Worked to the Bone is a side quest in Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening. It is a subquest of A Master's Work and is granted by Wade upon presenting him with the Eldest Dragonbone. Wade has been complaining about making common weaponry and armour for the soldiers of Vigil's Keep and is keen to take on a challenge to make any special weaponry. The Warden-Commander finds a dragonbone from an ancient dragon in the Blackmarsh, and can ask Master Wade to create a special weapon. He will require additional ingredients to create the item.
Walkthrough[]
After discovering the Eldest Dragonbone from the Dragonbone rubble located by the Queen of the Blackmarsh's lair, take the bone to Master Wade. He updates the quest, and will ask for additional ingredients to make a truly spectacular weapon. The Warden-Commander will have to find some items and craft others. Once all of the items have been given to Master Wade, he will craft Vigilance. Items required:
 Eldest Dragonbone
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Found in Blackmarsh in the Dragonbone Rubble after defeating Queen of the Blackmarsh (must complete the quest The Lost Dragon Bones) - starts the quest |
 Diamond
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Can be bought or found most easily at Turnoble Estate on the corpse of Goodwife Valena Turnoble (along with 13 27 0 )
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 Greater Warmth Balm
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Can be bought from Yuriah in Vigil's Keep across from Ambassador Cera, found, or crafted |
 Grandmaster Flame Rune
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Can be crafted, or already in inventory from Dragon Age: Origins if using an imported Warden. Not sold in any stores in Awakening. |
 Fresh Dragon Egg
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Found in the Silverite Mine, in the room with the Hurlock Dragon-Tamer |
Crafting Options[]
Unlike other crafted weapons, Master Wade uses a series of questions to assist in the customization of Vigilance. Vigilance can be either a longsword or a greatsword, however the bonuses are the same for either type of weapon.
| Vigilance Base Bonuses |
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| +1 to all attributes +0.5 armor penetration +2 attack |
| Balance Preference | |
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| Raw power | Flexible and Nimble |
| +1.5 armor penetration +5 fire damage |
+6 attack +5 cold damage |
| Materials Preference | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| I want it as sharp as sharp can be. | Make it effortless to swing. | Whatever aid it can lend me in defense. | Do what you think best, Master Wade. |
| 3% critical strike chance 15% critical/backstab damage |
+0.5 combat stamina regeneration +50 stamina |
+6 defense +10% chance to dodge attacks |
+3 to all attributes |
Rewards[]
The Warden-Commander can choose
- 250 XP
