DRAGON AGE THE VEILGUARD: BIOWARE REVEALS NEW DETAILS ON CLASSES AND SPECIALIZATIONS
After finally giving us a substantial preview of the gameplay of Dragon Age The Veilguard , BioWare returns to talk to us about the new chapter of the role-playing series, and in particular the news regarding classes, specializations and factions .
Despite having raised some doubts due to a combat system now almost completely devoted to action, other central and recognizable elements of Dragon Age seem to still be present. There are nine unique class specializations in the RPG, and all are designed with the game’s narrative and setting in mind .
We know that in Dragon Age the Veilguard there will be three main classes , Warrior, Mage and Rogue. Each of these will feature three distinct specializations , which in turn will connect to a specific faction in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. For example, as specified by creative director John Epler, the Mourn Watch of Nevarra could teach Rook the ways of the Reaper or the Death Caller, depending on the class chosen by the player. The Reaper is a brand new specialization in the Dragon Age franchise, using “night blades”, while the Death Caller focuses on necromancy. Below we list the classes with their specializations:
DRAGON AGE THE VEILGUARD: BIOWARE REVEALS NEW DETAILS ON CLASSES AND SPECIALIZATIONS
Warrior
- Reaper : a dark fighter who drains the enemy’s life and risks death to gain supernatural powers;
- Slayer : An expert specializing in two-handed weapons.
- Champion : Tactical fighter who focuses on defense.
Magician
- Evoker : An elemental wizard who wields the powers of fire, ice, and lightning.
- Death Caller : A necromancer who casts advanced spiritual magic.
- Spellblade : A variant of the wizard that uses magic-infused melee attacks.
Rogue
- Duelist : A dashing rogue who wields two blades to deliver quick, precise strikes.
- Saboteur : an ingenious expert in traps and explosives.
- Veil Hunter : Fights from a distance and uses lightning magic and a bow.
Players will choose their faction during character creation , and this will not only determine their narrative background and identity, but also their clothing style when they rest from battles and spend time at the Lighthouse, aka the hub of game. But it doesn’t end there: the choice of faction will determine the first meeting with Varric , the reason why he will begin the journey in his company, and will crucially influence the relationship with other characters in the world of Dragon Age. “ The message of The Veilguard is that you are not saving the world alone : you need your comrades, but you also need these factions, these other groups in the world ,” Epler clarified. “You help them and now they will help you . “
Despite legitimate doubts, Dragon Age the Veilguard could be a promise for fans of the RPG series.