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Although Pinnacle of its Kind is a side quest inDragon Age: The Veilguard, it can only be finished when players are at least level 30. You will get this quest when exploring the Necropolis Halls with Emmrich. The quest sends Rook to different regions to complete some unfinished business and unlock a formidable opponent at the end.
The tasks are clear and can be pinpointed on the map of Thedas, but the process is time-consuming,as some enemies are rather toughand players might need to complete some quests to gain XP, gold, and unlock inaccessible regions.
How To Trigger The Pinnacle Of Its Kind Quest In Dragon Age: The Veilguard
To trigger thePinnacle of its Kindside quest inDragon Age: The Veilguard, you must complete theRestless Spiritsquest. It’s unlocked after adding Emmrich to the team, and it’s also the quest that unlocks Necropolis Halls for exploration.
Upon completing Restless Spirits, you’ll end up in a large hallway with a giant door. Interact with it to speak with The Formless One, a demon, which triggers the Pinnacle of its Kind side quest. Search the room for clues until you investigate a body to the north. The next step is to defeat three demons located in three different regions to unlock the big door.
Arlathan Demon Location
Fast-travel to the Nameless Building Beacon located on the northeastern side of Arlathan. Head west towardsthe tattered bridge inDragon Age: The Veilguardand cross it to reach a small clearing. Put out the green flame brazier to summon The Formless One, a demon.
This version of the Formless One is resistant to Necrotic damage and vulnerable to Shock. It will summon other enemies at some point, so be careful. Defeat it to get some Faction Strength and XP.
Dock Town Demon Location
Head to Dock Town and travel to The Spillway Beacon in the southeast of the region. Proceed ahead where you previously completed the last task of The Smuggled Relic Casequest inDragon Age: The Veilguard. Interact with the green flame brazier to summon another Formless One.
This version of the demon is vulnerable to Necrotic and resistant to Shock, as it uses the latter to attack. Defeat it to earn many rewards, most are similar to the ones previously obtained, like Gold and XP.
Hossberg Wetlands Demon Location
The final form of the Formless One is in Solitude’s Edge, a hidden area located in the southern part of the region that is unlocked bysolving the Gaspin Manor puzzle inDragon Age: The Veilguard. Upon arriving at the big lake where there’s a Blight Cyst, turn off the brazier to initiate the final Formless One fight.
This time, the demon took the form of a fire demon that’s resistant to Fire and vulnerable to Cold. It will keep moving and attack relentlessly, giving you little to no chance to attack. Rook will receive similar rewards for defeating the demon.
How To Defeat The Formless One In Dragon Age: The Veilguard
When players return to the giant door after defeating all the demons in Thedas, they have to face the real Formless One demon, who possessed the body of a high dragon. The dragon uses lightning to attack, so it’sresistant to Shock but is vulnerable to Necrotic. The rest of the elements, like Fire and Cold, deal normal damage. To quickly defeat the Formless One, here are some tips:
Defeating the demon will complete the Pinnacle of its Kindquest inDragon Age: The Veilguard. Exploring the boss area yields many rewards, including a Unique armor set.
