Dragon Age Inquisition: List of tonics and their upgrades Dragon Age: Inquisition Guide
Last update: 06 June 2024
Fire Resistance
This tonic ensures a 40-percent increase of resistance to fire and its duration is 2 minutes. It can prove to be very useful, while fighting against beasts that rely on fire attacks (e.g. High Dragons). Below, you can see the list of possible upgrades.
THE NAME OF THE UPGRADE | REQUIREMENTS | EFFECT |
Increase Duration I | Spindleweed x5 Crystal Grace x1 | Increases the duration of the potion by 30 seconds. |
Increase Duration II | Increase Duration I Rashvine x5 | Increases the duration of the potion by another 30 seconds. |
Increase Potency I | Spindleweed x5 Witherstalk x1 | Increases resistance to fire by 10 percent. |
Increase Potency II | Increase Potency II Rashvine x5 | Increases resistance to fire by another 10 percent. |
Proximity Resistance | Increase Duration II or Increase Potency II Amrita Vein x5 felandaris x1 | Ensures resistance to fire to those of the allies that stood nearby, at the moment at which the tonic was used. |
Cold Resistance
This tonic ensures a 40-percent increase of resistance to cold and its duration is 2 minutes. It can prove to be very useful, while fighting against beasts that rely on ice attacks. Below, you can see the list of possible upgrades.
THE NAME OF THE UPGRADE | REQUIREMENTS | EFFECT |
Increase Duration I | Spindleweed x5 Witherstalk x1 | Increases the duration of the potion by 30 seconds. |
Increase Duration II | Increase Duration I Rashvine x5 | Increases the duration of the potion by another 30 seconds. |
Increase Potency I | Spindleweed x5 Witherstalk x1 | Increases resistance to cold by 10 percent. |
Increase Potency II | Increase Potency II Rashvine x5 | Increases resistance to cold by another 10 percent. |
Proximity Resistance | Increase Duration II or Increase Potency II Amrita Vein x5 felandaris x1 | Ensures resistance to cold to those of the allies that stood nearby, at the moment at which the tonic was used. |
Electrical Resistance
This tonic ensures a 40-percent increase of resistance to electricity and its duration is 2 minutes. It can prove to be very useful, while fighting against beasts that rely on electrical attacks. Below, you can see the list of possible upgrades.
THE NAME OF THE UPGRADE | REQUIREMENTS | EFFECT |
Increase Duration I | Spindleweed x5 Dawn Lotus x1 | Increases the duration of the potion by 30 seconds. |
Increase Duration II | Increase Duration I Rashvine x5 | Increases the duration of the potion by another 30 seconds. |
Increase Potency I | Spindleweed x5 Witherstalk x1 | Increases resistance to electricity by 10 percent. |
Increase Potency II | Increase Potency II Rashvine x5 | Increases resistance to electricity by another 10 percent. |
Proximity Resistance | Increase Duration II or Increase Potency II Amrita Vein x5 felandaris x1 | Ensures resistance to electricity to those of the allies that stood nearby, at the moment at which the tonic was used. |
Spirit Resistance
This tonic ensures a 40-percent increase of resistance to spirit attacks and its duration is 2 minutes. It can prove to be very useful, while fighting against beasts that rely on spirit attacks. Below, you can see the list of possible upgrades.
THE NAME OF THE UPGRADE | REQUIREMENTS | EFFECT |
Increase Duration I | Spindleweed x5 Dragonthorn x1 | Increases the duration of the potion by 30 seconds. |
Increase Duration II | Increase Duration I Rashvine x5 | Increases the duration of the potion by another 30 seconds. |
Increase Potency I | Spindleweed x5 Witherstalk x1 | Raises spirit resistance by 10 percent. |
Increase Potency II | Increase Potency II Rashvine x5 | Raises spirit resistance by another 10 percent. |
Proximity Resistance | Increase Duration II or Increase Potency II Amrita Vein x5 felandaris x1 | Ensures spirit resistance to those of the allies that stood nearby, at the moment at which the tonic was used. |
Mighty Offense Tonic
This tonic provides a bonus to damage and remains active for 20 seconds. IT is a good idea to use it before each major battle. Below, you can see the list of possible upgrades.
THE NAME OF THE UPGRADE | REQUIREMENTS | EFFECT |
Increase Damage I | Elfroot x18 Dawn Lotus x1 | You deal even more damage. |
Damage Bonus vs. Guard | Increase Damage I embrium x11 Deep Mushroom x11 Rashvine Nettle x2 | You deal higher damage while attacking the opponent's guard. |
Damage Bonus vs. Barrier | Increase Damage I embrium x11 Deep Mushroom x11 Rashvine Nettle x2 | You destroy barriers that the enemies are surrounded with, faster. |
Critical Damage Bonus | Increase Damage I embrium x11 Deep Mushroom x11 Rashvine Nettle x2 | Critical hits deal twice as much damage. |
Increase Damage II | Damage Bonus vs Guard, Damage Bonus vs Barrier bonus to damage against or Critical Damage Bonus Deep Mushroom x9 Arbor Blessing x18 Amrita Vein x2 | You deal even more damage. |
Rock Armor
This tonic strengthens your armor and remains active for 30 seconds. It is a good idea to use it before each major battle. Below, you can see the list of possible upgrades.
THE NAME OF THE UPGRADE | 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 embrium x11 Rashvine Nettle x2 | Extends the duration of tonics by another 30 seconds. |
Improved Potency I | Elfroot x18 Crystal Grace x1 | Strengthens your armor. |
Improved Potency II | Improved Potency I Rashvine x11 embrium x11 Rashvine Nettle x2 | Strengthens your armor even more. |
Stun Enemies | Improved Potency II or Improved Potency II Rashvine x9 Vandal Aria x18 | 50% chances of stunning the opponent that attacked the ally under the effect of the tonic. |
Tears of the Dead
This tonic allows you to poison the opponent (three successive attacks) and allows you to weaken stronger enemies. Below, you can see the list of possible upgrades.
Note - You need to land the attacks within 10 seconds of the moment at which you used the tonic or otherwise, your weapon loses its gained properties.
THE NAME OF THE UPGRADE | REQUIREMENTS | EFFECT |
Increase Duration I | Blood Lotus x23 Dragonthorn x1 | The attacked opponent struggles with the poison for longer. |
Increase Duration II | Increase Duration I Deathroot x14 Deep Mushroom x14 Rashvine Nettle x2 | The attacked opponent struggles with the poison for longer. |
Increase Damage I | Blood Lotus x23 Dragonthorn x1 | Increases the effect of the poison on the enemies. |
Increase Damage II | Increase Damage I Deathroot x14 Deep Mushroom x14 Rashvine Nettle x2 | Increases the effect of the poison on the enemies. |
Enhanced Potency | Increase Duration II or Increase Damage II Deathroot x11 Arbor Blessing x22 Amrita Vein x2 | Increases the number of poisoned attacks that you can land (to five) and ensures more time to attack, before the poison wears off. |