Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Pinnacle of Its Kind Walkthrough

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Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Pinnacle of Its Kind Walkthrough

This is a walkthrough for Pinnacle of Its Kind, a side-quest in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Read on to learn where to locate the demons, The Formless One attack patterns, quest rewards, and more!

Pinnacle of Its Kind Overview

Pinnacle of its Kind
Location Necropolis Halls
Unlock Requirements Obtained by checking the door in the Chamber of the Unforged after the 'Restless Spirits' quest
Rewards ・500 XP
・+200 Mourn Watchers Strength
・+300 Lords of Fortune Strength
・Increased bond with current companions
Description
The team must stop a demon sealed inside the Necropolis that has spread its influence around the world.

This quest automatically triggers once you obtain all of the clues and approach the large door in the Chamber of the Unforged after completing the quest - Restless Spirits.

Restless Spirits Quest Guide

Pinnacle of Its Kind Objectives

Hunt Down Demons Across Thedas

Arlathan
Tattered Bridge
Dock Town
The Spillway
Hossberg Wetlands
Solitude's Edge

After receiving the quest, you will be tasked with hunting down and defeating three demons located throughout Northern Thedas. These demons are all named The Formless One, and are classified as Bosses.

Interact With Flaming Pillars

Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Pinnacle of Its Kind Activate the Flaming Pillar

Sconces with green flames can be found close to the arena where the boss fights will take place. Interact with these to start the encounter.

Arlathan's Formless One
(Has Barrier)
RESISTANANT TO:
Necrotic Damage
WEAK TO:
Shock Damage
Dock Town's Formless One
(Has Barrier and Armor)
RESISTANANT TO:
Shock Damage
WEAK TO:
Necrotic Damage
Hossberg Wetlands's Formless One
(Has Armor)
RESISTANANT TO:
Fire Damage
WEAK TO:
Cold Damage

Defeat the The Formless One

Return to the Sealed Door in The Necropolis

Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Pinnacle of Its Kind Sealed Door

After defeating the three demons, fast-travel back to the Necropolis Halls. Proceed deeper into the sanctum to trigger the final boss of this quest.

How to Beat The Formless One

Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Pinnacle of Its Kind The Formless One

Once inside, the boss fight will trigger, summoning the The Formless One. It's vulnerable to Necrosis, and resistant to Shocked. The Formless One will also occassionally give itself a Barrier after you lower its HP to certain levels.

Dragon Attacks
Swipe Does a quick swipe with either its front or rear legs, depending on your position.
Headbutt Quickly snaps its jaws as if taunting before lunging forward to try and slam down its head on you.
Body Slam Flies up and briefly charges before brining itself down with force, affecting a large area
Breath Attack Has a Shock breath.
Marks you with a circle of electricity before firing a straight stream of lightning.
(Can shoot on land or while flying.)
Tail Swipe Swings its body in a 180-degree arc to try and hit you with its tail.
Charge Briefly winds up before charging at you in a straight line.
The Tail Swipe is the only attack you can normally block, unless you're playing the Champion Specialization with Inspiring Guard.

The Formless One shares the same moveset as any other High Dragon in the game, save for its associated element. You can utilize the same tactics you did to fend off the dragon when choosing to save either Minrathous or Treviso.

Should You Help Minrathous or Treviso?

Pinnacle of Its Kind Rewards

Dragonfire Catalyst

Completing Pinnacle of Its Kind rewards the player with Dragonfire Catalysts, a Legendary material used to upgrade high tier equipment. In addition to this, the player receives 500 XP, Dragon Bone, 12 Etheric Remnants, Increased bond with current companions +200 Mourn Watch Strength, +300 Lords of Fortune Strength.

All Memento Locations and Caretaker's Workshop Guide

Pinnacle of Its Kind Trophies

The Unbound

Silver Trophy.png The Unbound
Broke the seals containing an ancient threat and faced down what lied inside.
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Players are awared The Unbound after completing Pinnacle of Its Kind. This counts towards A Complete Deck, the Platinum Trophy.

Trophy Guide and List of Achievements

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Pinnacle of its Kind Spirits of the Dalish Disrupt and Conquer
The Magic of the Ancients Warden Grey's Final Repose The Warden Vault
Rituals for the Risen The Snake Nest Deal Hauntings: Restless Dreams
Hauntings: Deathly Curiosity Unwelcome Guests Statuary, Fine Art, and Antaam
Spies Among Us A Growing Corruption Gate of Pale Reflections
Partners in a Dangerous Crime Hauntings: From Beyond Hauntings: Shadows of Fortune
Last Rites The Tempered Soul, Everlasting A Hidden Hoard
Desperate in Dock Town Kataranda the Stormrider The Treasure of Sharksmouth Mountain
Dead Men Tell Some Tales Something's Coming In Memoriam
Regrets of the Dread Wolf The Wolf's Call The Labs Below
The Heart of Corruption A City Blighted Missing in Action
Gate of Lost Ages Gate of Deep Sorrows Restless Spirits
Gate of Faded Glories Gate of Parched Hopes For Gold and Glory
A Slow Poison The Hall of Valor Something Wicked
Spinning Gold from Grey Only An Echo The Cabin in the Blight
Lives Spared An Academic Interest Cornered in the Catacombs
A Shroud Over the Light Out of Tune Loyal Friends
The Plight of the Veil Jumpers

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