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All missables in Dragon Age: Origins
Everything you can permanently miss, in the order you reach it: where it is, how to get it and what locks it out.
| Item | Area | Where and how | What locks it out | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cousland Family Sword | Hero's Origin Location | Inside the locked chest in the Cousland family treasuryExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Cousland Family Shield | Hero's Origin Location | Inside the locked chest in the Cousland family treasuryExact spot: being checked | Entering the larder escape route | |
| Mabari Hound (Dog) | Ostagar | Acquired by healing the kennel master's hound in the camp using a flower from the Korcari Wilds, then encountered later on the road (if not playing Human Noble)Exact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Key to the Mage's Chest | Ostagar | Carried by the Deserter locked in a cage on the ramparts near the royal camp; obtain by feeding him food, bribing, coercing, or killing himExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Enchanter's Footwear | Ostagar | Inside the locked Mage's Chest in the camp near the Tranquil researcher; requires the Deserter's KeyExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Dalish Gloves | Ostagar | In a wooden crate near the prisoner cages along the camp rampartsExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Havard's Aegis | Ostagar | Looted from a chest inside the ruins on the ground floor of the Tower of Ishal | Being checked | |
| The Rose's Thorn schematic or general high-grade supplies | Ostagar | Sold by the Quartermaster before the Joining ritualExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Chasind Trail Signs map notes | Korcari Wilds | Traced through various Chasind Trail Markers scattered throughout the WildsExact spot: being checked | Return to Duncan and complete the Joining ritual | |
| Chasind Robes | Korcari Wilds | Found inside the Chasind Cache revealed after following all Chasind Trail SignsExact spot: being checked | Return to Duncan and complete the Joining ritual | |
| Chasind Crusher | Korcari Wilds | Found inside the Chasind Cache unlocked by completing the Chasind Trail Signs questExact spot: being checked | Return to Duncan and complete the Joining ritual | |
| Barbarian Mace | Korcari Wilds | Found inside the Chasind CacheExact spot: being checked | Return to Duncan and complete the Joining ritual | |
| Thane Helmet | Korcari Wilds | Inside the Chasind CacheExact spot: being checked | Return to Duncan and complete the Joining ritual | |
| Jory's Blood Vial | Korcari Wilds | Looted from an emissary or genlock during combat encountersExact spot: being checked | Return to Duncan and complete the Joining ritual | |
| Daveth's Blood Vial | Korcari Wilds | Looted from darkspawn defeated in the WildsExact spot: being checked | Return to Duncan and complete the Joining ritual | |
| Warden's Blood Vial | Korcari Wilds | Looted from defeated darkspawnExact spot: being checked | Return to Duncan and complete the Joining ritual | |
| Grey Warden Treaties | Korcari Wilds | Recovered during the confrontation with Flemeth at her hutExact spot: being checked | Return to Duncan and complete the Joining ritual | |
| A Poison of the Deep | Korcari Wilds | Looted from the dead Missionary JogbyExact spot: being checked | Return to Duncan and complete the Joining ritual | |
| Havard's Aegis | Tower of Ishal | Looted from the Ogre boss on the Top Floor | Lighting the beacon | |
| The Missing Nursery Rhyme | Tower of Ishal | Found in a book in the library rooms on the First Floor | Lighting the beacon | |
| Ancient Elven Boots | Lothering | Found in a cabinet inside the Lothering chantryExact spot: being checked | Leaving Lothering and completing any other major story destination | |
| Trap-Making Book | Lothering | Sold by the merchant Barlin inside the Dane's Refuge tavernExact spot: being checked | Leaving Lothering and completing any other major story destination | |
| Oathkeeper | Lothering | Rewarded by Ser Bryant in the chantry if you convince him you need aid against the darkspawnExact spot: being checked | Leaving Lothering and completing any other major story destination | |
| Ancient History | Lothering Chantry | On a bookshelf inside the Chantry library roomExact spot: being checked | Departing Lothering to another main quest area | |
| Heavy Chainmail Boots | Lothering Chantry | Inside a locked wooden chest in the back quartersExact spot: being checked | Departing Lothering to another main quest area | |
| Potion Recipes | Lothering Chantry | Found on bookshelves and tables in the side chambersExact spot: being checked | Departing Lothering to another main quest area | |
| The Spellweaver | Circle Tower | Looted from the Arcane Horror during "Broken Circle" on the second floor, accessible if left behind | Being checked | |
| Toy Chariot | Redcliffe Village | Found inside a chest in the village general storeExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Helm of the River Dane | Redcliffe Village | Given by Bann Teagan or found on his body, or rewarded for defending the village successfullyExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| The Rose's Thorn | Redcliffe Village | Sold by Bodahn Feddic if he visits your camp, but Owen the Smith sells Far Song if killed and replacedExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Juggernaut Helm | Redcliffe Castle | Inside a locked chest in the basement near the cells | Being checked | |
| Vault Key | Redcliffe Castle | In the possession of Isolde, obtained either from her body or given willingly depending on how the situation resolvesExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Ancient Elven Boots | Redcliffe Castle | Found in a cabinet inside the upper floor's storage chambers | Being checked | |
| Arcane Warrior Specialization | Elven Ruins | Upper Ruins, learned by communing with the glowing phylactery in a side chamberExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Ancient Elven Armor | Elven Ruins | Lower Ruins, inside the sarcophagus opened by completing the Elven RitualExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Juggernaut Armor Pieces | Elven Ruins | Found on Revenants summoned by disturbing tombstones across the Brecilian Forest and RuinsExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Key to the City | Orzammar | Complete the unmarked "Key to the City" codex puzzle by finding five city history entries across Orzammar, then retrieve the ring from the Council Chambers chestExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Blood-Stained Gloves | Orzammar | Found on a shelf in a locked side room inside Jarvia's Hideout in the Dust Town Cartel networkExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Topsider's Blade | Deep Roads | Rewarded after assembling the parts and placing them on the Warrior's Tomb in Ortan ThaigExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Asunder Boots | Deep Roads | Found in a rubble pile during the "Asunder" quest within the Deep RoadsExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Dead Trenches Boots | Deep Roads | Looted from the sarcophagus near the entrance of the Dead Trenches | Being checked | |
| Dead Trenches Gauntlets | Deep Roads | Found inside a sarcophagus in the central halls of the Dead TrenchesExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Dead Trenches Armor | Deep Roads | Found on an altar near the tomb complex in the Dead TrenchesExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Dead Trenches Helm | Deep Roads | Found on an altar surrounded by Legionnaire spirits in the Dead TrenchesExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Helm of the Legion | Anvil of the Void | Legion of the Dead tomb at the edge of the areaExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Caridin's Shield | Anvil of the Void | Rewarded by Caridin or taken after the battleExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Small Carved Figurine | Haven | Found in a chest inside the first house on the left | Being checked | |
| Ancient Elven Boots | Haven | Found in the Chantry inside an iron chestExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Kolgrim's Horn | Mountain Top | Looted from Kolgrim's body if he is killedExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Maferath's Remorse | Mountain Top | Inside a dragon bone pile or chest near the dragon roostExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Juggernaut Armor (Boots) | Temple of Sacred Ashes | Found on an altar in the trial chamber behind a locked door | Being checked | |
| Kolgrim's Horn | Temple of Sacred Ashes | Looted from Father Kolgrim if killedExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Duncan's Shield | Denerim | Found in the secret armory within the Arl of Eamon's Denerim Estate, accessed during "The Lost Courier" or through a hidden mechanismExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Blind Charmer | Denerim Alienage | Looted from the weapon rack inside the Alienage HospiceExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Dawn Ring | Denerim Alienage | Reward from Ser Otto or looted from his corpse in the OrphanageExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Gift of the Grey | Denerim Alienage | Rewarded by Shianni after resolving the slavers questlineExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| The Veshialle | Fort Drakon | On a darkspawn weapon stand or lootable container inside the fortExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Masterwork Silverite Rune | Fort Drakon | In a chest on the second floor | Being checked | |
| Heart of the Forest | Vigil's Keep | Found on the Ancient Sylvan during "Ines the Botanist" quest in the Wending Wood, used at the Keep forgeExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Howe Family Bow | Amaranthine | In a chest inside the Howe Estate/Crown and Lion inn area during the City Elves/Howe investigationsExact spot: being checked | Being checked | |
| Key to Smuggler's Cove | Amaranthine | Acquired during the Smuggler's Run or Law and Order questline from either the smugglers or Constable AidanExact spot: being checked | Being checked |
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