Dragon Age 2 Mark of the Assassin items

Q: Is Mark of the Assassin worth playing?

If youre willing to grind through monotonous encounters to see a goofier, lighter Dragon Age 2 quest, then Mark of the Assassin might be worth a look. But if youve had your fill of Dragon Age 2s repetitive combat design and limited environments, this is a party you can probably skip.

For the quest of the same name, see Mark of the Assassin (quest).

Mark of the Assassin is the final piece of story-driven downloadable content for Dragon Age II. The content was made available on October 11, 2011. It can be played at any time after reaching Kirkwall in the main campaign, though it takes place before the events of the game ending.

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Companion[]
Locations[]
Codex entries[]
Achievements[]
When should I do Mark of the Assassin?
Is Mark of the Assassin worth playing?
What should I do with Arlange?
How long does Mark of the Assassin take?

Plot[]

Embark on a thrilling adventure of deception and intrigue in Mark of the Assassin, the latest downloadable expansion for Dragon Age II. In this gripping new story, Hawke is joined by a mysterious elf assassin, Tallis. Voiced by actress Felicia Day, this new party member comes complete with her own unique combat style and intriguing back story. With Tallis at your side, you must Infiltrate an Orlesian estate outside Kirkwall and steal a precious relic. Along the way, you will uncover an array of impressive weapons and equipment, and confront fearsome and challenging new enemies on your journey to claim the Heart of the Many.

Quests[]

Main[]

Mark of the Assassin

Introducing Tallis

Heart of the Many

Side[]

The Cult of the Sky

The Master's Salve

Baiting a Wyvern

The Lost Hounds

Wishing Well

Hard to Stomach

Companion[]

Literary Theft (Varric)

Arcane Feathers (Anders)

A Warrior's Legacy (Fenris)

The Odd Ensign (Carver)

Pirates and their Curses (Isabela)

A Map of Sorts (Isabela)

A Symbolon (Bethany)

A Secret Formula (Sebastian)

A Romantic's Gift (Aveline)

The Du Lac Sign (Aveline)

Locations[]

Western Hunting Grounds

Eastern Hunting Grounds

Chateau Haine including:

Mountainside Path

The Ruins

Codex entries[]

Codex entry: A Library of Distinction

Codex entry: An Unsigned Note

Codex entry: Bust of the Outlaw Bearded Beast

Codex entry: Chateau Haine

Codex entry: Duke Prosper de Montfort

Codex entry: Empress Celene I of Orlais

Codex entry: Enchanter Illana

Codex entry: Ghast

Codex entry: Lady Amandine du Val

Codex entry: Notes on the Avvar Sky Cult

Codex entry: Orlesian Lancer

Codex entry: Portrait of the Dowager

Codex entry: Pride and Rider

Codex entry: Qunari of Other Races

Codex entry: The Ben-Hassrath

Codex entry: The Chevaliers

Codex entry: The Cult of the Sky

Codex entry: The Messenger

Codex entry: The Wine of Chateau Haine

Codex entry: Thoughts on Tallis

Codex entry: Uncertainty

Codex entry: Wyvern

Achievements[]

Name	Requirement	Gamerscore	Trophy
A New Day	Meet Tallis in Hightown.	15	Bronze
Chasing the Game	Lure and kill an alpha wyvern near Chateau Haine.	30	Silver
Blackjack Subtle	Evade vault security in Chateau Haine.	15	Bronze
The Take	Disarm the fire traps in Chateau Haine's vaults.	30	Silver
Mark of the Assassin (secret)	Defeat Duke Prosper with or without Tallis.	30	Silver

Bugs[]

Gallery[]

Château Haine

Leopold

Château Haine

Harlequin

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When should I do Mark of the Assassin?

At the end of act 2 is supposed to be the best time to play Mark of the Assassin, then act 3 is helpful in act 3 just before you wind up getting into the end cause it adds bonus to the end fight against Meredith and the templars.

Is Mark of the Assassin worth playing?

If you're willing to grind through monotonous encounters to see a goofier, lighter Dragon Age 2 quest, then Mark of the Assassin might be worth a look. But if you've had your fill of Dragon Age 2's repetitive combat design and limited environments, this is a party you can probably skip.

What should I do with Arlange?

Hawke can decide to either kill him, spare him or to let the duke decide. The duke chooses to spare Arlange. If Hawke chose to spare Baron Arlange, he will return after Hawke agrees to rejoin Tallis.

How long does Mark of the Assassin take?

The estimated time to complete all 5 Mark of the Assassin achievements for Dragon Age II is 2-3 hours. This estimate is based on the median completion time from 314 TrueAchievements members that have completed the add-on.