To achieve 100% completion in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, a strategic approach is essential, given its intricately woven storyline and myriad collectibles. Below is a detailed guide to ensure you cover all bases, from main story achievements to elusive collectibles.

Achievements Overview
– The game features 53 achievements/trophies, many of which are hidden and can only be revealed through specific actions in the game or progression through the story.
– Players can unlock most achievements by following the main storyline and thoroughly exploring the game world.

Steps to 100% Completion

1. Main Story Achievements
– Chapters: Focus on completing each chapter of the main story. Achievements are typically awarded upon finishing a chapter. The primary chapters of interest include:
– Part 1: The Minrathous Job
– Part 2: Ruin’s Reach
– Part 3: Beneath the Veil
– Up to Part 8: No Sacrifice Greater

2. Companion Quests
– Hero of the Veilguard: Completing all companion quests is crucial. This unlocks the “Hero of the Veilguard” status for each companion, providing a silver trophy.
– Survival of Companions: Ensure all companions are alive for achieving the best ending. High approval ratings and completing their quests contribute significantly to this goal.

3. Faction Quests and Reputation
– Regional Side Quests: Finish all side quests tied to factions to gain a 3-star reputation rating with each faction. Doing so awards you faction-specific trophies.
– Merchant Upgrades: Upgrading faction merchants to rank 4 is beneficial, yielding additional Mementos and essential resources for your journey.

4. Collectibles
– Altars: There are 29 Altars to discover; collecting all of them grants skill points for unlocking new abilities.
– Mementos: Aim to collect 140 out of 182 Mementos. These Mementos are fundamental for upgrading your gear.
– Equipment Chests: Keep an eye out for gear chests that can upgrade your equipment to Legendary rarity.

5. Missable Achievements
– Clear Minds and Open Hearts: Achieve this by choosing to resolve a dialogue peacefully with Mythal during the quest “Regrets of the Dread Wolf.”
– In Peace: Gather three flowers in the Hossberg Wetlands and present them at the location of your dragon battle in “Fire and Ice.”

6. Best Ending
– To secure the best ending, ensure all companion quests are completed successfully, and maintain high reputation ratings with factions throughout the game.
– During the concluding chapters, deploy companions wisely to maximize their chances of survival.

7. Secret Post-Credits Cutscene
– After completing “Regrets of the Dread Wolf,” locate three Mysterious Circles to unlock a secret ending cutscene that will enrich your game’s narrative experience.

Tips and Tricks
– Manual Saves: Make a habit of saving your game manually at the beginning of each chapter to safeguard against missing crucial choices or achievements.
– Thorough Exploration: Certain areas may become inaccessible after completing specific quests, so be sure to explore thoroughly.
– Completion Possibilities: You can finish all game content during and after the main story, as it resets to before the point of no return, allowing for comprehensive completion.

By systematically working through these steps and maintaining an inquisitive nature throughout your playthrough, you’ll position yourself to earn every achievement and thoroughly explore all that Dragon Age: The Veilguard has to offer, leading to a rewarding and immersive experience. Happy adventuring!