling Sword | 1 Noble Dueling Sword | 1 Noble Dueling Sword | None | Completing operation may also result in approval from Sera. |
| Red Jennies In/On the Hunt | Complete Red Jenny and the Trail | 0 | 240 | Connections | N/A | None | None | None | Completing operation may also result in approval from Sera. |
| Varric | |||||||||
| Hard in Hightown 3: Varric’s Revenge | Available early on, in Haven. | 0 | 15 | Secrets | N/A | 1 Amulet of Power | 1 Amulet of Power | None | Yet another unauthorized sequel to Hard in Hightown has been published. Varric wants help tracking down the author. |
| Hard in Hightown: The Search for the Hack Writer | Hard in Hightown 3: Varric’s Revenge complete, reached Skyhold. | 0 | 60 | Secrets | None | None | None | None | Varric’s got a lead! The courier who delivered the manuscript to the printer is a Kirkwall magistrate. He needs someone to contact him. |
| Hard in Hightown: Unsavory Parallels | Hard in Hightown: The Search for the Hack Writer | 0 | 60 | Secrets | N/A | 1 Amulet of Power | 1 Amulet of Power | None | Does anybody else think it’s weird that Varric wrote a book about a murdered Kirkwall magistrate, and a Kirkwall magistrate got murdered over it? That’s super weird, right? The Inquisition really ought to look into that. |
| Hard in Hightown: Trouble in Skyhold | Hard in Hightown: Unsavory Parallels, either Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts, or Here Lies the Abyss. | 0 | 240 | Forces | None | None | N/A | None | So, pursuing the murder investigation got you a really weird threatening letter. You still want to find out what’s going on, right? Either dig into the Kirkwall Guard’s investigation, or let Leliana’s code-breakers read Hard in Hightown 3: The Re-Punchening on company time to look for coded messages. |
| Hard in Hightown: Revenge of the Merchant Guild | Took Leliana’s path in Hard in Hightown: Trouble in Skyhold | 0 | 240 | Connections | N/A | N/A | None | None | Today in Skyhold: Leliana’s reading Varric’s mail. Also, he wants a copy of a Merchant Guild cypher to crack the code in the book. |
| Hard in Hightown: A Dagger in the Back | Took Cullen’s path in Hard in Hightown: Trouble in Skyhold | 0 | 480 | Forces | None | None | N/A | None | Guard-Captain Aveline really wants that dagger from the murder scene back. It may be a lead. Either have Cullen return it, or let Leliana see if she can track down where it came from. |
| Hard in Hightown: A Worthy Dwarf | Hard in Hightown: Revenge of the Merchant Guild | 0 | 480 | Secrets | N/A | 1 Ornate Bianca Grip | 1 Ornate Bianca Grip | None | The author/murderer has been identified. How do you want to deal with him? |
| Hard in Hightown: No Dwarf Less Worthy | Hard in Hightown: A Dagger in the Back | 0 | 480 | Forces | 1 Firm Bianca Grip | 1 Firm Bianca Grip | N/A | None | The author/murderer has been identified. How do you want to deal with him? |
| Vivienne | |||||||||
| Truth or Dare: The Imperial Court | Vivienne recruited, Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts not yet completed | 0 | 15 | Connections | 30 Influence | 30 Influence | 30 Influence | None | Vivienne lets the Inquisition know that a rumor is going around that Divine Justinia V is still alive and being held prisoner while the Inquisition orchestrated all this chaos. You should nip that in the bud. |
| Truth or Dare: Lake Celestine | Truth or Dare: The Imperial Court, either In Hushed Whispers or Champions of the Just complete. | 0 | 60 | Connections | N/A | 30 Influence | 30 Influence | None | It seems the source of the rumors is in the Lake Celestine region. There are two nobles in that area who seem suspicious, a comte and a marquise. Pick one to pursue. |
| Truth or Dare: See and Be Seen | Took Josephine’s path in Truth or Dare: Lake Celestine | 0 | 240 | Connections | N/A | N/A | None | None | The comte feigns innocence. You might have to do a little more work to discredit his rumors. |
| Truth or Dare: A Dangerous Game | Took Leliana’s path in Truth or Dare: Lake Celestine | 0 | 240 | Secrets | N/A | 30 Influence | N/A | None | The marquise is handing out busts of Justinia V filled with red lyrium. That needs to stop. |
| Truth or Dare: The Endgame | Either Truth or Dare: See and Be Seen or Truth or Dare: A Dangerous Game, and Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts also complete. | 0 | 360 | Connections | N/A | 1 Amulet of Power | 1 Amulet of Power | None | The Grand Duchess apparently visited someone in Lake Celestine not that long ago. The Inquisition should pay him a visit. |
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