Dragon Age Inquisition - Top 10 Inquisition Perks! Tips and Tricks Guide!

You asked for it. You got it! Top 10 Perks to unlock in Dragon Age Inquisition!
It's important to note that by the time you beat the game, you probably will only have about 12 perk points spent. So within those 12 or so points, it's recommended that you get the most out of them and unlock the most useful perks you can.
Most perks have some prerequisite like unlocking a previous tier, spending a certain number of points in that category first, or doing something in game, before you have access to acquire the perk.
One thing players may be tempted to do, but is a big mistake, is spend points in a category on perks they don't want, so they meet the requirements of points spent to get the perk they do want. Rather than waste points, the better idea is to search far and wide and acquire more agents for the inquisition!
By recruiting agents, they count as a point in the category for whatever their talent is. So for example, you may recruit an agent who joins the Forces of the Inquisition, and that counts as a point in the Forces category! So instead of wasting points, find agents and then once you have enough of them, you can unlock the perk you want!
My Top 10 Inquisition Perks
10. True Grit - Defense against all damage increased by 10%. Forces Category. Requirement = Capture a Keep
9. Deft Hands, Fine Tools - Allows Rogues to unlock Masterwork locks and possibly obtain unique weapons/armor, rare schematics and valuable materials! Secrets Category. Requirement = 4 points spent in Secrets.
8. The Short List - Merchants will now offer valuable Rare items for you to buy. Connections Category. Requirement = 5 points spent in Connections.
7 + 6. Antivan and Imperial Court Tailoring - Each perk unlocks an additional 15 inventory slots. Inquisition Category. Antivan has no requirement. Imperial requires Antivan unlocked.
5 + 4. Advanced and Master Focus - Unlocks higher tier 2 and tier 3 power for Focus abilities. Forces Category. Advanced Focus Requirement = 5 points spent, and Master requires Advanced unlocked.
3. Tempered Glass Flask - Unlocks a 3rd slot for potions, tonics or grenades! Forces Category. Requirement = 5 points spent in Forces.
2. Forward Scouts - Icons will now appear on the maps to show additional points on interest including Quarry and Logging camps. Secrets Category. Requirement = Capture a Keep
1. More Healing Potions - Allows you to carry for more healing potions for a total of 12. Forces Category. Requirement = 3 points spent in Forces.
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[@aaronaustin9814]

Knowledge perks are always my go to they allow me to feel smart as a protagonist and also allows for many different dialogue options

[@rumbleterrier3365]

And the xp boosts

[@kevinfentress4164]

I definitely like the extra dialogue options, but not a big fan of the extra xp. Personally, I find the game a bit too easy, even on nightmare difficulty. I try and curtail this by NOT advancing in levels too fast, so battles will be more challenging. I could also just skip/ignore a lot of side quests and get the same result, but I tend to be a “completionist” with rpg games. Of course this could be fixed for me if they just made the game a bit harder, or add an extra difficulty level…

[@aaronaustin9814]

@@kevinfentress4164 you’re the type of person I would hate to make games for not going to lie

[@Ryder2010G6]

@@kevinfentress4164 play with trials. There s a trial that levels up your enemies to the level you are. Say you get lvl 20 wraiths

[@0292-q3l]

@@miguelmahecha88 Axi is good but pretty crappy in combat... My personal favourite is Quen, love being able to shield myself then knock and damage enemies when it breaks.

[@EarFarce4]

If warriors can wall bash why do we need rogues to open locks? One good kick and no door.

[@gibsondanny]

@Long Nguyen You can't actually do that in game. I think he was just questioning the games logic.

[@thejustice3139]

Finally!!!

[@adibpranata9986]

You sir deserve a like 👍

[@jonathanlowery4352]

It's crazy cause the only locks that need picking are the ones designed for that perk. And that's just the doors. No chest requires a rogue like in the previous games

[@widaflow]

@EarFarce4 Unfortunately they're not War of Darksiders or Ryu Hayabusa of Ninja Gaiden. Hahahah..

[@forgedude]

*Here is the List in the video* _1 : Forces_ > More Healing Potions _2 : Secrets_ > Forward Scouts _3 : Inquisition_ > Tempered Glass Flasks _4 : Forces_ > Master Focus _5 : Forces_ > Advance Focus _6: Inquisition_ > Imperial Court Tailoring _7 : Inquisition_ > Antivan Tailoring _8 : Connections_ > The Shortlist _9 : Secrets_ > Defat Hands, Fine Tools _10 : Forces_ > True Grit

[@KrogTharr]

Thanks 🎉

[@goatlps]

Timestamps?

[@XSilver_WaterX]

If grinding more on those resource quests, take better pockets and chance for double harvest of plant and monster loot.

[@SkywardSwag]

Optimal cutting is a great perk, since it can get you loads more of materials when you are gathering, which is great when you need higher tier materials for crafting

[@truthfulheretic]

I agree with most of ur list, but what I always get before any other perk are those 3 perks that reveal special parts in speech (underworld knowledge etc). These are the ones that solve story related issues (For example Sera's mission, or the Imperial court mission). These also open special missions on the map and are extremely useful.

[@Ryan-yf5dg]

"Tackle the toughest and most ingenious locking mechanisms." Yeah, and I still get stopped from not having a god damn key.

[@KineticGTR]

I'm working on a 2nd playthrough that will give me a fresh batch of enemies to create and test new builds on! Hope you enjoy the Tips and Tricks videos in the meantime :)

[@NotLuca]

I love your Dragon Age videos dude!

[@nathanpatel8160]

Thanks for all of these videos!

[@sKaXz]

hopefully you read this - can you please do a guide on the materwork enchants? I loved your recent crafting guide, but it still lacks how to add the critical masterpiece enchant properly. I've read some stuff on reddit that it takes different materials and certain amounts of tries to enchant the +10% if the first one fails. I gave up after 2 hours of wasteing materials and masterwork stuff. Save/Load RNG reroll is disabled as it seems, the % chance is bound to the actual item or something.. Would be amazing, if you could help out with that - I can't figure it out obviously

[@tweeotch]

Awesome videos! Definitely subscribed and wish I'd seen you sooner.

[@lordkibagami]

sKaXz Not sure if this answers your question but the %enchant doesn't work on Masterwork schematics.

[@kryptik7348]

i have to be honest kinetic, i wouldnt be able to get through inquisition without your videos. this game is my first dragon age game and you are pretty much my go to guy (well when it comes to your vids lol). im still learning about this game, but its because of you. keep up the good work.

[@1money11]

Saw this video and said "I need to start a new game *sigh*" anyone else?

[@williampiffner7779]

A horny Cat Yupp, I thought the same exact thing.

[@iloveyourunclebob]

Same and it's over 2 years later.

[@JavierGarcia-md3xj]

Yep basically

[@daviddimapilis423]

Yup after trespasser

[@terrancemarshall4203]

Totally

[@Clever_viper]

I'd say that my top 10 would be 1-4: All 4 knowledge perks, with this you get extra dialog that let you get new agents and extra plot options. Also you get extra experience from every paper you can read, and there are a lot of those in the game. 5: Extra potions (Forces), as Kinetic said, in higher difficulties this is a must to keep happy adventuring 6: Extra flasks slot (Inquisition), carrying an extra set of potions or grenades can really give you and edge in battles when you're overwhelmed by demons. It is a must for battling dragons: Iron Bull/Reaver+ Regen potion+ Element resistance tonic = Dragon Rage*Infinite= Dragon slayer 7-8: Extra focus (Forces) Completely agree with Kinetic, 3rd tier focus abilities are awesome! 9: Deft hands and tools (Secrets) do you really want to walk through a locked door in this game and not be able to find what loot is inside? 10: The short list (Connections), It reveals that secret cool inventory merchants keep hidden. Every time you enter a region the cool item is supposed to change in the better stores. I've used this to unlock the best armor schematics that supposedly the Dog merchant in the Hissing Wastes has, yet I noticed that it always had the same unique armor and no matter how many times I reentered the area it didn't change and I couldn't buy the schematics. Maybe a bug in the PS4 version? Well this is my top 10 perks, I think the main difference is the knowledge perks I use and the extra inventory space I don't. My reason to not use those tailor perks is that if you're a bit picky in the loot you get (focus on the rate and unique equipment and statuettes, jewelry and other valuable for sale only items) and go to the store to sell those items after you return from each region there's no real need for the extra pockets. Hope it helps some of you

[@ArmisHart]

+José Ángel Medina Cornejo thanks this looks much better than what was said in the video..this makes a lot more sense to me. still dont get what focus is but it is apparently good since ive seen it mentioned before and good to be used with sera someone said.

[@MaxStoryTeller92]

Considering that you have 19 perks to choose, if you unlock all those mentioned in the video, plus all the knowledge ones, you still have 5 more perks available. If you have a good amount of agents at each category of course. Inquisition's perks doesn't need agents, right?

[@olgakazaryan1420]

I know that my comment is pretty late, but I agree with you - especially on the first 4 points. I didn’t invest into them during my first playthrough, but I DID during my second - and that was a whole new game experience! So many new dialogue options, and not just for chatting, but also for quests. Now every time I start a new playthrough - I get them ASAP.

[@Karel_The_Goat37]

Lol noob how can someone use iron bull he sucks

[@ListenerDB]

I know this is 5 years late but in order to reset the dog vendor you have to go to a different area and then quit and reload the game

[@inusannon23]

0:15 "which require you, therefore, to either, for example" :D Just made me smile, no worries.

[@Smokedogsmith]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@raymondkravitz2001]

and therefore mr. wherefore brought thou hereafter

[@MartynWraightUSA]

Nice list and one i pretty much use myself with one change: - 2. Forward Scouts... Only really useful until you get Skyhold upgraded and then its of no real use. I swap that out with Optimal Cutting as getting a possible +10 to each herb/metal/leather you collect saves farming them continuously. Keep the vids coming they are great!

[@villelepoaho4105]

I should have picked all 4 of the conversation perks, but it's too late now...

[@WonTomYT]

cool thanks for making this video, it was helpful. thanks for explaining the perks too i just grabbed the more healing potions, i totally missed that perk the whole playthrough so far, haha.

[@AllThings_Gaming-c1m]

Greatly appreciated for ppl uncertain of getting gud perks ,great guide Kinetic . Only shit things are that you *CANNOT* Respec Inquisition perks at all ,there's no black emporium too. BW didn't think this through,did they? sigh...forcing you to choose wisely My guide is - The 3 knowledge perks from your 3 ambassadors +4 max healing pots Deft hands ,Fine tools-extremely good ( get *Leliana's normal -master herbs to reach it*) +5% EXP from enemies +10% resist to DMG Extra slot for potions Advanced and Master Focus +15 item burden x2 The short list (New things for sale in shops) Extra EXP and Influence from monster research +1 skill point Optimal Cutting (For end game rare herbs. A novelty mostly) I only bump up my inventory space to 75 *Lv20 Inquisition is the Max* After these, you are left with 3 spare Inquisition points to spent. *The 3 Cullen schematics are optional - up to you,but i rather not get em and rest of Josephine's perks are not really worth it ,unnecessarily *Eagle-Eyed is not worth it. *Forward scouts is bad too.

[@Nytellem]

Thanks for posting this, pretty helpful.

[@N7Whore]

We meet again

[@AllThings_Gaming-c1m]

Nytellem ye just my hindsights

[@lancerd4934]

At least you can respec skills. You couldn't do that in DA: Origins (Bioware incorporated the idea into Awakening thanks to the game's most popular mod) Plus, companions don't have skills auto-assigned up to your level when you meet them, making any companion other than the three your start with totally useless, which Origins also had.

[@AllThings_Gaming-c1m]

lancer D Except your attributes allocation are distributed automatically per level basis =( ,it depends on what route your tree skill is progressing towards like + 3-5 Str/Constitution in DAI,though equipping some unique gear helps boast my stats . No Black emporium even sighh

[@GeorgianaOqueef]

just got the game like 2 days ago, super confused about everything. thanks for the guides!!!!!!

[@KineticGTR]

Next Video - The Next Builds! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnK3oXqNl62Nl5Y

[@F3ARL388]

You're easily the best Inquisition resource on KZbin right now. Keep it up *praises the sun*

[@thebicardiandcola6334]

I would have chosen the enhanced studies over the advanced scouts. You get more experience for the enemy items turned in AND for all the items previously turned in. I can google the location of quarries. Thats just my opinion though. I do appreciate the mage builds youve done. Im running nightmare and they have helped alot! Have you done any dlc vids?

[@KineticGTR]

Previous Video - Party, Tactics and Behaviors Guide! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2rFk6B-aqiMpLc

[@1ButtonDash]

very good video, these are good ones but also opinion based. i just started playin again with a new playthru and i actually got the first perk in each category first which allows new dialogue options. ther are actually MANY new choices you can make... that is if you are a lore nut and talk to alot of people. I also easily get deft hands as my top. I actually get that one first with just 1 influence point. Even thou it requires to have 3 points in secrets before u can get it, the hinterlands actually has 3 secret agents in that first zone which are easily obtainable. I think they did this on purpose so you can get that perk early. Anyway yea I think u should try out the new expansion the decent if you havn't tried it yet. It's fun, maybe do a video on that, I'd like to see you do some more DA:I vids.

[@ZUV617]

+OneButton Dash Lore nuts united!

[@iloveyourunclebob]

@@ZUV617 loooooooore 😍😍😍

[@stephenbiggs3623]

Nice list. The only ones I'd want to add are the 3 - schematic perks from Forces. I'd probably delay the inquisition Perks to get those 3 forces perks early.

[@domrolando]

Some perks which I think are very helpful too are the knowledge perks which give you either extra xp when reading codexes or that give you extra dialogue options. Especially useful for the main quest in Orlais with the nobles and the empress. Also trainee herbalist (I think) gives you more herbs when you harvest, which in itself is extremely helpful if you want to upgrade potions/tonics or just replenish them.

[@Adamannen88]

At least understand the reason for getting Forward Scouts now. Think I'll be skipping it myself though. The only resource places I'd have missed are in the areas I explored before Skyhold. So think I'll just be looking up where they are or manually exploring them with a mount later. Will just find the rest when I explore the rest of the maps. Even if I didn't wanna complete everything I'll know to look in any area that I haven't explored to complete 'em. Also got all of the dialogue/codex first instead. Realize now that the XP isn't needed but enjoyed seeing and utilizing some of the extra dialogue options to get some agents easier and score some extra affection with the companions. Also getting the money perks early so that I can be sure to buy any extra influence to reach the influence level cap and any gear should I happen to be unlucky with drops. Though it can be a bit punishing (on nightmare) to not have combat perks early on I'm just finding myself overleveling for the difficult parts by completing everything.

[@sKaXz]

.. this would be my list, I messed up my first playthrough aswell :D Underworld Knowledge [Dialogue Forces] Arcane Knowledge [Dialogue Secrets] Nobility Knowledge [Dialogue Connections] History Knowledge [Dialogue Inquisition] [Forces] More Healing Potions Advanced Focus -> Master Focus [Connections] The Rare Stocks -> Exacting Buyers -> Only the Finest -> The Short List optional: [Secrets] Eagle Eyes Deft Hands, Fine Tools [Inquisition] Tempered Glass Flasks Antivan Tailoring -> Imperial Court Tailoring Exclusive Training -- Must have [11 Inq.Points]: 4x Dialogue Options ; Short List for Schematics ; Healing Potions ; additional Focus optional [6 Inq.Points]: additional gimmicks for late-game, nothing mandatory. Leaves you with 3 points you can spend wherever you want - if you really, REALLY lack agents, use them to unlock the high tier perks. Why no +exp%? Overleveling. Waste of points. Why no +%def? 10% isn't worth it and it doesn't work currently. Why no Forward Scouts? Quarry/Lumbering locations can be found on guide-maps, google it :)

[@machngunjoe]

the best at this, so helpful with clear and concise speaking

[@Target135]

Dude, I am hooked on your class builds! I've subbed and watched every Dragon Age video. I don't feel DA:I does a good job of explaining its stats and the value of each stat for each class and I'm left wondering when I craft my armor.. Should I go with the Dex or cunning for my rogue.. how much Dex/cunning do I want to shoot for? Diablo does a better job of this cuz theres a sheet damage that changes with every change to your gear I'd like to make a request. Can you make a stats video with some explanations of stat values and what to aim for (example, try to get 75% Dex and 25% cunning) or whatever.

[@adamw.8579]

Best option after game over is using "golden nug" and upload all schematics to DA Hold, next game you may download all this stuff and begin game with level 4 schematics (if you ended :Descent" or "Hakkon Jaws" DLC). Imagine player lvl 3 with lyrium staff or Hakkon's Honor. As Iron Bull said - MAYHEM!.

[@thebicardiandcola6334]

Adam W. Its awesome!

[@adamw.8579]

@@thebicardiandcola6334 It's good for playing game for storyline and interactions (as me).

[@m4dm3th0d]

Only The Finest perk: 10 x Everite 10 x Volcanic Aurum 10 x Silverite 10 x Great Bear Hide 10 x Craggy Skin 10 x Wyvern Scales 10 x Royale Sea Silk 10 x Imperial Vestment Cotton 10 x Plush Fustian Velvet

[@Codex7777]

You know you can get all of those things pretty easily and can even buy them pretty cheaply from several merchants? A complete waste of perk slots, imho.

[@troywerksun5477]

ITS 2018 IN DECENMBER AND THIS WAS STILL HELPFUL AS HECK!!!! THANK YOU! I completely rammed through the game the first time and finished it without exploring or even being the required level lol but now on my second time around I've found so much that I missed out on!!!!!!!!! THIS HELPS A TON!!!!

[@johndymond4596]

Shit helped me today

[@minimeh5519]

I wanted my next playthrough on hard but with your guides I'm thinking about tackling nightmare right away. They are awesome! Subscribed! Also what do you (or anyone out there) think of the knowledge perks? I didn't rly invest in them before, but they unlock more dialogue options and possibly some agents. Is it worth investing in them on the harder difficulties or rather other perks?

[@Crimsazabi]

You should redo the Reaver build but this time, use rampage (the focus ability) in with the rest of the tree, you gain hp with every hit with rampage active. it counters the hp drop from dragon-rage basically

[@bryansage132]

Forward Scouts is a poor perk. This adds additional point-of-interest and "X" marks on your map. You don't need this perk in order to complete any of the landmark quests, and this perk does not add any additional warp points. Only get it if you like the flavor.

[@denker032047146]

Well we all have diffrent prefs i guess but i just feel that more capacity is just a waste of perks. Its not that hard to just jump to a sell point and once you have the gear you need for a long time you dont carry much at all in your inventory after a sell point. And more potions is also a waste unless you are on the absolut hardest lvl. Or have a really shitty team but that is something you can correct. But hey like i said we all have diffrent prefs.

[@csdn4483]

Atleast three of your choices are just quality of life issues. Additional inventory space can be dealt with far more easily by returning to a merchant and selling excess items on a regular basis. That's two points you can use elsewhere. Likewise, forward scouts isn't as necessary after the first play through if you bothered to actually try and discover the entire map of each area, once you know what resources are on which map (take notes if needed) you can get the logging stands and quarries without needing to use forward scouts. However, there are three perks that are absolute musts if you want to be able to get full access to things (and you should probably use your first three perk points on them) and these are the knowledges (arcane, underworld, and the military one). These perks open up options on judging that can lead to some of your judgements becoming agents (like Aventis if you follow the mage path). They also open up other conversation options that can lead to some interesting twists. I would also say that the perks that affect your buy/sell with merchants is also highly useful (for increasing your money to get more schematics and the like).

[@RyanFGNM]

With all the codex's you read why not put one in the perk for extra XP.

[@Deano1187]

Mostly agree with the list, I think this video could be super awesome with like an Honorable Mentions part, where you could classify the usefulness of a few other perks that might be playstyle dependent. Things like the dialogue upgrades which do have the downside of steepening the awful XP curve, but have huge roleplay benefits. Or Forward Scouts which I personally believe is the one of the 5 worst perks in the game. You only need a handful of Logging stands and quarries to do everything you can with them, and they are useless after. I never have a problem finding enough. And I'm really surprised there's no mention of the +1 Skill point for your Inquisitor. But nice video from a fellow Dragon age try-hard that knows way too much about the game :)

[@domadordepollosmm]

No knowledge ones? I have all of them :D

[@duc29993]

You could also do a vid about cross class combos,, should be helpful to some... Especially on nightmare (:

[@BastiaenAssassin]

Great thoughts. For me, inventory capacity isn't as high priority as I can usually just fast travel to go sell my stuff. It's just a matter of convenience. My top perks are Extra healing potions, and the focus perks. Of course, I'll soon be playing with 2 tempests in my party to cruise through Nightmare, so focus is pretty important. Oh, I love Flask of Fire.

[@fakexgolds]

I think forward scouts isn't that useful, I mean they lacked on making the upgrades worth anything if it showed locations of hidden items like puzzle pieces or wine bottles it would be worth it I'd save that point for the schematics which is kind of useful to get for whatever class you are. Great video though, the others I'd agree with you on though.

[@travisreiser2763]

my preferred perk is the massache's method more exp for combat. makes killing dragons and other bosses much more rewording

[@TheStrategist314]

Man...Kinetic...We need to work on this list bro.

[@KineticGTR]

hahahah, Thank you for putting that in a friendly/civil way. I realize now that this is a pretty debatable topic, but I did say MY Top 10. Different playstyles and priorities for what people want is going to change their personal 10 for sure. Thanks

[@TheStrategist314]

KineticGTR You're welcome my friend. Nothing wrong with a little friendly criticism. One thing I am noticing on my second play through is i'm going to try and COMPLETE the game rather than beat it...and even since yesterday one perk that I think is pretty essential isn't as vital. We can figure that out together at one point and help the viewers out.

[@Flyermilez]

RidinSpinaz04 Yes, we plebian viewers need all the help. No seriously, give us your wisdom oh great and wise pioneers of debateable DAI decisions.

[@TheStrategist314]

Flyermilez The best advice I could give anyone is to go through and play the game yourself...I know it sounds like a cop out but hear me out...even from the time I commented, Ive beaten the game again and thus changed my opinion. At that time I would have said getting the armor schematics from Cullen was more important than having more inventory slots...but if I would have told you that then realized that you can go to one part on the western part of the world map and find amazing armor schematics from a vendor, then I would have felt bad. I think Kinetic would even tell you that discovering this in this game happens way to frequently for a definitive list so for every opinion there's a valid argument against it. The one things I would say get without any change in opinion would be to unlock the conversation trees (the first perk from each officer) first. The reason being is because it completely changes the game and makes things pan out the way they are suppose to happen. Again it's up to the player and everything has it's up or down side but those would be the ones I would recommend getting every play through.

[@Flyermilez]

RidinSpinaz04 I don't appreciate being treated like a casual, gosh so mean. lol jk We all know that in games like this that there are many different ways of playing and every way is enjoyable. I appreciate the reply... even if you did treat me like a casual. :P

[@ChericeChapman]

Big no in two and one. Forward scouts maybe toward the end of the game just as a completionist but it’s more fun to explore and kill n farm and just quest quest everywhere. You might miss a couple of logging but there’s more than you need. And if you’re needing that many healing pots well yes, I guess it would be important for you otherwise no Pretty good list though

[@travislindsey1507]

Extra xp is useless since you can farm, the dialogue options are useful. But, forward scout is especially useless since upgrading your base doesn't really do anything. You could wait until the last thing really if you had to have it . I'd get eagle eyed instead

[@omarabdelaty634]

forward scouts suck, without mods the max number of perks is 19 I am not wasting a whole perk just to find logging camps and quarries instead perks to improve trading prices are more important also, the knowledge perks are nice since they allow unique dialouge and choices and missions or table operations

[@PlatinumSan]

Hey, the forward scout part was really helpful. You get +1 from me.

[@ianpearch9466]

Just a +1 thats it

[@ZombiEBenoiT]

AW THAT FUCKIN BULLSHIT

[@Shrader01]

This is such a fantastic game, truly. Still no where near completion and I am loving taking my time with it.

[@ChrisDeebo]

I'd Underworld Knowledge on there before afew of them, you get more agents from Underworld convo option and thus open up perk that require 3 or 4 points invested much faster

[@Savenmi]

Best perks Forces: True Grit, Advanced Focus, Master Focus(need 4 points to acquire) & More Healing Potions Secrets: Deft Hands, Fine Tools, Forward Scouts. Connections: The Short List Inquisition: Antivan Tailoring, Imperial Court Tailoring, Tempered Glass Flasks Thank you

[@abirbinhabib7669]

I just go for the 4 knowledge perks first then start reading every parchment i find that i had avoided reading

[@DarkRubicant]

hahaha his recommendation about healing potions and regeneration potions. Rub some dirt on it: am I a joke to you?

[@DiscordOfDave]

Everything I have, except Forward Scouts. I know it's kind of cheaty, but I don't like wasting a perk on something that I can look up in a guide. I'm also trying to conserve some just in case they add more perks in the future.

[@CleveStarke]

Thanks for the help man . I've only just started the game and tbh I was a bit lost as I'm relatively new to this genre of game . All of your videos are really helpful and well explained . Thanks again and keep it up .

[@thejustice3139]

No problem man. Happy to help

[@soldierblac1573]

You are correct sir. I really enjoy the game.

[@soldierblac1573]

Thank you great info.

[@UrZahl]

OK, can anyone clarify this? Does Foward Scouts unlock NEW areas/ points of interest? or is it just pointing out stuff you would already stumble across if you're exploring EVERY part of the map? Which i do - i'll jump at a wall for several min.'s before conceding "ok, i can't get over there."

[@WitchZer0]

A little information on The Short List. It does not open up a static set of items on vendors. They are Random from what I can tell. A pool of items that may show up on that vendor (time based supposedly). Also, not that much better than the Sturdy variants. I was excited to finally unlock it but very disappointed after 2 real time days of not seeing a single Superb Armor Recipe on the vendors. (A hat...yeah...I got a superb hat...)

[@Dragonblade722]

The only thing I would add to this list is the optimal cutting perk from the secrets tree. When I first saw this perk I was all "meh 10% chance to get an extra herb. I'll invest in something more useful." I ended up taking it later and was schocked on how useful it was. I was getting 4-8 extra herbs on rare plants that I usually have to spend time farming. So yah,it's a useful perk with a misleading description.

[@MastertheGamerpg]

What is a focus ability?

[@plottwist3364]

i'm not sure the short list is that interesting: glanced quickly in DAI wiki and it seems the stuff it gives you can be found many times in the game. Josephine's sales on the other hand gives you access to the best armor schematics in hissing plains. And for the scout ability, you can always save the point and look out for the locations on internet. the first perks of each category also gives you extra dialogues and increase the xp for all your codex entries, even the ones you already got i think

[@RaZeyLWindBladE]

The schematics fyi, seems to be linked with your current level. had my mage schematics first below level 10 and most of the plans i receive are around that level. However, when i took the warrior schematics later when i was lvl 19 thereabouts, i find that the plans given was all around tier 3. I might be mistaken but gonna do another playthrough to test this out. seems like a waste of perk points if this is true. would love to hold on to amazing and rare scematics just by unlocking it. the rest of the perks seems so blase, they dont help much with the gameplay except if you want more backstory. It's good for a first playthrough but on the second and third? I want better combat and item options.

[@jade_the_doll9299]

Personnally i always rush the ones that give you more xp per codex entry cause it speeds up leveling a lot

[@joaolana3425]

I'm just using mods for inventory, it's way better. You save A LOT of time just by not having to deal with inventory on every trip

[@Has645]

I should have watched this video a long time ago I have wasted points on stupid stuff already and some of these perks I didn't even know they existed. I'm level 16 and I think I am past mid game. Does anyone know the max lvl in dragon age inquisition?

[@lordkibagami]

I'm curious if the Mage/Warrior/Rogue schematics perks are static or based on character lvl...?

[@maifa7]

Hey Kenetic, can you show some tips of when ( by level , since some area eg. Emerald Graves are not accessible right away) player should start looking for herbs to upgrades their potion/tonic/granades? Regen potion is a lifesaver for many tough battles. , especially for newbies ( like myself, just 40 hr in the game.)

[@KineticGTR]

That's an idea I've also had, and thought I might combine that somehow with another topic. Thanks for the feedback

[@travishipp4972]

I got 17 healing potions lol 12 normally and 5 regen health and mana potions

[@Sl0wby]

Hi Kinetic, i watched your video about rogue assassin & decided to try it out. But as soon as i got my Deathblow i wanted to try to kill off few enemies as fast as i could, but then it seems Dance of Death got bugged and didn't refund me any stamina for killing my enemies. I tested it few times to be sure my party members didn't kill steal it but it seems it's just not working for me. Did you get same problems & if you did how did you fix them, because it seems like all skills work fine in your video. Ty in advance & sorry for writing comment that is not related to this particular video :)

[@HapyyTheCat]

what he said about the potions thing. omg. i lol. soooo true. im half dead now watching this video and my party is 3/4 dead.... RIP Varric.

[@OroborusFMA]

What you *should* have done is list the best ten perks *in order* from first to last. Just listing your favorite is a waste of time.

[@aniev0923]

Great video, keep up the god work :)

[@KineticGTR]

It's official! I'm doing God's work! XD

[@2410Genoxide]

+KineticGTR you're doing the makers work. Maker be with u 😂

[@gorganblade433]

thanx for making these guides they are very cool i was wondering what is an easy build to play i just bought the game and i have no idea just what something fairly easy any advice would be great thanx

[@instinctz1]

i think forward scouts is a wasted perk imho. you should be exploring everywhere, and if you still can't find it, well look online and there are maps to show where the lumber camps/quarries are. the perks i tend to get are: all the knowledge/dialogue perks (underworld, nobility, etc); the potion perks (both); the focus perks; deft hands; and true grit. these are honestly the best perks out there.

[@ahmedtaraque]

This video was very helpful, thanks.

[@Isaiah42069]

If you need perk points you can buy scrolls that give you exp twards them in the court yard of skyhold. since coin is basically useless its worth spending the coin on early to smash out the perk list

[@Connor-jt3qr]

I'm planning on doing a nightmare playthrough but don't want to be a 2 handed warrior or an archer, what would you recommend?

[@DharmaXII]

What's the best way to gain perk points?

[@garysimmons3166]

Very strange to have to go back through a video to then select the perks you suggested in order. Do it 1-10 plZ

[@Velganice]

IMO, ignore Forward Scouts. All that info is easily Googled. Use that point somewhere else.

[@veiotisligon2595]

I understand why you picked some of these but stuff like arcane knowledge are like passive skills it makes the game more in depth and easier to do a nightmare playthrough

[@Spudkitty513]

I enjoy your vids! Of course, there will be differing opinions on the top 10 perks, and I agree with most of them. For me it was important to unlock the first perk in each category, in order to get the extra xp from codex entries. And I didn't bother with the extra inventory perk ... I just made sure I sold off my junk on a regular basis. The few times I reached my max inventory, I just destroyed the trinkets under 'Valuables.'

[@marcharper5683]

Just wanted to say thanks for all the vids. Very well done and helped out a lot.

[@Amioran]

Hmmmm.... True Grit is not as good as it seems since it doesn't work for all the party but only for the Inquisitor. The focus perks are also not fundamental since you don't either need a focus skill at all (actually the game becomes too easy if you use them). The schematic perks are very very good to have early as they give access to some of the best Tier 2 schematics in the game. The best option is to get the perk for the inquisitor class as soon as you reach Skyhold and craft immediately a strong weapon/set with Tier 2 material (Paragon's Luster can easily be found in Forbidden Oasis, without even fighting). With that setup, then, you can either go a little later directly to Hissing Wastes to acquire Tier 3 schematics for your class (the difference between Tier 3 schematics with Tier 2 material and Tier 2 with Tier 2 is minimal and you waste a lot more; if you cannot acquire yet Tier 3 material it is best to simply use Tier 2 schematics till then, apart for visual reasons). Inventory slots perks are not needed at all. It is a complete waste to carry white weapons as they are sold very cheap and when they start to be sold for some more you have already as much money as you want. The perks for those can be handy later but they surely aren't a top priority. IMO the must have perks are: +4 Potions perk +1 Potion slot perk Deft Hands Warrior/Rogue/Mage schematics (depending on your class and only if taken early; after you get access to Tier 3 schematics reliably they are useless) Short List (by midgame onwards) The good perks are: Focus perks (but these can be skipped if you prefer to not use Focus skills) Tempered Flask (+1 skill point is always handy) All the codex perks as they open up interesting dialogue options (not necessary but handy to have for more RP; they are also good to take when you need a point in the tree to get to the perk you want that requires 4 or 5 points) Perks to be taken when you have spare points: Inventory slot perks True Grit

[@Codex7777]

Yep, I pretty much agree with everything in your top 10. I'd maybe slightly change the list position for a couple of them but wouldn't remove any of them. After these, I'd suggest the one that gives your character an extra skill point and the 3 or 4 'knowledge perks. All the rest are pretty useless. Though the wider search area one has some utility, even though it will make virtually no difference in reality. :)

[@zantou_namakura]

imo inventory capacity should increase the more companions you have. interface is so choking, gearing everyone takes so long because of it. Inv capacity is even more choking when there are so many upgrades

[@BlackzSparrow]

Did they edit the perks, I wasn't able to just pick up true grit without getting two other perks linked to it?

[@Luxtenebris2467]

More Healing potion a Play without that XD becacuse I don't see that XDDD

[@realfidel]

the forward scout is a nice thing. but you can just use a online map to find them, so you can save that perk for something else

[@dexternelson]

Hmm. I passed on The Short List and went for the schematics under forces. Instead of buying gear, I found it much more cost effective to let Leliana's new agents bring gear from their previous employers for the rare schematics, then focused on crafting rather than buying gear straight up. It also saved me from the 5 point in that category requirement, so I had a few extra perks to spend elsewhere, which I put into acquiring knowledge, specifically Sterling Reputation (+10% more money for items sold to vendors under connections, Enhanced studies under secrets for +50% more xp for each foe studied [retroactive], and Nobility Knowledge back under connections for +50% XP for codex entries and opening up dialog options). And of course maxing out the inquisition tree for that extra skill point is a must lol.

[@dexternelson]

***** I'll take a look at it. I lean more towards making money over xp, especially now with the black market. Thanks

[@valkyrie_592]

If you play with trials and the potions heal 1 dmg, then dont invest into potion slots and inventory space

[@Azukaisa]

Could you make a video of top 5 most OP specializations/classes? You know like Reaver, Knight enchanter etc...

[@anthonybutlergam3k3y_twitch]

Totally a good way to go however Everyone is diffrent on potions I got access to 12 and was like omg did it help late game.

[@egoranonymous3223]

Also, get the Jar of Bees grenade as soon as you can. Deals massive damage and scatters large groups into single fleeing enemy targets.

[@vega1356]

Thank you so much for this tutorial it actually helps me out a lot I barely bought the Inquisition about let's say 6 to 8 months ago cuz I have the first Dragon Age Ultimate Edition so it took me awhile to finish that one and Dragon Age 2 BioWare special edition at least I don't have to download for these things I wonder if there's any DLC for the Dragon Age Inquisition either way thank you so much honestly I like the second Dragon Age cuz I fell in love with the voice actor that does the elf woman Merrell I'd rather marry an elf woman if they ever existed

[@kiadorphantomwolf6572]

Vega 13 I can't mind her name but she plays the main character in the show Torchwood

[@iloveyourunclebob]

@@kiadorphantomwolf6572 Eve Myles. She's also in Broadchurch with David Tennant and Victoria with Jenna Coleman because you don't have to go very far away from Doctor Who for the actors and spin off actors to meet lol. 6 degrees of separation in England is just a half step to the right lol

[@TheJaredfalgout]

To bad true grit doesnt work. It would be a great perk. Only works on the inuisitor

[@egumrukcuoglu]

First off all i want to say thank you for these videos. I'm new in this game and i watched your videos. I interested in Rift mage and Stealth Rogue classes but i couldn't make a choise. Whats your favorite class?

[@hazeddon]

Damn, wish I'd watched this before I invested 4 perk points into the knowledge perks for each category. Oh well, still got my nightmare playthrough.

[@djmichaelmoore]

All good perks, except number 2. Forward scouts is kinda useless. Love your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@TheValiantBob]

KineticGTR now that the patch has added a storage chest, do you still recommend getting the antivan inventory upgrade perks?

[@SupertoastGT]

The Mage/Warrior/Rogue schematics are great too. Tier 3 weapons/armor schematics for your class that are great. :D