In the realm of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, players will find a variety of items to collect. These include treasures to trade for gold and enhance faction reputation, upgrades for weapons and armor, cosmetics for personalizing your character, decorative items to spruce up the Lighthouse, and much more. Although gold serves as the primary currency in Thedas, certain merchants—such as those found in the Crossroads—prefer alternative forms of payment.
Etheric Remnants are another form of currency within the game that you’ll need for purchasing items from particular merchants and for fully upgrading your gear with the Caretaker at the Lighthouse. Thankfully, Rook and his crew can easily gather Etheric Remnants if they know where to search.
Understanding Etheric Remnants in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
The Preferred Currency of the Crossroads
As you advance in the game, you’ll gain access to The Crossroads, a mystical dimension where all the Eluvians—magical travel mirrors of the Elves—converge. Numerous spirits will congregate here, setting up shop to sell rare materials, keepsakes, cosmetic items, and other treasures for Rook to buy. Do keep in mind that most of these spirits will only accept Etheric Remnants in exchange, so ensure you have a healthy supply on hand.
Make it a habit to check back with the spirit merchants at The Crossroads periodically. Their inventory is updated from time to time, and you may find new shops opening up as you progress through the main story. They carry many rare materials essential for upgrading your gear to its peak performance.
Rook will also require Etheric Remnants when enhancing the team’s gear at the Caretaker’s Workshop in the Lighthouse. Some upgrades depend on these remnants as a vital ingredient. Additionally, special items can be purchased from Xenon the Antiquarian, the enigmatic dealer of the Black Emporium, using Etheric Remnants.
Strategies for Locating Etheric Remnants
Head Directly to the Source
Etheric Remnants can be found wherever the Veil—the barrier that separates the Fade from the tangible world—is disrupted or weakened. According to in-game lore, you can gather remnants from creatures and locations tied to the Fade:
- Areas where the Veil has been altered or fractured.
- Left behind by demons or Fade-influenced beings.
- Harvested in the Crossroads.
While exploring the Crossroads and other Fade-connected regions, be on the lookout for small green crystals of Etheric Remnants, which can sprout from the ground. You can also collect these remnants by defeating demons and other Fade-related enemies. If you find yourself in need of these valuable resources, a return trip to the Crossroads will surely yield more.
Once you’ve stockpiled a sufficient amount of Etheric Remnants, you’ll be ready to enhance your gear and shop to your heart’s content. There’s plenty more to discover in the Crossroads, so take the time to explore fully—it holds many clues and insights into Solas’ past in Dragon Age: The Veilguard and his conflict with the Evanuris.
