Dragon Age Origins Witch Hunt How To Start

Alright, settle in, grab your metaphorical pint of ale (or, you know, actual ale, I'm not judging), because we're about to delve into the wonderfully weird world of starting the Witch Hunt DLC in Dragon Age: Origins. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Another DLC? Is it worth it?" To which I say, YES! Especially if you’re even remotely curious about Morrigan and her… let’s just say, unique life choices.

Think of it as the "Where's Waldo?" of Dragon Age, except Waldo is a powerful shapeshifting witch with a penchant for cryptic pronouncements and questionable parenting skills. Good luck finding her!

So, How Do We Kick This Witch Hunt Off? (Without Getting Cursed, Hopefully)

First things first, you gotta have finished the main game. I know, shocking, right? You can't go hunting for wayward witches if you haven't saved the entire kingdom of Ferelden from a blight first. It's like trying to bake a cake before you've bought the ingredients. Pointless and potentially messy.

Once you've, you know, defeated the Archdemon, and hopefully made some reasonably good choices (or deliciously evil ones, I don't judge...much), you'll need to make sure you've actually bought and installed the Witch Hunt DLC. This might seem obvious, but you'd be surprised how many people email me saying, "I can't find Morrigan! Help!" only to discover they skipped this vital step. Check your platform's store (Steam, Origin, etc.) to ensure it's properly installed. Think of it as getting the hunting license before you go after the prey.

Important Note: You also need to have the Awakening expansion installed and completed at least once. This might seem a little odd, but Witch Hunt essentially serves as a bridge between Origins and Dragon Age 2, and it uses elements from Awakening to tell its story. Don't worry; it's not mandatory to have played Awakening with the character you plan to use for Witch Hunt. Just having it installed is enough.

Now, for the actual starting bit! After defeating the Archdemon and either completing the main story or finishing Awakening, you should be able to load your saved game. When you do so, a new location, the Witch Hunt Camp, will appear on your world map. Think of it like finding a suspiciously overgrown path in the woods that you know leads to trouble. That's where you need to go.

If you're not seeing the Witch Hunt Camp, double-check the following:

• Have you actually finished the main game? (seriously, this is the most common mistake).
• Is the DLC installed properly? (check your platform's store).
• Do you have Awakening installed? (Even if you haven't played it all the way through with your character, you need to own it.)

Still nothing? Try restarting your game or even your entire system. Sometimes, computers just need a good kick in the digital pants. And by "kick," I mean a polite restart, of course. I wouldn't condone actually kicking your computer.

What To Expect When You Get There

Once you arrive at the Witch Hunt Camp, prepare yourself. You'll meet some new faces, mostly of the not-so-friendly variety. There’ll be conversations, choices, and, of course, plenty of opportunities to swing your sword (or staff, or dagger, or whatever pointy object you prefer) at things that want to eat your face. It's Dragon Age, after all. What did you expect? A tea party?

Remember, your choices matter! The decisions you make in Witch Hunt can have some minor impacts on Dragon Age 2, so choose wisely. Or, you know, choose recklessly and see what happens. That's half the fun!

And most importantly, keep an eye out for Morrigan. She might be elusive, but she's definitely worth tracking down. Whether you want to yell at her, hug her, or try to understand her complex motivations (good luck with that last one!), the Witch Hunt DLC provides some much-needed closure to her story arc. Well, some closure. Let's be honest, Morrigan is never one for complete transparency.

So, there you have it! A comprehensive (and hopefully entertaining) guide to starting the Witch Hunt DLC in Dragon Age: Origins. Now go forth, brave adventurers, and may your encounters with witches be both challenging and rewarding! And remember, always bring a spare potion. You never know when you'll need it.

Happy hunting!