Best Rogue Builds

The best builds for Rogues in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. See how to build and play the Rogue class here!

Best Rogue Builds

Rogue Build for Each Specialization

List of Rogue Builds
Duelist	Veil Ranger	Saboteur

The Duelist Build is the strongest Rogue build while being the simplest to play. They have consistent damage and are easier to maneuver since they don't have to use the bow as much.

Check out our Tier List for the best specializations you can use for the Rogue class!

Best Classes and Specialization Tier List

Best Rogue Skills

Your skill priority really depends on what Specialization you want, but we've listed down the best skills for each section of the Rogue skill tree.

• Core: Riposte, Downfall, Exploding Arrow, Endure, Evasive Maneuvers,
• Sustain: PIlfer, Leaping Shot, Rolling Momentum, Necessary Steps, Swift Rebuke, Burst of Speed, Lightning Flask, Tipped Arrowheads, Perseverance, Bloodsucker, Blood Poisoning
• Lord of Fortune: Victory Rush, Explosive Trap, Siege Breaker, Enduring Reach, Fan of Arrows, Sharper Edge, Some Motivation
• Control: Close Quarters Combat, Pounce, Rain of Decay, Salvaged Arrows, Bated Breath, Killer Instinct, Time Management, Breathing Room Reeling Bolt, Keen Eye, Burst of Speed, Traumatize, Precise Power, Mortal Wounds, Pump the Primer
• Veil Jumper: Lightning Quiver, Poisonous Precision, Strong Draw, Mortal Wounds, Salvaged Arrows, Hunter's Focus
• Burst: Hurricane of Blades, Explosive Daggers, Knock Out, Staggering Blade, Decisive Finale, Momentous Occasion, Staggering Finale, Traumatize, Swift Death, Necrotic Fog
• Antivan Crow: Medium Armor Mastery, Death's Blessing, Poisoned Reply, Toxic Dash, Insidious Rot, Mighty Strike, Necessary Steps, Adrenaline

Best Faction: Veil Jumpers

The best faction of origin for the Rogue is the Veil Jumpers. This ensures that you are dishing out extra critical and weak point damage, something Rogues would usually strive for.

Veil Jumpers Faction Bonuses Guide

Rogue Specializations & Builds

Like the other classes, Rogues can choose one of three Specializations, but only one Specialization can be activated at a time. Fortunately, you can refund your skill points and respec at any point in the game!

• Duelist (Full Melee Combat)
• Saboteur (Tools and Area Control)
• Veil Ranger (Ranged Attacks)

Duelist Specialization Guide

The Duelist is a specialization of the Rogue that focuses more on dishing out a barrage of melee attacks from the Rogue's dual swords. You will mostly operate in melee distance, so hitting your Dodges and Parries perfectly is the best approach here!

The main weapon for this specialization is the two swords wielded with each hand. Duelists can also use Bows, but at a lower frequency than the blades.

Duelist Build and Guide

Saboteur Specialization Guide

Saboteurs focus on using explosive tools and contraptions to both control the battlefield and deal damage. Think of it like the caster-like specialization of the Rogue, relying more on skills than the Rogue's actual weapons.

The Saboteur will mostly use the shortbow while they throw out their tools to deal damage. This enables them to properly set up their contraptions without dealing with enemies on their faces.

Saboteur Build and Best Skills

Veil Ranger Specialization Guide

Lastly, the Veil Ranger is the specialization that focuses on pin-point, long-ranged attacks. They operate from backlines and should not let anything go near them at all costs.

As the complete opposite of the Duelist, the Veil Ranger uses the longbow more frequently. They can use the swords to deal with enemies that get close but only if in a pinch.

Veil Ranger Build and Best Skills

Rogue Class Guide

Extremely Agile Class

Rogues are known to be extremely agile and mobile, which they usually exploit to give them the edge in battle. They are not known to be tanky so they cannot fight enemies head-on, but they compensate for this by being quick on their feet and the ability to parry attacks.

Parry and Dodge All The Time

Considering Rogues do not have that many defensive options, they should focus on parrying and dodging attacks so they don't get hit. This is also for the purpose of building Momentum, the Rogues' resource for using skills along with other bonuses from the Rogue Skill Tree.

Build Momentum to Perform Skills

Rogues use a resource called Momentum to use skills. Momentum is charged by triggering a perfect dodge or perfect parry, so being able to time these defensive options is the key to success as a Rogue.

Cannot Switch Freely Between Daggers and Bows

Unlike the Mage and Warrior, Rogues cannot freely switch their main and alternate weapons with a press of a button. Instead, Rogues have Bows in the alternate weapon slot and can only be wielded using the ranged attack button.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Related Guides

All Classes, Specializations, and Best Builds

List of Class and Specialization Builds

Warrior Class
Champion	Slayer	Reaper
Mage Class
Death Caller	Spellblade	Evoker
Rogue Class
Duelist	Veil Ranger	Saboteur