In Dragon Age: Inquisition, the war table is used to send advisors and their forces to complete various operations around Thedas in order to unlock locations, receive rewards, gain influence and/or progress the story. There are two types of operations—mission operations and scouting operations.
Mission operations take time to complete and generally gain the Inquisition rewards and/or influence. The rewards and overall completion time may change depending on the advisor deployed.
Mission timers run in real time, independently of the save file's time. Any save created after the mission is begun will count down the timer, even when the file is not the "active" file (i.e. The file loaded upon selecting 'Continue' on the title screen), and even when the system is powered off and unplugged. This allows operations that are otherwise quite long (18 - 24 hours long without agents) to be completed within a reasonable period of real world time.
To combat this, recruited agents lower completion times by 5% for the advisor to which they are assigned. Additionally, some operations have a preferred advisor who can complete the task 20% faster, however this doesn't always lead to an ideal result. The times presented here are without agents but with the preferred advisor time reduction taken into account.
Scouting operations are always completed instantly and cost power instead. While at the table, the advisors will engage in dialogue with each other. Rewards for certain war table operations differ depending on whether or not patch 10 and/or the Trespasser DLC have been installed.
Note: Some of the following operation titles may give away plot information!
Haven Operations[]
The war table at Haven
Unless otherwise indicated, all war table operations obtained in Haven will remain available when the Inquisitor reaches Skyhold. All operations started in Haven including those that are "in progress" during In Your Heart Shall Burn will remain "in progress" unless completed (depending on the elapsed time of the operation) on the Skyhold war table.
Ferelden[]
Inquisitor's Path[]
| Title | Prerequisites | Connections | Secrets | Forces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Hushed Whispers | Recommended Levels: 4 to 7 | Locked | Power Cost: 15 Time: Instant |
Locked |
| Champions of the Just | Recommended Levels: 4 to 7 | Power Cost: 15 Time: Instant |
Locked | Locked |
| In Your Heart Shall Burn | Recommended Levels: 8 to 11 | Locked | Locked | Power Cost: 1 Time: Instant |
Scouting[]
| Title | Prerequisites | Connections | Secrets | Forces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scout the Hinterlands | Related quest: The Threat Remains | Locked | Power Cost: 1 Time: Instant Unlocks the Hinterlands |
Locked |
| Scout the Storm Coast | Related quest: Vigilance on the Coast | Locked | Power Cost: 4 Time: Instant Unlocks the Storm Coast |
Locked |
| Rescue Soldiers Missing in Ferelden | Related quest: Lost Souls | Power Cost: 8 Time: Instant Unlocks the Fallow Mire |
Power Cost: 8 Time: Instant Unlocks the Fallow Mire |
Power Cost: 8 Time: Instant Unlocks the Fallow Mire |
Mission[]
| Title | Prerequisites | Connections | Secrets | Forces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard in Hightown 3: Varric's Revenge | Scout the Hinterlands | Time: 0:15:00 • Unlocks The Search for the Hack Writer •  Amulet of Power (Varric)  Varric Approves
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Time: 0:12:00 • Unlocks The Search for the Hack Writer • Amulet of Power (Varric Varric Approves
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Locked |
| Deal with Relatives of the Trevelyans | • Human Inquisitor only • Scout the Hinterlands |
Time: 0:10:00 • 30 Influence • unlocks Mediate Between Ostwick Noble Families |
Time: 0:10:00 • 30 Influence • unlocks Protect the Inquisition's Reputation |
Time: 0:10:00 • 30 Influence • unlocks Stop Albrecht Harassing Messengers |
| Contact Clan Lavellan | • Elven Inquisitor only • Scout the Hinterlands |
Time: 0:15:00 •  Blood Lotus (10) • unlocks Protect Clan Lavellan |
Time: 0:15:00 • Blood Lotus (10) • unlocks Protect Clan Lavellan |
Time: 0:12:00 • 30 Influence • Dalish lives lost |
| The Carta Gets Its Cut | • Dwarven Inquisitor only • Scout the Hinterlands |
Time: 0:15:00 30 Influence |
Time: 0:12:00 30 Influence |
Time: 0:15:00 30 Influence |
| Address a Nobleman's Concerns | • Scout the Hinterlands • Cannot be completed after relocating to Skyhold |
Time: 0:20:00 None |
Time: 0:20:00 Gold (~128) |
Time: 0:20:00 60 Influence |
| The Teyrn of Highever | Scout the Hinterlands | Time: 0:15:00 Fereldan Captain Longsword
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Time: 0:15:00 Fereldan Captain Longsword
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Time: 0:12:00 Fereldan Captain Longsword
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| Build Watchtowers | Obtained during side quest Farmland Security | Time: 1:00:00 Progresses Farmland Security |
Locked | Time: 0:48:00 Progresses Farmland Security |
| Locate Weapon of Tyrdda Bright-Axe | Claim all Tyrdda landmarks in the Hinterlands | Time: 24:00:00 Tyrdda's Staff
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Time: 24:00:00 Tyrdda's Staff
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Time: 19:12:00 Tyrdda's Staff
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| Secure a Route through the Frostbacks | • Complete Beacons in the Dark • Complete Lost Souls |
Time: 0:15:00 • Gold (60-120) (or) •  Enhanced Belt of the Winter Pact with Trespasser
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Time: 0:15:00 •  Amber (or) • Enhanced Belt of the Winter Pact with Trespasser
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Time: 0:15:00 • Amber (or) • Enhanced Belt of the Winter Pact with Trespasser
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| The Cult of Andraste | • Complete The Threat Remains • Cannot be completed after relocating to Skyhold |
Locked | Time: 0:12:00 •  Lifeward Amulet • unlocks The Secrets of Andraste |
Time: 0:15:00 • Lifeward Amulet • unlocks The Secrets of Andraste |
| The Secrets of Andraste | • Complete The Cult of Andraste • Cannot be completed after relocating to Skyhold |
Time: 0:48:00 • Gold (42-60) • unlocks Upon the Waking Sea |
Time: 1:00:00 • Gold (42-60) • unlocks Upon the Waking Sea |
Locked |
| Upon the Waking Sea | • Complete The Secrets of Andraste • Influence Level 4 |
Time: 4:00:00 •  Figurine of Armored Andraste (or) • Enhanced Belt of Urgency with Trespasser
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Time: 4:00:00 • Figurine of Armored Andraste (or) • Enhanced Belt of Urgency with Trespasser
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Time: 3:12:00 • Figurine of Armored Andraste (or) • Enhanced Belt of Urgency with Trespasser
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| Red Jenny: Inquisition Needs Beeees! | Recruit Sera | Time: 0:29:00 Jar of Bees Grenade Recipe Sera Approves
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Time: 0:29:00 Jar of Bees Grenade Recipe Sera Approves
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Time: 0:23:12 Jar of Bees Grenade Recipe Sera Approves
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| An Offer from the Blades of Hessarian | • Complete side quest Cleaning House • Recruit the Blades of Hessarian as agents • Influence Level 5 |
Time: 0:15:00 Gold (80-120) |
Time: 0:12:00 •  Engraved Pommel Schematic (or) •  Griffon Mail with Trespasser
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Time: 0:15:00 • Gold (70-250) • 100 Influence • Griffon Mail with Trespasser
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| Improved Stability | Close 13 rifts after the prologue | Time: 0:48:00 60 Influence |
Locked | Time: 1:00:00 60 Influence |
| Answer a Request from Hasmal | Complete In Hushed Whispers | Time: 0:15:00 30 Influence |
Time: 0:15:00 30 Influence |
Time: 0:12:00 30 Influence |
| Negotiate with Hasmal's Templars | Conscript the Templars during Champions of the Just | Time: 0:15:00 • 30 Influence (or) •  Sigil of the Nug with Trespasser
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Time: 0:15:00 30 Influence |
Time: 0:12:00 • 30 Influence (or) • Sigil of the Nug with Trespasser
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| Investigate Therinfal Redoubt | • Complete In Hushed Whispers • Speak with Krem • Cannot be completed after relocating to Skyhold |
Locked | Time: 3:12:00 • 20 Influence •  Red Lyrium (3) • Amulet of Power (Iron Bull) • unlocks Hunt Therinfal Redoubt Demon |
Time: 4:00:00 30 Influence |
| Investigate Redcliffe Castle | • Complete Champions of the Just • Speak with Krem • Cannot be completed after relocating to Skyhold |
Time: 4:00:00 • 60 Influence • Tevinter mage escapes |
Time: 3:12:00 • 60 Influence • unlocks Deal with Venatori Ally • Tevinter mage captured |
Locked |
| An Ally from Starkhaven | • Complete Champions of the Just (or) In Hushed Whispers • Sebastian recruited in Dragon Age II |
Time: 3:12:00 • Gold (125-150) • unlocks Annexing Kirkwall or Aiding Kirkwall |
Locked | Locked |
| Celebrate the Dragonslaying | • Slay any high dragon • Related: Dragon Hunter |
Time: 0:24:00 Superb Amulet of Willpower
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Locked | Time: 0:30:00 Superb Amulet of Willpower
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| Secure More Lyrium for the Templars | • Unlock the Underworld Knowledge Inquisition perk • Complete Champions of the Just • Select dialogue option: "Not now. They need lyrium." |
Locked | Time: 1:00:00 30 Influence |
Locked |
| The Big One? | • Buy the Mystery Box for 10000  from Deraboam in Val Royeaux • Examine the golden nug |
Time: 2:00:00 unlocks 5 mounts: •  Battle Nug • Greater Nuggalope • Gwaren Land-Hammer • Knuckled Thunderer • Tiddles Majoris
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Time: 2:00:00 unlocks 5 mounts: • Battle Nug • Greater Nuggalope • Gwaren Land-Hammer• Knuckled Thunderer • Tiddles Majoris
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Time: 1:36:00 unlocks 5 mounts: • Battle Nug • Greater Nuggalope • Gwaren Land-Hammer • Knuckled Thunderer • Tiddles Majoris
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Orlais[]
Inquisitor's Path[]
| Title | Prerequisites | Connections | Secrets | Forces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Address the Chantry in Val Royeaux | • Related quest: The Threat Remains • Recommended Levels: 4 to 7 |
Power Cost: 4 Time: Instant Unlocks Val Royeaux |
Locked | Locked |
Scouting[]
| Title | Prerequisites | Connections | Secrets | Forces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investigate the Shards | Related quest: Shard Collector | Power Cost: 4 Time: Instant Unlocks the Forbidden Oasis |
Locked | Locked |
Mission[]
| Title | Prerequisites | Connections | Secrets | Forces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investigate Serault | Complete The Last Court in the Dragon Age Keep | Time: 0:48:00 • Gold (45-60) • unlocks Search for the Lost in Serault |
Time: 1:00:00 • Gold (45-60) • unlocks Quell Unrest in Serault |
Locked |
| The Chantry Remains | • Available after the first scene in Val Royeaux during The Threat Remains • Cannot be completed after relocating to Skyhold |
Time: 0:48:00 • 30 Influence • unlocks The University of Orlais Cassandra Approves (or) • 30 Influence • unlocks Grand Cleric Iona Cassandra Slightly Disapproves
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Time: 1:00:00 • 30 Influence • unlocks The University of Orlais Cassandra Approves (or) • 30 Influence • unlocks Grand Cleric Iona Cassandra Slightly Disapproves
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Time: 1:00:00 • 30 Influence • unlocks The University of Orlais Cassandra Approves (or) • 30 Influence • unlocks Grand Cleric Iona Cassandra Slightly Disapproves
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| Contact with the Valo-Kas Mercenaries | Qunari Inquisitor only | Time: 0:15:00 •  Qunari Battleaxe • Amulet of Power (Iron Bull)
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Time: 0:12:00 • Qunari Battleaxe • Amulet of Power (Iron Bull)
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Time: 0:15:00 • Qunari Battleaxe • Amulet of Power (Iron Bull)
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| Investigate the Strange Chalk Markings | Complete five war table operations with Leliana | Time: 1:00:00 30 Influence |
Time: 0:48:00 30 Influence |
Locked |
| Red Jenny says "Drop and Grab" | • Speak with Sera • Cannot be completed after relocating to Skyhold |
Time: 0:48:00 30 Influence Sera Slightly Approves
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Time: 1:00:00 Gold (~115) Sera Slightly Disapproves
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Time: 1:00:00 Gold (~115) Sera Slightly Disapproves
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| Truth or Dare: The Imperial Court | Recruit Vivienne | Time: 0:12:00 • 30 Influence • unlocks Truth or Dare: Lake Celestine Vivienne Approves
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Time: 0:15:00 • 30 Influence • unlocks Truth or Dare: Lake Celestine Vivienne Approves
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Time: 0:15:00 • 30 Influence • unlocks Truth or Dare: Lake Celestine Vivienne Approves
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| Truth or Dare: Lake Celestine | • Complete Truth or Dare: The Imperial Court • Complete Champions of the Just (or) In Hushed Whispers |
Time: 0:48:00 • 30 Influence • unlocks Truth or Dare: See and Be Seen Vivienne Approves
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Time: 1:00:00 • 30 Influence • unlocks Truth or Dare: A Dangerous Game Vivienne Approves
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Locked |
| Utilize the Grey Warden Treaties | Recruit Blackwall | Time: 0:24:00 • Gold (50-65) •  Iron (5) (or) •  Griffon Robes with Trespasser
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Locked | Locked |
| Choose Successor in Lydes | Recruit Iron Bull | Time: 0:48:00 • Gold (72-120) • unlocks Choose Successor in Lydes (Part II) • Eliminates Caralina as a candidate |
Time: 1:00:00 •  Spindleweed (10) • unlocks Choose Successor in Lydes (Part II) • Eliminates Monette as a candidate |
Time: 1:00:00 • 30 Influence • unlocks Choose Successor in Lydes (Part II) • Eliminates Jean-Gaspard as a candidate |
| Choose Successor in Lydes (Part II) | • Complete Choose Successor in Lydes • Advisor selected from Part I affects Part II |
Time: 4:00:00 60 Influence |
Time: 3:12:00 Ancestral Shield of Lydes
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Time: 3:12:00 or 4:00:00 Ancestral Blade of Lydes
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| The University of Orlais | • Complete The Chantry Remains • Complete Champions of the Just (or) In Hushed Whispers • Cannot be completed after relocating to Skyhold |
Time: 0:48:00 Orlesian Army Warrior Armor Schematic
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Time: 1:00:00 Orlesian Army Warrior Armor Schematic
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Time: 1:00:00 Orlesian Army Warrior Armor Schematic
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| Grand Cleric Iona | • Complete The Chantry Remains • Complete Champions of the Just (or) In Hushed Whispers |
Time: 1:00:00 30 Influence Cassandra Approves
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Time: 1:00:00 30 Influence Cassandra Approves
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Time: 0:48:00 Amulet of Power (Cassandra) Cassandra Approves
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| The Hunter Shade Dracolisk | Kill a high dragon (or) unlock creature research: Damage against dragons increased | Time: 4:48:00 Hunter Shade Dracolisk unlocked
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Time: 6:00:00 Hunter Shade Dracolisk unlocked
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Time: 6:00:00 Hunter Shade Dracolisk unlocked
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| Nobility and Casualty | Complete Champions of the Just | Time: 0:48:00 • 30 Influence • Amulet of Power (Blackwall)
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Time: 1:00:00 • 30 Influence • Amulet of Power (Blackwall)
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Time: 1:00:00 • 30 Influence br> • Amulet of Power (Blackwall)
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| The Order's Obligations | • Ally with the Templars • Complete Champions of the Just |
Time: 0:12:00 30 Influence |
Time: 0:15:00 30 Influence |
Time: 0:15:00 60 Influence |
| A Present for Bianca | Unlock the Eagle-Eyed Inquisition perk | Locked | Time: 0:48:00 Aiming Module II
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Locked |
Skyhold operations[]
- Main article: War table (Skyhold)
Repeatable operations[]
- Main article: War table (repeatable)
DLC operations[]
- Main article: War table (DLC)