Dragon Age The Veilguard – All Classes

When it comes to games like Dragon Age: The Veilguard, one of the most important aspects players look at is the classes. RPGs are famously known for their character customization inclusive of selecting their classes. The reason why choosing a class in an RPG is essential is because it essentially defines who one’s character will be.

Having that said, here’s everything players need to know about all classes in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

Dragon Age The Veilguard Classes

Dragon Age: The Veilguard will have a total of three classes with three specializations respectively when the game launches. Here’s a full list:

Warrior

• Reaper – A dark fighter who drains enemy life and risks death for unnatural powers.
• Slayer – An expert specializing in two-handed weaponry.
• Champion – A sword-and-board tactician focused on defense.

Mage

• Evoker – An elemental mage wielding the powers of fire, ice, and lightning.
• Death Caller – A necromancer casting advanced spirit magic.
• Spellblade – A mage who engages in close-quarters combat with magic-infused melee attacks.

Rogue

• Duelist – A dashing rogue who wields two blades for swift, precise strikes.
• Saboteur – An expert in traps, explosives, and tricks.
• Veil Hunter – A ranged fighter who uses lightning magic and a bow.

How Each Class Plays Out 

When creating a Rook in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the narrative of the game will depend on what class players select. Creative Director John Epler revealed that each class is tied to specific factions. For instance, if players select the Warrior class and choose to become Reapers, it’s more than likely that the Mourn Watch of Nevarra will teach Rook the ways of the Reaper or Death Caller.

While it remains unclear if a player’s chosen background will determine the initial specializations for Rook, it appears that the overall narrative in Dragon Age: The Veilguard will involve each of the six factions significantly. Rook’s chosen faction will provide three unique traits that impact gameplay both in and out of combat.

For instance, players who align with the Lords of Fortune will deal increased damage to mercenaries, perform takedowns more easily, and gain extra reputation when interacting with the faction. Although players can change their appearance using the Mirror of Transformation in the Lighthouse, their background, lineage, and class in The Veilguard are fixed.

Gameplay

The gameplay reveal of Dragon Age: The Veilguard shows several differences compared to the first three Dragon Age games. While it retains BioWare’s signature in-game decision-making, the developers have taken a new approach to combat.

The new game seems to focus more on hack-and-slash combat, which is an intriguing shift from Dragon Age’s traditional strategic gameplay. It’ll be interesting to see how the classes with a new set of specializations will play out. Although previous installments included hack-and-slash elements, their uniqueness lay in the pause-and-play combat style, allowing players to pre-determine battle outcomes by prioritizing targets not initially within range.

In the gameplay reveal, the pause-and-play mechanic is still present, but it now appears to be primarily for selecting abilities while pausing time. Previously, pausing time was crucial for directing allies to specific enemies. Now, it seems more focused on choosing abilities.

Not all features may have been revealed yet, but it is unusual not to showcase a key mechanic in a gameplay video. Regardless, Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s gameplay looks promising and should keep players engaged.