Veil Ranger Rogue Build and Best Skills

The Veil Ranger Rogue Build is a build you can create for the Veil Ranger specialization in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Learn the best skills to get, the best weapon and armor to use, the best companions to bring, and more!

Veil Ranger Rogue Best Skills Build

Early Game Skills (Level 1 to 20)

Skill enchantments are unlocked with Caretaker Workshop Rank 5. We do not consider Shop Rank 5 to be an early-game facility as the upgrade cost is too much.

In the early game, use Rain of Decay as your main damage skill to get through the early levels until you learn Lightning Quiver which you can use for better damage.

Before you reach level 20, use your skill points and make your way to the Reeling Bolt ability which will help you deal with groups of enemies more easily by grouping them. Reeling Bolt also applies Weakened which can be detonated by your companions.

Once you reach level 20 and unlock the Veil Ranger specialization, you'll have access to Storm's Path and the ultimate Twin Gifts of Arlathan. These skills will be your bread-and-butter from now on for dealing damage.

Veil Ranger Rogue Skill Tree Progression

Skill Tree Progression

Early game skill progression focuses on taking passives and traits that improve the damage of your bow while making your way to the Veil Ranger tree at the bottom.

The build makes use of three Projectile Skills which we can improve by taking the skills in the Veil Jumper section. Charged shots from the bow are heavily encouraged when using this build.

Veil Ranger Rogue Best Weapon Builds

Early Game Weapons (Level 1 to 20)

We want to go for the strongest Bow we can find for damage but also on the lookout for weapons with Electric damage bonuses to improve our ability damage. Veil Rangers typically want to use Longbows for more damage.

For the swords, use the Golden Grassblade and the Storm Needle for their bonuses if you've managed to unlock them.

As for the bow, use the Glory Hunter's Bow which gives bonuses to Charge attacks and enemies more than 20 meters away. Otherwise, use the longbow with the highest weapon damage you have.

Use Enchantments for Weapon Damage and Stagger early on for general use. You may choose between Barrier Damage or Armor Damage depending on what your team needs.

Veil Ranger Rogue Best Equipment Builds

Early Game Equipment (Level 1 to 20)

The early game is pretty straightforward for equipment as you will mostly just get them from random chests in the overworld. Make use of equipment with the highest defense stat without thinking about stats too much since they will most likely have their bonuses locked this early.

Graven Opal and Brass Root

The Graven Opal is a great ring to have early game since it will increase your ranged attack damage by +20%. Brass Root is also good to increase Shocked damage applied by our abilities.

Veil Ranger Rogue Best Rune Builds

Early Game Runes (Level 1 to 20)

Shatter, Upend, and Ravage are your best early game Runes for increasing damage throughput.

• Use Shatter if the enemy has a guard up to break through their defense with your arrows.
• Ravage can be used to deal with high health enemies with no barrier/armor.
• Upend can be used to turn your Resistances into offensive damage bonuses which you might have from equipment.

Veil Ranger Rogue Best Companion Builds

We suggest bringing Bellara and Taash because of their ability to set up enemies and apply the right Primers and Detonations. Bellara brings healing and area damage along with Shock application while Taash can taunt enemies so you can safely shoot at them from afar.

Bellara Build

Early Game Equipment Builds

Skills
1	Galvanized Tear
2	Time Slow (Bellara)
3	Replenish (Bellara)
Equipment
Main	Storm
Armor	Utility Dress

Galvanized Tear is Bellara's best ability when dealing with multiple enemies to group them all up in one spot allowing for Rook to quickly dispatch them with an ability.

Time Slow can be used to debuff enemies allowing you to easily aim for weakpoints with your bow while Replenish can be used for emergency healing.

Taash Build

Early Game Equipment Builds

Skills
1	Dragonfire Strike
2	Spitfire
3	Dragon's Roar
Equipment
Main	Neckbreaker
Off-Hand	Treasure
Armor	Plumed Platemail

Taash can make use of Dragon's Roar to taunt enemies into attacking her so you can shoot enemies easier. Dragonfire Strike is useful for detonating Weakened which you can apply with Reeling Bolt. Spitfire also applies Overwhelm which can be detonated with Storm's Path.

Lastly, Taash can also apply Burning to enemies using her skills which will allow your own abilities to land Critical Hits for increased damage.

How to Play the Veil Ranger

Veil Rangers are snipers that can pick off targets from afar using their bow skills. Keep your distance and shoot down enemies before they can get to you by applying Shocked and making use of Electric damage to defeat them.

• Aim for Enemy Weakpoints
• Keep Your Distance
• Hunter's Focus to Aim Better
• Use Swords in Close Combat
• Make Use of Primers and Detonations

Aim for Enemy Weakpoints

To maximize your damage using the bow, aim for enemy weakpoints such as their heads to deal the most damage. Weakpoints may differ between enemies so try aiming for different spots when you encounter an unfamiliar enemy.

Keep Your Distance

Since you will be mostly fighting at ranged with your bow, position yourself safely at a distance so you can shoot arrows without worry of being attacked. Make use of your Companions' abilities such as Taash's taunt to get enemy aggro away from you.

Hunter's Focus to Aim Better

Use the Hunter's Focus trait from the Veil Jumper section of the skill tree to help you aim for enemy weakpoints more reliably. The momentum drain from using this trait isn't really that much so you can use it for a bit just before you shoot to adjust your aim.

Use Swords in Close Combat

Veil Rangers prefer bows but when you are in a pinch in melee, use your Swords to fend off enemies before retreating. If you want to use your bow, consider tapping the Ranged Attack button instead of charging your shots.

Make Use of Primers and Detonations

Use Primers and Detonations from your Abilities and Companions to really do damage against groups of enemies. With Taash, you can make use of both Weakened and Overwhelmed combos.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Related Guides

List of Class and Specialization Builds

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