Here is a rundown of all three Classes in Dragon Age Veilguard and which you should choose
Looking for the best Class in Dragon Age Veilguard?If you’re agonising over the character creator, unsure of how each Class will affect your playstyle inDragon Age Veilguard, we have you covered.
We’ve played all3 classes, theMage, Warrior and Rogueand highlighted the pros and cons for each so you can make an informed choice. We’ve also included a rundown of the skill tree for all Classes so you can take a sneak peek ahead.
What is the best Dragon Age Veilguard Class?
The best class in Dragon Age Veilguard, in my opinion, is the Mage Class. The Mage can flit between the usual staff option for long-ranged attacks, and a dagger infused with frost magic (complete with a circling orb of frost that can be launched at enemies).
Most of the Mage specialisations involve your Rook excelling in one of the major elements, Shock, Fire, Frost or Necrotic. Of these, I recommend theArcane Shotas one of the first skills you can acquire. This allows you to summon several arcane bolts of fire to hurl at enemies for massive potential damage. I also likedWall of Fireas an early skill investment. It summons a wall of fire for enemies to traipse into and lasts several seconds for sustained damage. Thanks to Veilguard’s generous skill allocation you can refund points for free at any time and try out different skills to see what suits you best, so I recommend shopping around.
Take this with a pinch of salt, of course, as the choice of Class largely comes down to personal preference and playstyle. I played every Class and found the combat seemed just as challenging across the board. I preferred the speed of the Rogue zipping in and out of combat, the pure brute strength of the Warrior flinging their shield around and exploding it like a bomb and the Mage Class offered the coolest visual effects. Dragon Age Veilguard combat is immensely satisfying and each Class does a great job at making your Rook feel powerful. If you’re still unsure which to pick, we have all three classes and their major skills listed below.
As mentioned above, there are 3 Classes to choose from in Dragon Age Veilguard, along with your race and Faction (see ourbest Factions guidefor more info if you need help deciding on this too). There is either theWarrior,MageorRogueclass to choose from.
Unlike previousDragon Agetitles, the combat in the game isn’t strictly turn-based. Whilst you’ll be able to command your party and access their skills, the combat is more streamlined and easier to get to grips with.
It’s worth noting that whichever class you choose, all of them have access to ranged and melee attacks. Like any traditional RPG, as you complete quests and level up your character level, you’ll unlock Perk Points for Rook and your party members. You can then spend these Perk Points within the skill trees for your chosen Class.
Further down, we’ve provided a more in-depth look at each Class and their skills in Dragon Age Veilguard. You can have up to3 character profilesand saves in Dragon Age Veilguard. So, you can always make one of each Class and try out the opening hour if you’re still unsure!
The Warrior class can swap between a two-handed heavy weapon or a sword and shield. Combat is still fast-paced but attacks can be slightly slower compared to the Rogue and Mage Class, as can be expected.
The Warrior can charge up and throw their shield at enemies, then wait for it to return as their ranged attack. Their heavy attack emits several circular swings of their weapon and both of these combat mechanics can be improved via the skill tree.
The Class-specific resource for the Warrior isRage. Once your Rage meter is full from executing successive combat prompts, Rook can perform a ground fist attack for AOE damage.
The other Warrior types you can recruit to your party are,Davrin from the Grey WardensandTaash from the Lords of Fortune. However, these will be recruited further into the main campaign. The skill branches for the Warrior are:
The Rogue Class is the fastest and in some cases, smoothest combat experience. The Rogue can flit between dual-wielding short swords and a bow for ranged shots. Their dodge looks more like a cartwheel (complete with raven feathers and squawks sometimes) and you’ll see them perform some impressive kicks and slash moves as they fight.
The Rogue builds upMomentumand can spend it on a power move that enables the Rogue to jump in the air and drop multiple bombs on enemies. A charged attack will either be a leap forward with an uppercut or the Rogue will jump into the air and swing their blades in circles.
The other recruitable Rogues in Dragon Age Veilguard are Harding (as seen from Dragon Age Inquisition) andLucanis Dellamorte, a member of the Antivan Crows.
Here are the major skill tree sections and skills available to the Rogue on a playthrough:
Interestingly, the Mage can swap between a staff and a frost dagger. The dagger summons a ball of chilled energy that can swipe at enemies with every dagger slash. Contrastingly, the staff can send forth a wave of energy in a swooping motion or emit a steady beam of cold damage at enemies from a distance.
When the Mage dodges, they temporarily disappear and then reappear in a ball of energy. The Mage doesn’t seem to have one big power like the other Classes. Instead, they gainManaas their resource and this is used to fuel all of their Skills (other than the standard melee attack). This regenerates over time, in or out of combat.
Other than Rook, the other Mages you can recruit to your party areBellara from the Veil Jumpers,Nevewho is an affiliate of theShadow Dragons and Emmrich Volkarin, a member of the Mourn Watch. This is quite a lot compared to the 2 other Rogues and 2 Warriors you can recruit. However, you can specialise in different elements as a Mage, so you can still diversify your skill output if you wish to have an all Mage party.
To get a better sense of the playstyle offered to Mages, here are the major skills you can unlock on the Mage tree:
As of writing, I have found no way ofchanging Class in-game. It seems as thoughyour Class is finalised after character creation. You can, however, refund Skill Points at any point in the skill menu for free and reallocate them. This is a generous game mechanic that allows you to diversify your playstyle and try out different abilities.
That rounds up our guide on the best Class in Dragon Age Veilguard. For more Dragon Age Veilguard tips and tricks, check out our guide to thebest Factionin the game, or see our guide to choosing betweenNeve or Hardingin the ‘The End of the Beginning’ quest.
