Shards is a collection in Dragon Age: Inquisition.
The Tevinter Oculara reveal mysterious shards scattered across the Imperium's former colonies. The purpose of these shards may prove important—or, at the very least, profitable.
Acquisition[]
The collection triggers independently upon interacting with any of the oculara in each area visited.
Walkthrough[]
Collection shards[]
There are a total of eight shard collections available to be completed:
- Shards on the Plains (16)
- Shards in the Oasis (15)
- Shards in the Emprise (13)
- Shards in the Graves (13)
- Shards in the Hinterlands (22)
- Shards in the Wastes (8)
- Shards on the Coast (13)
- Shards in the Approach (14)
Additional DLC shards[]
With the installation of the Jaws of Hakkon DLC an additional shard collection can be added to the collection list:
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:
- The Temple of Pride (Requires 6 shards)
- Shard Collector
- The Cold Endured (Requires 6 + 12 + 18 = 36 shards)
- The Fire Captured (Requires 6 + 12 + 18 = 36 shards)
- The Spirit Calmed (Requires 6 + 12 + 18 = 36 shards)
- A Prideful Place
Additional DLC Shard Side Quest[]
With the installation of the Jaws of Hakkon DLC an additional side quest can be completed:
- The Mystery of Winter (Requires 12 shards)
Notes[]
- There are a total of 114 shards available without DLC.
- The Jaws of Hakkon DLC adds 12 additional shards, bringing the total amount of shards available to 126.
- To complete all shard side quests including those available in the Frostback Basin a total of 126 are required.
- There are no shards to be found in either Crestwood or the Fallow Mire.