Dragon Age: The Veilguard – All 33 Unique Items and Their Locations

Dragon Age: The Veilguard boasts a collection of 33 unique items, each with a specific acquisition method. Some are tied to quests, while others are found through exploration or obtained from specific vendors. This guide, using LunarGaming’s tutorial as a reference, will detail the locations of all these coveted pieces.

All DAV Unique Items

Mastering the acquisition of these 33 unique items requires careful attention to quest progression and exploration. Understanding which items are missable is key to maximizing your collection.

Missable Unique Items

• Wings of Retribution: This item is only accessible during Harding’s Waiting Stone companion quest. Be sure to collect it before completing the quest, as the location is not revisited.
• Paragon’s Silent Gaze: Found within a chest during Harding’s Heart of a Titan quest. Failing to complete this quest before reaching the relevant area means you’ll miss out on this unique helmet.
• Essence Vortex: Secured within the Secret Passage of Emerich’s Sacrifice of Souls questline. This item is only available if you fully progress through the quest.

Other Unique Items

• Brute Hammer: Located within the dragon’s hoard after defeating the Fangscorcher wyrm during its quest.
• Unyielding Stone: Awarded upon slaying Kataranda during her related dragon hunt mission.
• Iron Veil: This unique item is found on a small island in Arlathan Forest, reachable after activating specific turrets with crystals.
• Fade-Touched Bulwark: Discovered within the abandoned fortress in the Arlathan Forest northeast area, often encountered during the Gate of Faded Glories quest.
• Magister’s End: This unique item rewards completing the Desperate in Docktown side quest. Locate the chest within the newly accessible catacomb section of that zone.
• Maw of the Black City: Defeating 50 mobs within the Crossroads area opens a chest containing this unique item.
• The Hard Way: Found near Fletcher at the end of Treviso’s Missing in Action quest.
• Jenny’s Belt: Conquering the puzzles within Dellamorte Estates in Treviso will unlock this belt.
• Wedge of Destiny: Unveiling a new area after completing Something’s Coming, where the corruption is destroyed, will lead you to the item. Crucially, complete Davrin’s companion quests and other side missions within the Hossberg Wetlands.
• Crookytails Crest: Located within the Warden Vault after solving the puzzle within Rivain Coast.
• Glorious Ultimatum: This item is earned by finishing the Dead Men Tell No Tales quest in Rivain Coast, once you’ve completed all of Taash’s companion quests.
• Meredith’s Legacy: Finishing the Treasure of Sharkmouth Mountain quest, after completing all Taash’s companion quests, will reward you with this unique item.
• Call of the Hall: Unlocked by progressing Taash’s arc to unlock the Hall of Valor. Defeat ten waves of enemies after interacting with Isabela for this reward.
• Pillar of the Departed: Earned after defeating the dragon in the Pinnacle of Its Kind quest. Navigate through the Restless Spirit and open the door in Necropolis Hall.
• Deathrattle: Accept the Hauntings quest series from the Mourn Watch in the Necropolis. Defeating Death rewards this item.

Heart of Corruption Questline

• The Burden: Obtained after defeating the boss during the Gate of Lost Ages quest in Converged City.
• Field of Commanders Helm: The reward for defeating the boss during the Gate of Pale Reflection quest in Hossberg Wetlands.
• Casket Sharp: This unique item is gained after defeating the boss during the Gate of Pale Reflections quest in the Heights of Athim.
• Andraste’s Will: Defeat the boss associated with the Gate of Parched Hopes quest in Elvhenan’s Haven.
• Last Resort: This item is earned after defeating the boss in the Heart of Corruption quest, following the Dragon Boss quest, at Last Resort.

Regrets of the Dread Wolf Questline

• Mythal’s Light: Convincing Mythal to assist you, instead of fighting, during this questline unlocks this item.
• A Pale Reflection: This unique item is found within a chest on a side path before interacting with Mythal during the quest.

Faction Vendor Unique Items

• Arlathan’s Fall: Purchaseable from the Veil Jumpers Quartermaster in Arlathan Forest.
• Imperium’s Resolve: Acquired from the Shadow Dragons Quartermaster in Dock Town.
• Plummage of the Mad Crow: Obtainable from the Antivan Crows Quartermaster in Treviso.
• Commander’s Presence: Purchased from the Grey Wardens Quartermaster in Hossberg Wetlands.
• Gravestone: Bought from the Mourn Watch Quartermaster in Necropolis Halls.
• Extravagant Plate: Acquired from the Lords of Fortune Quartermaster in the Hall of Valor.
• Crow’s Armet: Purchaseable from Xenon, the Antiquarian, in the Black Emporium of Dock Town, accessible as the story progresses.

Can You Upgrade Unique Items?

While unique items cannot be upgraded to alter their stats, they can be enchanted to enhance their effects at the Caretaker’s Workshop at the Lighthouse. The necessary materials are readily available for these enchantments.