How to Unlock Dorian in Dragon Age
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To unlock Dorian in Dragon Age: Inquisition, you can recruit him to your party in two ways, depending on the decisions you make: by siding with the Templars in Champions of the Just, which allows you to recruit him at Haven, or by siding with the Mages during In Hushed Whispers, where you can find him in Redcliffe Village’s Chantry. The recruitment process involves meeting specific requirements, such as achieving warm approval (35+ approval rating) with him and engaging in conversations that lead to the option to recruit him.
Unlocking Dorian: A Step-by-Step Guide
Unlocking Dorian requires a series of steps and decisions that ultimately lead to his recruitment. The process begins with the choices you make during key quests, which determine where and how you encounter Dorian.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How Do You Trigger Dorian’s Quest?
Dorian’s quest is triggered by speaking with him about a letter regarding Felix, which requires a warm approval rating (35+) with him. Additionally, speaking with Mother Giselle at her usual location in Skyhold’s garden will cause her to move to the main hall, furthering the quest line.
2. Can You Recruit Dorian in Skyhold?
Yes, Dorian can be recruited during In Hushed Whispers or after completing Champions of the Just and meeting him during In Your Heart Shall Burn, allowing recruitment after reaching Skyhold.
3. How Do You Get Dorian and Cole in Dragon Age Inquisition?
You can recruit Dorian before Skyhold if you side with the Mages, and Cole will appear during the battle at Haven. Cole can only be recruited after reaching Skyhold.
4. Where is Dorian When You Get to Skyhold?
After arriving at Skyhold, Dorian can be found in his library niche on the second floor of the rotunda, where engaging in conversation will lead to the choice to recruit him.
5. Can You Get Both Cole and Dorian?
Regardless of the side you choose, you will still be able to recruit both Cole and Dorian; the order of recruitment depends on whether you complete the Templar or Mage quest first.
6. How Do I Talk to Dorian?
To raise your approval rating with Dorian, choose dialog options that he responds well to, such as flirting, witty responses, and support for Mages. Avoid insults about Mages or the Tevinter Imperium.
7. Will Dorian Be in Dragon Age 4?
Given Dorian’s and Maevaris’ significance in the overthrow of Tevinter society and the founding of the Lucerni faction, it is likely they will appear in Dragon Age 4, especially considering its Tevinter setting.
8. Does Dorian Betray You in Dragon Age Inquisition?
Dorian does not betray you if you don’t recruit him. However, if recruited and you fail to complete his quest or let his chargers die, it could be considered a betrayal.
9. Is Dorian Related to the Inquisitor?
Dorian Pavus is a distant relation to the Inquisitor, specifically for a Human (Trevelyan) Inquisitor, who is the child of Bann and Lady Trevelyan of Ostwick.
10. How Do You Lock in Romance with Dorian?
To lock in romance with Dorian, complete his romantic side quest and then spend an intimate night together, although it’s unclear if this is a hard lock as you can still break off the relationship afterward.
11. Can You Go Back to Skyhold in Trespasser?
No, once you activate the war table operation in Trespasser, it triggers a point of no return, preventing travel to other areas, including Skyhold, and blocking access to quests from the main game or other DLCs.
12. What is Undue Influence?
Undue influence refers to pressuring someone in a way that they are not acting by their own free will, often seen in situations where a friend or family member falls ill.
13. Can You Romance Cullen as a Male?
Cullen can only be romanced by female Inquisitors who are human or elven, requiring specific steps and a strong relationship built throughout the game.
14. Can You Romance Multiple Characters in Dragon Age Inquisition?
While you can flirt with multiple characters, the game does not support polyamorous relationships. As you progress, multiple suitors may ask you to make a choice, limiting your romantic options to one character.
15. Can You Romance Iron Bull?
Iron Bull is unique in that he can be romanced by a character of any race or gender, making him a versatile and open-minded companion for relationships, regardless of how you role-play your Inquisitor.