Shards

Shards is a collection in Dragon Age: Inquisition.

Acquisition
The collection triggers independently upon interacting with any of the [[Ocularum|oculara] in each area visited.

Collection Shards
There are a total of eight shard collections available to be completed:
 * (16)
 * (15)
 * (13)
 * (13)
 * (22)
 * (8)
 * (13)
 * (14)

Additional DLC Shards
With the installation of the Jaws of Hakkon DLC an additional shard collection can be added to the collection list:
 * (12)

Rewards

 * Rewards vary per shard collection completed. Typical rewards include:
 * Influence (50 - 500)

Shard Side Quests
Collecting shards enables the Inquisitor to complete the following six side quests in the Forbidden Oasis:
 * (Requires 6 + 12 + 18 = 36 shards)
 * (Requires 6 + 12 + 18 = 36 shards)
 * (Requires 6 + 12 + 18 = 36 shards)
 * (Requires 6 shards)
 * (Requires 6 shards)
 * (Requires 6 shards)

Additional DLC Shard Side Quest
With the installation of the Jaws of Hakkon DLC an additional side quest can be completed:
 * (Requires 12 shards)