In general, Solas will approve of curiosity, asking him questions, peaceful and diplomatic solutions, being respectful to spirits and elven culture, and supporting mage freedom. He will disapprove of pointless brutality, pressing people into servitude, as well as showing support for the templars and Grey Wardens.
Recruitment
Solas joins the Inquisitor automatically during The Wrath of Heaven.
Solas's Disposition
The player can generally tell how Solas feels about the Inquisitor by engaging him in a "generic" conversation (i.e. a conversation where his greeting and farewell are not changed by any other factors such as a quest or cutscene).
Note that Solas is one of the few companions who will never leave the Inquisition, no matter how low his approval gets.
- Cold/Hostile (-75 to -5):
- Solas will greet the Inquisitor with:
- "Yes?"
- "What do you need?"
- "To what do I owe the pleasure?"
- "Inquisitor" in a crisp, quick tone of voice.
- Solas will bid the Inquisitor farewell with "Of course."
- Solas will greet the Inquisitor with:
- Neutral/Warm (-5 to 74):
- Solas will greet the Inquisitor with:
- "Hello."
- "Greetings."
- "What can I do for you?"
- Solas will bid the Inquisitor farewell with "Goodbye."
- Solas will greet the Inquisitor with:
- Friendly (75 to 125):
- Solas will greet the Inquisitor with:
- "Good Afternoon,"
- "My friend,"
- "How can I help?"
- Solas will bid the Inquisitor farewell with "Goodbye."
- If the inquisitor is an elf, Solas will occasionally greet him/her with "Lethallin"/"Lethallan" and bid the Inquisitor farewell with "Goodbye".
- If romanced, Solas will greet her with "My heart" or "Vhenan" or just a simple, quiet "Hello" and bid them farewell with "Dareth shiral".
- Solas will greet the Inquisitor with:
Cutscenes
Prologue
- He means, "I kept that mark from killing you while you slept."
- Justinia is dead! We must elect a replacement, and obey her orders on the matter!
- What about the Breach? - Slightly Approves
- So no one's in charge here.
- I'm standing right here.
- If you take the mountain path...
- If you charge with the soldiers...
The Chosen of Andraste
Haven only, first attempt to speak to him...
- The Chosen of Andraste. A blessed hero sent to save us all.
- Every great war has its heroes. I'm just curious what kind you'll be.
- Cassandra has been accommodating, but you understand my caution.
Speak to him again after the scene...
- Any artifact of such power is dangerous. The destruction of the Conclave proves that much.
[Special.] Tell Me More of Yourself
Skyhold, requires +35 and the "Tell me about yourself." branch listed below must be completely exhausted
Once both requirements are met, a special option "Tell me more of yourself." will appear. Select it to begin the scene.
Note: After the scene Skyhold will get its first set of renovation, so some companion dialogues won't be available anymore.
- I sat beside you while you slept, studying the anchor.
- Cassandra suspected duplicity. She threatened to have me executed as an apostate if I didn't produce results.
- Although I wished to help, I had no faith in Cassandra… or she in me. I was ready to flee.
- You had sealed it with a gesture… and right then, I felt the whole world change.
- (Romance) You care about me?
- [Kiss him.]
- It's okay.
- (Surprised) This mattered to you?
- (Stoic) I'm glad you stayed.
- (Confused) This isn't how it happened.
After the scene, speak to him again...
- Sleep well?
- No approval changes
- if a female elven Inquisitor kissed him...
- I apologize. The kiss was impulsive and ill considered, and I should not have encouraged it.
- No approval changes
- I am not certain this is the best idea. It could lead to trouble.
- (Romance) I'll risk it.
- (End Romance) Then let's end it.
After this conversation, he will sit in the chair and the following scene immediately becomes available.
A Friend in Need
Skyhold, requires +35, the Return to Haven scene must be viewed first
Begins All New, Faded for Her
Codex Unlocked: Spirit of Wisdom
- I may also need a favor.
- No approval changes
- I heard the cry for help as I slept.
- No approval changes
- It was summoned against its will, and wants my help to gain its freedom and return to the Fade.
Do you have a moment?
Skyhold, after All New, Faded for Her. (high approval; threshold unknown.)
- Has it affected you? Changed you in any way? Your mind, your morals, your... spirit?
- No approval change.
- You are not what I expected.
- Elven inquisitor...
- If the Dalish could raise someone with a spirit like yours... have I misjudged them?
- the ending of this is the same regardless of the inquisitor race...
- But you have shown a subtlety in your action. A wisdom that goes against everything I know of your people.
- No approval change.
- Next line only said if the Inquisitor kissed Solas in Haven. (This may be a bug: if you flirt with other candidates meanwhile, the kiss option might not appear completely! If you want Solas, stick to him.)
- It means I have not forgotten the kiss.
- (End Romance) Let it go, Solas.
- (Romance) Neither have I.
How does it feel?
Skyhold, requires -30
- Being you. Are you blissfully unaware or, deep inside, is some part of you banging on the walls, screaming?
- Next line only said if the Inquisitor is a believer...
- Do you enjoy the worship? Does it make you feel infallible, or do you see them as fools, gullible for their belief?
- Next line varies depending on whether templars/mages are allies/conscripts
- A strong, proud organization founded on the fear of magic. What a wonderful job it has done.
- Now I know I was right. You have no idea what a comfort that is.
Prompted Conversation
After In Hushed Whispers
- You are certain you experienced time travel? Could it have been an illusion, a trick of the Fade?
- What an amazing gift. It is vital the Inquisition succeed, to avoid the future you witnessed.
After Champions of the Just
- Any group corrupted by a demon must be watched carefully. At least they know how to fight.
During Here Lies the Abyss
After speaking to Livius Erimond in The Western Approach...
- To seek out these Old Gods deliberately in some bizarre attempt to preempt the blight...
After Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts
- After our time in Halamshiral, I understand why. I had forgotten how I missed court intrigue.
- The rest of the conversation depends on what happened to Briala.
- if Celene & Briala reconciled...
- In any event, Celene should be a steadfast ally, and Briala as well, thanks to your efforts on her behalf.
- I hope it helps the elves.
- It worked out for everyone.
- We needed the elves.
No approval changes for any option. Conversation continues at "I'm sorry, I was confused..."
- else...
- In any event, Celene/Gaspard should be a steadfast ally, [something about Briala; varies depending on quest outcome]
- No approval changes for any possible variation
- I'm sorry, I was confused. I do not consider myself to have much in common with the elves.
- As for the elves of Orlais, [something about Briala; varies depending on quest outcome]
After What Pride Had Wrought
Only if the Inquisitor drank from the Well
- You gave yourself into the service of an ancient elven god!
If Morrigan drank from the Well the dialogue starts here
- What will you do with the power of the Well once Corypheus is dead?
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- What if it isn't? What if you wake up to find that the future you shaped is worse than what was?
- No approval changes
- What if it isn't? What if you wake up to find that the future you shaped is worse than what was?
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- With luck, some of the past may yet survive.
- No approval changes
After choosing a Specialization
After a mage Inquisitor selects the Knight-Enchanter specialization
- I wonder what they would think to see their magic used in defense of the Chantry.
After a mage Inquisitor selects the Necromancer or Rift Mage specialization
- Why did you choose such an esoteric area of study?
[Investigate.]
Tell me about elves.
This entire branch is available to elven Inquisitors and can became available to a human inquisitor with either extreme high or low approval upon completion of Wicked Eyes Wicked Hearts
If the inquisitor is elven: First time this branch is selected...
- You are Dalish, are you not?
- Response varies depending on previous choice, but the next choices are always the same
If the inquisitor is human: First time this branch is selected...
- Tell me about the elves. I'd be interested in hearing your opinions on elven culture.
Second time this branch is selected and if Sera has been recruited...
- Perhaps you should ask Sera. She has... opinions.
- Q1 Tell me about Elven magic.
Tell me about the Fade.
- Q3 Tell me about demons. (Codex Unlocked: Spirits and Demons)
Tell me about yourself.
Requires -4 or greater. If Solas' approval is warm or higher, there is an extra line of dialogue towards the end of Q1.
- Q1 Why study the Fade?
- (Special) That sounds dangerous.
- (Special) Clearly, you woke up.
- (Romance) You like my side benefits? (unlocks after completing Q1 branch; select immediately or it disappears) - Slightly Approves
- Q3 Do you work with anyone?
- Q Wisdom and purpose? - Slightly Approves
- (Special) Those are demon names.
- That's amazing. - Slightly Approves
- Can they be your friends?
- Spirits are not your friends. - Disapproves
- Is Cassandra defined by her cheekbones and not her faith? Varric by his chest hair and not his wit?
- Q Wisdom and purpose? - Slightly Approves
Tell me about Corypheus.
Available at Skyhold...
- Cassandra and Varric seem more familiar with our adversary.
- Q What will he do next?
Tell me about your journeys.
Available after cutscene Return to Haven
This branch can be exhausted three separate times
You're addicted to the Fade.
Requires some amount of disapproval
- Only... not. I care deeply for many things beyond the Fade. Just not you.
You have abandoned the elves.
Requires some amount of disapproval
- [Special.]
In the Field
Hinterlands
- Recruit Ellendra using the Arcane Knowledge dialogue option while Solas is in the active party - Slightly Approves
- Recruit Ellendra by referring to Vivienne while Solas is in the active party - Slightly Disapproves
- Complete "Flowers for Senna" (Redcliff Village) with Solas in active party - Approves
- Complete "A Healing Hand" (Redcliff Village) using the Elf Dialogue option with Solas in active party - Slightly Approves
- Complete "A Healing Hand" (Redcliff Village) using the Solas Special Dialogue option with Solas in active party - Approves
- Complete "Agrarian Apostate" with Solas in active party - Approves
- Complete "Love Waits" with the "You failed her. Go home." dialogue option while Solas is in the active party - Approves
- Complete "Shallow Breaths" while Solas is in the active party - Slightly Approves
- Complete "Hunger Pangs" with Solas in the active party - Slightly Approves
- Complete "My Lover's Phylactery" with Solas in the active party - Slightly Approves
The Storm Coast
- Complete "Cleaning House" by challenging the Hessarian Leader with Solas in the active party - Approves
Crestwood
- Speaking to the Spirit in Old Crestwood to initiate "Burdens of Command":
- Complete "Burdens of Command" with Solas in the active party - Approves
- Speaking to the two villagers in Red Horn Tavern during "Still Waters":
Anywhere
Notes
Any romance option listed will only be seen by female elven Inquisitors.
The "tell me about elves" branch becomes available to non-elves with higher approval while in Skyhold; requirements not specifically known.