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Origins Main Game Achievements: Trophyachievement Guide 2
Dragon Age: Origins

Origins Main Game Achievements: Trophyachievement Guide 2

Recruit all party members in dragon age origins across all playthroughs to unlock the Recruiter achievement.

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Recruit all party members in dragon age origins across all playthroughs to unlock the Recruiter achievement.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Play through dragon age origins multiple times, ensuring you recruit every available party member in each playthrough.
  2. 2
    The achievement tracks across all playthroughs, so you don't need to recruit everyone in a single game.
Tips
  • Focus on progressing through the main story to unlock companion quests and recruitment opportunities.
  • Some companions may have specific recruitment conditions or be missable if you make certain story choices.
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    To complete Morrigan's romance, your character must be male.
  2. 2
    To complete Alistair's romance, your character must be female.
  3. 3
    Leliana and Zevran's romances can be pursued by characters of any gender.
  4. 4
    Build approval with each companion by giving them gifts from the “Other” inventory tab. Gifts marked in purple with “Gift” in their name can be given to any potential romantic interest.
  5. 5
    Use R1 Button to scroll to the desired character, highlight the gift, and press X Button to give it.
  6. 6
    The best gifts vary per character.
  7. 7
    Continue to increase approval until you reach the end of their romance arc, which may involve a quest, a kiss, and further developments.
  8. 8
    The Feast Day gifts DLC (downloadable content — extra missions or items released after launch) also provide significant approval bonuses.
  9. 9
    You will need at least two playthroughs to complete all required romances.
Tips
  • Pay attention to the approval meter in the Character Record to track your progress.
  • Some romances require a higher approval level than others (e.g., Leliana's is close to maxed, Zevran's requires less).
Walkthrough
  1. 1
    You will likely need two playthroughs to discover all possible endings.
  2. 2
    Consider making a save in Fort Drakon, playing out the quest, then reloading to make different choices. This method is unconfirmed but may help unlock the achievement faster.
  3. 3
    The following endings must be achieved:
    • Morrigan performs the ritual that saves you.
  4. 4
    You sacrifice yourself to save Ferelden. This involves speaking to Loghain or Alistair in Fort Drakon and choosing to sacrifice yourself.
  5. 5
    Loghain sacrifices himself to save Ferelden. Speak to Loghain in Fort Drakon and tell him it's best he sacrifices himself.
  6. 6
    Alistair sacrifices himself to save Ferelden. Speak to Alistair in Fort Drakon and tell him to sacrifice himself.
  7. 7
    One Playthrough Method: Utilize extra saves. Create an extra save before heading to The Landsmeet. Also, create an extra save at the auto-save point on the second floor of Fort Drakon. Use these strategic saves to experience different endings.
Tips
  • Save frequently, especially before major story decisions.
  • The “Morrigan’s Offer” and the save before The Landsmeet are crucial points for branching the narrative.

Walkthrough:

Choose the method that best suits your main character's class:

  1. Warrior:
    • Ensure you have high Strength and Willpower stats.
    • Equip a two-handed weapon with runes to increase damage.
    • Have party members cast buffing spells on you.
    • Use the Berserker skill “Final Blow”.
    • Make sure your stamina bar is full before attacking.
  2. Rogue:
    • Max out your Archery talents, focusing on the Pinning Shot line.
    • Acquire the Arrow of Slaying talent as soon as possible.
    • Use the Arrow of Slaying talent in combat.
  3. Mage:
    • Use the spell Walking Virulent Bomb or Mana Clash on another Mage.
    • Combine Spell Wisp, Spell Might, a high Magic attribute, and two items that increase damage.
  4. Execute your chosen method against a single enemy. The damage must be from one hit, not a single attack sequence.
Tips
  • This must be done against one, single enemy. Damage spread across multiple opponents will not count.
  • Ensure your main character is the one dealing the damage; switching to a companion like Shale will not work.

Walkthrough:

You must visit all of the following locations. It is recommended to create an extra save before heading to the Royal Palace during “The Landsmeet,” as this is a point of no return.

Redcliffe:

  • Blacksmith’s home
  • Dwyn’s home
  • Kaitleyn’s home
  • Kaitleyn’s home, second floor (ask the boy what he was doing there)
  • Tavern
  • General store

Denerim:

  • The Pearl
  • Gnarled Noble Tavern
  • Wonders of Thedas
  • Warden’s Cache (ask Riordan after finding his documents when freeing Anora)
  • Wade’s Emporium
  • Dirty Back Alley
  • Rundown Back Streets
  • Dark Alley (the last three are from “Back Alley Justice” sidequest you get from the Denerim chantry)
  • Orphanage in the Alienage

Lothering:

  • Dane’s Refuge (this is the tavern where you meet Leliana)

Haven:

  • Haven house near the entrance
  • Haven General Store (at the top of the hill)

Orzammar:

  • Proving Grounds (in the Commons)
  • Shaperate (in the Diamond Quarter)
  • Janar Armorers
  • Figor’s Imports (Unlocks after choosing the new king)

Final Battle:

  • Fort Drakon rooftop

All of the above are in addition to the locations visited during the main story progression.

Tips
  • Complete as many main quests and side quests as possible to ensure you visit all areas.
  • Refer to this list frequently to track your progress.

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