Dragon Age Veilguard: Taash quests Dragon Age Veilguard guide, walkthrough
Taash is a fearless member of the Lords of Fortune and a dragon hunter. On this page of the guide, we will show you how to complete the character quests and learn about the history of the warrior.
Last update: 15 November 2024
Dragon Hunter Taash joins your party in the second act of the game - after the dragons' attack on Treviso and Minrathos. A member of the Lords of Fortune has her own storyline that unfolds over multiple quests. On this page of the guide, we have described all of them so that you won't miss any important detail.
- Fire on the Sands
- Dragon Class
- A Little Dragon Hatches
- Secrets of the Qunari
- Slaying the Fangscorcher
- Kataranda the Stormrider
- Lair of the Dragon King
Fire on the Sands
You will receive Taash's first quest shortly after she arrives at the Lighthouse. When visiting the base, look out for a question mark next to the companion's portrait. As soon as it appears, go talk to her to activate the Fire on the Sands mission.
If you go too far with the the main storyline, some companions' quests may become unavailable later!
The quest will take you to the Rivain Coast. Follow the quest marker which will lead you to the starting point.
Already during your first conversation with Taash you will have the opportunity to choose a romance dialogue option. Companion quests are a great way to build closer relationships with them. Take advantage of this if you plan to develop a romantic relationship with the warrior.
Follow Taash along the seashore. Approach a group of birds and press the action button to throw them seeds. Approach them slowly so as not to scare them away. Scaring the birds will be met with Taash's disapproval.
Feed the birds in two more places. Your next task will be to burn the Antaam banners. Use the warrior's fiery ability, which you can activate in the the skill radial menu (TAB button or RB/R1 on the controller).
Keep following Taash. When you encounter a greenish barrier, use your companion's fire breath again. After a short conversation with Karash, you'll be given the opportunity to comment on the multicultural life of the dragon hunter.
- If you show understanding (option on the right), Taash will focus on the benefits of being around and growing up in a diverse environment.
- If you decide that such a life must be hard (option on the left), Taash will draw more attention to their Native origins.
Shortly after that, you will meet Taash's mother. Once the dialogue is complete, the quest will end.
Dragon Class
You should receive your next quest when talking to Taash at the Lighthouse shortly thereafter. Dragon Class quest will take you to the eastern end of the map to the Hall of Valor - a region belonging to the Lords of Fortune.
After meeting Taash there, you will witness a conversation with Cutter. The warrior will insist on hunting the Kaltenzahn dragon. We recommend that you choose dialogue options that side with Taash. This way you will gain her sympathy.
Once the conversation ends, the short quest will be over.
A Little Dragon Hatches
Taash's next quest will unlock after the siege of Weisshaupt and the fight with the Archdemon. Upon returning to the Lighthouse, visit Taash in her chambers.
If you have built a bond with the huntress in the previous stages of the game and selected romance options, Taash will start flirting with you directly. When asked about your position on the matter, you can:
- Reject Taash, which will ultimately close off your possibilities of romancing her;
- Express an interest in continuing the relationship, which does not equal final commitment to the relationship.
Regardless of your decision, Taash will ask you to help her explore the dragon's lair. Go to the Hossberg Wetlands.
During a rather lengthy cut-scene, Taash will question her identity. You can show her support, which will improve your relationship.
If you've expressed interest in romancing Taash, you can now commit to the huntress. If you choose any of the other dialogue options, you will ultimately close off the possibility of romancing the Qunari. Consider your decision carefully before making the final decision.
Shortly after that, the quest will end.
Secrets of the Qunari
You will receive the next task shortly afterwards. Talk to Taash in her room. She will invite you to dinner with her mother. Go to Rivan (eastern end of the map).
When visiting her mother, try to choose dialogue options that support Taash and express understanding. This will improve your relationship with the huntress.
After leaving Shathann's apartment the quest will be completed.
Slaying the Fangscorcher
At the start of the quest, follow Taash and go to the top of the staircase when you reach it. You will encounter Antaams that you will have to defeat.
After the fight, examine the note on the altar in the same room and then continue through the door. You will encounter a dragon, the titular Fangscorcher. Run along the linear path forward (it's impossible to get lost here) while avoiding the fireballs the dragon shoots at you. Watch out for red circles on the ground.
At the end of the path, in a large arena, you will face Fangscorcher. He fights almost identically to the dragons you've probably already faced in the story quests On Blighted Wings and Fire and Ice. Watch out for unblockable melee attacks, area attacks, parry fire projectiles, and attack the boss's constantly changing weak point - his glowing leg or head. Occasionally, the boss will perch on nearby ruins and spit fire at you - you can parry the projectiles or shoot them before they reach you, waiting for the dragon to return to the arena. After defeating Fangscorcher, enter its treasure chamber and speak to Taash to complete the quest.
Kataranda the Stormrider
You will accept the quest by examining the notice board in the Hall of Valor. Go to the Rivain Coast. You have to find a treasure - head to the three spots indicated on the map, where you have to use your companion's skills to find out where to go next. At the third spot, the treasure will be snatched by a bird - run after it.
Climb up the rocks and cliffs to find the bird's nest. It is hidden at the top of a cliff, which you can climb by creating a bone bridge with Lucanis's ability. After taking the treasure from the nest, you can go to the beach to lure Kataranda with it.
Kataranda is another dragon that is fought in the same way as the previous ones. The only difference is that the boss's projectiles cannot be parried this time - when the dragon stands on the rocks outside the arena and starts breathing lightning, sprint to the side to avoid them. Attack the enemy's weak points and watch out for unblockable melee attacks. When Kataranda surrounds herself with a barrier, attack her hind legs - the barrier is weaker there. After defeating the dragon, collect the treasure it protects to complete the quest.
Lair of the Dragon King
The last quest in Taash's storyline. After visiting Shathann's house, you'll discover that Taash's mother has been kidnapped and you'll set out to help her. You must make your way through the Rivain Coast to the volcano in the north of the map, fighting Antaams along the way. You will encounter iron barricades, which Taash can now destroy.
At the foot of the volcano, talk to Isabela and start climbing the wooden scaffolding tied with red ropes. It will lead you inside the volcano.
When passing through the volcano, be careful not to step into the lava, which deals serious damage. You can also throw Antaams into it. Pretty soon you'll come across Shathann's kidnapper, Cutter - defeat him. He wields two axes and likes to teleport, but has very little durability - after getting rid of the remaining enemies, use the skills of all party members on him at once and he should quickly die.
After defeating Cutter, you will unlock the further path by having Taash melt the crystals blocking the path. Go behind them and ignite the artillery nearby. This will destroy the stone wall and allow you to proceed. Once you reach the balcony, you'll watch a cut-scene featuring Taash's mother and the Dragon King.
After the cut-scene, backtrack and make your way across the wooden scaffolding on the side of the nearby tower. After a short fight with the last group of Antaams, you will reach the Dragon King and face his pet.
Kaltenzahn is the third dragon you face in this storyline - but it is nothing you haven't seen before. It is vulnerable to Taash's fire abilities and can shoot multiple frost balls in a row, so be prepared for multiple parries instead of just one. Its only new attack is a gale - stay away from it and watch out for the small tornadoes the dragon sends your way. If you are far away, you will have plenty of time to react. After defeating the dragon, Taash will avenge her mother in a cut-scene.
The task will end with one final decision. Taash must decide how to honor the mother's memory, choosing between Rivain or Qunari culture.
- By choosing the Rivan culture, Taash will focus on ending fights quickly - the companion will receive skills and legendary armor that increase critical damage, first hit damage to enemies, and ignite enemies upon detonation.
- By choosing the Qunari culture, Taash will focus on longer fights - the companion will receive skills and legendary armor that increase the damage of normal attacks, extend the burning time and detonate multiple enemies at once.
This final choice will end this storyline. Taash will receive the Hero of the Veilguard status - obtaining it will make Taash better at the task you can assign them to during the penultimate story quest.