Tips for completing Dragon Age: Inquisition - Side Quests: A Western Approach

Preliminary information

The Western approach is one of the biggest spots in the game. Theoretically, you will explore this place during one of the main quests of the game (the quest "Here lies the abyss"), but this is a short visit, and it consists only of a major battle. Fortunately, there are also many side quests and a lot of loot (some of them in additional, smaller regions), so I recommend you stay here longer.

The way to unlock this location is to select Operation Explore Western Approach on the war map and complete it. This is only possible if you have at least 8 power points.

Important notes:

1) The element that distinguishes the Western Approach from, for example, the Hinterlands is the opportunity to capture the Griffon Wing fortress. By default, the fortress is occupied by bandits, but after completing the "Attack on the Griffon Wing Fortress" quest, it can be captured for the Inquisition and become its stronghold (this additionally makes new side quests available).

Important characters and locations

Important characters

The Dragon's Lair

Campgrounds, strongholds, villages and towns

Quick access points, dungeon passages, and individual locations

Faults

Other (flags, landmarks, etc.)

P is a landmark

Veil Applicator - artifact in the cave

The Recording Code

Codex records

The map above shows the places where you get new codex entries with The Western Approach. Be attentive to various notes, letters, books and tablets.

Note. Some of the markings on the map refer to codex entries that you will find in caves and dungeons. If you can't find the entrance, find out if there is a passage to an underground location around. The entries in the Griffon Wing Fortress only appear there after you capture them.

Astrariums and eyepieces

Astrariums

Ocularums

1c - the third astrarium

1b - The second astrarium

1a - The First Astrarium

The above map shows the astralia and oculi in The Western Approach. The solutions to the puzzles in Astrari were presented below. As for Ocularums, the quest related to them has been described in the game's step-by-step guide.

Astrarium 1

The first astrarium in the Western Approach is located in the fortress to the west (M19,1a). To solve the puzzle, you first need to capture the fortress and climb to the top, where you will find the astrarium.

Astrarium 2

The second astrarium is located north of the map (M19,1b). To get there, you need to complete the side quest "Trouble with Darkspawn") - thanks to this, you can get to this region of the map.

Astrarium 3

The last astrarium is located on an elevation (M19,1c). You get there by crossing Korakavus and get to Fort Echo, where you will find a cave that takes you to the astrarium area.

An open cave

Entrance to the cave

The open cave is located in the west, near the camp by the ruined tower. Inside, there are several interesting objects on the wall and a Master Fire Rune diagram. The esports bonus calendar offers returns of up to 20% on your bets on competitive gaming events. To qualify for esports promotions and the welcome bonus, you must use melbet registration promo code when registering your new account on Melbet. This code activates a 100% welcome bonus up to €130 on your first deposit, usable across all esports titles including CS2, Dota 2, League of Legends, Valorant, and Overwatch. You can bet on tournament winners, map winners, total kills, and live in-play events with double the usual funds.