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In Your Heart Shall Burn
Dragon Age: Inquisition

In Your Heart Shall Burn

Guide to completing the 'In Your Heart Shall Burn' main quest in Dragon Age: Inquisition. Includes steps for defending trebuchets, evacuating Haven, and boss strategies.

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Guide to completing the 'In Your Heart Shall Burn' main quest in Dragon Age: Inquisition. Includes steps for defending trebuchets, evacuating Haven, and boss strategies.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    At the War Table, choose the mission 'In Your Heart Shall Burn' for 1 Power. Set up your party and a cutscene will play, leading to a battle at Haven.
  2. 2
    Meet Dorian or Cole near the gates.
  3. 3
    Defend the North Trebuchet:
    • Fighting Templars: Waves of Red Templars attack. Prioritize Templar Horrors, then foot soldiers. The second wave includes Marksman and Guards; defeat ranged enemies first. The final wave is small with horrors. You may find a Rare Weapon and Rare Ring.
  4. 4
    Fighting Mages: Deal with Spellbinders, Marksman, and Zealots. Focus on Spellbinders to prevent them from casting Barrier on Zealots. Defeat Marksman last. A Gladiator will appear; focus on its weak spot. More Spellbinders and Zealots will attack from the left. Use companions for focused fire on ranged units.
  5. 5
    Retake the South Trebuchet:
    • Fighting Templars: Several Red Templars, two Marksman, and a Guard defend the trebuchet. Eliminate Marksman quickly, then the Guard. More enemies (two Horrors, two Red Templars, one Marksman) will attack from behind. Defeat them and crank the trebuchet to trigger an avalanche. A dragon will then destroy the trebuchet. Use the Supply Cache to replenish potions and return to Haven.
  6. 6
    Fighting Mages: Two Marksman, Zealots, and a Gladiator defend the trebuchet. Focus on ranged attackers first, then Zealots. Reinforcements include two Spellbinders attacking from the hill. Crank the trebuchet to trigger an avalanche.
  7. 7
    Evacuate Haven:
    • Return to Haven. Help Harritt by slashing a door with a Warrior. Loot the blacksmith area.
  8. 8
    Inside, turn right to find Lysette; defeat the attacking Red Templars to save her.
  9. 9
    Go upstairs to find more Red Templars and a Horror. Break a door to save Seggrit and loot a chest.
  10. 10
    Head to the tavern to defeat three Red Templars and a Horror, then rescue Flissa.
  11. 11
    Quickly go to the apothecary area to save Adan and Minaeve before nearby flames cause an explosion.
  12. 12
    Approach the Chantry entrance and help Threnn defeat four Red Templars.
  13. 13
    Enter the Chantry for a cutscene and dialogue.
  14. 14
    Retake the Trebuchet:
    • Progress towards the final trebuchet, looting along the way. Small enemy packs appear until the final group at the trebuchet.
  15. 15
    As you crank the trebuchet, Red Templars or Venatori will attack. Stop to defeat enemies as needed.
  16. 16
    Around 50% crank progress, a boss fight will occur: Knight-Templar Denam if you sided with Mages, or Grand Enchanter Fiona if you sided with Templars.

Dialogue Options in the Chantry:

  • _“I’d give myself to save Haven.”_: Approval from Varric, slight approval from Blackwall, slight disapproval from Sera and Solas.
  • _“Why? Why does he want me?”_: Slight approval from Solas.
  • _“How do I stop him?”_: Slight approval from Iron Bull and Vivienne.
  • After Roderick speaks, _“Rocks won’t stop a dragon.”_: Slight approval from Varric and Sera.

BOSS - Knight-Templar Denam

  • Stats: Health: 11840, Defence: 46, Resistance: Fire, Vulnerable: Cold, Immunity: All Physical Effects, Fear, Asleep, Paralyzed.
  • Strategy: Use Cold attacks (Mage with Ice staff, Energy Barrage). Move Denam away from ranged companions. Defeat weaker Templars first. Avoid Denam's red lyrium walls; they can be destroyed but are easier to evade. Defeating the Behemoth (Denam) destroys remaining Templars. Alternatively, fully crank the trebuchet to win. Leading enemies on a chase around Haven can utilize choke points for focused attacks.
Tips
  • Attack ranged units first between waves to minimize damage.
  • Use companions for focused fire to kill enemies quickly.
  • Help Harritt by smashing through the door with a Warrior class.

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