Keep in mind as with all elemental rune schematics that you find, you will need a Veilfire torch in order to activate and acquire the rune schematic. It is also worth noting that the way elemental rune schematics work is based on a "tiering" system where you find them in order. The first one you find will always be the regular one, the next will always be the master one, etc. For example, if I have already found the Fire Rune, then the next one I pick up will be a Master Fire Rune. You cannot skip a tier on the elemental runes.
Rune Schematics
| Runes | Tier | Crafting Materials | Locations |
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Tier 1 | Custom: 1 Blank Runestone Custom: 6 Corpse Heart |
This is found inside of a chest in a shack in The Fallow Mire on a jut of land just south of the third Beacon and follows a line almost directly west of Old Thoroughfare Camp. A video showing the location of this rune schematic can be found . |
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Tier 2 | Custom: 1 Blank Runestone Custom: 6 Arcane Horror Heart |
This is looted from the body of the enemy you need to kill for the quest A Tevinter Relic Hunt out inside The Still Ruins in The Western Approach. A video showing the location of this rune schematic can be found . |
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Tier 3 | Custom: 1 Blank Runestone Custion: 6 Revenant Heart |
Emprise Du Lion - Sold by Suledin Keep Merchant |
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Tier 1 | Custom: 1 Blank Runestone Custom: 6 Red Lyrium |
This is obtained as a reward for completing the War Table operation in Skyhold called Acquire the Arcanist. |
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Tier 2 | Custom: 1 Blank Runestone Custom: 6 Intense Red Lyrium |
You will find this schematic inside a chest in Echoback Fort out in The Western Approach while doing the quest The Trouble with Darkspawn and hunting for Servis. A video showing the location of this rune schematic can be found . |
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Tier 3 | Custom: 1 Blank Runestone Custom: 6 Pure Red Lyrium |
If you sided with the Templars this will be sold by Bonnie Simms in Skyhold. If you sided with the Mages this will be found inside a small backpack that is found sitting on a table in The Shrine of Dumat. A video showing the location of this rune schematic can be found . |
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Tier 1 | Custom: 1 Blank Runestone Custom: 6 Dragon Blood |
This is sold by Bonnie Simms in Skyhold. |
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Tier 2 | Custom: 1 Blank Runestone Custom: 6 Intense Dragon Blood |
Obtained from the merchant in Caer Bronach once it has been captured by the Inquisition in Crestwood. |
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Tier 3 | Custom: 1 Blank Runestone Custom: 6 Pure Dragon Blood |
This is sold by the dog vendor out near the Canyon Tomb out in The Hissing Waste. A video showing the location of this rune schematic can be found |
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Tier 1 | Custom: 1 Blank Runestone Custom: 6 Giant Spider Gland |
This is sold by Bonnie Simms in Skyhold. |
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Tier 2 | Custom: 1 Blank Runestone Custom: 6 Poison Spider Glands |
This is looted from the body of the dragon (Vinsomer) that you will fight out on The Storm Coast. A video showing the location of this rune schematic can be found . |
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Tier 3 | Custom: 1 Blank Runestone Custom: 6 Wyvern Poison Gland |
If you sided with the Templars this will be located inside a small backpack that is found on the lower level of The Shrine of Dumat. A video showing the location of this rune schematic can be found . If you sided with the Mages this will be sold by Bonnie Simms in Skyhold. |
 Fire Rune |
Tier 1 | Custom: 1 Blank Runestone Custom: 6 Fire Essence |
Found in a cave in The Hinterlands while doing the quest Measuring the Veil given by Solas after talking to him in Haven. A video showing the location of this rune schematic can be found . |
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Tier 2 | Custom: 1 Blank Runestone Custom: 6 Intense Fire Esssence |
The Western Approach - Astrarium cave (Underground Cavern) directly east of Craggy Ridge Camp (SE of Griffon Wing Keep). Requires completing Astrariums. A video showing the location of this rune schematic can be found . |
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Tier 3 | Custom: 1 Blank Runestone Custom: 6 Pure Fire Esssence |
The Hissing Wastes - Tomb directly east (up a hill) from Mountain Fortress Camp. A video showing the location of this rune schematic can be found . |
 Frost Rune |
Tier 1 | Custom: 1 Blank Runestone Custom: 6 Frost Essence |
Found on the wall using Veilfire in the cave found northwest of Redcliffe Farms in The Hinterlands. A video showing the location of this rune schematic can be found . |
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Tier 2 | Custom: 1 Blank Runestone Custom: 6 Intense Frost Essence |
The Western Approach - Echoback Fort. The Veilfire is in an alcove in the back and the rune is to your left as you enter the cave leading to the astrarium. A video showing the location of this rune schematic can be found . |
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Tier 3 | Custom: 1 Blank Runestone Custom: 6 Pure Frost Essence |
Emprise du Lion - At the end of a long tunnel in Sahrnia Quarry. Grab the Veilfire at the end on a collapsed battlement wall and start running back down the tunnel, left side wall in a little alcove. There is no rune on the wall that is visible. A video showing the location of this rune schematic can be found . |
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Tier 1 | Custom: 1 Blank Runestone Custom: 6 Lightning Essence |
Found on the wall using Veilfire in the Lyrium Falls cave in The Storm Coast. A video showing the location of this rune schematic can be found . |
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Tier 2 | Custom: 1 Blank Runestone Custom: 6 Intense Lightning Essence |
Found in cave on the southeastern most part of the Crestwood Map, it's on the wall and can be uncovered using Veilfire. A video showing the location of this rune schematic can be found . |
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Tier 3 | Custom: 1 Blank Runestone Custom: 6 Pure Lightning Essence |
Emerald Graves - Get the Veilfire in Watcher's Reach and head down the path south, will be on the right side wall. A video showing the location of this rune schematic can be found . |
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Tier 1 | Custom: 1 Blank Runestone Custom: 9 Spirit Essence |
The Western Approach - Found using Veilfire in The Still Ruins, it is found behind the Tempest Staff in the room unlocked by the keystones. A video showing the location of this rune schematic can be found . |
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Tier 2 | Custom: 1 Blank Runestone Custom: 9 Intense Spirit Essence |
Cradle of Sulevin - Head inside and then go into the area on your right. You'll find a locked door that requires the Deft Hands, Fine Tools Inquisition Perk and a Rogue to open. This is an Operation Area, unlocked by looting a book in Emprise du Lion. A video showing the location of this rune schematic can be found . |
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Tier 3 | Custom: 1 Blank Runestone Custom: 9 Pure Spirit Essence |
The Western Approach - In the ancient prison Coracavus that is accessed during "The Trouble with Darkspawn", use Veilfire in the room at the bottom of the stairs found before the first corner in the prison. A video showing the location of this rune schematic can be found . |
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