Dragon Age: The Veilguard

A Friend in Need Quest Guide

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Dragon Age The Veilguard - A Friend in Need

This is a complete walkthrough for Davrin's companion quest, A Friend in Need, in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. See this guide for quest information, unlock requirements, objectives, and major decisions!

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A Friend in Need Overview

A Friend in Need
Location Arlathan Forest
Rewards ・500 XP
・150 gold
・Increased bond with current companions
Description
Davrin helped an old friend. Uncle Eldrin, by feeding a starving halla. Surprisingly, Assan pitched in and fetched berries for the poor animal, showing a side of griffons not seen before.

A Friend in Need Objectives

Assist Davrin and Assan

A Friend in Need - Talk to Eldrin

Decision
Eldrin: Doesn't matter. I just need to know if you can be trusted around a halla.
Choice Consequence
Their trust is an honor. No approval change
It's up to them. No approval change
Davrin thinks so. Davrin approves
More Expand Conversation

Upon starting the quest, follow Davrin to Eldrin's hut. Wait for Assan to open the gate and head inside, where Eldrin lies in wait. A dialogue will occur after speaking with Eldrin. He will inquire about Rook's attitude towards hallas, and will give Rook the opportunity to make a remark about Davrin's and Assan's relationship.

Assist Eldrin

Collect a Marpel Tree Branch

A Friend in Need - Collect a Marpel Tree Branch

Follow the quest marker to arrive at the Tainted Woods. After crossing a wooden log beam, interact with the tree surrounded by an orange glow straight ahead, and pick up the branch with a blue glow after the prompt.

Gather Vanerberries

A Friend in Need - Gather Vanerberries

From the tree, head right and cross the shallow lake with an Evanuris Altar stationed. Gather all three vanerberries indicated by the quest marker to progress the quest.

All Evanuris Altar Locations

Gather Stone Root

A Friend in Need - Gather Stone Root

Head up the wooden platforms to find the three stone roots. Hit the bombs situated above the wall to shatter it and reveal a hidden Fen'Harel Altar. Head inside the doorway in the altar room to open a small chest containing a Sharpened Hook Knife trinket for Davrin.

All Fen'Harel Altar Locations

Place the Supplies

A Friend in Need - Place the Supplies

Continue following the quest mark to climb across a wooden log beam once more and slide down a slope.

Upon arriving at Cliffside Pass, head down the overlook and place the supplies beneath the giant tree, where a memento can be found nearby. Return to Davrin on the overlook to signal the Halla's call.

All Memento Locations

Davrin Commitment Conversation

A Friend in Need - Davrin Commitment Conversation

Decision
Davrin: Thank you Rook. Means a lot to have you here for this.
Choice Consequence
I want to be with you. Commit to an exclusive relationship with Davrin
Assan did the work. End romance with Davrin, and commit to friendship instead.
Davrin approves
It was nothing. End romance with Davrin, and commit to friendship instead.
Davrin approves
That was amazing. End romance with Davrin, and commit to friendship instead.

If players have not selected their romance partner yet, a dialogue prompt will appear that allows Rook to commit to Davrin. Selecting "I want to be with you" will lock Davrin as Rook's romance option, and all instances of flirting and romance dialogue not directed to Davrin will be removed for the rest of the playthrough.

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Return to Eldrin

A Friend in Need - Return to Eldrin

Decision
Eldrin: A griffon helped a halla?
Choice Consequence
You had to be there. No approval changes
Better than "Ate a halla". Davrin approves
He's gone soft. No approval changes

Hop down the overlook and follow Davrin towards Eldrin's hut, unlocking a gate that shortcuts to the Hidden Grove in the process. A conversation with Eldrin will occur, expressing his surprise at Assan helping a halla.

Near the end, players can comment on whether or not anything is capable to change, or are simply enslaved by their own nature. These choices will not affect approval, and players are free to select whichever option they'd like.

Davrin Romance and Approval Guide

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