How do you get the Iron Bull personal quest?

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The Captain of the Chargers

Quest Giver	Requirement	Reward
Krem	Return to Haven after speaking with the Clerics in Val Royeaux	Iron Bull joins the Inquisition

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The Captain of the Chargers
Demands of the Qun
Personal Quests
Demands of the Qun
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Head to the Storm Coast and down the hill to find a bunch of the Chargers fighting off some enemies. After you’ve won the battle the Iron Bull will approach you. He tells you that he is a spy, but at least he’s up front. You must choose to allow the Iron Bull into the party or not.

Demands of the Qun

Quest Giver	Requirement	Reward
Iron Bull	High Approval with Iron Bull. Talked to Iron Bull about Seheron and have spoken with Bull’s Chargers at length.	1,025 Experience, 400 Influence, 3 Power

When you meet the requirements for this quest you’ll trigger a scene with the Iron Bull.

Dialogue Choice

Glad you came by. I got a letter from my contacts in the Ben-Hassrath. Already verified it with Red.

What’s in the letter?
You’re supposed to just watch.
I’m not happy about this.
Should this be private?
I don’t trust them. ( Iron Bull +1 )
I’m interested. ( Iron Bull +1 )
This doesn’t interest me. ( Iron Bull -1 )

- I'll do it. ( **Iron Bull +5** )

- I don't trust Qunari. ( **Iron Bull -5** )

- What are they offering?

- Something wrong?

  - You don't want them to spread?

When you are ready head out to the Storm Coast with Iron Bull to meet Gatt.

Dialogue Choice

It’s a pleasure to meet you, Inquisitor. Hissrad’s reports say you’re doing good work.

Bull is Hissrad?
Pleased to meet you. ( Iron Bull +1 )
I’m thrilled.
We have a common enemy.
Bull, does this work for you? ( Iron Bull +1 )
What if the ship has mages?
Why not attack at sea?
Why use a small force?
I’m ready

You are forced to follow the path up to some Venatori Gladiators and Zealots, they are simple targets to start. The next camp has Zealots, a Gladiator, and a Mage. If you listened to Bull’s speech to the Chargers then you know the trick, defeat the Mage before it takes over the battlefield. Loot the Gladiator for the Dread helmet, unique to Iron Bull, then signal the Dreadnought.

Dialogue Choice

Crap.

They can retreat.
Look at them all.
They’ll be killed.
Save the dreadnought. ( Iron Bull +20 , Acquire Qunari Bench)

- I'm sorry.

- Look away, Bull. ( **Iron Bull -1** )


- Can they do it? ( **Iron Bull +1** )

 - Thank you, Gatt.

 - Is that good, Bull?


 - It better help.

  - We'll make good use of it.

  - I'm sorry about your men.

  - Go take some time.

  - What does this mean for you? ( **Iron Bull -1** )

Save your men. ( Iron Bull +20 , Acquire Qunari Bench)

- I'm sorry, Gatt.

- Don't call him Hissrad. ( **Iron Bull +1** )


- Gatt, we can salvage this. ( **Iron Bull -1** )

 - We can minimize losses.

 - You did the right thing.

 - How are you feeling? ( **Iron Bull -1** )


 - I'm sorry.

  - How are the Chargers?

  - Glad you survived.

  - Good work.

The Iron Bull is a beast of a Qunari who can join your group as a savage fighter, becoming one of your Companions.

Qunari are known across Thedas as the brutal horned giants who descended from the north to nearly conquer the continent. These ruthless followers of a harsh philosophy enforce their will through the Ben-Hassrath: their spies and secret police. One brilliant agent did it all, hunting spies, rebels, and deserters until the day he finally broke. To preserve a valuable asset, his superiors sent him to Orlais to observe and report… and The Iron Bull was born.

Today, Bull’s Chargers are famous mercenaries, fiercely loyal to the huge Qunari warrior who leads them into battles and taverns with equal enthusiasm. The Iron Bull still sends the Ben-Hassrath reports, but years of living outside Qunari rules have him wondering which identity is really him. Whoever he is, he’s more than happy to join the Inquisition and get paid to kill demons.

Recruiting

After finishing with the clerics in Val Royeaux, return to Haven and speak with Krem.

Head to the Storm Coast. From the first camp, you can see a fight down on a beach. Head down there, then attack the hostiles in the group. When they're dead, you'll have a conversation with Iron Bull, and you can choose to hire him and his company to the inquisition. Iron Bull himself will join your party as well. Whether or not you agree to his demands, the quest will resolve.

Romancing

The Iron Bull may not seem that receptive to flirtation, but don't worry. After you complete his first personal quest, Demands of the Qun, he will show up later if you have flirted with him during previous conversations. If you confirm you romantic intentions with him, the Iron Bull will discuss the rules of your engagement, and later on, the ramifications. If you are still interested, the Iron Bull will tell you about a special Qunari Item that launches his final quest, Tough Love. Complete the quest and give him the item, and you will be given the opportunity to go public with your feelings for him.

Personal Quests

Demands of the Qun

Demands of the Qun is triggered after speaking to Iron Bull in Skyhold. It's unknown exactly what condition this quest becomes available, but it's likely due to a combination of time (i.e., other quests completed) and positive disposition of Iron Bull.

Head to the Storm Coast, and be sure Iron Bull is in the party. A cut scene will occur regardless of which camp you travel to, and you'll be brought to the relative location automatically. You'll be briefed on the situation, and Bull will break off to brief his Chargers. Speak to Bull when you're ready to begin the assault.

After the Chargers clear out, head down the dirt path they were blocking off. The road seems like it goes away from the target, but it'll curve back right after a while. Bull and Gatt will start chatting as you make the turn, so you'll know you're going the right way.

You'll have a couple minor skirmishes before you get to the target, which is a small camp guarded by several Venatori. Wipe them out, then interact with the bonfire to light a signal for the fleet.

A cut scene occurs, and you will need to make a choice when the Chargers start to have difficulty. If you advise Bull to call a retreat, he'll be gracious and the Chargers will live, but the inquisition will lose out on many resources they could have had from the alliance. If you advise Bull to let the Chargers fight, they won't survive, and Bull will be severely unhappy, but the inquisition will prosper. Note that if you are planning on romancing Iron Bull, it's greatly advised that you allow the Chargers to live. However, allowing them to fall will not jeoparidze a relationship; it just may take a little longer.

Once the decision is made, you'll debrief at Skyhold. No matter how it turns out, the quest will resolve.

Tough Love

Up Next: Sera

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How do you unlock Iron Bull Dragon Age?

From the first camp, you can see a fight down on a beach. Head down there, then attack the hostiles in the group. When they're dead, you'll have a conversation with Iron Bull, and you can choose to hire him and his company to the inquisition. Iron Bull himself will join your party as well.

How do you trigger Iron Bull cutscenes?

Upon flirting enough and gaining a high enough Approval, Iron Bull will appear in your quarters. It'll follow with an amusing dialogue involving Bull admitting he 'got your hints' and he knows you'd like to 'ride the Bull'. To make it happen, simply don't reject him, and he's yours.

How do I get Iron Bull approval?

Iron Bull Approves At Therinfal Redoubt, accept the templars as allies. Allow the Grey Wardens to join the Inquisition after securing Adamant. Support Gaspard or Celene at the Winter Palace. Gain enough court approval (85+) to have Florianne arrested at the Winter Palace.