How to Perform Takedowns

Takedown is an action that can be performed on staggered enemies in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Learn more about how to perform takedowns, bonuses from faction, skills, and equipment related to takedowns, as well as what it is in here!

How to Perform Takedowns

Fill the Stagger Bar

Takedowns can be performed after filling the Stagger Bar, located above the enemy's health. The bar can be filled by continuously landing hits on the enemy, and will gradually deplete if the enemy has not taken damage after some time.

Press the Prompt in Staggered State

After filling the bar, the enemy will enter the Staggered state, wherein they are rendered incapacitated and will receive bonus damage. During this state, pressing the button prompt will perform a takedown, consequently dealing a substantial amount of damage.

Note that the Staggered state is temporary and is dispelled after a duration. The stagger bar will blink and drain slowly during the state, returning the enemy to normal when empty.

What are Takedowns?

Deals High Damage to Staggered Enemies

Takedown is a special action that can be performed on staggered enemies. While it deals a significant amount of damage, performing takedowns do not always result in a kill. Watch the enemy's health bar after a takedown to confirm their status before moving to another target.

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