Cassandra Pentaghast/Approval

Inquisition companions

Note: See the Approval (Inquisition) page for an explanation on point values

Cassandra's Disposition

The player can tell generally how Cassandra feels about the Inquisitor by engaging her in a "generic" conversation (i.e. a conversation where her greeting and farewell are not changed by any other factors such as a quest or cutscene).

Hostile (-5 to -75):

Cassandra will greet the Inquisitor with "Go on, then." or "What is it?" or "Surely you have better things to do."

Cassandra will bid the Inquisitor farewell with "As you wish."

Neutral (-5 to 34):

Cassandra will greet the Inquisitor with "Greetings." or "Yes?" or "Do you need something?"

Cassandra will bid the Inquisitor farewell with "Another time, then."

Warm (35 to 74):

Cassandra will still use the "Neutral" set of greetings, but may also add "Hello again." or "Is there anything you need?" or "I trust all is well?"

Cassandra will bid the Inquisitor farewell with "Another time, then."

Friendly (75 to 125):

Cassandra will drop the "Neutral" greetings and will still use the "Warm" set of greetings, but may also add "What do you need, my friend?" or "It's good to see you."

Cassandra will bid the Inquisitor farewell with "Another time, then."

Cutscenes

Did I do the right thing?

Haven only, first attempt to speak to her...

(Disgusted Noise.)

• (Romance) You're impressive. - Slightly Approves
• Are you all right?
• You need stronger dummies. - Slightly Approves
• Was that supposed to be me?

One day, they may write about me as a traitor, a madwoman, a fool. And they may be right.

• [Investigate.]

No approval changes

• You had to do it.
• It's too late to turn back.
• It was foolish. - Disapproves

I cannot afford to be so careless again.

• You had cause. - Approves
• Glad to hear it. - Slightly Approves
• No, you can't. - Slightly Disapproves

Her wording here will vary depending on whether or not the Herald has openly voiced an opinion on being the Herald of Andraste. All variations come down to a single question...

I'm curious. Do you even believe in the Maker?

• (Special) I believe in Elven gods. (Elf only)
• (Special) I'm Qunari, remember? (Qunari only)
• (Special) I'm a Dwarf, remember? (Dwarf only)
• Yes - Approves
• No - Slightly Disapproves
• I don't know.

Deal. With. It.

Haven only, after In Hushed Whispers OR Champions of the Just
A cutscene will play of Cassandra arguing with a mage or templar. That bit will vary, but her lines with The Inquisitor, The Inquisitor's lines and the dialogue choices are always the same. There is one romance option, but otherwise no choices cause any approval changes.

The fight with Varric

Skyhold, after speaking to Hawke...

Varric: You Kidnapped me! You interrogated me! What did you expect?

• [Intervene.] - Varric Approves
• [Stay out of it.] - Varric Disapproves

if chose [Stay out of it.]...

Varric: Look at her! She's finally lost it!

• Stop this Fighting! - Cassandra Slightly Disapproves
• This is funny. - Cassandra Disapproves
• Leave me out of this. - Cassandra Slightly Approves | Varric Slightly Disapproves

Cassandra: Hawke would have been at the Conclave! If anyone could have saved Most Holy...

• Cassandra, back off! - Cassandra Disapproves
• What's done is done.
• Varric's not at fault. - Varric Approves
• Varric, you bastard. - Varric Greatly Disapproves

Cassandra: We all know who's side you're on Varric. It will never be the Inquisition's.

• We need to work together. - Varric Slightly Approves
• Varric's earned his place. - Cassandra Disapproves | Varric Approves
• That's unfair Cassandra. - Cassandra Disapproves | Varric Approves
• I'm well aware. - Cassandra Approves | Varric Disapproves (twice)

Varric leaves...

I am such a fool.

Q What if it had been different?

• (Romance) I still like you. - Cassandra Slightly Approves
• Don't blame yourself. - Cassandra Approves
• We're all fools, Cassandra. - Cassandra Approves
• We need to do better. - Cassandra Disapproves

if chose [What if it had been different?] will remove romance option.

Sword & Shields

Skyhold, requires +35
Begins Guilty Pleasures

I don't know what you're talking about.

No approval changes

It's... one of Varric's tales. Swords & Shields. The latest chapter.

• You don't need to hide it. - Slightly Approves
• So you've read them all?
• Why waste your time? - Slightly Disapproves

Whatever you do, don't tell Varric.

• (Romance) I should read it. - Slightly Approves
• He'd be pleased.
• Wouldn't dream of it.
• Seriously?

On Being Divine

Skyhold, after Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts...

Mother Giselle: Talk to her, Your Worship.

• Is she bothering you?
• Having fun? - Slightly Approves
• What's this about?

So now the Chantry bandies our names about without even asking us first.

Q Is that even possible? (repeat)

• (Special) Why am I not a candidate? (repeat)

• So refuse.
• Who cares about the Chantry? - Disapproves
• You'd be perfect.

The Chantry should provide faith. Hope. Instead, it cannot veer from its course, even in the face of certain death.

Q Do you really feel that way? (repeat)

• The Chantry has failed. - Greatly Disapproves
• These are extreme times.
• So do better. - Approves

It needs to change. Perhaps I must be the one to change it.

[Special.]

• (Romance) I like your determination. (repeat) - Approves
• (Nobility Knowledge) I can help you become Divine. (ends conversation) - Approves (twice)

[Investigate.]

No approval changes

• We have other concerns. - Disapproves
• Maybe the Chantry should end. - Disapproves
• A new crusade for you?

Planning Troop Movements

Requires +75
Friendship cutscene
No approval changes

Prompted conversation

It occurs to me...

Haven or Skyhold

I'm... not sure. Where are you from?

Q You don't know? (repeat)

• [Tell her.]
• [Make something up.] (ends conversation) - Disapproves

Line varies depending on race

• I hated it.
• Eventually, perhaps.
• Home is wherever I am. - Slightly Approves
• None of your business. - Disapproves
• I'd go now, if I had a choice. - Slightly Disapproves

Something is troubling me...

Available immediately upon reaching Skyhold
Begins Unfinished Business

No one is dealing with these matters. I was hoping we might, before they get worse.

• Of course.
• It's not our job. - Slightly Disapproves
• We have a lot to do. - Disapproves

[Investigate.]

Tell me about yourself.

Not entirely. I'm just curious as to your motivation. (low approval; threshold unknown)

• (Romance) I'd like us to be closer. - Slightly Disapproves
• Just being friendly - Approves
• Suspicious, aren't you? - Slightly Disapproves
• Just tell me.

There's... Not much to know. (high approval; threshold unknown)

• (Romance) Such modesty!
• I'm not trying to pry.
• That can't be true
• Just tell me something.

Cassandra: That's all there is to know, my lady/lord. (Codex Unlocked: The Seekers of Truth)

Q1 You're Nevarran royalty? (Codex Unlocked: The Pentaghasts; adds Q3 & Q4)

• Is that why you left Nevarra?
• So you're not on good terms.
• Others would be thankful. - Slightly Disapproves

Q2 Tell me about Nevarra (Codex Unlocked: Nevarra)

No approval changes

Q3 What happened to your brother?

Requires +35; if not enough she'll say she doesn't want to talk about it

No approval changes in first set of choices

It took many years to let go of my drive for vengeance.

• I understand. - Slightly Approves
• You blamed all mages?
• You didn't let it go. - Slightly Disapproves

Q4 You worked for the Divine?

• (Special) What is a Right Hand?

• (Special) You believed in her. (adds Q5)

Q5 How did you become Right Hand?

No approval changes in first set of choices

Yet I became the Right Hand, and they are forgotten.

Q What became of the mages? (repeat)

• (Romance) You're delightful. - Slightly Approves
• You're still a hero.
• Impressive!
• Typical of the Chantry.

Tell me about the Seekers.

Q1 But what are Seekers? (adds Q4)

• So you led the templars?
• They did a bad job - Slightly Disapproves
• Then who watched you?

• (Special) Could that be fixed?

Q2 Why did the Seekers rebel?

• (Special) You disagree?

• It was inevitable.
• Mages should be free. - Disapproves
• I agree with you. - Slightly Approves
• You care deeply about it.

Q3 How do you become a Seeker?

• (Special) What is the vigil?

• I does sound wonderful - Approves
• Was it magic?
• You were delirious. - Disapproves

Q4 What abilities do you have?

No approval changes

Let's talk about the Chantry.

No approval changes

So you're a romantic?

Skyhold, available after cutscene Swords & Shields...

It is passion. It is being swept away by the pursuit of an ideal. What is not to like about that?

• (Romance) I like that you like it. - Slightly Approves
• Nothing at all. - Slightly Approves
• It's just unexpected.
• You're wasting time. - Disapproves

Do you want to be Divine?

Skyhold, available after cutscene On Being Divine

Why should what I want matter?

No approval changes

So I look upon this as an opportunity.  I owe it to myself and all of Thedas to seek the Sunburst Throne.

• You'd make a good Divine. - Approves
• Perhaps there's another way. - Slightly Approves
• Forget the Chantry. - Disapproves

Unfinished Business

Kill a target with her in the party - Greatly Approves

Guilty Pleasures

See the quest page for complete approval changes