Despite the game series title, dragons are not as common inDragon Age: Inquisitionas they are in many other fantasy RPGs. There are eleven high dragons inDA:Ithat will put up a serious fight (thank goodness for potions). Killing four will cause Leliana to acknowledge your dragon hunting prowess at the war table, which may be even better than the “Dragon’s Bane” achievement you unlock after killing ten.
Below, we’ve listed the locations of each high dragon in order of weakest to strongest.
Fereldan Frostback (The Hinterlands, level 12)
You can find the Fereldan Frostback in thenortheast area of the Hinterlands, just above Dusklight Camp.This dragon isresistant to Fire, butvulnerable to Frost, so use your iciest attacks.
Northern Hunter (Crestwood, level 13)
To reach Northern Hunter, you’ll first need todrain the Crestwood lakein theStill Watersside quest. Afterwards, thisElectricity-dealingdragon will move to a spotsouthwest of Three Trout Farm Camp, in the ruins near the Fereldan Wyvern Statues.Use Spiritto target Northern Hunter’s weakness.
Abyssal High Dragon (The Western Approach, level 14)
Similar to the first dragon in this list, Abyssal High Dragon has aGreater Fire Resistance and is vulnerable to Frost. Complete the questline for Frederic, who is stationed to thesouth of Nazaire’s Pass Camp, in order to summon Abyssal High Dragon. Evasive strategies work well here, since this dragon moves around a lot.
Gamordan Stormrider (Exalted Plains, level 15)
Gamordan Stormrider is found in thefar northeast of the Exalted Plains, in the Crow Fens. Take care not to stand in bodies of water during this fight, since this dragonuses Electricity attacksand can easily take out your party members by combining the two elements. Take advantage of Gamordan Stormrider’svulnerability to Spirit.
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Greater Mistral (Emerald Graves, level 17)
Greater Mistral is the first high dragon thatdeals Frost damageand has aweakness to Fire. This dragon is located in thenorthern part of Emerald Graves, justnorthwest of the Din’an Hanin landmark.
Hivernal (Emprise du Lion, level 19)
Note:We recommend finishing theBreeding Groundsquest before hunting Hivernal, as this quest can not be completed if one of the three quest dragons have been killed.
AFrost dragonwith aFire vulnerability, Hivernal is found to thefar east of Emprise du Lion, just past Judicael’s Crossing(you’ll need to first repair the bridge via the war table scouting mission).
Vinsomer (The Storm Coast, level 19)
Vinsomer, who usesElectricity attacksand has aweakness to Spirit, has taken up residence onDragon Island, northwest off the Storm Coast. To reach this island, you’ll need to complete the war table missionRed Templars on the Storm Coast, which will open access to a locked dwarven ruins. At the end of the ruins is a boat you’ll then take to Dragon Island.
Sandy Howler (The Hissing Wastes, level 20)
Sandy Howler is located to theeast of the Hissing Wastes, near the Tomb of Fairel. You can encounter this dragon bytraveling northeast from the Cove Camp. Avoid Sandy Howler’sFire attacksanduse Frost to target its weakness, and make sure to take down the dragonlings she summons quickly.
Kaltenzahn (Emprise du Lion, level 21)
Note:We recommend finishing theBreeding Groundsquest before hunting Kaltenzahn, as this quest can not be completed if one of the three quest dragons have been killed.
Find Kaltenzahn by takingJudicael’s Crossing and heading northeast. She dealsFrost damage, isvulnerable to Fire, and will summon 2-5 dragonlings that can kill your party members if you try to ignore them.
Highland Ravager (Emprise du Lion, level 23)
Note:We recommend finishing theBreeding Groundsquest before hunting Highland Ravager, as this quest can not be completed if one of the three quest dragons have been killed.
Highland Ravager is foundjust north above Kaltenzahn’s location, past Judicael’s Crossing. Excluding the DLC addition of Hakkon Wintersbreath, this is the strongest high dragon in the game, so make sure you come prepared withFire resistancepotions andyour best Frost attacks, to which she is weak to.
Hakkon Wintersbreath (Frostback Basin, level 25,Jaws of HakkonDLC)
The most powerful high dragon inDragon Age: Inquisitiondeals Frost damageand isweak to Fire. Her location in Frostback Basin will be marked on your map for theHakkon Wintersbreathquestline.
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