Shards in the Wastes is a shard collection in Dragon Age: Inquisition.
Search for any shards scattered around the Hissing Wastes.
Acquisition
Obtained by interacting with any of the four oculara in the region.
Walkthrough
Interact with four oculara, and collect the eight shards revealed. The ocularum are found in the following locations:
- The Cove, north-west of The Cove camp. (2 shards)
- Sunstop Mountains, between the Mountain Fortress Camp and Tomb. (3 shards)
- Sunstop Mountains, south-west of the Sunstop Mountain Camp and on a high west-facing ledge. (1 shard)
- The Sand Crags, south-east of the Sand Crags camp and next to the Lonely Light landmark. (2 shards)
Ocularum locations in the Hissing Wastes.
Rewards
Collecting all eight shards yields:
- Influence 500
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)