Inner Circle Missions
Inner Circle MIssions are operations available depending on your companions and advisors. Make sure to also check Inner Circle Quests. Special thanks to Axotl from the official forums for testing best advisors and rewards for the missions.
| Name, Time & Requirements | Best | Forces Reward | Secrets Reward | Connections Reward |
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Blackwall |
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Utilize the Grey Warden Treaties (30 min)This operation appears once Blackwall is recruited.Blackwall has in his possession Grey Warden treaties, which the Inquisition might be able to use to obtain the resources it needs to improve itself. Josephine can be put in charge of invoking the treaties in as diplomatic a way as possible. |
Connections | N/A | N/A | 49 Gold, 3x Iron |
Conscript for the Inquisition (60 min)Blackwall was recruited, Haven was destroyedThe appearance of an ancient darkspawn magister makes the Grey Warden treaties more relevant to the Inquisition. What you choose to obtain with the treaties is up to you. Cullen will use them to bolster Inquisition forces, Josephine uses them to ask for donations from noble allies, and Leliana will use them to gain information for the Inquisition. |
Connections | 1 Round Pommel | 1 Round Pommel | 1 Round Pommel |
The Consequences of Blackwall's Lie (60 min)Saw Blackwall on the gallows in Val Royeaux, used the Grey Warden treaties beforeBlackwall's revelation has made some of your allies upset, as the “conscription” done by the Inquisition was based on a lie. Josephine believes reparations should be made—this will get the Inquisition nothing but may appease your allies. Cullen prefers a more practical approach; based on your actions at Adamant, the Wardens are now your allies, or banished from Southern Thedas and their assets seized by the Inquisition. Either way, the commander believes this entitles you to use the treaties with impunity. Allowing him to handle it will give the Inquisition more gold. |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Cole |
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Locate Rhys and Evangeline (60 min)Available after talking to Cole about Rhys and Evangeline at Skyhold.Cole's friends Rhys and Evangeline were not present at the Conclave. Complete this operation to rescue them. |
Secrets | 30 Influence Cole Approves (+2) |
30 Influence | 30 Influence |
Deploy Rhys and Evangeline (60 min)Complete Locate Rhys and Evangeline.Once the rescue is complete, you can then deploy Rhys and Evangeline as Inquisition agents as you see fit. Cole will approve of your actions, and there is no wrong way to complete this short chain of operations. |
Forces | 30 Influence Cole Approves (+2) |
3 Spirit Essence Cole Approves (+2) |
Gold Cole Approves (+2) |
Cullen |
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Aid those Impacted by the Civil War (60 min)Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts complete, some points in the Forces perk treeThe Imperial Army is prepared to aid the Inquisition but must first deal with demons within their own borders. Cullen suggests sending your own soldiers to fight demons. Josephine suggests petitioning the Chantry to provide shelter for civilians, while Leliana's agents can divert travelers from dangerous areas. Choose Cullen as direct cooperation with the Imperial soldiers will encourage them to work with you again. |
Forces | 60 Influence | 60 Influence | 60 Influence |
An Offer from the Imperial Army (15 min)Completed Aid those Impacted by the Civil War with Cullen.Chevalier Ducet remembers the Inquisition's soldiers helping with the demons. He offers to assist your soldiers as they fight Red Templars in Val Foret. Only Cullen is available for this operation. |
Forces | 30 Influence | N/A | N/A |
Diverting Soldiers in the Frostbacks (60 min)Keep in Crestwood claimed, many points in the Forces perk treeSister Paulette and a group of injured Inquisition soldiers are holding off Avvar in the Frostback Mountains. Word can be sent to soldiers near their location, however said soldiers are in pursuit of Red Templars with civilian captives. Cullen will opt to pursue the red templars and captives. The captives will be freed but Sister Pauline and the soldiers are lost. Pursuit through the Mountains becomes available. Josephine will opt for helping Sister Pauline and the injured soldiers. The sister and soldiers are saved, but the red templars' trail is lost. Thanks from a Chantry Sister becomes available. |
Forces | 60 Influence | N/A | 1 Maker's Bride Cameo |
Pursuit Through the Mountains (240 min)Complete Diverting Soldiers in the Frostbacks with Cullen.Inquisition soldiers were able to uncover information on Red Templar movements. Cullen or Leliana can set up an attack. Either way, the attack is a success. |
Secrets | 1 Masterwork Inscribed One-Handed Haft, 120 Influence | 1 Masterwork Inscribed One-Handed Haft, 120 Influence | N/A |
Thanks From a Chantry Sister (240 min)Complete Diverting Soldiers in the Frostbacks with Josephine.Sister Pauline offers to assist the Inquisition as thanks for rescuing her from the Avvar. You may choose to accept the offer or release her from obligations. All choices result in some sort of reward. |
Secrets | 60 Influence | N/A | 60 Influence |
Dorian |
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Dorian's Request (60 min)Available after attack on Haven, assuming Dorian has been recruited and the Inquisition is rank 4 or higher. Grants access to Dorian's Personal Quest - One Less Venatori |
Secrets | 30 Influence | 30 Influence Dorian Approves (+2) |
30 Influence |
The Iron Bull |
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Choose Successor in Lydes: Part 1 (60 min)Recruited the Iron Bull, and Bull remains a member of the Qunari in good standing.In these operations, you have the chance to manipulate events in order to determine who becomes the next Duke of Lydes. There is no way to fail these operations. Simply eliminate one candidate in each operation. The victor will provide a token of their gratitude. |
Connections | 30 Influence | 10 Spindleweed | Gold |
Choose Successor in Lydes: Part 2 (240 min)Complete Choose Successor in Lydes- Forces chosen in Part 1. |
Secrets | 1 Ancestral Blade of Lydes | 1 Ancestral Shield of Lydes | N/A |
Choose Successor in Lydes: Part 2 (240 min)Complete Choose Successor in Lydes- Secrets chosen in Part 1. |
Forces | 1 Ancestral Blade of Lydes | N/A | 60 Influence |
Choose Successor in Lydes: Part 2 (240 min)Complete Choose Successor in Lydes- Connections chosen in Part 1. |
Secrets | N/A | 1 Ancestral Shield of Lydes | 60 Influence |
The Iron Bull: Hunter Fell Operation Chain |
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Investigate Hunter Fell (15 min)Recruited the Iron Bull, player has been made Inquisitor, and Bull remains a member of the Qunari in good standing.You learn about possible Venatori agents in the Nevarran city of Hunter Fell. |
Secrets | Gold | Gold | Gold |
Continue Investigation (15 min)Complete Investigate Hunter FellGain more clues about the secret Venatori agent. |
Secrets | 60 Influence | 60 Influence | 60 Influence |
Identify Venatori Agent (1440 min)Complete Continue InvestigationFollow Leliana's advice. She is, after all, your spymaster. |
Secrets | 60 Influence | 1 Elfsnake Vitaar, 100 Influence | 60 Influence |
The Iron Bull: Venatori Fire Ship Operation Chain |
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Failed Assassination Attempt Inquiry (15 min)Completed Demands of the Qun and gained an alliance with the Qunari. Here Lies the Abyss or Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts complete.The best option here is to use Josephine. Any other choice will cause diplomatic incidents that will slow your team down. |
Connections | 1 Firm Pommel | 1 Firm Pommel | 1 Firm Pommel |
Follow Venatori Assassins (60 min)Complete Failed Assasination Attempt Inquiry.Follow Leliana's advice and send the Ben-Hassrath through the Brecilian forest. Note that if you have made two wrong choices, you may not even unlock the final operation in the chain. |
Secrets | 1 Magister Fire Staff, 60 Influence | 1 Magister Fire Staff, 60 Influence | 1 Magister Fire Staff, 60 Influence |
Stop Venatori Fire Ship (480 min)Complete Follow Venatori AssassinsFollow Cullen's advice and use the Qunari fleet to stop the fire ship. Assuming you have chosen correctly, they will take down the Venatori before they can set fire to the city of Denerim. |
Forces | 1 Templar Commander Armor, 60 Influence | 1 Templar Commander Armor, 60 Influence | 1 Templar Commander Armor, 60 Influence |
The Iron Bull: Venatori Spymaster Operation Chain |
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Find Spies in Skyhold (15 min)Completed Stop Venatori Fire Ship (successfully or not)If you do not want to risk losing operatives, follow Cullen's advice and have the spy tried and executed. This ends the operation chain. If you want to take the risk, work with Leliana to track the spy to start a series of operations. It is very beneficial to continue this operation series. |
Secrets | 60 Influence | 60 Influence | N/A |
Track Spies in Val Royeaux (60 min)Complete Find Spies in SkyholdVal Royeaux is noisy and crowded, and Tallis says that it's the perfect time to move agents in. Go with Cullen to increase your strength here. |
Secrets | 1 Heavy Orlesian Army Armor | 1 Heavy Orlesian Army Armor | N/A |
Track Spies in Val Chevin (60 min)Complete Track Spies in Val RoyeauxVal Chevin is more quiet, so go with Leliana to avoid attracting too much attention. |
Secrets | 1 Reinforced Bow | 1 Reinforced Bow | N/A |
Track Spies in Nevarra (240 min)Complete Track Spies in Val ChevinIf you haven't gotten enough Ben-Hassrath agents so far, Tallis will warn you that you don't have enough agents. Nevertheless, Nevarra isn't safe for large numbers, and if you go with Cullen, you risk blowing your cover and ending the operation chain. Go with Leliana to keep moving quietly. |
Secrets | 1 Amulet of Power | 1 Amulet of Power | N/A |
Track Spies in Vyrantium (480 min)Complete Track Spies in NevarraTallis will warn you about problems here, letting you know if you don't have enough Ben-Hassrath strength, or if the Venatori are on high alert because of your activities already. The safest thing to do in this operation is have Josephine lower the Venatori alertness level rather than moving any agents in. |
Connections | 1 Masterwork Archon Staff | 1 Masterwork Archon Staff | 1 Masterwork Archon Staff |
Destroy Venatori Spy Network (1440 min)Complete Track Spies in VyrantiumTallis will give you her final recommendation here, telling you whether it's best to send in more agents or lower Venatori alertness. If she says that you have the numbers necessary to carry out your attack, then choose Josephine to avoid any risk of tipping off the Venatori. Otherwise, use Cullen or Leliana to send in agents. Good luck! If you succeed, you will have dealt a crippling blow to the Venatori spy network. |
Secrets | 120 Influence | 120 Influence | 120 Influence |
The Bull's Chargers Operation Group |
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Investigate Redcliffe Castle (240 min)Available after Champions of the Just.Choose Leliana to unlock the bonus operation, Deal with Venatori Ally. |
Secrets | N/A | 60 Influence | 60 Influence |
Deal with Venatori Ally (480 min)Complete Investigate Redcliffe Castle with Leliana. |
Forces | N/A | 30 Influence | 30 Influence |
Investigate Therinfal Redoubt (240 min)Available after In Hushed Whispers.Choose Leliana to unlock the bonus operation, Hunt Therinfal Redoubt Demon. |
Secrets | 30 Influence | 3 Red Lyrium, 20 Influence | N/A |
Hunt Therinfal Redoubt Demon (480 min)Complete Investigate Therinfal Redoubt with Leliana. |
Connections | N/A | 3 Intense Spirit Essence, 30 Influence | 3 Intense Spirit Essence, 30 Influence |
Scout Haven Ruins (240 min)Available after From the Ashes.Choose Josephine to unlock the bonus operation, Locate Heretic Sister. |
Connections | 30 Influence | N/A | 60 Influence |
Locate Heretic Sister (480 min)Complete Scout Haven Ruins with Josephine. |
Connections | N/A | 30 Influence | 30 Influence |
Destroy Adamant Fortress (240 min)Available after Here Lies the Abyss.Choose Cullen to unlock the bonus operation, Claim Grey Warden Cache. |
Forces | 60 Influence | N/A | 60 Influence |
Claim Grey Warden Cache (480 min)Complete Destroy Adamant Fortress with Cullen. |
Forces | 1 Grey Warden Shield | 1 Grey Warden Shield | N/A |
Meet Orlesian Mercenaries (240 min)Available after Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts.Choose Josephine to unlock the bonus operation, Press Orlesian Nobles. |
Connections | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Press Orlesian Nobles (480 min)Complete Meet Orlesian Mercenaries with Josephine |
Connections | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Inflate Inquisition Numbers (240 min)Available after What Pride Had Wrought.Choose Leliana to unlock the bonus operation, Follow Venatori Map. |
Secrets | 120 Influence | 120 Influence | N/A |
Follow Venatori Map (480 min)Complete Inflate Inquisition Numbers with Leliana. |
Forces | 1 Sentinel Staff | 1 Sentinel Staff | N/A |
Josephine |
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Strike a Bargain with Merchant Princes (30 min)Reached Skyhold.The merchant-princes of Antiva claim they wish to aid the Inquisition with their access to trade routes and high-quality goods. Josephine has dealt with Antivan nobility all her life, so have her inspect this bargain for any pitfalls. |
Connections (only option) |
N/A | N/A | Gold, 30 Influence |
Stop War Between Nevarra and Tevinter (40 min)Completed Strike a Bargain with Merchant Princes.Tevinter and Nevarra are fighting over a contested piece of land along their border. Josephine is afraid it will escalate into full-scale war. Have her send diplomats to assist the Inquisition soldiers trying to make both sides see reason. |
None | N/A | N/A | 120 Influence |
Sera |
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Red Jenny: Inquisition Needs Beeees! (29 min)Sera recruitedCompleting operation may also result in approval from Sera. |
Forces | 1 Jar of Bees Grenade Recipe | 1 Jar of Bees Grenade Recipe | 1 Jar of Bees Grenade Recipe |
Red Jenny says “Drop and Grab” (60 min)Speak with Sera at Haven after her recruitment. If not completed, this operation will disappear once you reach Skyhold.Completing operation may also result in approval from Sera. |
Connections | Gold Sera Slightly Disapproves (-1) |
Gold Sera Slightly Disapproves (-1) |
30 Influence Sera Slightly Approves (+1) |
Red Jenny Attends a Party (120 min)Complete the quest The Verchiel MarchCompleting operation may also result in approval from Sera. |
Connections | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Red Jenny and the Bad Goods (120 min)Complete Red Jenny Attends a Party. Capture one of Caer Bronach, Griffon Wing Keep, or Suledin Keep.Completing operation may also result in approval from Sera. |
Connections | 1 Amulet of Power | 1 Amulet of Power | 1 Amulet of Power |
A Trouble of Red Jennies (60 min)Complete Red Jenny and the Bad Goods. Speak with Sera several times at her hub, asking available questions.Completing operation may also result in approval from Sera. |
Secrets | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Red Jenny and the Imposters (120 min)Complete A Trouble of Red Jennies with Josephine.Completing operation may also result in approval from Sera. |
Secrets | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Red Jenny and the Trail (Nevarra) (240 min)Complete Red Jenny and the Imposters.Completing operation may also result in approval from Sera. |
Forces | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Red Jenny and the Tantervale Charade (120 min)Complete A Trouble of Red Jennies with Leliana.Completing operation may also result in approval from Sera. |
Secrets | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Red Jenny and the Trail (Tantervale) (240 min)Complete Red Jenny and the Tantervale Charade.Completing operation may also result in approval from Sera. |
Secrets | 1 Noble Dueling Sword | 1 Noble Dueling Sword | 1 Noble Dueling Sword |
Red Jennies In/On the Hunt (240 min)Complete Red Jenny and the TrailCompleting operation may also result in approval from Sera. |
Connections | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Varric |
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Hard in Hightown 3: Varric's Revenge (15 min)Available early on, in Haven.Yet another unauthorized sequel to Hard in Hightown has been published. Varric wants help tracking down the author. |
Secrets | N/A | 1 Amulet of Power Varric Approves (+2) |
1 Amulet of Power Varric Approves (+2) |
Hard in Hightown: The Search for the Hack Writer (60 min)Hard in Hightown 3: Varric's Revenge complete, reached Skyhold.Varric's got a lead! The courier who delivered the manuscript to the printer is a Kirkwall magistrate. He needs someone to contact him. |
Secrets | None Varric Approves (+2) |
None Varric Approves (+2) |
None Varric Approves (+2) |
Hard in Hightown: Unsavory Parallels (60 min)Hard in Hightown: The Search for the Hack WriterInvestigate the strange parallels between the book and reality. |
Secrets | N/A | 1 Amulet of Power Varric Approves (+2) |
1 Amulet of Power Varric Approves (+2) |
Hard in Hightown: Trouble in Skyhold (240 min)Hard in Hightown: Unsavory Parallels, either Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts, or Here Lies the Abyss.Threatening letters arrive, investigate further. |
Forces | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hard in Hightown: Revenge of the Merchant Guild (240 min)Took Leliana's path in Hard in Hightown: Trouble in SkyholdLeliana needs a copy of a Merchant Guild cypher to crack the code in the book. |
Connections | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hard in Hightown: A Dagger in the Back (480 min)Took Cullen's path in Hard in Hightown: Trouble in SkyholdGuard-Captain Aveline needs the dagger from the murder scene back. It may be a lead. Either have Cullen return it, or let Leliana see if she can track down where it came from. |
Forces | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hard in Hightown: A Worthy Dwarf (480 min)Hard in Hightown: Revenge of the Merchant GuildThe author/murderer has been identified. How do you want to deal with him? |
Secrets | N/A | 1 Ornate Bianca Grip | 1 Ornate Bianca Grip |
Hard in Hightown: No Dwarf Less Worthy (480 min)Hard in Hightown: A Dagger in the BackThe author/murderer has been identified. How do you want to deal with him? |
Forces | 1 Firm Bianca Grip | 1 Firm Bianca Grip | N/A |
Vivienne |
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Truth or Dare: The Imperial Court (15 min)Vivienne recruited, Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts not yet completedVivienne lets the Inquisition know that a rumor is going around that Divine Justinia V is still alive and being held prisoner while the Inquisition orchestrated all this chaos. You should stop them. |
Connections | 30 Influence Vivienne Approves (+2) |
30 Influence Vivienne Approves (+2) |
30 Influence Vivienne Approves (+2) |
Truth or Dare: Lake Celestine (60 min)Truth or Dare: The Imperial Court, either In Hushed Whispers or Champions of the Just complete.It seems the source of the rumors is in the Lake Celestine region. There are two nobles in that area who seem suspicious, a comte and a marquise. Pick one to pursue. |
Connections | N/A | 30 Influence Vivienne Approves (+2) |
30 Influence Vivienne Approves (+2) |
Truth or Dare: See and Be Seen (240 min)Took Josephine's path in Truth or Dare: Lake CelestineThe comte feigns innocence. You might have to do a little more work to discredit his rumors. |
Connections | N/A | N/A | Gold Varric Approves (+2) (Yes, Varric. May be a PC bug) |
Truth or Dare: A Dangerous Game (240 min)Took Leliana's path in Truth or Dare: Lake CelestineThe marquise is handing out busts of Justinia V filled with red lyrium. That needs to stop. |
Secrets | N/A | 30 Influence | N/A |
Truth or Dare: The Endgame (360 min)Either Truth or Dare: See and Be Seen or Truth or Dare: A Dangerous Game, and Wicked Eyes and Wicked Hearts also complete.The Grand Duchess apparently visited someone in Lake Celestine not that long ago. The Inquisition should pay him a visit. |
Connections | N/A | 1 Amulet of Power | 1 Amulet of Power |
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Why is the order of rewards Forced, Secrets, Connections on this page? Thankfully I had only done quests where the advisor didn't matter before noticing this!
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