- For information about the plant, see Elfroot.
- For the ingredient in Dragon Age: Origins, see Elfroot (Origins).
- For the crafting resource in Dragon Age II, see Elfroot (Dragon Age II).
Elfroot is a tier 1 common herb in Dragon Age: Inquisition.
Background[]
Elfroot was first used by the elves of Arlathan, hence the name. The root gave their medicines particular efficacy, so when the Imperium conquered the elves, the magisters adopted its use and its popularity spread to all corners of the empire.
Elfroot is a hardy plant with large green leaves that grows wild in many places. It's so common that it tends to show up in most gardens and fields, almost like a weed. Unlike a weed, however, most people appreciate having access to the wonderful little plant. The roots can be used with very little preparation. Rubbing some of the juice on a wound, for example, will speed up healing and numb pain. And chewing on a slice of root treats minor ailments like indigestion, flatulence, and hoarse throats.
There are several varieties, but the most useful for herbalists are the Bitter, Gossamer, and Royal Elfroots.
—An excerpt from The Botanical Compendium by Ines Arancia, botanist[1]
Acquisition[]
Elfroot found to the west of Sahrnia
- Random loot from sacks.
- Found in Haven, the Hinterlands, the Storm Coast, the Emerald Graves, Crestwood, the Arbor Wilds, the Forbidden Oasis, and the Frostback Basin.
- A large elfroot clustering can be found west of the Sahrnia Inquisition Camp in Emprise du Lion; search the north side of the road, there are 17+ to be found in a very small area. See attached image Elfroot found to the west of Sahrnia.
- War table operations:
- Six from Hinterland Resources with Leliana (repeatable).
- Three from Hinterland Resources with Josephine (repeatable).
- Available at the Crossroads Merchant in the Hinterlands for 20
(infinite amount). - Available at the Caer Bronach Merchant in Crestwood for 20 (infinite amount).
- Available at the Stone-Bear Hold Crafting Materials Merchant for 20 .Note: Jaws of Hakkon required.
- Available at the Winter Palace Merchant for 20 (infinite amount).Note: Trespasser required.
Uses[]
Needed for quests:
- A Common Treatment
- A Well-Stocked Camp
- An Advanced Treatment
- Antivenom Requisition on the Coast
- Lotus and Root
- Elixir Requisition in the Mire
- A Better Courtyard
Upgrades:
Required to craft:
Codex entries[]
- Codex entry: Elfroot
- Codex entry: Gardner Diary
- Codex entry: Healer's Notes at Redcliffe Crossroads
- Codex entry: Letter About Lyrium
- Codex entry: Patient Observations
- Codex entry: A Supply List
- Codex entry: Waterlogged Diary
Note texts[]
Notes[]
- Sixteen elfroots are available in the Hinterlands when heading from the Upper Lake Inquisition Camp east by southeast to Calenhad's Foothold where the Thelm Gold-Handed, the Dreamer landmark is located. All of the herbs are in and around the castle. Traveling to a different region and back will reset the nodes; all of the herbs will respawn in the same location.