Dragon Age: Inquisition is a game full of quests, opportunities to explore, and fun side missions with great storylines. With the story featuring so much player agency, it makes sense that you can choose your character's romantic partner too. There are plenty of options and characters to choose from and there are various steps you'll need to follow in order to woo each one.
Dragon Age has always been known for its LGBTQ+ representation and Inquisition is no different. One of the romance options, Sera, is only available if you decide to play as a female. Read on to romance Inquisition's most rebellious companion, the one and only Sera.
Meeting Sera And Inviting Her Into The Inquisition
Before we begin in earnest, it's important to emphasize that male characters cannot romance Sera. She simply isn't interested! Furthermore, Qunari and Dwarves both have a bit of a natural lead, as Sera finds them particularly intriguing. But don't let that stop you from picking any path, so long as it's of the feminine persuasion.
You first meet Sera after following the A Friend Of Red Jenny quest. This appears following the altercation in Val Royeaux; there'll be an arrow pointed out by Cassandra. Pick this up, and you'll find a note attached to it, allowing you to begin the mission. You'll need to locate the items that have been hidden around the city, but using the map and your search key will allow you to find them easily.
Once you've found the location, travel there and play through as normal; you'll meet Sera not too far into it. She'll have varying reactions to you depending on your race, but she's easy to win over either way.
She'll want to join the Inquisition, and you'll need to accept her request. From here, do the following:
- Once she's a member of the Inquisition, you'll want to head to the tavern to talk to her.
- After the conversation gets going you'll want to select the dialogue option "you think it should be easy."
- Further into your somewhat heated discourse, select I think I'll like you too." This nets you a quick approval boost.
- Stick around for a bit to ensure you don't forget to check in on Sera later on – as with most Dragon Age: Inquisition companions, and especially romance interests, Sera will have a smorgasbord of things to tell you about her thoughts, feelings, history, and opinions right off the bat.
The next time Sera will have a new full conversation be once you're reached Skyhold. Pick any dialogue option (unless you're an elf character, in which case be sure to avoid "Andraste? Not even an Elven God?") And this will prompt two potential romance dialogue options that you'll want to select: "Thanks for the 'pretty' part." and "I hope there's more you want."
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Playing Pranks And Building Trust
Every companion has a unique quest which furthers their own personal storyline. Sera's is 'The Verchiel March'. If you've been following along with our guide up to this point, expect it to become available as soon as Skyhold has completed its first set of renovations.
After you've completed 'The Verchiell March' quest you can play pranks with Sera. You'll need an approval rating of at least 35, but that's easily obtained if you've followed the previous advice. There'll be the option "time with you sounds like fun," and this builds Sera's approval even more.
Again, like before, the key is to agree to what Sera wants, and go along with her pranks. When you're caught, select the "run" option, and once you've reached safety with Sera, select the "anything to keep us inspired" dialogue.
Once your approval is high enough, you'll be able to tell Sera you're interested in her; she'll agree, and you can invite her up to your chambers. From there on, there are plenty of options to flirt with her — such as attempting to get her to change her mind on your pet name, and you can even kiss her as you please.
If you talk to Sera again, she'll ask you to go somewhere alone with her. You'll want to pick the option "I'm ready for anything." The two of you will then move out and sit on the roof with cookies; you can carry on the conversation as you please from there, and she'll open up a little more about her past and her upbringing. Again, there are several dialogue options here. But as long as you aren't outright rude to her then her approval is easy to gain.
Buying Gifts And Making It 'Official'
Sera then buys you a hat which will have you worrying about returning the favor. You'll have to ask the rest of your companions' opinions on what to get her in return.
The Woman Who Wants For Nothing
Thus begins this quest, as the Inquisitor sets out to inquire with each of their closest allies. Blackwall, Iron Bull, and Varric are fans of the twist that is your romance with Sera; Cassandra, Solas and Vivienne are decidedly less amused. Cole and Dorian are both rather... Cole and Dorian... about it. Regardless, what matters is that you've spoken with each of them. Afterward, return to Sera, who's thrilled to bits exactly as-is.
Vivienne's suggestion leads to actual results. That's all we'll say on this one.
Romantic Off-Ramps
From there on out, there will be a few more romance options that crop up organically throughout the game, but your romance with Sera should be set unless you choose to end it. One way to do so, and this is something that some players do by mistake, is to converse with Sera following the main quest 'What Pride Had Wrought', and adamantly insist in your belief in the Creators, an option available exclusively to Elves. Refusing to back down severs romantic ties.