DRAGON AGE: ORIGINS ACHIEVEMENT/TROPHY GUIDE by Jared "Echelon17" Laughlin INDEX:------------------------------------------------------------------------ I. Introduction II: List of initial Dragon Age: Origins Achievements/Trophies III: List of Expansion Achievements/Trophies IV. Acknowledgements and Permissions LOG: ---- Version 1.00: Complete Guide, Expansion Achievements up-to-date Version 1.10: Added a tip regarding "Annulment Envoker." ============================SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION=========================== Hello, I'm back for another Achievement/Trophy Guide, this time with BioWare's fantasy RPG, Dragon Age: Origins! Like usual, some are easy enough to obtain, even unavoidable ones (plot-driven Achievements), and some will take the most patience and concentration to obtain. Sharpen your swords or axes, we're about to make our honor in Ferelden! I first started making Achievement Guides with Sonic Unleashed (available on GameFAQs, NeoSeeker and SuperCheats) ===================SECTION II: LIST OF DRAGON AGE: ORIGINS==================== ===========================ACHIEVEMENTS/TROPIES=============================== As with most Xbox 360 games, Dragon Age: Origins come with 1000 G worth of Gamer Points, initially. The PlayStation 3 will usually have Trophies ranked from Bronze to Platinum. For Dragon Age: Origins, there is a grand total of 83 Achievements initially! However, a good number of these are exclusive to the PS3 or PC versions. With those, I will indicate which systems they go on. NOTE: The Achievements/Trophies are in alphabetical order. I will also specify the point value for the 360 version, and the Trophy value for the PS3 version. For any Achievement that my require a specific skill, I will give a methodology on how to use that skill. For each Achievement or Trophy, I will give its point system and trophy value. Since the game is getting Expansions as time continues, I will keep updating this guide as more Achievements for each one come along. BE WARNED!! THIS GUIDE WILL CONTAIN SPOILERS FOR THE GAME!! Let's go! -------------------------------A Dark Promise--------------------------------- ---"Defeated the archdemon and, through a dark ritual with Morrigan, spared--- -------------------------------your own life"--------------------------------- 360: 30 G PC: 30 G PS3: Gold --- WALTHROUGH: At a point in the game, after the Landsmeet, and after talking to Riordan about what will happen when slaying the Archdemon, you will be confronted by Morrigan, who knows about what needs to be done. In turn, she will offer a way of escape, so none may die. Without spoiling too much, just say that you will go with her plan, and continue the game as usual. After slaying the Archdemon, the Achievement will be yours. This will also count to the "Completionist" Achivement. -----------------------------Accomplished Rogue------------------------------- ----------------"Main character learned all Rogue talents"-------------------- PC: 15 G --- WALKTHROUGH: As a Rogue, you must get every single skill by leveling up and finding tomes that will boost your skill points. This will require getting the Expansions. ----------------------------Accomplished Warrior------------------------------ ----------------"Main character learned all Warrior talents"------------------ PC: 15 G --- WALKTHROUGH: As a Warrior, you must get every single skill by leveling up and finding tomes that will boost your skill points. This will require getting the Expansions. -----------------------------Annulment Invoker-------------------------------- ----------------"Sided with the templars in 'Broken Circle'"------------------ 360: 20 G PC: 20 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: This one is unavoidable. "Broken Circle" is the quest involving the Circle of Magi gone nuts. If you side with the templars (the knights guarding the Magi) in this quest, you will need to continue through the quest to its end, and then the Achievement is yours. NOTE: You will lose Wynne as a party member permanently with this choice. Scott came up with this amazing tip for this Achievement/Trophy for those wanting to keep Wynne to the party. " Annulment Invoker can be obtained without killing Wynne. It makes for a difficult battle but if you let Uldred keep transforming mages into abominations (and keep killing the abominations so he'll make more) Uldred will eventually use First Enchanter Irving and turn him into an abomination. Kill the last abomination then kill Uldred and you'll get the Annulment AND Wynne all at once. The tricky part is resisting the urge to use the scroll of Andrala..." Thanks, Scott! ------------------------------Archery Master---------------------------------- ---------------"Main character learned all Archery talents"------------------- PC: 15 G --- WALKTHROUGH: This one is straight forward: When using your Skill Points, put them to all Archery Talents until full. You should be able to do this without any Expansions. ---------------------------------Archmage------------------------------------- ---------------"Main character achieved level 20 as a mage"------------------- 360: 25 G PC: 25 G PS3: Silver --- WALKTHROUGH: This is simple enough, but you will need to do a good number of side-quests to get enough experience to get this one. I was a level 22 at the end of the game so it should be easy enough. ---------------------------------Battery-------------------------------------- ----------------"Killed 50 enemies using the Assault talent"------------------ PC: 10 G --- WALKTHROUGH: Very easy to get. Use the Warrior's Assault talent (Shield + Sword) 50 times, and this Achievement is yours. It's a nice talent to use as well. ------------------------------Bhelen's Ally----------------------------------- --------------"Sided with Bhelen in 'A Paragon of Her Kind'"------------------ 360: 20 G PC: 20 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Simply put, work the Orzammar mission so that you will be siding with Bhelen, the blood-heir to the Dwarven throne. (IMO, he's a better king then the other despite being a kinslayer, but hey, that's politics) ---------------------------Blackstone Auxillary--------------------------------- --------"Completed a job-board quest for the Blackstone Irregulars"----------- PC: 20 G --- WALKTHROUGH: Sooner or later in the game, you will encounter a side-quest board like the Chanter's Board, but for the Blackstone Irregulars, a group of mercenaries. All you need do is one of their quests and you're good to go with this Achievement. It's pretty easy to get, really. ------------------------------Blight-Queller---------------------------------- --------------------------"Killed 1000 darkspawn"----------------------------- 360: 30 G PC: 30 G PS3: Gold --- WALKTHROUGH: Contrary to the description, you just need to kill 1000 enemies period. A small bug in the game counts every enemy slain to this counter. Oh well, at least the bug is in your favor. ---------------------------------Bloodied------------------------------------- ----"Completed an origin story without the main character ever falling in----- ----------------------------------battle"------------------------------------- 360: 15 G PC: 15 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: This is very easy on Casual difficulty. In any origin story, play through the game without ever dying at all. The Human Noble is the shortest and easiest origin so if you want an easy Achievement, do that choice. -----------------------------------Bully-------------------------------------- -------------"Succeeded at five difficult Intimidate attempts"---------------- 360: 10 G PC: 10 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: This is a skill-based Achievement. You will need to upgrade your Coercion skill (main-player only), getting it up so that you can succeed more in your attempts. The Coercion choices may still be available in the speech choices, but that doesn't mean success. Only levelling up your Coercion can promise more success with each attempt. See http://dragonage.wikia.com/wiki/Coercion for more info. ---------------------------------Casteless------------------------------------ ----------------"Completed the Dwarf Commoner origin story"------------------- 360: 10 G PC: 10 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Just like any of the other origin stories, just play with it through until you come to Ostagar to become a Warden. Easy and unavoidable. -------------------------------Ceremonialist---------------------------------- ---------"Defied the Cult of Andraste in 'The Urn of Sacred Ashes'"----------- 360: 20 G PC: 20 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: In the quest in the Village of Haven, when you finally meet Kolgrim, leader of the cult, answer accordingly to show you have no intentions of defiling the sacred ashes, which in turn will cause you to attack Kolgrim and the rest of the cultists. Finish the quest like normal and this Achievement is yours. -----------------------------------Clever------------------------------------- --------------------------------"Set a trap"---------------------------------- PC: 10 G --- WALKTHROUGH: Using the Trap-Making skill, lay any trap. Personally, this seems to be a rather useless skill, but hey, Achievements are Achievements. ----------------------------------Conjurer------------------------------------ -----------------"Main character learned all Creation spells"----------------- PC: 15 G --- WALKTHROUGH: Obviously, a Mage-exclusive Achievement. These spells are mostly healing and regeneration, but it also contains some damaging spells. Learn all of them and get this Achievement. --------------------------------Conscripted----------------------------------- -------------------"Completed the City Elf origin story"---------------------- 360: 10 G PC: 10 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Just like any of the other origin stories, just play with it through until you come to Ostagar to become a Warden. Easy and unavoidable. ---------------------------------Corrupted------------------------------------ -------------------"Completed the Dalish Elf origin story"-------------------- 360: 10 G PC: 10 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Just like any of the other origin stories, just play with it through until you come to Ostagar to become a Warden. Easy and unavoidable. -----------------------------------Crafty------------------------------------- -----------------------------"Crafted 25 items"------------------------------- WALKTHROUGH: Puns aside, this is very simple to get. It doesn't matter which thing you craft, it counts. There are tons of crafting items around Ferelden, so collect anything shiny and craft it, mah boi. -----------------------------------Crusher------------------------------------ --------------"Killed 50 enemies using the Mighty Blow talent"---------------- PC: 10 G --- WALKTHROUGH: Very easy to get. Use the Warrior's Mighty Blow talent (Greatsword) 50 times, and this Achievement is yours. It's a nice talent to use as well. ----------------------------------Defender------------------------------------ --------"Preserved the lives of half the troops at Denerim's gates in--------- ----------------------------'The Final Battle'"------------------------------- 360: 20 G PC: 20 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Easy enough, even though the last battle can be a real bastard. You will have around 70 summonable numbers of the army at your disposal. Simply put, be light on your summons, but don't be afraid of calling them in a pinch. You may find yourself needing to use your numbers, especially in the last leg of the fight in front of Fort Drakon. --------------------------------Dragonslayer---------------------------------- ------------"Defeated the dragon guarding the Urn of Sacred Ashes"------------ 360: 30 G PC: 30 G PS3: Silver --- WALKTHROUGH: In the Urn of Sacred Ashes, there will be a place where the dragon roosts in the mountains. To summon him down to fight, ring the gong or plow the horn from Kolgrim. Either way, this will call the dragon down and you must fight it. Like all dragons in the game, it will seek to defile you, smash you, rip you up (and other unnameable things) then kill you...in one move. Thankfully, this dragon is completely optional, but if you do, you will miss out on some fantastic items...and the Achievement. ------------------------------Dual-Weapon Master------------------------------ ---------------"Main character learned all Dual Weapon talents"--------------- PC: 15 G --- WALKTHROUGH: This can be done as a Warrior or a Rogue. Focus your Skill Points on Dual Weapon Talents, and once you get them all, it's as good as yours. This can be done without any Expansions whatsoever. ------------------------------Easily Sidetracked------------------------------ ----------------------"Completed 75% of all side-quests"---------------------- PC: 30 G --- WALKTHROUGH: Very self-explanatory, but still tricky. Hunt for all the Chanter's Board, Blackstone Irregular, and any other side-quests out there, and there's a lot, so keep going Grey Warden! ----------------------------------Easy Lover---------------------------------- ---------------"Experienced the thrill of romance with Zevran"---------------- 360: 10 G PC: 10 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Kinky time! The goal here is to get Zevran's approval high enough and talk to him enough so that you can provoke a relationship. Zevran is rather easy to get into a relationship in, so it's no big deal. Zevran is also one of the bisexual choices, so LGBT crew, you're in luck! As the name of the Achievement implies, the Achievement will unlock after the bed scene. -----------------------------------Educated----------------------------------- ------------"Used a tome to improve the main character's attributes,---------- ------------------------talents, spells, or skills"--------------------------- 360: 15 G PC: 15 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Very easy. Go to any vendor in Ferelden and you will find one that will sell you one. They're bloody expensive, but are very useful. If you manage your inventory and money well, you will be just fine. ---------------------------------Elementalist--------------------------------- ------------------"Main character learned all Primal spells"------------------ PC: 15 G --- WALKTHROUGH: Obviously, a Mage-exclusive Achievement. These spells are the elemental spells: fire, lightning, ice and earth. If you use Morrigan in your party more, you will notice that she is a Primal Mage. ------------------------------------Elite------------------------------------- ----------------"Main character learned two specializations"------------------ 360: 30 G PC: 30 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: This is a step up from "Veteran." Here, you will need to find a way to expand your specializations. There are some books you could read for easy ones, but some may have to be learned under special circumstances. Either way, this is easy enough as I got it on my second playthrough. ---------------------------------First Knight--------------------------------- --------------"Experienced the thrill of romance with Alistair"--------------- 360: 10 G PC: 10 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Kinky time! The goal here is to get Alistair's approval high enough and talk to him enough so that you can provoke a relationship. Alistair is a little harder to warm up to you, but the basics are the same. Be nice and don't deride him (although it's so easy to), and you should be good to go. Alistair is straight, so you will need to play the Human Noble story as a woman. A female Elf may work, but no guarantee. Dwarf-women, don't bet on it. ----------------------------------Grey Warden--------------------------------- -----------------------------"Killed 100 darkspawn"--------------------------- 360: 20 G PC: 20 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Very easy. Kill 100 darkspawn. With all the darkspawn you will meet in the game, this will be quick to get. Definitely one of the first you will get. -----------------------------------Harrowed----------------------------------- -----------------------"Completed the Magi origin story"---------------------- 360: 10 G PC: 10 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Just like any of the other origin stories, just play with it through until you come to Ostagar to become a Warden. Easy and unavoidable. This one is one of the more lengthy ones. -------------------------------Harrowmont's Ally------------------------------ --------------"Sided with Harrowmont in 'A Paragon of Her Kind'"-------------- 360: 20 G PC: 20 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Another plot-based Achievement. In Orzammar, side with Harrowmont against Bhelen. Like Bhelen, you'll have to do some tasks for him. At the end of the quest, you'll be awarded for siding with Harrowmont. ---------------------------------Heavy Hitter--------------------------------- ------------"Main character inflicted 250 damage with a single hit"----------- 360: 10 G PC: 10 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: This is a difficult one to get, as you will need to be a very high level to get this, and to ensure such a hit, you may need the expansions to raise your level up for better odds. Critical hits count, but rarely do they go above 225 HP. ------------------------------Hero of Redcliffe------------------------------- ---------------------"Completed 'The Arl of Redcliffe'"----------------------- 360: 20 G PC: 20 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Another plot-based Achievement, but one that will take forever. Reason is because two others quests tie into it: "Urn of Sacred Ashes" and "Broken Circle," and you will need to complete those two before completing "The Arl of Redcliffe." More then likely, this will be one of the last quests you'll complete in the run-through. ------------------------------------Hexer------------------------------------- -----------------"Main character learned all Entropy spells"------------------ PC: 15 G --- WALKTHROUGH: A Mage-based Achievement. These Blood Mage abilities are meant for extreme power against enemies, especially in leeching health and suffering for enemies. Focus your Skill Points on those powers once you unlock the Entropy Specialization. -----------------------------Hopelessly Romantic------------------------------ ----------------------"Experienced all possible romances"--------------------- 360: 20 G PC: 20 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: You are such a naughty boy or girl. Over all playthroughs, have some good ol' bedtime with all four possibilites. It should take at least four. There are four possible romance possibilities, two are bisexual: Alistair, Zevran, Morrigan or Leliana. Key is approval rating for each one. ---------------------------I'm Kind of a Big Deal----------------------------- ------------"Completed the entire game without the main character------------- ---------------------------ever falling in battle"---------------------------- PC: 30 G --- WALKTHROUGH: This is an incredibly difficult Achievement, even on Casual. To do such an adventure, you must be observant, vigilant and lucky. Save often, especially before any event. The easiest class to do this is the Mage, as they can safely blast enemies with powerful attacks from afar. It's not foolproof however, so vigilance must be exercised. --------------------------------Indestructible-------------------------------- ------------"Completed 'The Landsmeet' without the main character------------- ---------------------------ever falling in battle"---------------------------- PC: 25 G --- WALKTHROUGH: The Landsmeet is the longest mission in the game, and among the more difficult ones. Keep an eye on your health and keep plenty of health poultrices in your inventory. Mages are easiest to do this with, but vigilance is required. ----------------------------------Insidious----------------------------------- -------------------------------"Set 25 traps"--------------------------------- PC: 15 G --- WALKTHROUGH: Very simply put: set up 25 traps total; any kind of trap will do. ----------------------------------Kinslayer----------------------------------- -------------------"Completed the Dwarf Noble origin story"------------------- 360: 10 G PC: 10 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Just like any of the other origin stories, just play with it through until you come to Ostagar to become a Warden. Easy and unavoidable. -----------------------------Last of the Wardens------------------------------ -----------------------------"Completed Ostagar"------------------------------ 360: 20 G PC: 20 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Plot-based Achievement. This is the mission where you become a Grey Warden. Play it through and this is as good as yours. ------------------------------Last of Your Line------------------------------- ------------------"Completed the Human Noble origin story"-------------------- 360: 10 G PC: 10 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Just like any of the other origin stories, just play with it through until you come to Ostagar to become a Warden. Easy and unavoidable. This one is the shortest, and easiest. ----------------------------------Liberator----------------------------------- ----------------------"Destroyed the Anvil of the Void"----------------------- 360: 20 G PC: 20 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: In Orzammar, you will need to choose to destroy the Anvil of the Void to get this Achievement. Either choice will have you in a tough battle, so there's no real difference. The big difference for choosing to destroy the Anvil is that Golems will not be available to you at the Battle of Denerim as allies. If you are siding with Paragon Caridin (the golem), you are doing it right. ------------------------------Lightning Reflexes------------------------------ -----------------------------"Disabled 25 traps"------------------------------ PC: 15 G --- WALKTHROUGH: Very easy, but you need to have your Trap-Making skills tuned up so you can detect the traps. If you keep Leliana in your party, and keep her Rogue Abilities tuned, it's even better. ----------------------------------Lockpicker---------------------------------- ----------------------"Picked the lock on a chest or door"-------------------- PC: 10 G --- WALKTHROUGH: This is much easier as a Rogue. Concentrate on skills and strengths with lockpicking as the forte. Getting a very high level will guarantee picking just about anything. ------------------------------Magic Sympathizer------------------------------- -----------------"Sided with the mages in 'Broken Circle'"-------------------- 360: 20 G PC: 20 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Plot-Achievement. In the quest dealing with the Circle of Magi, side with the mages so that they can survive after the problems dealt with there. This choice is the more ethical one in my opinion, but hey, it's a game. Deal with the maleficants running amuck after you make your choice, and have fun. Mages come in handy in the last battle, so choosing to have them is good. ------------------------------Master Lockpicker------------------------------- ------------------"Picked the locks on 50 chests or doors"-------------------- PC: 15 G --- WALKTHROUGH: A step-up from "Lockpicker." Same deal: get those lockpicking stats up and lockpick away. --------------------------------Master of Arms-------------------------------- ---------------"Main character achieved level 20 as a warrior"---------------- 360: 25 G PC: 25 G PS3: Silver --- WALKTHROUGH: In one playthrough as a Warrior, you must reach a level 20 overall. This can be done without any expansions, but you will need to do many of the side-quests to do it. --------------------------------Master Warden--------------------------------- ---------------------------"Killed 500 darkspawn"----------------------------- 360: 25 G PC: 25 G PS3: Silver --- WALKTHROUGH: Very easy. Since darkspawn are everywhere in the game, killing 500 is a cinch. Keep grinding and this is as good as yours. -----------------------------------Menacing----------------------------------- ----------------"Succeeded at 10 difficult Intimidate attempts"--------------- 360: 20 G PC: 20 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Another coercion Achievement. Concentrate your focus on upping that Coercion so you can be more successful at those attempts. ----------------------------------Mercenary----------------------------------- ------------------------"Completed 15 job-board quests"----------------------- 360: 20 G PC: 20 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Side-quest Achievement. Very self-explanatory, but since it's so difficult to keep track of how many side-quests you've done, just keep doing it until the bleep-bloop. ------------------------------------Nimble------------------------------------ -------------------------------"Disabled a trap"------------------------------ PC: 10 G --- WALKTHROUGH: "Trap, right ahead!" If you're Trapmaking skill or a rogue in your party (Leliana is better then Zevran in this aspect), you should hear something along those lines anywhere you go. If you do, stop right where you are and follow the prompt to disable the trap. Piece of cake, especially if it saves you from a beartrap, tripline or firetrap. *awesome face* ---------------------------------Perfectionist-------------------------------- ------------------------"Discovered all possible endings"--------------------- 360: 40 G PC: 40 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: This one will take a long time to get, but is easy enough. There are "four" different endings that count to this Achievement (each with their own variations, but that doesn't matter). Here is the list of scenarios for the ending. Remember what I said about spoilers in the beginning: 1. Go with Morrigan's plan so that no one dies slaying the Archdemon (also earns you the "A Dark Promise" Achievement). 2. Turn down Morrigan's plan (she will leave) and sacrifice yourself to kill the Archdemon (also gives you the "The Ultimate Sacrifice" Achievement). 3. Turn down Morrigan's plan and send Alistair to slay the Archdemon (same as #2, but also earns you the "Warden-Commander Achievement" on the PC version of the game). 4. Get Loghain into your party (him becoming a Grey Warden) and have him kill the Archdemon. (Same as #2, but also earns you the "Redeemer" Achievement on the PC version). Once you get all these endings in at least four different playthroughs, this Achievement is yours. NOTE: There is a way to do it in one playthrough, so to speak. When you get your game to the Landsmeet, save four different copies of the same file, and play each one with the different endings in mind. The Landsmeet Quest is where you set up the game for each ending, so do the copying right when you gain control again in Arl Eamon's house. Make sure you remember which ones you did previously, or it will all go to waste. If you don't feel like doing that, there is the other, more traditional method. -----------------------------------Persuasive--------------------------------- ---------------"Succeeded at five difficult Persuasion attempts"-------------- 360: 10 G PC: 10 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: This is Bully's brother. You need to get your Coercion up so that you can easilly use the Persuasion speech choices and succeed. -----------------------------------Pickpocket--------------------------------- ---------------------"Successfully picked someone's pocket"------------------- PC: 10 G --- WALKTHROUGH: A Thieving skill, better for a Rogue. If the option pops up, give it a whirl. Eventually, you will succeed and you will get this Achievement. ------------------------------------Pilgrim----------------------------------- ----------------------"Completed a Chanter's Board quest"--------------------- 360: 20 G PC: 20 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Stupidly easy. After Ostagar, you will come upon the quaint little village of Lothering, where a Chanter's Board lies. The quests offered here are stupidly easy, so this Achievement will be a piece of cake. ------------------------------------Poacher----------------------------------- ----------------"Sided with the elves in 'Nature of the Beast'"--------------- 360: 20 G PC: 20 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: This one is easier to get then "Slayer" (see Slayer Achievement Guide for details). The reason is that all you really have to do is make sure the elves stay alive. You don't necessarily have to side with them, but if both the werewolves and elves are alive, you still get this one. -----------------------------------Pragmatist--------------------------------- -----------------------"Preserved the Anvil of the Void"---------------------- 360: 20 G PC: 20 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: In this quest, work it so you that the Anvil remains. The result is the same, really. You know if you are doing it right if you side with Paragon Branka, you're doing it right. This will result in you having golems available to you in "The Battle of Denerim." ---------------------------------Rabble-Rouser-------------------------------- --------------------------"Completed 'The Landsmeet'"------------------------- 360: 20 G PC: 20 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: This is a very long quest, but it is straight-forward. It's a plot-based Achievement. The only annoying thing is its length. -----------------------------------Recruiter---------------------------------- --------------------------"Recruited all party members"----------------------- 360: 20 G PC: 20 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: In one playthrough, you need to have every party member recruited at some point in the game. They don't have to be all there at once, but you need to have had them in your party for any length of time. The list is as follows: Alistair Morrigan Dog (named by you) Wynne Zevran Sten Leliana Loghain Oghren Loghain is the most difficult to recruit, but with some Coercion and good playing, you can get him on your side. If you do, you will lose Alistair as a party member for one reason or another. ------------------------------------Redeemer---------------------------------- ------"Allowed Loghain to make a great sacrifice in defense of Ferelden"------ PC: 30 G --- WALKTHROUGH: Goal is to get Loghain in your party first of all. Then take him all the way to the Archdemon. Do your little dance with the devil there and when the Archdemon is finally down, Loghain will ask you that he wants to deliver the final blow. Allow him to and this Achievement is yours. This will also count to the "Completionist" Achivement. ------------------------------------Resilient--------------------------------- ----"Completed Ostagar without the main character ever falling in battle"----- PC: 25 G --- WALKTHROUGH: This isn't that hard on Casual or Normal, but a real challenge on the hardest difficulties (duh). Since you will only have like three total in your party, and all Warriors, you need to keep your focus steady and eyes open. Enemies are everywhere, Warden. -----------------------------------Sacreligious------------------------------- --------"Sided with the Cult of Andraste in 'The Urn of Sacred Ashes'"-------- 360: 20 G PC: 20 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Oh, aren't you the ever evil one? When you find Kolgrim in the mountain paths, you will be faced with teh choice to side with him (which will defile the Urn), or not. Obviously siding with Kolgrim will get you this Achievement. Just don't blow the horn, okay, unless you're after the "Dragonslayer" Achievement or a ton of XP...you know what, just blow the damn horn. NOTE: Choosing to side with Kolgrim will make you lose Wynne from the party permanently. ------------------------------------Shadow------------------------------------ -----------------"Main character achieved level 20 as a rogue"---------------- 360: 25 G PC: 25 G PS3: Silver --- WALKTHROUGH: During a Rogue class playthrough, you must get level 20 before the end of the game. This can be done without any DLC or Expansions whatsoever but you will need to do quite a few side-quests. ---------------------------------Sharpshooter--------------------------------- -------------"Killed 50 enemies using the Arrow of Slaying talent"------------ PC: 10 G --- WALKTHROUGH: Best done with a Rogue. Get your Archery Skills up so you can use this talent. This isn't an istant kill talent, but it does hurt a lot, especially to enemies without much mental resistance. ---------------------------------Shield Master-------------------------------- ------------"Main character learned all Weapon and Shield talents"------------ PC: 15 G --- WALKTHROUGH: A Warrior-class-based Achievement. As a warrior, go the way as a balanced warrior, using a smaller sword to hit quickly while defending yourself with a shield. All of the talents are great to have, so be sure to have them at hand as well. --------------------------------Silver-Tongued-------------------------------- ---------------"Succeeded at 25 difficult Persuasion attempts"---------------- 360: 20 G PC: 20 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Another Coercion-based Achievement. Since you need so many, you need to get those Coercion points up early. Like the other Achievements with Coercion, this is more luck then anything else, so keep trying. ------------------------------------Slayer------------------------------------ -------------"Sided with the werewolves in 'Nature of the Beast'"------------- 360: 20 G PC: 20 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: This is harder to get then "Poacher," as you need good Coercion alongside you. The only way to sway the spirit is to convince her using Persuasion that killing the elves is the only way. Definitely hardway as there isn't much room for errors like for "Poaching." --------------------------------Standard-Bearer------------------------------- -------"Used the Grey Warden treaties to recruit all possible allies"--------- 360: 20 G PC: 20 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: This is easier then it sounds. In the game, you can recruit up to four different forces to aid you in the battle against the darkspawn. Each quest gives you the opportunity to recruit from them. They aren't given to you automatically, so you need to prod for them to recruit. These recruits will come to your aid if needed at the Battle of Denerim, and they also make getting the "Defender" Achievement easier. ----------------------------------Streetwise---------------------------------- --------"Completed a job-board quest for the elusive 'K,' 'D,' or 'R'"-------- PC: 20 G --- WALKTHROUGH: In Denerim, there's a tavern called the "Gnawed Noble Tavern" in the Market Square. In there, talk to the man at the bar and ask abuot jobs. He'll show you the list of some aliased people need done. Finish one and the Achievement is yours. ----------------------------------Tactician----------------------------------- ------"Main character killed 250 enemies without them inflicting damage"------ PC: 20 G --- WALKTHROUGH: Harder then it sounds. The goal is to kill 250 enemies before they deal damage on anybody in your party. It doesn't have to be done in a row; just merely collectively. This is easier as a Mage or an Archer (Rogue), but it can be done as a Warrior as well. The part where you'll get this number boosted is at the Battle of Denerim, as many enemies are one-hit kills. --------------------------------Thaumaturgist--------------------------------- -----------------"Main character learned all Spirit spells"------------------- PC: 15 G --- WALKTHROUGH: A Mage-exclusive Achievement. Like the others, just concentrate your Talent points on the Spirit spells when the Specialization becomes available to you. ----------------------------The Collective Friend----------------------------- -----------"Completed a job-board quest for the mages' collective"------------ PC: 20 G --- WALKTHROUGH: Very simple. Eventually, if you explore hard enough, you will run into someone standing beside a sack who works for the Mages' Collective. Do just one side-quest for him and this Achievement is yours. ---------------------------------The Punisher--------------------------------- ----------------"Killed 50 enemies using the Punisher talent"----------------- PC: 10 G --- WALKTHROUGH: This is a Dual-Weapon Achievement. You will likely be a Rogue when you are trying to get this Achievement. The rest is self-explanatory, so have at it! ------------------------------The Ultimate Reward----------------------------- ---------------"Completed all Bronze, Silver and Gold Trophies"--------------- PS3: Platinum --- WALKTHROUGH: On the PS3 version, you need to obtain every Achievement in the main game (Expansions not included). Happy hunting. ----------------------------The Ultimate Sacrifice---------------------------- ------------"Made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of Ferelden"-------------- 360: 30 G PC: 30 G PS3: Gold --- WALKTHROUGH: After defeating the Archdemon (as long as you didn't go with Morrigan's plan), you, Alistair or Loghain (depending who's in your party) will have to make the final blow. When that happens, the one who slays the Archdemon will die. That is the Ultimate Sacrifice. Bleep-bloop! This will also count to the "Completionist" Achivement. -----------------------------------Tinkerer----------------------------------- -------------------------------"Crafted an item"------------------------------ 360: 10 G PC: 10 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Simple as all nuts. It can be any item, and since it's so easy to find crafting materials in Ferelden, this Acheivement is a good as gotten from the start! -----------------------------------Traveler----------------------------------- ---------------------"Set foot in every area in the game"--------------------- 360: 30 G PC: 30 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: While simple in prospect, this can be very difficult to pull off. The hard part is actually finding every area. Denerim is the worst, as each little pocket inside and outside counts as a different area. Doing the side- quests will help you out, but even then, you need to keep a sharp lookout for doors and pockets which may contain the hidden areas. It's very tricky. Keep looking! ---------------------------Two-Handed Weapon Master--------------------------- ---------------"Main character learned all Two-Handed talents"---------------- PC: 15 G --- WALKTHROUGH: A Warrior-based Achievement. Train your Warrior to use the greatsword abilities (or warhammer or battleaxe, what have you) and get all the two-handed weapon techniques (and these can be devastating). Once you get all of them, the Achievement is yours. ------------------------------------Veteran----------------------------------- -------------------"Main character learned a specialization"------------------ 360: 20 G PC: 20 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: With each class, you can have up to four different specializations that you can use. Each one has a different way of obtaining them: some come in the form of tomes that you read and it will unlock, while others will involve a specific conversation you must reach. Once you do, the specialization will unlock, and then you will have to use your skill points on it. All you need is one, and this Achievement is as good as yours. --------------------------------Warden-Commander------------------------------ ----"Commanded Alistair to make a great sacrifice in defense of Ferelden"----- PC: 30 G --- WALKTHROUGH: In the Battle of Denerim, you must have Alistair in your main character's party, all the way up to the Fort Drakon Tower, where you will fight the Archdemon. When you finally slay him, Alistair will offer to take him down on the final blow. Let him do it, and this Achievement will be as good as yours. This will also count to the "Completionist" Achivement. --------------------------------Whirling Dervish------------------------------ -----------------"Killed 50 enemies using the Whirlwind talent"--------------- PC: 10 G --- WALKTHROUGH: A Dual-Weapon Achievement, best done with a Rogue. In the Dual- Weapon Skills, Whirlwind can be selected. Once you get it, simply kill 50 enemies with it. Pretty simple, actually. ------------------------------Wine, Woman, and Song--------------------------- ----------------"Experienced the thrill of romance with Leliana"-------------- 360: 10 G PC: 10 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Leliana is the Rogue Bard from Orlais, formerly of the Chantry. Like with any other romance, you need to talk to her frequently and be sure to get her approval ratings up. Leliana is also one of the bisexual choices, but it's a little harder to get a romance with her as a woman (Elf or Human). You can still do it though. Keep going after her, and be sure to listen to her story and do her side-quest as this provides the best chance for success. --------------------------------Witch Gone Wild------------------------------- ---------------"Experienced the thrill of romance with Morrigan"-------------- 360: 10 G PC: 10 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Morrigan is the daughter of Flemeth, the Witch of the Wilds. Like with any other romance, you need to get her approval up and talk to her frequently. Morrigan is one of the hardest to get a romance going as she can be very offended by the slighest things. Keep this in mind. Morrigan is a straight choice so you will need to be a male profile. She doesn't differentiate with race either. Just mind your words, do her side-quest and she can be bought. =================================SEGMENT III================================== ===================LIST OF EXPANSION ACHIEVEMENTS/TROPHIES==================== With the release of "Awakening," the first Dragon Age: Origins expansion pack, New Achievements and Trophies are now available. NOTE: As more Expansions become available, this page will be updated. ==================================AWAKENING=================================== ----------------------------Amaranthine's Last Hope--------------------------- ------------------------"Saved the city of Amaranthine"----------------------- 360: 25 G PC: 25 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: A plot-based Achievement. Just like with the quests in the main game, you have to finish the quest in its entirety before getting this Achievement. Save Amaranthine from the threat and this is as good as yours. -----------------------------------Awakening---------------------------------- -----------------"Completed Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening"------------------ 360: 50 G PC: 50 G PS3: Gold --- WALKTHROUGH: Explanation need not imply. Simply just beat the Expansion pack completely, and this mega-Achievement is as good as yours. --------------------------------Blind Vengeance------------------------------- -------------------------"Escaped the silverite mines"------------------------ 360: 30 G PC: 30 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Yet another plot-based Achievement. Beat the mission associated with this and there you go. Bleep-bloop! -----------------------------Commander of the Grey---------------------------- ------------------------------"Reached level 30"------------------------------ 360: 30 G PC: 30 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: In the main game, you can only get a cap of Level 25, but with "Awakening," you can now boost that. When you reach level 30 with any class, this Achievement is yours. A good idea is to not face the Archdemon until after you beat Awakening as the stats will count to your benefit again the Archdemon greatly. ------------------------------Keeper of the Vigil----------------------------- -----------------------------"Saved Vigil's Keep"----------------------------- 360: 25 G PC: 25 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Yet another plot-based Achievement. Beat the mission associated with this and there you go. Bleep-bloop! -----------------------------Pride Before The Fall---------------------------- ----------------------------"Defeated the baroness"--------------------------- 360: 30 G PC: 30 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Yet another plot-based Achievement. Beat the mission associated with this and there you go. Bleep-bloop! ------------------------------Savior of Kal'Hirol----------------------------- -------------------"Destroyed the broodmothers in Kal'Hirol"------------------ 360: 30 G PC: 30 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Yet another plot-based Achievement. Beat the mission associated with this and there you go. Bleep-bloop! (Eww, and I thought one Broodmother was bad enough. [shivers.]) ------------------------------The Enduring Vigil------------------------------ -------------------"Acquired all upgrades for Vigil's Keep"------------------- 360: 30 G PC: 30 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: A little tougher. In the Vigil's Keep, you need to get all the upgrades, so make sure you do. Look everywhere. ==============================RETURN TO OSTAGAR=============================== -------------------------------In War, Victory-------------------------------- -----------------"Defeated the ogre that killed King Cailan"------------------ 360: 25 G PC: 25 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Remember that ogre that crused Cailan to a pulp? Well, he's back! It's time to crush HIM! Unleash your righteous fury against this ogre and this Achievement is yours. ==============================THE STONE PRISONER============================== -----------------------------Rock and a Hard Place---------------------------- ----------------------"Completed 'The Golem in Honnleath'"-------------------- 360: 25 G PC: 25 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: This is where you get Shale. And yes, it's another plot-based Achievement. Same deal, beat the mission to get it. BioWare really loves these in this game. :P ---------------------------------Stone's Lament------------------------------- ------------------------"Completed 'A Golem's Memories'"---------------------- 360: 25 G PC: 25 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: The second part of "The Stone Prisoner," and Shale's personal side-quest. Complete it and this Achivement is yours. =================================WARDEN'S KEEP================================ -----------------------------------Diabolist---------------------------------- ---------------------"Took advantage of Avernus's research-------------------- 360: 25 G PC: 25 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: At some point in the quest, you will come upon the two blood vials. The only way you can take advantage of this is to take the vials yourself (unlocking two Power of Blood skills). -------------------------------Master of the Peak----------------------------- --------------------------"Completed 'Soldier's Peak'"------------------------ 360: 25 G PC: 25 G PS3: Bronze --- WALKTHROUGH: Obviously, another plot-based Achievement. It doesn't matter how you end the quest, so do whatever pleases you and this Achievement is yours. ==================================SEGMENT IV================================= =======================ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND PERMISSIONS====================== GAME COPYRIGHTS: ---------------- Dragon Age: Origins and all its Expansions are copyrighted to BioWare, EA (c) 2009-2010. This game was made for use on the Windows PC, Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3 entertainment systems with "NTSC" desgination. 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