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Gifts can be sold to merchants or given to certain companions to influence their approval ratings. The party members appreciate their gifts, more or less, depending on each gift’s value and their personal motivations. There is a limited number of gifts in the game. Also, with each additional gift given to the same character, the approval bonus you get from each subsequent gift decreases by 1 (to a minimum of +1 approval) per gift, excluding plot-specific ones.

Giving gifts[]

In order to give a gift to a companion:

1. Open your inventory.
2. Select the character you wish to give the gift to.
3. Highlight the gift.
4. Give the gift:

Gifts mechanics[]

The approval from gifts works as follows:

1. The base approval for any gift is +5 approval, with diminishing returns:
   • Each gift given imposes a penalty upon subsequent gifts.
   • The first gift grants +5 approval, but the second only gives +4 approval down to a minimum of +1 approval/gift after the first four.
2. Special gifts give +5 approval additional points, i.e. +10 approval base. Some gifts grant more, for example: Andraste’s Grace grants +15 approval with Leliana.
   • The subsequent gift penalty applies, down to a minimum of +6 approval per favored item.
3. Bonuses are halved if you have negative approval.
   • The minimum approval is reduced to 0 approval for most gifts and +5 approval for favored ones.
4. You cannot exceed 100 approval points; after reaching the maximum, you will no longer receive approval points for gifts.
5. If you work to increase your approval with a companion (through dialogue or gifts), they can receive a small skill upgrade as they are inspired by your leadership
   • This skill upgrade is typically related to one of their primary abilities (e.g. Alistair gains constitution).
   • This skill upgrade increases as your approval increases (25% = +1, 50% = +2, 75% = +4, 90% = +6).
   • You can gain the bonus skills without using any gifts at all through appropriate conversation options (see the specific page for each companion).

Special gifts[]

Bug! See Gifts for Shale for a console bug related to Shale’s gifts

These specific gifts give a base +10 approval (with diminishing returns, as explained above) when given to the proper character, with the exception of the plot-specific gifts. If a gift is specific to a certain character, attempts to give it to anyone else will be met with refusal.

Gifts for Alistair[]

Alistair has a preference for strange runestones and figural studies of arcane creatures (excluding Totem, which is preferred by Sten). Duncan’s Shield will turn into a real item and Alistair will automatically equip it. Therefore, if you have Alistair using a two-handed weapon, you’ll have to go into his weapon set and give him a one-handed weapon or remove the shield and re-equip the two-handed weapon.

Name	Notes	Description
Alistair’s Mother’s Amulet	Located: Redcliffe Castle Plot Item	This silver emblem of Andraste’s Flame is riddled with cracks. Someone with a lot of patience has carefully glued it back together.
Black Runestone	Located: Aeducan Thaig	A flat black stone with a glowing silver rune carved into it.
Duncan’s Shield	Located: Grey Warden Vault Plot Item Becomes: Duncan’s Shield	The symbol of the Grey Wardens is emblazoned on this shield, which once belonged to Duncan. It was found in the Grey Wardens cache in Denerim.
Joining Chalice	Located: Ostagar Requires: Return to Ostagar’	Darkspawn blood still encrusts this silver chalice. With a shudder, you remember the day you brought it to your lips and drank deeply of all the mysteries that lay within.
Onyx Demon Statuette	Located: East Brecilian Forest	A small statue of a demon, carved out of onyx.
Small Carved Statuette	Located: Lothering	A small carving of a robed woman.
Stone Dragon Statuette	Located: Redcliffe Castle	A small stone carving of a dragon.
Stone Warrior Statuette	Located: Mountainside Caverns	A small stone carving of a humanoid warrior.
White Runestone	Located: Circle Tower	A small, flat white stone with a gold rune carved into it.

Gifts for Dog[]

Dog has a preference for foods and bones, but his approval rating will always be 100% so you can boost one of your other companions’ ratings with gifts originally meant for Dog. If you talk to the dog after giving him one of those gifts, he will usually find a good item. Also the Found Cake can be given to Sten, he likes sweets, and the Tangled Ball of Yarn can be given to Wynne, she wants to knit Alistair a gift.

Name	Notes	Description
Beef Bone	Location: Ostagar and Circle Tower	A shoulder of beef, with bone attached.
Found Cake	Found by Dog	A soggy cake-like object that has probably seen better days. Flecks of dog spittle still cling to it.
Lamb Bone	Located: Redcliffe Castle	The bone from a leg of roast lamb.
Large Bone	Located: Haven and Soldier’s Peak	This large bone is of indeterminate origin. It still looks tasty.
Ox Bone	Located: West Brecilian Forest	This ox bone still has some tendon attached to it.
Tangled Ball of Yarn	Found by Dog	A tangled ball of grey-brown woolen yarn. It is still slimy from having been in the mabari’s mouth.
Veal Bone	Located: Denerim Alienage	A juicy veal bone.

Gifts for Leliana[]

Leliana has a preference for holy symbols of Andraste, as well as shoes.

Name	Notes	Description
Andraste’s Grace		A small white wildflower, commonly known as Andraste’s Grace.
Blue Satin Shoes	Located: Old Tegrin	Powder blue satin shoes with long ribbons that circle the ankle. Gold lace trim and dangling gold charms shaped like puppies add the finishing touches.
Bronze Symbol of Andraste	Located: Lothering chantry	A small bronze plate with the symbol of a flame stamped into it.
Chantry Amulet	Located: Circle Tower	This amulet is similar to the ones worn by members of the Chantry. The carving on the amulet depicts Andraste’s undying flame.
Etched Silver Symbol	Located: Ortan Thaig	A simple holy symbol, made of etched silver.
Golden Symbol of Andraste	Sold by Legnar in Orzammar Commons.	An elegant gold disk suspended from a ribbon that bears the mark of Andraste’s flame.
Cute Nug	Acquired from the Idle Dwarf in Dust Town. It can be gifted to Leliana.	The nug’s nose twitches as it stares at the world with clear inquisitive eyes. It seems to enjoy being stroked.
Silver Sword of Mercy	Located: Old Tegrin	An ornate silver amulet in the shape of a Sword.
Steel Symbol of Andraste	Located: Genitivi’s Home	This holy symbol is crafted from polished steel and has a severe look to it.

Gifts for Morrigan[]

Morrigan has a preference for jewellery such as necklaces and pendants.

Name	Notes	Description
Black Grimoire	Location: Senior Mage Quarters Plot Item	A black leather-bound book with a tree on the cover.
Flemeth’s Grimoire	Location: Flemeth’s Hut Plot Item	An old, but lovingly cared for book, bound in leather of questionable origins. The pages smell of herbs and wood smoke. Intricate stitching on the cover marks out a leafless tree, strangely ominous in its stark appearance.
Gold Amulet	Location: Orzammar Commons	A gold amulet suspended by a chain of delicate gold links.
Golden Demon Pendant	Located: The Gauntlet	A molded pendant that looks eerily like the head of a demon hangs off this thick gold chain.
Golden Mirror	Located: Orzammar Commons Plot Item	A mirror of polished glass in a gold frame. Golden deer and sparrows frolic together in a charming scene on the back of the mirror.
Golden Rope Necklace	Location: Lothering, Party Camp	This unique necklace is made of delicate gold strands twisted together in a thick rope.
Locket	Located: Haven Village Store	An antique cameo depicting a beautiful woman with jewels in her hair. The cameo is set in the front of a filigreed gold locket.
Silver Brooch	Located: Dalish Camp	A large gemstone in an intricate silver setting. A small pin on its back allows it to be attached to clothing.
Silver Chain	Located: Senior Mage Quarters	This short necklace is made of several strands of silver chain.
Silver Medallion	Located: Ruins Upper Level	This silver necklace is adorned with a large silver medallion.

Gifts for Oghren[]

Oghren has a preference for alcoholic beverages (excluding Wine, which is preferred by Wynne).
Talk to Oghren after giving him booze, he will sometimes have ‘drunken’ conversations with you.

Name	Notes	Description
Ale	Sold by various bartenders.	A mug of watered-down ale.
Alley King’s Flagon	Found in the Orzammar Commons.	A monument to the pot-valiant in appropriately hammered gold. Lack of lid allows for a quick pour and, more importantly, refill. Never a stale brew when you facilitate swift consumption.
Chasind Sack Mead	Found in the Ruined Temple.	A brutishly strong honey liquor, reminiscent of warm summer days, apple blossoms on the wind with an unexpected aftertaste of father going off to war, never to return. Bitter, to say the least.
Garbolg’s Backcountry Reserve	Found by Dog.	Likely dropped to avoid seizure by authorities, or because of seizure due to drinking it. Garbolg only brewed from 8:74 to 8:92 Blessed, killed when the vapors in his beard spontaneously combusted.
Golden Scythe 4:90 Black	Found in a crate in Lothering.	This battlefield spirit maintains a chill even in direct sunlight, which it appears to absorb. Optimal serving is by the drop. Contact with exposed flesh is discouraged, but likely inevitable.
Legacy White Shear	Obtained in the Lower Ruins.	Peculiar and rare, a single run of this spirit took color and what has been optimistically been called flavor from lyrium in the cask’s bilge hoop. A sipping whisky if you value your innards. Circa 790 T.E.
Sun Blonde Vint-1	Found in the Templar Quarters.	Tevinter-brewed for a very discreet clientèle, and strong enough to fluster a tranquil. An almost weightless spirit best served with a powdering of catsbane as a flavor-enhancer and antidote.
Wilhelm’s Special Brew	Obtained in Honnleath. (Requires: The Stone Prisoner)	This dark-colored ale gives off a thick, oaky smell. Swirling it in the tankard, you notice it takes on an unexpected glow.

Gifts for Shale[]

See Shale’s discussion page for differences between the and approval changes from remarkable gems.

Shale has a preference for the nine «remarkable» gemstones that can be found in Ferelden. The console versions of Dragon Age do not give the full benefit of special gifts. The gifts begin at (+5) down to (+1).

Name	Notes	Description
Remarkable Amethyst	Located: Alimar	A deep, clear purple stone.
Remarkable Diamond	Can be purchased from Garin.	A brilliant cut, colorless stone.
Remarkable Emerald	Located: Figor	This dark green gem has murky depths, like an overgrown pond.
Remarkable Garnet	Unobtainable via normal means	A gem the shade of dried blood, dark red, nearly black.
Remarkable Greenstone	Located: Village of Honnleath	Blue-green stone with a pattern like a turtle’s shell.
Remarkable Malachite	Located: Circle Tower	This stone is patterned with odd bands and ripples of color, like the contents of a witch’s cauldron.
Remarkable Ruby	Located: Denerim Alienage and Cadash Thaig	Deep red and nearly indestructible, these are prized by royalty.
Remarkable Sapphire	Located: Legnar	A star-cut sapphire, almost the color of the night sky.
Remarkable Topaz	Located: Faryn	A brilliant gem the color of sunshine.

Gifts for Sten[]

Due to an aspect of Qunari discipline, Sten has a preference for paintings. Sten will not automatically equip Asala. If you want him to use this sword, you will have to equip it on him yourself.

Name	Notes	Description
Painting of the Rebel Queen	Located: Old Tegrin	This painting portrays a battle between Orlais and Ferelden. The Rebel Queen, with fiery red hair, has climbed atop a ruined chariot and is holding aloft her battle standard.
Portrait of a Goosegirl	Located: Frostback Mountain Pass	A painting in a golden frame, showing a girl with windswept hair tending to a flock of geese in a snow-covered valley.
Silver-Framed Still Life	Located: Redcliffe Castle	This painting is framed in silver and depicts thirty-two identical Orlesian porcelain tureens.
Sten’s Sword	Found in Dwyn’s chest at his home in Redcliffe Village.	A Qunari greatsword. Though its blade shows nicks from numerous battles, it has obviously been well looked after.
Totem	Located: Caridin’s Cross (Origins) Palace District (Darkspawn Chronicles)	A small wooden totem with figures of demons and other strange beasts carved into it.
Water-Stained Portrait	Located: Senior Mage Quarters	An antique portrait, slightly water-stained, of a man wearing furs and a heavy crown.

Gifts for Wynne[]

Wynne has a preference for books and scrolls.

Name	Notes	Description
Discovering Dragon’s Blood: Potions, Tinctures, and Spicy Sauces	Located: Ruined Temple	This thick tome is covered in dark, dusty leather and has a distinctly foreboding appearance.
Fancy Scroll	Located: Lower Ruins	A scroll of parchment decorated with fancy gold handles.
Tattered Notebook	Unobtainable via normal means	The pages of this water stained and dirt encrusted notebook are falling out. That it was dug up by a mabari probably did not help.
The Guerrins of Ferelden	Located: Redcliffe Castle	«The Guerrins of Ferelden: A Genealogical History.» This book traces the line of Arl Eamon back to the time of the Alamarri clans. It doesn’t seem to have been read much.
The Rose of Orlais	Located: Circle Tower	«The Rose of Orlais» appears to be a book about a woman named Lady Talia Lyonne, and her tempestuous romance with the arrogant chevalier, Garren.
The Search for the True Prophet	Located: Orzammar	«The search for the true prophet:» This tattered tome explores the possibility that Andraste was a powerful mage, not the Maker’s Chosen. It seems this book was saved from a fire at some point.
Wine	Sold by various merchants.	A flask of red wine.

Gifts for Zevran[]

Zevran has a preference for leather items and bars of precious metals. He is also one of only two characters to automatically make use of the gifts you give him. Once you give him the Dalish Gloves and the Antivan Leather Boots, he will equip them, which might ruin any armor set bonuses he was receiving.

Name	Notes	Description
Antivan Leather Boots	Located: Haven Plot Item >Becomes: Antivan Leather Boots	A handsome pair of boots, made of luxurious Antivan doeskin.
Dalish Gloves	Located: West Brecilian Forest Plot Item Becomes: Dalish Gloves	These gloves are made of supple leather and lined with soft rabbit fur.
Medium Gold Bar	Located: Arl of Denerim’s Estate — Interior	A fairly heavy gold bar.
Medium Silver Bar	Located: Anvil of the Void	A bar of pure silver.
Small Gold Bar	Located: Circle Tower	A small bar of gold.
Small Silver Bar	Located: Haven Chantry	A bar of pure silver.

Gifts for Secret Companion[]

The Secret Companion has a preference for maps of Thedas.

Name	Notes	Description
Botanist’s Map of Thedas	Unobtainable via normal means	A botanist’s map of Thedas, showing where rare plants may be found on the continent.
Current Map of Ferelden	Located: Denerim Alienage	A clean and fairly up to date map showing the borders of modern Ferelden.
Ancient Map of the Imperium	Located: Denerim Market District	An antique, wine-stained map showing the boundaries of the ancient Tevinter Imperium.
Map of Occupied Ferelden	Located: Redcliffe Castle	An old map showing Ferelden as part of Orlais. Naturally, many such maps were destroyed when the Orlesians were driven out.
Map of the Anderfels	Located: Grey Warden Vault	A beautiful illustrated map of the Anderfels that includes drawings of strange beasts.

Generic gifts[]

These gifts always give a base +5 approval (with diminishing returns) to any companion.

Looted/bought gifts[]

Name	Notes	Description
Armband	Unobtainable via normal means	A golden armband with mysterious runes carved into it.
Black Gemmed Ring	Unobtainable via normal means	A ring of black metal decorated with a large red gemstone.
Diamond Earrings	Unobtainable via normal means	A pair of elegant diamond drop earrings that sparkle in the light.
Gemmed Bracelet	Located: Orzammar Commons	A delicate golden bracelet adorned with small, sparkling gems.
Gold Earrings	Located: Orzammar Commons	A pair of polished, golden hoop earrings.
Headband	Located: The Pearl	A wide black headband decorated with sinister silver runes.
Heavy Gold Ring	Unobtainable via normal means	A heavy and ornate gold ring decorated with intricate scrollwork and festooned with jewels.
Painted Skyball	Located: West Brecilian Forest	This almost-perfect orb is made of a polished black stone and has been painted to look like the night sky, complete with constellations.
Shiny Gold Ring	Located: Lothering	A simple gold band, polished to a mirror-like shine.
Silver Bracelet	Located: Tower of Ishal	A heavy silver bracelet inscribed with Dwarven runes.
Silver Demon Head Ring	Located: Orzammar Commons	An ornate silver ring with a decorative element made to look like a horned head of a demon.
Small Silver Ring	Located: Redcliffe Castle	A thin silver band set with a single gemstone.
Steel Bracers	Located: Redcliffe Castle	These steel bracers have exquisite carvings of warhounds on them.
Tiara	Located: Denerim Market District	A golden tiara adorned with a single gem.
Tribal Necklace	Located: Tower of Ishal	A necklace of sun-bleached teeth and bones.

Gifts found by Dog[]

Name	Notes	Description
Dirty Pair of Pantaloons	Found by Dog	These pantaloons, crusted in soil, were probably buried for years before the mabari dug them up. On closer inspection, it appears they were once either gold or silver in color. (can be given to Morrigan for ‘generic’ returns)
Found Cake	Found by Dog	A soggy cake-like object that has probably seen better days. Flecks of dog spittle still cling to it.
Garbolg’s Backcountry Reserve	Found by Dog.	Likely dropped to avoid seizure by authorities, or because of seizure due to drinking it. Garbolg only brewed from 8:74 to 8:92 Blessed, killed when the vapors in his beard spontaneously combusted.
Tangled Ball of Yarn	Found by Dog	A tangled ball of grey-brown woolen yarn. It is still slimy from having been in the mabari’s mouth.

Note: The normally unobtainable Tattered Notebook seems to be another item found by dog, as the description reads «[…] That it was dug up by a mabari probably did not help.»

Duplicates[]

• It is possible to acquire two Golden Mirrors. Giving Morrigan a second one yields exactly the same response (and approval bonus) as for the first.
  • There are also up to three Golden Rope Necklaces available: one from Barlin, and at least one from Bodahn Feddic (two, if one is purchased before he restocks).
• There are three opportunities to pick Andraste’s Grace. Leliana will treat the second and third of these as ‘ordinary special’ gifts, without the cutscene conversation.

Lookup table[]

There are two types of gifts: regular and favored gifts. Regular gifts have a base approval bonus of +5 approval; favored gifts have a base approval bonus of +10 approval for certain NPCs (see above for further details).

Legend:
Prefer shows the companion who will value the gift the most.

Gift	Prefer	Alistair	Dog	Leliana	Morrigan	Oghren	Shale	Sten	Wynne	Zevran	Secret
Ale	Oghren	—	—	—	—	+	—	—	—	—	—
Alistair’s Mother’s Amulet	Alistair	※	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Alley King’s Flagon	Oghren	—	—	—	—	+	—	—	—	—	—
Ancient Map of the Imperium	Secret	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	+
Andraste’s Grace	Leliana	x	x	※	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Antivan Leather Boots	Zevran	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	※	x
Armband	None	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Beef Bone	Dog	—	+	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Black Gemmed Ring	None	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Black Grimoire	Morrigan	x	x	x	※	x	x	x	x	x	x
Black Runestone	Alistair	+	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Blue Satin Shoes	Leliana	—	—	+	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Botanist’s Map of Thedas	Secret	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	+
Bronze Symbol of Andraste	Leliana	—	—	+	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Chantry Amulet	Leliana	—	—	+	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Chasind Sack Mead	Oghren	—	—	—	—	+	—	—	—	—	—
Current Map of Ferelden	Secret	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	+
Cute Nug	Leliana	x	x	※	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Diamond Earrings	None	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Dirty Pair of Pantaloons	None	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Discovering Dragon’s Blood: Potions, Tinctures, and Spicy Sauces	Wynne	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	+	—	—
Dalish Gloves	Zevran	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	※	x
Duncan’s Shield	Alistair	※	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x	x
Etched Silver Symbol	Leliana	—	—	+	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Fancy Scroll	Wynne	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	+	—	—
Flemeth’s Grimoire	Morrigan	x	x	x	※	x	x	x	x	x	x
Found Cake	Dog	—	+	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Gemmed Bracelet	None	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Garbolg’s Backcountry Reserve	Oghren	—	—	—	—	+	—	—	—	—	—
Gold Amulet	Morrigan	—	—	—	+	—	—	—	—	—	—
Gold Earrings	None	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Golden Demon Pendant	Morrigan	—	—	—	+	—	—	—	—	—	—
Golden Mirror	Morrigan	x	x	x	※	x	x	x	x	x	x
Golden Rope Necklace	Morrigan	—	—	—	+	—	—	—	—	—	—
Golden Scythe 4:90 Black	Oghren	—	—	—	—	+	—	—	—	—	—
Golden Symbol of Andraste	Leliana	—	—	+	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Headband	None	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Heavy Gold Ring	None	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Joining Chalice	Alistair	+	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Lamb Bone	Dog	—	+	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Large Bone	Dog	—	+	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Legacy White Shear	Oghren	—	—	—	—	+	—	—	—	—	—
Locket	Morrigan	—	—	—	+	—	—	—	—	—	—
Map of the Anderfels	Secret	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	+
Map of Occupied Ferelden	Secret	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	+
Medium Gold Bar	Zevran	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	+	—
Medium Silver Bar	Zevran	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	+	—
Onyx Demon Statuette	Alistair	+	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Ox Bone	Dog	—	+	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Painted Skyball	None	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Painting of the Rebel Queen	Sten	—	—	—	—	—	—	+	—	—	—
Portrait of a Goosegirl	Sten	—	—	—	—	—	—	+	—	—	—
Remarkable Amethyst	Shale	—	—	—	—	—	+	—	—	—	—
Remarkable Diamond	Shale	—	—	—	—	—	+	—	—	—	—
Remarkable Emerald	Shale	—	—	—	—	—	+	—	—	—	—
Remarkable Garnet	Shale	—	—	—	—	—	+	—	—	—	—
Remarkable Greenstone	Shale	—	—	—	—	—	+	—	—	—	—
Remarkable Malachite	Shale	—	—	—	—	—	+	—	—	—	—
Remarkable Ruby	Shale	—	—	—	—	—	+	—	—	—	—
Remarkable Sapphire	Shale	—	—	—	—	—	+	—	—	—	—
Remarkable Topaz	Shale	—	—	—	—	—	+	—	—	—	—
Shiny Gold Ring	None	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Silver Bracelet	None	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Silver Brooch	Morrigan	—	—	—	+	—	—	—	—	—	—
Silver Chain	Morrigan	—	—	—	+	—	—	—	—	—	—
Silver Demon Head Ring	None	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Silver-Framed Still Life	Sten	—	—	—	—	—	—	+	—	—	—
Silver Medallion	Morrigan	—	—	—	+	—	—	—	—	—	—
Silver Sword of Mercy	Leliana	—	—	+	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Small Carved Statuette	Alistair	+	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Small Gold Bar	Zevran	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	+	—
Small Silver Bar	Zevran	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	+	—
Small Silver Ring	None	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Steel Bracers	None	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Steel Symbol of Andraste	Leliana	—	—	+	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Sten’s Sword	Sten	x	x	x	x	x	x	※	x	x	x
Stone Dragon Statuette	Alistair	+	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Stone Warrior Statuette	Alistair	+	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Sun Blonde Vint-1	Oghren	—	—	—	—	+	—	—	—	—	—
Tangled Ball of Yarn	Dog	—	+	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Tattered Notebook	Wynne	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	+	—	—
The Guerrins of Ferelden	Wynne	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	+	—	—
The Rose of Orlais	Wynne	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	+	—	—
The Search for the True Prophet	Wynne	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	+	—	—
Tiara	None	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Tribal Necklace	None	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Totem	Sten	—	—	—	—	—	—	+	—	—	—
Water-Stained Portrait	Sten	—	—	—	—	—	—	+	—	—	—
West Hill Brandy	Oghren	—	—	—	—	+	—	—	—	—	—
White Runestone	Alistair	+	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Wilhelm’s Special Brew	Oghren	—	—	—	—	+	—	—	—	—	—
Wine	Wynne	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	+	—	—

Gifts can be sold to merchants or given to certain companions to influence their approval ratings. The party members appreciate their gifts, more or less, depending on each gift’s value and their personal motivations. There is a limited number of gifts in the game. Also, with each additional gift given to the same character, the approval bonus you get from each subsequent gift decreases by 1 (to a minimum of +1 approval) per gift, excluding plot-specific ones.

Giving gifts[]

In order to give a gift to a companion:

1. Open your inventory.
2. Select the character you wish to give the gift to.
3. Highlight the gift.
4. Give the gift:

Gifts mechanics[]

The approval from gifts works as follows:

1. The base approval for any gift is +5 approval, with diminishing returns:
   • Each gift given imposes a penalty upon subsequent gifts.
   • The first gift grants +5 approval, but the second only gives +4 approval down to a minimum of +1 approval/gift after the first four.
2. Special gifts give +5 approval additional points, i.e. +10 approval base. Some gifts grant more, for example: Andraste’s Grace grants +15 approval with Leliana.
   • The subsequent gift penalty applies, down to a minimum of +6 approval per favored item.
3. Bonuses are halved if you have negative approval.
   • The minimum approval is reduced to 0 approval for most gifts and +5 approval for favored ones.
4. You cannot exceed 100 approval points; after reaching the maximum, you will no longer receive approval points for gifts.
5. If you work to increase your approval with a companion (through dialogue or gifts), they can receive a small skill upgrade as they are inspired by your leadership
   • This skill upgrade is typically related to one of their primary abilities (e.g. Alistair gains constitution).
   • This skill upgrade increases as your approval increases (25% = +1, 50% = +2, 75% = +4, 90% = +6).
   • You can gain the bonus skills without using any gifts at all through appropriate conversation options (see the specific page for each companion).

Special gifts[]

Bug! See Gifts for Shale for a console bug related to Shale’s gifts

These specific gifts give a base +10 approval (with diminishing returns, as explained above) when given to the proper character, with the exception of the plot-specific gifts. If a gift is specific to a certain character, attempts to give it to anyone else will be met with refusal.

Gifts for Alistair[]

Alistair has a preference for strange runestones and figural studies of arcane creatures (excluding Totem, which is preferred by Sten). Duncan’s Shield will turn into a real item and Alistair will automatically equip it. Therefore, if you have Alistair using a two-handed weapon, you’ll have to go into his weapon set and give him a one-handed weapon or remove the shield and re-equip the two-handed weapon.

Name	Notes	Description
Alistair’s Mother’s Amulet	Located: Redcliffe Castle Plot Item	This silver emblem of Andraste’s Flame is riddled with cracks. Someone with a lot of patience has carefully glued it back together.
Black Runestone	Located: Aeducan Thaig	A flat black stone with a glowing silver rune carved into it.
Duncan’s Shield	Located: Grey Warden Vault Plot Item Becomes: Duncan’s Shield	The symbol of the Grey Wardens is emblazoned on this shield, which once belonged to Duncan. It was found in the Grey Wardens cache in Denerim.
Joining Chalice	Located: Ostagar Requires: Return to Ostagar’	Darkspawn blood still encrusts this silver chalice. With a shudder, you remember the day you brought it to your lips and drank deeply of all the mysteries that lay within.
Onyx Demon Statuette	Located: East Brecilian Forest	A small statue of a demon, carved out of onyx.
Small Carved Statuette	Located: Lothering	A small carving of a robed woman.
Stone Dragon Statuette	Located: Redcliffe Castle	A small stone carving of a dragon.
Stone Warrior Statuette	Located: Mountainside Caverns	A small stone carving of a humanoid warrior.
White Runestone	Located: Circle Tower	A small, flat white stone with a gold rune carved into it.

Gifts for Dog[]

Dog has a preference for foods and bones, but his approval rating will always be 100% so you can boost one of your other companions’ ratings with gifts originally meant for Dog. If you talk to the dog after giving him one of those gifts, he will usually find a good item. Also the Found Cake can be given to Sten, he likes sweets, and the Tangled Ball of Yarn can be given to Wynne, she wants to knit Alistair a gift.

Name	Notes	Description
Beef Bone	Location: Ostagar and Circle Tower	A shoulder of beef, with bone attached.
Found Cake	Found by Dog	A soggy cake-like object that has probably seen better days. Flecks of dog spittle still cling to it.
Lamb Bone	Located: Redcliffe Castle	The bone from a leg of roast lamb.
Large Bone	Located: Haven and Soldier’s Peak	This large bone is of indeterminate origin. It still looks tasty.
Ox Bone	Located: West Brecilian Forest	This ox bone still has some tendon attached to it.
Tangled Ball of Yarn	Found by Dog	A tangled ball of grey-brown woolen yarn. It is still slimy from having been in the mabari’s mouth.
Veal Bone	Located: Denerim Alienage	A juicy veal bone.

Gifts for Leliana[]

Leliana has a preference for holy symbols of Andraste, as well as shoes.

Name	Notes	Description
Andraste’s Grace		A small white wildflower, commonly known as Andraste’s Grace.
Blue Satin Shoes	Located: Old Tegrin	Powder blue satin shoes with long ribbons that circle the ankle. Gold lace trim and dangling gold charms shaped like puppies add the finishing touches.
Bronze Symbol of Andraste	Located: Lothering chantry	A small bronze plate with the symbol of a flame stamped into it.
Chantry Amulet	Located: Circle Tower	This amulet is similar to the ones worn by members of the Chantry. The carving on the amulet depicts Andraste’s undying flame.
Etched Silver Symbol	Located: Ortan Thaig	A simple holy symbol, made of etched silver.
Golden Symbol of Andraste	Sold by Legnar in Orzammar Commons.	An elegant gold disk suspended from a ribbon that bears the mark of Andraste’s flame.
Cute Nug	Acquired from the Idle Dwarf in Dust Town. It can be gifted to Leliana.	The nug’s nose twitches as it stares at the world with clear inquisitive eyes. It seems to enjoy being stroked.
Silver Sword of Mercy	Located: Old Tegrin	An ornate silver amulet in the shape of a Sword.
Steel Symbol of Andraste	Located: Genitivi’s Home	This holy symbol is crafted from polished steel and has a severe look to it.

Gifts for Morrigan[]

Morrigan has a preference for jewellery such as necklaces and pendants.

Name	Notes	Description
Black Grimoire	Location: Senior Mage Quarters Plot Item	A black leather-bound book with a tree on the cover.
Flemeth’s Grimoire	Location: Flemeth’s Hut Plot Item	An old, but lovingly cared for book, bound in leather of questionable origins. The pages smell of herbs and wood smoke. Intricate stitching on the cover marks out a leafless tree, strangely ominous in its stark appearance.
Gold Amulet	Location: Orzammar Commons	A gold amulet suspended by a chain of delicate gold links.
Golden Demon Pendant	Located: The Gauntlet	A molded pendant that looks eerily like the head of a demon hangs off this thick gold chain.
Golden Mirror	Located: Orzammar Commons Plot Item	A mirror of polished glass in a gold frame. Golden deer and sparrows frolic together in a charming scene on the back of the mirror.
Golden Rope Necklace	Location: Lothering, Party Camp	This unique necklace is made of delicate gold strands twisted together in a thick rope.
Locket	Located: Haven Village Store	An antique cameo depicting a beautiful woman with jewels in her hair. The cameo is set in the front of a filigreed gold locket.
Silver Brooch	Located: Dalish Camp	A large gemstone in an intricate silver setting. A small pin on its back allows it to be attached to clothing.
Silver Chain	Located: Senior Mage Quarters	This short necklace is made of several strands of silver chain.
Silver Medallion	Located: Ruins Upper Level	This silver necklace is adorned with a large silver medallion.

Gifts for Oghren[]

Oghren has a preference for alcoholic beverages (excluding Wine, which is preferred by Wynne).
Talk to Oghren after giving him booze, he will sometimes have ‘drunken’ conversations with you.

Name	Notes	Description
Ale	Sold by various bartenders.	A mug of watered-down ale.
Alley King’s Flagon	Found in the Orzammar Commons.	A monument to the pot-valiant in appropriately hammered gold. Lack of lid allows for a quick pour and, more importantly, refill. Never a stale brew when you facilitate swift consumption.
Chasind Sack Mead	Found in the Ruined Temple.	A brutishly strong honey liquor, reminiscent of warm summer days, apple blossoms on the wind with an unexpected aftertaste of father going off to war, never to return. Bitter, to say the least.
Garbolg’s Backcountry Reserve	Found by Dog.	Likely dropped to avoid seizure by authorities, or because of seizure due to drinking it. Garbolg only brewed from 8:74 to 8:92 Blessed, killed when the vapors in his beard spontaneously combusted.
Golden Scythe 4:90 Black	Found in a crate in Lothering.	This battlefield spirit maintains a chill even in direct sunlight, which it appears to absorb. Optimal serving is by the drop. Contact with exposed flesh is discouraged, but likely inevitable.
Legacy White Shear	Obtained in the Lower Ruins.	Peculiar and rare, a single run of this spirit took color and what has been optimistically been called flavor from lyrium in the cask’s bilge hoop. A sipping whisky if you value your innards. Circa 790 T.E.
Sun Blonde Vint-1	Found in the Templar Quarters.	Tevinter-brewed for a very discreet clientèle, and strong enough to fluster a tranquil. An almost weightless spirit best served with a powdering of catsbane as a flavor-enhancer and antidote.
Wilhelm’s Special Brew	Obtained in Honnleath. (Requires: The Stone Prisoner)	This dark-colored ale gives off a thick, oaky smell. Swirling it in the tankard, you notice it takes on an unexpected glow.

Gifts for Shale[]

See Shale’s discussion page for differences between the and approval changes from remarkable gems.

Shale has a preference for the nine «remarkable» gemstones that can be found in Ferelden. The console versions of Dragon Age do not give the full benefit of special gifts. The gifts begin at (+5) down to (+1).

Name	Notes	Description
Remarkable Amethyst	Located: Alimar	A deep, clear purple stone.
Remarkable Diamond	Can be purchased from Garin.	A brilliant cut, colorless stone.
Remarkable Emerald	Located: Figor	This dark green gem has murky depths, like an overgrown pond.
Remarkable Garnet	Unobtainable via normal means	A gem the shade of dried blood, dark red, nearly black.
Remarkable Greenstone	Located: Village of Honnleath	Blue-green stone with a pattern like a turtle’s shell.
Remarkable Malachite	Located: Circle Tower	This stone is patterned with odd bands and ripples of color, like the contents of a witch’s cauldron.
Remarkable Ruby	Located: Denerim Alienage and Cadash Thaig	Deep red and nearly indestructible, these are prized by royalty.
Remarkable Sapphire	Located: Legnar	A star-cut sapphire, almost the color of the night sky.
Remarkable Topaz	Located: Faryn	A brilliant gem the color of sunshine.

Gifts for Sten[]

Due to an aspect of Qunari discipline, Sten has a preference for paintings. Sten will not automatically equip Asala. If you want him to use this sword, you will have to equip it on him yourself.

Name	Notes	Description
Painting of the Rebel Queen	Located: Old Tegrin	This painting portrays a battle between Orlais and Ferelden. The Rebel Queen, with fiery red hair, has climbed atop a ruined chariot and is holding aloft her battle standard.
Portrait of a Goosegirl	Located: Frostback Mountain Pass	A painting in a golden frame, showing a girl with windswept hair tending to a flock of geese in a snow-covered valley.
Silver-Framed Still Life	Located: Redcliffe Castle	This painting is framed in silver and depicts thirty-two identical Orlesian porcelain tureens.
Sten’s Sword	Found in Dwyn’s chest at his home in Redcliffe Village.	A Qunari greatsword. Though its blade shows nicks from numerous battles, it has obviously been well looked after.
Totem	Located: Caridin’s Cross (Origins) Palace District (Darkspawn Chronicles)	A small wooden totem with figures of demons and other strange beasts carved into it.
Water-Stained Portrait	Located: Senior Mage Quarters	An antique portrait, slightly water-stained, of a man wearing furs and a heavy crown.

Gifts for Wynne[]

Wynne has a preference for books and scrolls.

Name	Notes	Description
Discovering Dragon’s Blood: Potions, Tinctures, and Spicy Sauces	Located: Ruined Temple	This thick tome is covered in dark, dusty leather and has a distinctly foreboding appearance.
Fancy Scroll	Located: Lower Ruins	A scroll of parchment decorated with fancy gold handles.
Tattered Notebook	Unobtainable via normal means	The pages of this water stained and dirt encrusted notebook are falling out. That it was dug up by a mabari probably did not help.
The Guerrins of Ferelden	Located: Redcliffe Castle	«The Guerrins of Ferelden: A Genealogical History.» This book traces the line of Arl Eamon back to the time of the Alamarri clans. It doesn’t seem to have been read much.
The Rose of Orlais	Located: Circle Tower	«The Rose of Orlais» appears to be a book about a woman named Lady Talia Lyonne, and her tempestuous romance with the arrogant chevalier, Garren.
The Search for the True Prophet	Located: Orzammar	«The search for the true prophet:» This tattered tome explores the possibility that Andraste was a powerful mage, not the Maker’s Chosen. It seems this book was saved from a fire at some point.
Wine	Sold by various merchants.	A flask of red wine.

Gifts for Zevran[]

Zevran has a preference for leather items and bars of precious metals. He is also one of only two characters to automatically make use of the gifts you give him. Once you give him the Dalish Gloves and the Antivan Leather Boots, he will equip them, which might ruin any armor set bonuses he was receiving.

Name	Notes	Description
Antivan Leather Boots	Located: Haven Plot Item >Becomes: Antivan Leather Boots	A handsome pair of boots, made of luxurious Antivan doeskin.
Dalish Gloves	Located: West Brecilian Forest Plot Item Becomes: Dalish Gloves	These gloves are made of supple leather and lined with soft rabbit fur.
Medium Gold Bar	Located: Arl of Denerim’s Estate — Interior	A fairly heavy gold bar.
Medium Silver Bar	Located: Anvil of the Void	A bar of pure silver.
Small Gold Bar	Located: Circle Tower	A small bar of gold.
Small Silver Bar	Located: Haven Chantry	A bar of pure silver.

Gifts for Secret Companion[]

The Secret Companion has a preference for maps of Thedas.

Name	Notes	Description
Botanist’s Map of Thedas	Unobtainable via normal means	A botanist’s map of Thedas, showing where rare plants may be found on the continent.
Current Map of Ferelden	Located: Denerim Alienage	A clean and fairly up to date map showing the borders of modern Ferelden.
Ancient Map of the Imperium	Located: Denerim Market District	An antique, wine-stained map showing the boundaries of the ancient Tevinter Imperium.
Map of Occupied Ferelden	Located: Redcliffe Castle	An old map showing Ferelden as part of Orlais. Naturally, many such maps were destroyed when the Orlesians were driven out.
Map of the Anderfels	Located: Grey Warden Vault	A beautiful illustrated map of the Anderfels that includes drawings of strange beasts.

Generic gifts[]

These gifts always give a base +5 approval (with diminishing returns) to any companion.

Looted/bought gifts[]

Name	Notes	Description
Armband	Unobtainable via normal means	A golden armband with mysterious runes carved into it.
Black Gemmed Ring	Unobtainable via normal means	A ring of black metal decorated with a large red gemstone.
Diamond Earrings	Unobtainable via normal means	A pair of elegant diamond drop earrings that sparkle in the light.
Gemmed Bracelet	Located: Orzammar Commons	A delicate golden bracelet adorned with small, sparkling gems.
Gold Earrings	Located: Orzammar Commons	A pair of polished, golden hoop earrings.
Headband	Located: The Pearl	A wide black headband decorated with sinister silver runes.
Heavy Gold Ring	Unobtainable via normal means	A heavy and ornate gold ring decorated with intricate scrollwork and festooned with jewels.
Painted Skyball	Located: West Brecilian Forest	This almost-perfect orb is made of a polished black stone and has been painted to look like the night sky, complete with constellations.
Shiny Gold Ring	Located: Lothering	A simple gold band, polished to a mirror-like shine.
Silver Bracelet	Located: Tower of Ishal	A heavy silver bracelet inscribed with Dwarven runes.
Silver Demon Head Ring	Located: Orzammar Commons	An ornate silver ring with a decorative element made to look like a horned head of a demon.
Small Silver Ring	Located: Redcliffe Castle	A thin silver band set with a single gemstone.
Steel Bracers	Located: Redcliffe Castle	These steel bracers have exquisite carvings of warhounds on them.
Tiara	Located: Denerim Market District	A golden tiara adorned with a single gem.
Tribal Necklace	Located: Tower of Ishal	A necklace of sun-bleached teeth and bones.