Dragon Age Veilguard: Rivain Coast Interactive Map Dragon Age Veilguard guide, walkthrough
Dragon Age Veilguard Rivain Coast map - Fen'Harel Altars, Evanuris Altars, Mementos, Bosses, Codex Entries, Notes, Chests, Timelost Hoards, Lyrium Dagger, Points of Interest and Merchants, among others.
Last update: 06 November 2024
On this page of our guide to Dragon Age The Veilguard you will find a map of Rivain Coast - this is one of the main locations in game. We show where companion Taash is and from the markers you will also learn where Beacons, Eluvian Gates, Chests, Timelost Hoards, Merchants, Codex Entries, Notes, Mementos, Boss Encounters, closed passages, Points of Interest, Companion Abilities, Shortcuts, Main Quests, Side Quests are hidden or Companion Quests. This will make it easier for you to search Rivain Coast 100%.
On separate pages of the guide you will find interactive maps to the other main locations:
- First visit to the coast
- Rivain Coast - Exploration Map
- New companion - Taash
- 100% map completion
- Evanuris Altars and Fen'Harel Altars
- Chests and Timelost Hoards
- Quests
- Beacons (fast travel)
- Lyrium Dagger (Companion Skills)
- Merchants
- Mementos
- Notes & Codex Entries
- Points of Interest, Shortcuts and Closed Passages
First visit to the coast
You can only visit the coast for the first time once you have advanced to Chapter 7 of the campaign. You will then receive, among other things, the main quest The Dragon Slayer. The team must reach the appropriate Eluvian Gate in the Crossroads location.
The main storyline quest involves recruiting Taash, the titular dragon slayer. You will meet this character immediately and start exploring the area together.
Rivain Coast - Exploration Map
Shortly after completing your first visit, you will receive a message that Rivain Coast has been unlocked as an exploration map. From that point on, you can freely return there and move around the map using fast travel. There are new quests, secrets, puzzles and locations to discover.
New companion - Taash
Taash is a non-binary Qunari dragonslayer companion. This character is encountered as part of the quest The Dragon Slayer. You must initially accompany Taash, complete all mission objectives, and then return to the hub (Lighthouse).
For more information about Taash, please see the List of All Companions page.
100% map completion
As you explore the Rivain Coast exploration map, you may find:
- 25 Chests;
- 3 Timelost Hoards;
- 3 Evanuris Altars;
- 2 Fen'Harel Altars.
You can check your progress on the map screen - it appears in the upper left corner.
Evanuris Altars and Fen'Harel Altars
The coast hides, among other things, secret altars - you can spend your time finding them and solving their environmental puzzles.
Every completed Fen'Harel Altar is 1 skill point, and by solving Evanuris Altars puzzles you can permanently extend your health bar main character.
Chests and Timelost Hoards
The list of loot to collect in Rivain Coast mainly includes small and large chests. Additionally, you may encounter unique Timelost Hoards containers. Larger crates mean a chance to find better quality equipment.
Quests
Your visits to the coast are primarily tied to main story quests, but they are also an opportunity to engage in optional content. On our interactive map you will find places where you can start side quests. (exclamation marks on the map of the area) and companion tasks.
Beacons (fast travel)
Exploring Beacons is possible once you gain access to the Rivain Coast exploration map. You can add new fast travel points. Additionally, Beacons are used to easily swap team members.
Lyrium Dagger (Companion Skills)
The interactive map shows locations related to using the Lyrium Dagger - is an artifact used in the game to activate companions' skills . Typically the end result will be the unlocking of a new passage.
Merchants
On the Rivain Coast map you will encounter merchants and you can sell and buy items through them. A unique shop is run by a faction merchant - you can spend resources to upgrade it and expand its offerings.
Each trader specializes in certain goods, such as new weapons, armor, rings, amulets, runes, Decor and Appearance items, gifts or Mementos secrets.
Mementos
As you explore the Rivain Coast you can discover the secrets of Mementos. Additionally, they may be available from selected retailers.
Obtaining Mementos grants Caretaker Power points. These are available to spend on expanding the Caretaker's Workshop in the Lighthouse.
Notes & Codex Entries
In addition to collecting Mementos, you can also collect smaller collectibles, which we have not missed on our interactive map.
Notes allow you to get hints for puzzles or expand your knowledge about the game world. Codex entries are in turn rewarded with experience.
Points of Interest, Shortcuts and Closed Passages
Our interactive map shows important and unique locations on the coast. These include various mechanisms, quest items, and better hidden locations related to tasks.
Additionally, we have marked all shortcuts and blocked passages - from the marker descriptions you will learn about the requirements to open them (e.g. completing a quest, advancing in the campaign, delivering a quest item).