Elfroot (Inquisition)

For the ingredient in Dragon Age: Origins, see Elfroot (Origins).

For the crafting resource in Dragon Age II, see Elfroot (Dragon Age II).

Elfroot
Type	Tier 1 Common Herb
Value	3
Item ID	crafting_herbs_elfroot
Appearances	Dragon Age: Inquisition

Elfroot is a tier 1 common herb in Dragon Age: Inquisition.

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 clearing can be found near the Sahrnia Inquisition Camp in Emprise du Lion; head west from the village of Sahrnia; 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.

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

Uses

• Needed for the 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:

Healing Potion
Lyrium Potion
Mighty Offense Tonic
Regeneration Potion
Rock Armor Tonic

• Required to craft:

Lyrium Potion
Mighty Offense Tonic
Regeneration Potion
Rock Armor Tonic

Notes

• 16 elfroots are available at the Upper Lake Camp in the Hinterlands and then heading 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. Travel to a different region and back to reset the nodes, the herbs will respawn in the same location.
• Elfroot's medicinal properties were re-discovered in 4:20, likely a joke by the developers that alludes to the code-term that refers to the consumption of cannabis and by extension, as a way to identify oneself with cannabis

Codex entries

Codex entry: Elfroot
Codex entry: Gardner Diary
Codex entry: Healer's Notes at Redcliffe Crossroads
Codex entry: Waterlogged Diary