FAQ on passing
The most frequently asked questions about the game are collected here. I strongly recommend updating the game to the latest version (currently 1.04), which will help avoid many problems.
The FAQ will be updated over time with new details.
[cut]
Questions about game mechanics
Q. How many levels can you achieve in the game?
**A.** By the end of the game, if you complete all the quests of the main game as well as the DLC "The Exiled Prince," "Legacy," and "Mark of the Assassin," you will be around level 25-28.
Q. Is there an equivalent to "focus books" (that redistribute attributes) from Awakening?
**A.** Yes, but only in the DLC "The Black Market."
Q. I’m tired of Hawke’s appearance. Can I change it without replaying the game?
**A.** Yes, but only in the DLC "The Black Market" (through the mirror of transformation).
Q. How to pick locks and disarm traps?
**A.** You need a rogue with the following stats:
- Cunning 10 – for simple locks
- Cunning 20 – for regular ones
- Cunning 30 – for complex ones
- Cunning 40 – for masterworks
Some items allow you to lower these requirements.
Q. How to throw bombs and drink poisons and potions?
**A.** Move them to the quick access panel. Potions can be dragged onto the character's doll in the inventory.
Q. Where to find recipes for potions, poisons, and bombs?
**A.** Check [here](http://www.gamer.ru/dragon-age-2/uroki-zelevareniya).
Q. No one in my party has died; where are the injuries from?
**A.** Most likely, you stepped on a trap. Install the patch 1.03, and injuries will no longer occur.
Q. How to perform a cross-class combo?
**A.** Check [here](http://www.gamer.ru/dragon-age-2/mezhklassovye-kombo-ili-kak-eto-rabotaet).
Q. Are there cheat codes in the game?
**A.** Of course. Details can be found [here](http://www.gamer.ru/dragon-age-2/ispolzovanie-vstroennyh-kodov).
Q. What do the icons on the dialogue wheel mean?
**A.** Check [here](http://www.gamer.ru/dragon-age-2/sistema-dialogov-znacheniya-ikonok).
Questions about companions
Q. Where and when does Isabella appear?
**A.** At night in the Hanged Man after the quest Tranquility.
Q. Where and when does Fenris appear?
**A.** During the quest Free Cheese (which is taken at home after the quest Business Conversation).
Q. Where and when does Sebastian appear?
**A.** In the church in the second act.
Q. What happens if I take my brother/sister into the Deep Roads?
**A.** They will die if there is no Anders in the group. If he is present, they will join the Grey Wardens.
Q. My brother/sister survived. When will they return?
**A.** At the end of the game, before the last two battles.
Q. Can I save Hawke’s mother in Act 2?
**A.** Unfortunately, no.
Questions about quests
Q. How to achieve the "Exorcist" achievement?
**A.** Complete the quest Forbidden Knowledge by destroying the books.
Locations of the books:
- The Shattered Mountain, the abandoned Teigh
- The Arl's Fortress
- The Wounded Coast
- The Church
- The Bone Pit
Q. How to achieve the "Archaeologist" achievement?
**A.** Find at least 3 gang messages in each act:
Act 1:
- Lowtown, elfinaage - at night.
- The Bone Pit - outside.
- The Dungeons - right wing.
- The Arl's Fortress.
Act 2:
- The Church, book on the table
- The Qunari Camp
- The Sewers, at night
- Anders's quest "Disagreement," almost at the exit
Act 3:
- The Templar Hall in the Dungeons.
- The docks, Smatti's fish innards.
- In the sewers, Anders's quest "Justice."
- At the end, at the port on the way to the Dungeons.
Q. How to achieve the "Storm of Demons" achievement?
**A.** Find all the Avirgan scrolls:
- The Wounded Coast, from the entrance to the location, go a bit down
- The Shattered Mountain, at the entrance to the location
- The Shattered Mountain, when climbing to the summit
Q. Where to find Qunari swords in Act 3?
**A.**
- Upper city, Korval blades
- Lowtown, Olaf the blacksmith
- Lowtown (at night) - in a pile of junk in the smithing area
- Dungeons, armorer
- Anders's infirmary
- Docks (at night) - a pile of bones near the harbor master's office
- Docks (at night) - in a chest in the warehouse
- Upper city, "On the Loose" quest - SE room of the estate.
- The Wounded Coast - near the mage merchant in a pile of bones
- The Wounded Coast - in a pile of bones to the northwest of the entrance to the area.
Q. I completed the quest "Racing for Sketch," but it is not reflected in the log.
**A.** This is a bug, just ignore it, or install patch 1.03.
Q. I can't complete the quest "Who Needs Saving?" in Act 3.
**A.** This is a bug, install patch 1.03.
Questions about books and equipment
Q. Bonus items are unavailable at the beginning of the game. What’s going on?
**A.** They will appear in Act 1, in a chest in Gamlen's house.
Q. How to determine the class of armor and equipment?
**A.** Check [here](http://www.gamer.ru/dragon-age-2/klassifikatsiya-dospehov-i-snaryazheniya).
Q. Where to buy books for improving skills and characteristics?
**A.**
Abilities:
- Act 1: Upper city, merchant Hubert
- Act 2: Dalish Camp at the Shattered Mountain
- Act 3: Upper city
Characteristics:
- Books from the quest Forbidden Knowledge (if you read even one, you will not be able to complete the quest)
- In the shadows, one book (it needs to be caught) and 2 riddles + you can ask a demon (Fenriel will need to be killed)
- Act 3: Upper city, Korval blades.
Towards the end of the game, a potion that increases the level will appear (can be brewed only once). Some potions are also available in the DLC "The Black Market."
Q. Is it worth buying items from merchants?
**A.** There’s no point before Act 3.
Q. Do unsold items from merchants carry over to the next chapter?
**A.** No, the list of items is completely updated.
Q. Where to buy backpacks?
**A.**
- Act 1: Upper city, Jean Luc and Lowtown, tailor
- Act 2: Upper city, Jean Luc and Dungeons, goods for mages
- Act 3: one backpack from one of the aforementioned merchants
Q. Where to buy armor upgrades for companions?
**A.**
Bethany:
- Act 1: Heirloom Amell Protective Sigils - Last room in the "Family Affairs" quest
Carver:
- Act 1: Fereldan Girded Plating - Last room in the "Family Affairs" quest
Anders:
- Act 2: Lyrium Cloth. Mage Goods Store (Dungeons)
- Act 2: Armor Scraps. Ferelden Goods Lirena (Lowtown)
- Act 2: Spirit Essence. Can be found during the "Disagreement" quest after killing Sir Alrik (Dungeons).
- Act 3: Templar Mage Symbol. Found during the quest "Better Served Cold"
Aveline:
- Act 1: Reinforced Armor. Guard Pattern. - Armor Shop. Lowtown
- Act 2: Flexible Chains. Guard Pattern - On Fell Orden
- Act 2: Sturdy Armor. Guard Pattern, - Armor Shop. Lowtown
- Act 3: Connecting Scales. Guard Pattern - On Jeven during the "Benefit and Mistake" quest (due to a bug, this upgrade is not there)
Fenris:
- Act 2: Tevinter Holy Symbol (Upper city, clothing vendor Jean Luc)
- Act 2: Lyrium Scales (Shady Goods, Port)
- Act 2: Reinforced Straps (personal quest Bitter Pill) +77 to attack
- Act 3: Enchanted Resin (additional quest), on the body of the dragon
Isabela:
- Act 2: supportive corset. (Gives Isabela an additional rune slot.) Clothing Shop Jean Luc, Upper City
- Act 2: Sturdy Corset. (+38 Defense) Clothing Shop. Lowtown
- Act 2: Wooly Sticks (+2% Critical Damage): During the "Thief in the Law" quest
- Act 3: Cooked Leather Plates (Gives Isabela an additional rune slot.) Shattered Mountain. The quest to find the crow killer.
Merrill:
- Act 2: Beberthroted Dalish Embroidery - Shattered Mountain
- Act 2: Carved Ironwood Buttons - Crafting Shop. Shattered Mountain.
- Act 2: Brocade Lining - Clothing Shop Jean Luc. Upper City
- Act 3: on the Pride Demon during the quest "A New Path"
Varric:
- Act 2: Painted Leather Straps (Clothing Store, Lowtown)
- Act 2: Cloak Lining with Hidden Pockets (Shady Goods, Port)
- Act 2: Reinforced Silverite Buckles (quest "Family Affairs")
- Act 3: Dragon Leather Straps (quest "In Search of Nathaniel")
Sebastian:
- Act 2: Extended Articulation - Armor Shop (Dungeons)
- Act 2: Armored Lining - Quest "Repentance," Upper city
- Act 2: Reinforced Bracers - Blacksmith Olaf's Shop. Upper city
- Act 3: Faith's Protection - found on the Templar lieutenant in the quest "Better Served Cold" (Upper city)