The Herbalist's Tasks quest series in Dragon Age 2 offers players a valuable opportunity to assist the vendor Solivitus in the Gallows Courtyard across multiple acts. By completing these side objectives, players unlock unique potion recipes, useful items, and financial rewards throughout Hawke's journey in Kirkwall. Understanding where to find each required ingredient helps streamline your adventure and ensures no crucial quest items are accidentally missed.
Act 1 Herbalist Tasks and Locations
In Act 1, Solivitus requests three specific crafting components after you complete the main story mission titled Long Way Home. The first item is a Spider's Silk Gland, which can be looted from a venomous spider encountered inside the Ruined Passage during the Magistrate's Orders quest. Collecting this item early is vital, as re-entering the area later can sometimes cause the drop to vanish.
The second required item is a Dragon's Fang, obtained by slaying the Mature Dragon found at the conclusion of The Bone Pit quest. Finally, Hawke must speak with Master Ilen in the Dalish camp to unlock the Ironwood Clearing on the world map. After clearing out the darkspawn and an Ogre in this newly unlocked zone, players can harvest the Pure Ironbark from the designated plot marker.
Act 2 Herbalist Tasks and Walkthrough
Upon entering Act 2, Solivitus presents a fresh shopping list containing three additional rare resources needed for his trade. First, the Harlot's Blush Flower rests on the ground near the entrance of a cave located along the Wounded Coast. Players usually spot this vibrant plant while completing the Search and Rescue questline in the same coastal region.
Next, you must locate the Dalish Tattoo Ink, which sits inside a chest near two aravels at the Sundermount Dalish camp. Though Master Ilen refuses to sell the ink directly, looting it from the nearby chest carries no negative companion approval consequences. The final component is the Varterral's Heart, harvested after defeating the legendary Varterral beast during Merrill's companion quest, Mirror Image.
Act 3 Herbalist Tasks and Unique Rewards
By Act 3, Hawke's previous assistance encourages Solivitus to seek out one last powerful crafting component for a final creation. During the Mine Massacre quest, players must defeat the formidable High Dragon located in The Bone Pit. Slaying this massive creature rewards you with the High Dragon Fire Gland, which Solivitus accepts with great enthusiasm.
Delivering this rare gland allows Solivitus to forge Urzara's Tooth, a powerful amulet that provides exceptional fire resistance for late-game encounters. Turning in ingredients individually rather than all at once helps avoid potential quest log bugs that can occur in older versions of the game. Completing these quests maximizes your crafting catalog while ensuring Hawke stays fully stocked with vital party supplies.
