Romance: Cassandra Pentaghast

Learn how to romance Cassandra Pentaghast in Dragon Age: Inquisition. This guide covers key dialogue choices and cutscenes to gain her approval and initiate romance.

Alright, let's talk about romancing Cassandra Pentaghast in Dragon Age: Inquisition. It's a bit of a journey, and you'll need to pay attention to your dialogue choices to get her to warm up to you. Here’s how to navigate those key moments.

Initiating the Romance:

The first time you get a chance to speak with Cassandra freely in Haven, you'll have a dialogue option. When she asks, “_Did I do the right thing?_“, choosing “You’re impressive.” will earn you a Slight Approval. Keep this in mind as you progress!

Key Cutscenes and Dialogue:

There are several moments where your dialogue choices directly impact Cassandra's approval:

• Fight with Varric: During this scene, if Cassandra says, “_I am such a fool._“, responding with “I still like you.” will give you a Slight Approval.
• Swords & Shields: If you encounter a situation where she says, “_Whatever you do, don’t tell Varric._“, and you choose to “I should read it.”, you'll get a Slight Approval.
• Writing: When the topic of writing comes up, if you ask, “Love poetry, I assume?”, you'll get a Slight Approval. Later, if you choose to speak with her privately and she says, “_It needs to change. Perhaps I must be the one to change it._“, responding with “I like your determination.” is a big help, granting you Approval.

Prompted Dialogue for Approval:

As you build approval, new dialogue options will unlock. These are crucial for deepening the romance:

• Investigate: When Cassandra asks, “_Not entirely. I’m just curious as to your motivation._“, if your approval is low, you can try “I’d like us to be closer.” This might get a Slight Disapproval, so be careful.
• High Approval Options: Once your approval is high, when she says, “_There’s… Not much to know._“, responding with “Such modesty!” is a good move. Also, if she mentions her past with “_Yet I became the Right Hand, and they are forgotten._“, saying “You’re delightful.” grants a Slight Approval. Finally, when she talks about passion, saying “I like that you like it.” also gives a Slight Approval.

Committing to the Relationship:

The dialogue option “I was hoping we could speak privately” is your gateway to committing to Cassandra. If she accepts your advances, you'll be locked into the romance with her. Make sure your approval is sufficiently high before attempting this!

Remember, consistent positive choices are key to winning Cassandra's heart. Good luck!