The Dragon Age series has garnered a widespread following due to its seamless integration of RPG gameplay with compelling characters and narratives. A standout feature of the series is its diverse array of quests, including those that delve into darker and more unsettling themes, which have left a lasting impact on players.
For those seeking the darkest quests in the entire Dragon Age series, the following quests are not to be missed.
7 Something Wicked
A Heartbreaking Turn of Events with Ser Otto
- Appears in: Dragon Age: Origins
Exploring the Denermin Alienage in Dragon Age: Origins, players encounter Ser Otto, a templar who enlists their help to uncover an evil presence in the Alienage. After a harrowing battle, a facade of peace shatters, leading to a tragic end for Ser Otto, leaving players emotionally shaken.
6 Lost To The Curse
A Desperate Encounter with a Werewolf
- Appears in: Dragon Age: Origins
Set in the Dalish Camp, 'Lost To The Curse' presents the tragic tale of Danyla, believed to have succumbed to a werewolf curse. This quest forces players to confront the heart-wrenching reality of the situation, leaving them with an unshakable sense of hopelessness.
5 Zerlinda's Woe
An Emotional Journey through Dust Town
- Appears in: Dragon Age: Origins
'Zerlinda's Woe' unravels the heartbreaking narrative of a woman facing the harsh realities of the caste system, offering players a poignant and somber experience that lingers long after the quest concludes.
4 Chateau d'Onterre
Unveiling Dark Secrets in an Idyllic Setting
- Appears in: Dragon Age: Inquisition
Regarded as one of the most unsettling side quests in Dragon Age: Inquisition, 'Chateau d'Onterre' juxtaposes an idyllic location with the disturbing truths that players uncover, leaving them deeply unsettled.
3 A Mother's Hope
A Heartbreaking Discovery in the Deep Roads
- Appears in: Dragon Age: Origins
'A Mother's Hope' initially offers a glimmer of optimism as players embark on a quest to reunite a mother with her missing son, only to be confronted with a devastating truth that shatters any hope for a happy resolution.
2 Still Waters
Confronting the Unthinkable in Crestwood
- Appears in: Dragon Age: Inquisition
'Still Waters' immerses players in a harrowing experience as they are thrust into a relentless battle against the undead, leaving them with a profound sense of despair as they witness the overwhelming darkness that engulfs Crestwood.
1 Haunted
A Disturbing Revelation with Varric
- Appears in: Dragon Age 2
Ranked as the darkest quest in the Dragon Age series, 'Haunted' in Dragon Age 2 exposes players to a different facet of the beloved character, Varric, as they are confronted with the unsettling nonchalance towards a substance of immense danger, leaving a haunting impact on players.