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Here Lies the Abyss
Dragon Age: Inquisition

Here Lies the Abyss

Complete Here Lies the Abyss in dragon age inquisition. Requires 20 Power and bringing Blackwall for unique dialogue.

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Complete Here Lies the Abyss in dragon age inquisition. Requires 20 Power and bringing Blackwall for unique dialogue.

  • Spend 8 Power at the war table to unlock Crestwood.
  • Spend 8 Power at the war table to unlock the Western Approach.
  • Spend 20 Power at the war table to begin Here Lies the Abyss.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From the war table, spend 8 Power to begin Find the Warden, unlocking Crestwood.
  2. 2
    Travel east, fighting Corpse Archers and undead as you approach Crestwood. Explore the Glenmorgan Mine if desired.
  3. 3
    Continue east, then south of the Red Lyrium Veins, following the road south.
  4. 4
    Head southeast from Crestwood toward the Three Trout Farm Camp. Establish camp.
  5. 5
    Follow the road southeast as it loops northeast to a cave entrance. Speak with Hawke outside.
  6. 6
    Enter the cave and speak with the warden. After the cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically), interact with the codex Regarding the Calling and loot the cave for Deep Mushrooms.
  7. 7
    Return to Skyhold and spend 8 Power to begin Investigate the Western Approach.
  8. 8
    In the Western Approach, head southwest from the Lost Spring Canyon Camp to meet Hawke and the warden to confront Erimond.
  9. 9
    After the cutscene, ask Erimond questions, then use the Mark of the Rift to end the battle instantly.
  10. 10
    Loot the Bottle of Thedas in the corner and claim the landmark.
  11. 11
    Return to the war table in Skyhold and spend 20 Power to begin Here Lies the Abyss. Bring Blackwall for unique dialogue.
  12. 12
    You gain control at the Lower Bailey. Fight the first wave of Shades and a Warden Spellbinder using area attacks.
  13. 13
    Head up the steps, focus on the Senior Warden for a Rare Accessory, and check the northeast corner for a Chest.
  14. 14
    Cross the bridge, defeat the two Shades, and head down the steps to help Wardens fight a Spellbinder and Shades. You can choose to make them surrender (initiating a fight) or fall back.
  15. 15
    Loot the Chest and continue to another Chest. Open the door and climb the staircase to find a Chest in the corner.
  16. 16
    Turn around from the corner Chest, clear the Warden Archer and two Shades, then step outside the wall to spot a Chest.
  17. 17
    Climb to the Battlements and defeat the Wardens. More Wardens will come from down the way; one can drop a Rare Armor.
  18. 18
    Inside, use the Supply Cache after healing.
  19. 19
    Open the Chest in the next room. Head back out to the battlefield to face two Despair Demons, a Pride Demon, and Warden Spellbinders. Use incapacitating attacks on the demons, then defeat the Spellbinders.
  20. 20
    Loot the Chest for the Grey Warden Banner, grab the codex An Unsigned Letter, and find a Chest on the north side holding a Rare Accessory.
  21. 21
    Cross the bridge and engage in a similar fight. You can clear the three siege points before finding the Warden-Commander, but it is not required.
  22. 22
    Loot the Pride Demon for a Rare Rune and the nearby chest for a Rare Helm.
  23. 23
    Restock at the Supple Cache and grab the codex A Letter from Warden-Commander Clarel.
  24. 24
    Defeat the Shades that ambush you and go down the steps to find Loot including the Shield of the Anointed.
  25. 25
    Go through the doors to the far side of the walls and defeat a Shade and Rage Demon.
  26. 26
    Use the Supply Cache and head through the doorway. Loot the Chest for a Rare Armor.
  27. 27
    Press on to trigger a scene. If you brought Blackwall, you will get special dialogue.
  28. 28
    Another scene takes place. If you turned the Wardens, you will only fight a few demons and Spellbinders. Clear them out.
  29. 29
    Head up the stairs to find Shades. Continue to follow Clarel past the Greater Shade and up more stairs for another scene.
  30. 30
    Use the Supply Cache and head right to find Fears of the Dreamers on a table.
  31. 31
    Search around to find a Candle through the water and loot a crystal on the way.
Tips
  • Use area attacks against grouped enemies like Shades and Spellbinders.
  • Focus on the Senior Warden early in the Assault on Adamant for a guaranteed Rare Accessory.
  • The Mark of the Rift can instantly end the fight against Erimond.
  • Consider bringing Blackwall for unique dialogue during the Assault on Adamant.
  • Replenish your potions from supply caches whenever possible.
  • If you played Dragon Age: Origins, the Fade section may feel familiar, but it is a much shorter experience.
  • Bottle of Thedas
  • Shield of the Anointed
  • Various Rare Accessories, Armor, Runes, and Helms
  • Codex entries: Regarding the Calling, An Unsigned Letter, A Letter from Warden-Commander Clarel

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