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Inquisition Perks

Perk selection screen

When the Inquisitor has accumulated enough influence, they are able to unlock new perks that provide a variety of bonuses for the Inquisitor's advisors in Dragon Age: Inquisition. Cullen commands the forces, Leliana oversees the secrets, and Josephine manages the connections.

Further perks can be gained through the acquisition of agents. Each agent reduces the time it takes for their category's advisor to complete war table mission by 5%.

There are 34 perks available in all. However a maximum of 19 perks, not counting agents, can be obtained during gameplay.

Where the perk requires a certain number of points in the category as a prerequisite, it should be noted that any agents in that category count towards this tally.

Forces[]

“Endurance training fit for a soldier”

Name Description Requirements
Underworld Knowledge Detailed study of underworld customs and their brutal but practical applications.

Opens up new dialogue options related to criminal activities and grants +50% XP for each codex entry unlocked.

Massache's Method A methodology developed by an Orlesian blademaster and used by chevaliers to analyze their own performance in combat.

Grants a 5% increase in XP earned from killing foes.

Rider's Posture Training in proper weight distribution during hard riding significantly increases resistance to being unseated. 2 points in category
Antivan-Stitched Saddle Proper tack of fine Antivan leather, custom-fitted to both horse and rider, significantly increases resistance to being unseated. Rider's Posture.
Advanced Focus Increase maximum focus from 100 to 200. Second-tier focus effect for abilities can now be triggered. 4 points in category
Master Focus Increase maximum focus for all party members from 200 to 300. Third-tier focus effect for abilities can now be triggered. Advanced Focus
True Grit Harsh environment training can be dangerous, but will harden anyone into a survivor. All party members gain a 10% increase to all defenses. Capture any keep.
More Healing Potions Increase the maximum number of potions the party can carry by 4. 3 points in category
Mage Schematics Many mages from all over Thedas have joined the Inquisition, hoping for some degree of order and protection. Reverse engineering their robes and staves will provide new, rare schematics. 4 points in category
Rogue Schematics Many of Leliana's new agents bring gear from their previous employers. Gathering their collective gains will provide new, rare schematics. 4 points in category
Warrior Schematics Sellswords, templars, chevaliers: the Inquisition's forces come from wide-ranging backgrounds. Scour the troops' arms and armors for new, rare schematics. 4 points in category
Lord Berand Lord Berand of Ferelden has pledged his sword, and those of his forces, to the Inquisition. The addition of these soldiers bolsters the Inquisition’s forces.

Reduces by 5% the time it takes for Cullen to complete operations.

Recruit Berand.
Vale’s Irregulars Corporal Vale has founded Vale’s Irregulars, a company of refugees willing and able to take up arms against the chaos.

Reduces by 5% the time it takes Cullen to complete operations.

Recruit from the Hinterlands refugees through Corporal Vale.
Loranil Loranil's involvement with the Inquisition cements an alliance with his clan. The perspective of a Dalish elf also gives the Inquisition's forces an added advantage

Reduces by 5% the time it takes for Cullen to complete operations.

Recruit Loranil.
Michel de Chevin Michel de Chevin, Empress Celene’s former champion, brings to the Inquisition his considerable experience as a chevalier.

Reduces by 5% the time it takes Cullen to complete operations.

Recruit Michel de Chevin.
Ser Barris Ser Barris’s skill and leadership abilities make him indispensable to Cullen. With his understanding of the red templars, he is also well suited to preparing the Inquisition’s soldiers for what they will face.

Reduces by 5% the time it takes Cullen to complete operations.

Complete Champions of the Just and ensure Barris survives
The Blades of Hessarian The Blades are unquestioningly loyal and relentless in battle. The group’s addition to the Inquisition lends significantly to its forces’ strength.

Reduces by 5% the time it takes for Cullen to complete operations.

Recruit the Blades of Hessarian.
Clemence, the Tranquil Mage Clemence from Redcliffe is now using his knowledge of minor enchanting to reinforce the Inquisition’s defenses.

Reduces by 5% the time it takes for Cullen to complete operations.

Recruit Clemence.
Storvacker Reduces by 5% the time it takes for Cullen to complete operations. Recruit Storvacker.

Secrets[]

“Developing keen eyes and an inquisitive mind”

Name Description Requirements
Arcane Knowledge A detailed study of magic and the places and creatures that interact with it.

Opens up new dialogue options related to the Fade or arcane studies. Grants +50% XP for each codex entry unlocked.

Optimal Cutting Detailed studies show how to get the maximum harvest from each plant.

Grants a 10% chance to receive extra herbs with each harvest.

  • The amount of extra herbs gained is a random amount between 1 and 9. This perk does not function when harvesting herbs from the planters available with the completion of A Greener Garden.
Eagle-Eyed Training in spotting where the pattern breaks, in nature or in civilization.

Grants a significant increase to the discovery range of the searching action.

Enhanced Studies Bolster the number of researchers working to study those who stand against the Inquisition.

Grants an additional +50% XP for each foe studied, including those already completed (applied retroactively).

Bug icon Bug! This perk's effects are greater than the description claims. See here for details.

2 points in category
Deft Hands, Fine Tools The training, gear, and experience working with master locksmiths needed to tackle the toughest and most ingenious locking mechanisms.

Allows all rogues in the party to open masterwork locks.

4 points in category
Forward Scouts With access to a forward training camp, the Inquisition's scouts can receive training to cover a wider area and identify items of interest to the Inquisitor.

Reveals additional landmarks and points of interest on the maps of every area.

4 points in category

Capture any keep

Trainee Herbalists Gain a collection of Tier 1 herbs.
Veteran Herbalists Survival and harsh environment training will push Inquisition herbalists to gather more exotic and rare plants.

As part of the training push, a large collection of uncommon herbs will be delivered for personal use.

Trainee Herbalists
Master Herbalists Combat training, top-line equipment, and experience in both allows Inquisition herbalists to find the rarest specimens.

A large collection of rare herbs will be delivered for personal use.

Veteran Herbalists
Frederic of Serault Frederic’s extensive research into dragons intrigues scholars all over Thedas and draws them to the Inquisition, which benefits from shared knowledge.

Reduces by 5% the time it takes for Leliana to complete operations.

Recruit Frederic.
Smuggler Tanner Tanner’s contacts in the underworld supply the Inquisition with both rare goods and vital information that cannot be obtained elsewhere.

Reduces by 5% the time it takes for Leliana to complete operations.

Recruit Tanner.
Speaker Anais Speaker Anais has instructed her followers to spread out and gather information for the Inquisition. Their reports have been extremely useful.

Reduces by 5% the time it takes for Leliana to complete operations.

Tell Anais to "Listen and gather information"
The Eager Recruit The young elven woman from Crestwood has joined the Inquisition. Her enthusiasm and dedication have set her apart from other recruits, and she has found a mentor in one of Leliana’s best agents.

Reduces by 5% the time it takes for Leliana to complete operations.

Recruit Jana.
Witty Ritts Scout Ritts is now under Leliana’s command, and has proven herself adept at intelligence-gathering, employing her wit and charm to coax secrets from her targets.

Reduces by 5% the time it takes for Leliana to complete operations.

Recruit Ritts.
A Magister in Disgrace Former magister Alexius has been pressed into service for the Inquisition, improving its understanding of the arcane with his experience in pushing the boundaries of magic.

Reduces by 5% the time it takes for Leliana to complete operations.

Judge Alexius.
Servis Servis now aids the Inquisition as an informant. Intelligence from this contacts in the Tevinter Imperium will keep the Inquisition advised of Venatori movement.

Reduces by 5% the time it takes for Leliana to complete operations.

Judge Servis.
Trader Helsdim Reduces by 5% the time it takes for Leliana to complete operations. Recruit Helsdim Rolfsen.

Connections[]

“Training in the fine arts of persuasion”

Name Description Requirements
Nobility Knowledge Detailed study of politics, rhetoric, and those who wield them to best effect. Opens up new dialogue options related to nobles and politics.

Grants +50% XP from each codex entry unlocked.

Sterling Reputation Thanks to a few well-placed acquaintances and a carefully crafted reputation, merchants will pay the Inquisition 10% more for items sold to them.
A Favor for a Favor From an expanding network of contacts among artisans, suppliers, and noble patrons, merchants will offer the Inquisition a 10% discount on their goods.
Elite Clientele Every merchant wants to say they once did business with the Inquisition.

Shops offers to buy and sell for 15% better prices.

  • Note that this is the total bonus, not in addition to the bonuses obtained from Sterling Reputation and Favor for Favor.


[Easter Egg] Opens up a vault at the basement of Skyhold, where you can find Lord Trifles Minutiae.

Sterling Reputation and A Favor for a Favor.
The Rare Stocks Inquisition procurers can leverage the organization's reputation to purchase a shipment of rare and valuable raw materials for crafting.
Exacting Buyers A little shrewd negotiation will allow Inquisition procureres to buy a shipment of high-quality materials for their craftsmen. The Rare Stocks
Only the Finest A word to the right people, and our Inquisition procurers can bid at auction on the very highest-quality, rare materials for their craftsmen. Exacting Buyers
The Short List Merchants eager to win favor from the Inquisition will give access to special offers for rare inventory. 5 points in category
Friends in High Places Where the Inquisition deigns to spend its coin, people take notice.

Merchants will send messengers when they have sales at their stores in hoped the Inquisitor will put in an appearance.

  • Note: You must speak with Josephine to find out where sales are taking place.
Capture any keep.
Speaker Anais Speaker Anais has spoken of the Inquisition to her followers. They in turn spread the word of the Inquisition and its mission.

Reduces by 5% the time it takes for Josephine to complete operations.

Tell Anais to "Spread word of an Inquisition"
Barter by Belle Belle's trading connections all over Thedas give the Inquisition access to valuable commodities and increase its influence with several merchant cartels.

Reduces by 5% the time it takes for Josephine to complete operations.

Recruit Belle.
Enchanter Ellendra Enchanter Ellendra was persuaded to use her impressive knowledge of healing and protection spells to aid the Inquisition.

Reduces by 5% the time it takes for Josephine to complete operations.

Recruit Enchanter Ellendra.
Fairbanks The rebel Fairbanks’s close ties with the commoners in the Dales and his familiarity with the Emerald Graves will contribute significantly to the Inquisition’s efforts to gain influence.

Reduces by 5% the time it takes for Josephine to complete operations.

Recruit Fairbanks.
Lord Berand Lord Berand of Ferelden has returned to the Bannorn, bearing news of the Inquisition. His voice has turned many to the Inquisition’s cause. Reduces by 5% the time it takes for Josephine to complete operations. Recruit Lord Berand.
Sky Watcher Convinced that the Herald of Andraste was sent by the Lady of the Skies, a shaman of the Avvar tribes has sworn himself to the Inquisition’s cause.

Reduces by 5% the time it takes for Josephine to complete operations.

Recruit Sky Watcher.
The Noble Cadaver The Grand Duchess Florianne in a pine box is now among the Inquisition’s assets. Florianne would be gratified to know that she is as formidable in death as in life (if only because of her odor).

Reduces by 5% the time it takes for Josephine to complete operations.

Kill Florianne and make her remains do community service.
Sigrid the Exile Reduces by 5% the time it takes for Josephine to complete operations. Recruit Sigrid Gulsdotten.

Inquisition[]

“Improved coordination and infrastructure”

Name Description Requirements
History Knowledge Detailed study of Thedas's past.
Opens up new dialogue options related to history and the Chantry. Grants an additional +50% XP for each codex entry unlocked.
Antivan Tailoring Antivan tailors are famed for their ability to hide pockets seamlessly in garments A few words to the Inquisition's friends to the north, and its forces can carry more items in the field.

Increases inventory capacity by 15.

Imperial Court Tailoring The best tailors in Val Royeaux, experienced in the intricacies of the Grand Game, can add hidden compartments to armor and clothing, allowing even more items to be carried at once. Increases inventory capacity by 15.
Bug icon Bug! Some players have experienced that gaining this perk breaks inventory for the remainder of the game, causing items acquired later to be lost or for inventory capacity to get stuck at a lower value. (this may have been fixed with recent patch)
Antivan Tailoring
Tempered Glass Flasks Better techniques in glassworking make more durable flasks, allowing more potions to be carried safely at one time.

Adds one more potion slot for all party members.

Exclusive Training Gain 1 combat ability point, for the Inquisitor only. 4 points in category
Horsemaster Dennet Dennet lends his considerable experience with the training and handling of various steeds for the Inquisition. Recruit Horsemaster Dennet.

Perks that add gameplay elements[]

Not having five of the perks will mean missing out on optional sections of gameplay and story. You do not need them to finish the main quests and plot, but to see the maximum on offer for a single playthrough, the following are required.

Knowledge Perks[]

A number of game items (agents, approval, operations and judgements) are only available with these perks chosen as they give exclusive speech options during the game.

These Perks are:

Deft Hands, Fine Tools[]

Without this perk some loot items will be unobtainable as will some Inner Circle Quests, notably Blackwall's quest Memories of the Grey. The masterwork locks mentioned are beyond the powers of standard abilities.

Bugs[]

  • PS4 The Eagle-Eyed perk may cause the war table operation A Present for Bianca to automatically start without allowing the Inquisitor to assign it to anyone.
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