Guide to Tonics and Upgrades in Dragon Age Inquisition

Fire Resistance

This tonic increases fire resistance by 40% and lasts for 2 minutes. It is particularly useful when fighting creatures that use fire attacks, such as High Dragons. The following list shows the possible upgrades:

Upgrade Name	Requirements	Effect
Increase Duration I	5 Spindleweed 1 Crystal Grace	Increases potion duration by 30 seconds
Increase Duration II	Increase Duration I 5 Rashvine	Increases potion duration by an additional 30 seconds
Increase Potency I	5 Spindleweed 1 Witherstalk	Increases fire resistance by 10%
Increase Potency II	Increase Potency I 5 Rashvine	Increases fire resistance by an additional 10%
Proximity Resistance	Increase Duration II or Increase Potency II 5 Amrita Vein 1 Felandaris	Grants allies nearby resistance to fire when tonic is used

Cold Resistance

This tonic increases cold resistance by 40% and lasts for 2 minutes. It is particularly useful when fighting creatures that use ice attacks. The following list shows the possible upgrades:

Upgrade Name	Requirements	Effect
Increase Duration I	5 Spindleweed 1 Witherstalk	Increases potion duration by 30 seconds
Increase Duration II	Increase Duration I 5 Rashvine	Increases potion duration by an additional 30 seconds
Increase Potency I	5 Spindleweed 1 Witherstalk	Increases cold resistance by 10%
Increase Potency II	Increase Potency I 5 Rashvine	Increases cold resistance by an additional 10%
Proximity Resistance	Increase Duration II or Increase Potency II 5 Amrita Vein 1 Felandaris	Grants allies nearby resistance to cold when tonic is used

Electrical Resistance

This tonic increases electrical resistance by 40% and lasts for 2 minutes. It is particularly useful when fighting creatures that use electrical attacks. The following list shows the possible upgrades:

The potions in Dragon Age: Inquisition can be upgraded to increase their duration, potency, and resistance to certain attacks. The upgrades require specific ingredients, and each upgrade provides a different effect. For example, the Electricity Resistance Tonic can be upgraded to Increase Duration or Increase Potency, and the Proximity Resistance upgrade ensures allies nearby also gain resistance to electricity. The Spirit Resistance Tonic has similar upgrades, while the Mighty Offense Tonic provides a bonus to damage and can be upgraded to deal even more damage, provide damage bonuses against guard or barrier, or increase critical damage.

Embritum x11

Deep Mushroom x11

Rashvine Nettle x2

Upgrade Name	Requirements	Effect
Increase Duration I	5 Spindleweed 1 Dawn Lotus	Critical hits result in double damage.
Increase Damage II	Damage Bonus vs Guard, Damage Bonus vs Barrier, or Critical Damage Bonus Deep Mushroom x9 Arbor Blessing x18 Amrita Vein x2	You inflict even greater damage.

Rock Armor

This tonic strengthens your armor, staying active for 30 seconds. It is advisable to use it before major battles. The list of potential upgrades is shown below.

UPGRADE NAME	REQUIREMENTS	EFFECT
Improved Duration I	Elfroot x18 Crystal Grace x1	Extends the duration of tonics by 30 seconds.
Improved Duration II	Improved Duration I Rashvine x11 Embritum x11 Rashvine Nettle x2	Extends the duration of tonics by an additional 30 seconds.
Improved Potency I	Elfroot x18 Crystal Grace x1	Strengthens your armor.
Improved Potency II	Improved Potency I Rashvine x11 Embritum x11 Rashvine Nettle x2	Strengthens your armor even more.
Stun Enemies	Improved Potency II or Improved Duration II Rashvine x9 Vandal Aria x18	50% chance of stunning the attacker that strikes an ally under the influence of the tonic.

Tears of the Dead

This tonic poisons the opponent (three consecutive attacks) and weakens stronger enemies. The potential upgrades are shown below.

Note – you must land the attacks within 10 seconds of using the tonic, otherwise, your weapon will lose its enhanced properties.

UPGRADE NAME	REQUIREMENTS	EFFECT
Increase Duration I	Blood Lotus x23 Dragonthorn x1	The poisoned opponent struggles for a longer period.
Increase Duration II	Increase Duration I Deathroot x14 Deep Mushroom x14 Rashvine Nettle x2	The poisoned opponent struggles for an even longer period.
Increase Damage I	Blood Lotus x23 Dragonthorn x1	Increases the effect of the poison on enemies.
Increase Damage II	Increase Damage I Deathroot x14 Deep Mushroom x14 Rashvine Nettle x2	Increases the effect of the poison on enemies.
Enhanced Potency	Increase Duration II or Increase Damage II Deathroot x11 Arbor Blessing x22 Amrita Vein x2	Increases the potency of the tonic.

Enhanced Poison

Enhanced Poison allows you to land up to five poisoned attacks and extends the duration of the poison, giving you more time to attack before it wears off.

FAQ

What are tonics in Dragon Age Inquisition?

Tonics are consumable items that provide temporary boosts to various attributes such as damage, health, and stamina during combat in Dragon Age Inquisition. They can be crafted at an alchemy table and require specific materials to make.

How do I upgrade tonics in Dragon Age Inquisition?

Tonics can be upgraded by obtaining rare materials called “essences” through completing quests, looting enemies, or purchasing them from merchants. These essences can be used at an alchemy table to upgrade specific tonics, increasing their potency and effectiveness in combat.

What are some of the best tonics in Dragon Age Inquisition?

Some of the most useful tonics in Dragon Age Inquisition include the “Regeneration Potion,” which restores health over time, the “Antivan Fire,” which deals fire damage to enemies, and the “Cleansing Tonic,” which removes any negative status effects from the player. Additionally, the “Rock Armor Tonic,” which provides a temporary boost to armor and the “Veilfire Tonic,” which allows the player to see hidden messages and secrets, can also be incredibly helpful in certain situations.