As you explore the world of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, you'll acquire countless armaments and accessories to further empower your characters. There are a select few that have truly exceptional effects, and we'd go so far as to state that some are likely to define your build. Here's our guide on where to find all unique items in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Likewise, please be reminded that this article contains spoilers.
All unique items in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
The Dragon Age: The Veilguard unique items are scattered in various regions across Thedas, and even the Crossroads in the Fade. Here's a quick summary:
- Vendor wares - Some unique items in the game can be purchased from vendors, but you need to increase a faction's strength and shop rank. We've got more details for you in our factions guide.
- General exploration/visible on the map - Those that are acquired through general exploration can be seen on your map. Compared to other kinds of loot, unique items have chest icons with three smaller spikes/protrusions, akin to a crown. Likewise, Rook opens them using the Lyrium Dagger.
- Quest rewards - There are also a few other unique items that are obtained as quest rewards.
Note that unique items are different from regular items in the game world. They cannot be upgraded, but you can enchant them via the Caretaker's Workshop at the Lighthouse.
In any case, our Dragon Age: The Veilguard unique items guide is organized by region and category. Also, please note that our Rook is a Warrior, which means certain item rewards might be different in case you're playing as a Rogue or Mage.
Arlathan Forest #1: Iron Veil
- Location: At the eastern portion of this zone, you'll see an island in the middle of a pond. Eventually, you'll gain access to the surrounding area, where you have to bring crystals to activate three beam turrets. The beam turrets need to hit the crystalline receptacles on the structures, which then allow you to cross the stream and open the chest.
- Equipment slot/type: Light helmet
- Stats: +44 defense and +30% ability damage.
- Effects: Whenever an enemy dies, it spawns an apparition that attacks enemies and deals necrotic damage.
Arlathan Forest #2: Fade-Touched Bulwark
- Location: In the northeastern portion of the region, there's an abandoned fortress that's crawling with Darkspawn and blight. Destroy the blight and make your way to the top of the fortress to get this Dragon Age: The Veilguard unique item.
- Equipment slot/type: Shield
- Stats: +276 physical damage; +510 stagger.
- Effects: When you perform a perfect defense, nearby enemies are pulled toward you.
Hossberg Wetlands #1: Wedge of Destiny (Aged 10 Years)
- Location: Continue along the blight-covered tunnels that lead to the southern part of the region. Note that this section was inaccessible early on, though we later noticed that we could enter it. We surmise that this may have been because we had completed all Grey Warden quests in the area.
- Equipment slot/type: Shield
- Stats: +80 physical damage; +80 stagger.
- Effects: +10 shield toss bounces; has very low base damage but ignores defense; Shield Toss bounces may hit the enemy multiple times.
Note that his unique item in Dragon Age: The Veilguard is actually hilarious to wield, since it's a wheel of cheese. It's pretty much a "meme weapon" due to its effects.
Necropolis Halls #1: Deathrattle
- Location: Complete the Hauntings quest chain given to you by the Mourn Watch.
- Equipment slot/type: Medium helmet
- Stats: +73 defense and +11% ability damage.
- Effects: Gain precision when you have low health; precision hits leech 100% life when you're at low health.
Rivain Coast #1: Meredith's Legacy
- Location: You must first complete Taash's Lair of the Dragon King quest, since the area won't have puzzle mechanics during the mission. Once you're done, return to this lair and complete the Treasure of Sharksmouth Mountain puzzle.
- Equipment slot/type: Longsword
- Stats: +325 necrotic damage; +400 stagger.
- Effects: +10% leech effectiveness; hits will leech health from enemies but you no longer restore health from potions or companion abilities.
Rivain Coast #2: Glorious Ultimatum
- Location: You'll receive a quest in Taash's room, and it's called Dead Men Tell Some Tales. Proceed to each location to defeat the hostile undead and investigate the objects therein. Then, enter the hidden cave to receive this reward.
- Equipment slot/type: Belt
- Stats: Zero healing; +25% ultimate charge rate.
- Effects: This unique item in Dragon Age: The Veilguard prevents you from healing when you use potions. Instead, using a potion grants +35% ultimate energy. Subsequently casting your ultimate fully restores your HP.
Hall of Valor #1: Call of the Hall
- Location: You'll gain access to the Hall of Valor as part of Taash's arc. There's an arena where Isabela asks you to defeat 10 waves of enemies. You'll receive this reward once you've cleared all the encounters.
- Equipment slot/type: Ring
- Stats: N/A
- Effects: +50% takedown damage and stagger; gain a random advantage buff when you perform a takedown.
Taash quest #1: Brute Hammer
- Location: Complete Taash's personal quest called Slaying the Fangscorcher. Once the dragon has been defeated, explore its hoard of treasure.
- Equipment slot/type: Maul
- Stats: +500 physical damage; +625 stagger.
- Effects: +100% damage against enemies with armor; charged attacks apply sundered to enemies with armor.
Taash quest #2: Unyielding Stone
- Location: After the Fangscorcher quest, you'll receive another dragon hunt mission where you have to kill Kataranda.
- Equipment slot/type: Amulet
- Stats: N/A
- Effects: +300% immovable duration; grants immovable at the start of combat. You cannot dodge while you are immovable.
Regrets of the Dread Wolf: Mythal's Light and A Pale Reflection
These two unique items in Dragon Age: The Veilguard can be yours upon completing the Regrets of the Dread Wolf quest chain. We don't want to spoil all the details here, so be sure to read the guide that we just linked.
Mythal's Light
- Location: A reward for being deemed "worthy" by a certain character.
- Equipment slot/type: Longsword
- Stats: Zero physical damage; +450 stagger.
- Effects: Deal +80 fire, cold, necrotic, and electric damage.
A Pale Reflection
- Location: After encountering the NPC, check the arena for a side path that leads to this chest.
- Equipment slot/type: Amulet
- Stats: N/A
- Effects: +20% damage against enemies with low health; all regular/non-boss enemies are considered as having low health by default. Defeating enemies grants +5% ultimate energy.
Black Emporium: Crow's Armet
- Location: While progressing through the campaign, the Caretaker will tell you about someone who wants to meet up with you in Dock Town. You'll then notice a new shop run by Xenon the Antiquarian. You'll then be able to purchase this unique item in exchange for 98x Etheric Remnant.
- Equipment slot/type: Heavy helmet
- Stats: +73 defense; +10% ability damage.
- Effects: Gain +10% more gold on pickup; gain deflect whenever enemies drop gold.
Note that Xenon's shop is different from most other NPCs in Thedas since his wares cost Etheric Remnant instead of gold.
In any case, that does it for our Dragon Age: The Veilguard unique items guide. We'll continue updating this article once we discover more goodies, so stay tuned.
The lands of Thedas are under threat from formidable foes, including some menacing elven gods, and it's up to Rook and their allies to save the day. For more tips and tactics, you can visit our Dragon Age: The Veilguard guides hub.
