Shards in the Approach is a shard collection in Dragon Age: Inquisition.
Search for any shards scattered around the Western Approach.
Acquisition[]
Obtained by interacting with any of the five oculara in the region.
Walkthrough[]
Interact with all five oculara, and collect the 14 shards revealed. The ocularum are found in the following locations:
- The Canyons (3 Shards)
- Dustytop Fort, southwest of the Nazaire's Pass Inquisition Camp (3 Shards)
- Echoback Canyon (3 Shards)
- Giant's Staircase (3 Shards)
- Old Prison Road (2 Shards)
Rewards[]
Collecting all 14 shards yields:
- Influence 200
Results[]
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
With the installation of the Jaws of Hakkon DLC an additional side quest can be completed:
- The Mystery of Winter (Requires 12 shards)