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Dragon Age: The Veilguard Gameplay
Character Creation
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is an action RPG that allows players to create a character—known as "Rook" in the game—fully from the ground up. Rook's class, lineage, gender, and overall appearance are customizable. Rook's gender along with certain player choices can unlock additional dialogue options in conversations.
Quests
Players can complete several types of Quests in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. These include Main Story Quests that serve as the campaign of the game, Companion Quests that serve as side quests that give players the opportunity to learn more about the 7 main companions in the game, Faction and Region Quests which help players improvel their standing with different factions, and Side Quests which are composed of different challenges.
Class-Based Combat
In Dragon Age: The Veilguard, you can choose between three combat classes for the player character: Warrior, Rogue, and Mage, with each class containing different sets of skills and abilities that can be leveled up. Each class shares four core move: jump, dodge, light attack, and heavy attack, which can all be chained together.
| Warriors | They command the flow of the battlefield. Some lay waste with sword and shield, while others use a two-handed weapon to send enemies flying. |
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| Mages | They rain down fury with spells that incinerate, freeze, electrocute and crush. Some cast from afar, while others prefer close quarters combat. |
| Rogues | They thrive on their quick movement and reflexes. Whether wielding a bow or dual swords, they use powerful, precise strikes for lethal damage. |
The game also enables players to freely swap between their weapons during the midst of combat, be it melee or ranged. Each class has close-quarter and ranged attacks, blocks or parries, and the ability to control Companions’ combat strategy.
Abilities and Specialization Areas
Many of Rook's Abilities function as either a "Primer" or a "Detonator," allowing players to set up powerful combos with their Companions. In general, Combo Attacks can be performed through coordinated use of Abilities using the Ability Wheel. Each class in the game—Warrior, Rogue, and Mage—comes with a range of unique Abilities that can be enhanced through Specializations, with each set of abilities customizable by spending skill points.
Every skill point invested enhances Rook, and gradually shapes them to fit your chosen playstyle. As Rook progresses, they gain access to the different Specializations that unlock powerful, class-specific abilities. These specializations also come with Class Ultimate Abilities, the most powerful ability in Rook’s arsenal.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Story
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Story Plot
Dragon Age: The Veilguard features a new hero created by the player—called Rook in the game—who, together with your companions, will lead the charge to defy the gods and save the land of Thedas from destruction. Rook's attempts to prevent Solas, a very powerful elven mage, from destroying the Veil causes the unshackling of corrupt gods from their centuries of imprisonment. The disruption of Solas' rituals leads to Elgar'nan, the even god of vengeance, and Ghilan'nain, the elven goddess of navigation being set free, seeking to bring ruin to the land of Thedas.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Setting
In Dragon Age: The Veilguard, players embark on a journey across the vast and storied continent of Thedas, the game's central setting. Thedas is a sprawling landmass located in the southern hemisphere of the Dragon Age world, composed of a dozen kingdoms. The game also features regions that have only been hinted at in Dragon Age lore, such as the Weisshaupt, home to the Grey Wardens, the vast forestry of Arlathan, the Deep Roads, and more.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Companions
In Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Companions are your allies and can act as the player character's romantic interest at the end of your grand quest. With your companions, you forge lifelong bonds and memories, grow stronger and more cohesive in combat, and defeat the corrupt gods that threaten the world. Assemble a team of seven people, each with their certain areas of expertise, and rich and complicated backstories for you to learn.
Harding
Harding, aka The Scout, is an unmatched bow-wielder. She is of Dwarven descent, fiercely protective of her family and friends, and maintains a positive outlook. Harding loves adventure, animals, and nature.
Neve
Neve, aka The Detective, is a private detective and member of the rebellious Shadow Dragons. She is of Human descent, born and raised in a working-class neighborhood of Minrathous, and can be described as a cynic fighting for a better future.
Emmrich
Emmrich, aka The Necromancer, is a necromancer who summons spirits of the dead. He is of Human descent and part of Nevarra's Mourn Watch. Emmrich is also a scholar and takes his duty to protect innocents from the occult seriously.
Taash
Taash, aka The Dragon Hunter, is an axe-wielding dragon hunter of Qunari descent. Allied with the Lords of Fortune, she lives for adventure and doesn't mind taking risks. Apart from possessing an adventurous side, she also has deep knowledge about many things.
Davrin
Davrin, aka The Warden, is a bold and charming monster hunter of Elven descent. He has an affinity for excitement and adventure, and would rather make history than reflect on it. Darvin cares for an animal companion, Assan, a young griffon.
Bellara
Bellara, aka The Veil Jumper, is a member of the Veil Jumpers, an alliance that searches the truth behind strange anomalies in the in Arlathan Forest. She is of Elven descent and is described as creative, romantic, and highly committed to uncovering the secrets of ancient Elvhenan. Bellara has a strong sense of self and a strong will to find the answers she seeks.
Lucanis
Lucanis, aka The Mage Killer, is an expert assassin of Human descent, and is part of the faction called Antivan Crows. He is described as poised and pragmatic, and puts his whole focus on his work. Earning himself the title "Demon of Vyrantium," Lucanis specializes in killing powerful mages.
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