The Singing Blade quest centers around Solas’s lost lyrium dagger, an ancient and powerful artifact, and takes place in the mystical Arlathan Forest. As you progress, you’ll engage in pivotal conversations with Harding and explore the implications of her newfound magical abilities. With each choice you make, you can strengthen your bonds with companions, affect their approval ratings, and shape the narrative of your journey. This guide will explain the choices of Harding and the consequences of the decision you take in The Singing Blade Quest in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
The Singing Blade Quest Harding Choices Explained
To start the Singing Blade quest, head straight and talk to Harding. During your chat, she’ll bring up some past doubts she had “I should’ve taken the shot.” Choose the option “We all take the blame” to earn approval from both Harding and Neve. The other two choices are “We need to support each other.” and “Maybe you should’ve.” These two choices do not affect Harding’s and Neve’s approval.
Retrieve Solas’s Lyrium Dagger in The Singing Blade Quest
In the “Singing Blade” quest, your goal is to retrieve Solas’s Lyrium Dagger, which was taken during a ritual. Start by entering the ruins and chasing after a Ghoul that has the dagger. You’ll need to defeat the Darkspawn blocking your way and use a mechanism to open a gate; don’t forget to loot a chest nearby. Follow the quest marker to an open area where you’ll encounter more enemies, then make your way to a bridge blocked by Blight. After clearing the path, you’ll face the Lyrium Ghoul at a cliffside to reclaim the dagger. A cutscene enhances Lace Harding’s power, followed by a final battle against more enemies.
Discover the nature of Lace’s new powers.
Harding: “Dwarves have never used magic. We can’t.” If you choose the option “It’s all just weird.” You tell Harding that you find her new magic strange. You can also choose “I think it’s a gift.” and you will encourage her to see her new magic as a positive gift. Or choose “I don’t like this.” toexpress to Harding that her new magic makes you feel uneasy.
Harding then shares her thoughts on Stone sense, explaining how this new power helps her feel more connected to her roots. Harding: “I really hope you’re right about this being a gift. It would hurt me if it brought any trouble.” Choose “You’re not a problem.” to increase your romance progress with Harding. You can also choose “I trust you.” This doesn’t impact her approval. If you choose “Just make sure to aim.” Harding will appreciate this and it boosts her approval. You can also choose “I’ll keep an eye on you.” which also doesn’t affect her approval.
Conversation with Harding in her Room
Harding then says “They don’t remember. No one remembers. We don’t even know what we lost.” You can choose “You’re cute when focused.” This increases your romance progress with Harding. If you decide to choose “Am I interrupting?”, “Start making sense.”, or “You lost me.” these three choices doesn’t impact her approval. Harding will then explain what Isatunoll means and its significance for her and the Dwarves “I am. We are. This. And that. Here. There. Now. And forever.” You can choose “I like that you’re excited.” Harding will approve of this. If you choose “Right. If you say so.” or “This isn’t helping.” these won’t impact her approval. No matter what you choose in this conversation, Harding’s approval of you will increase.
