Summary
BioWare has revealed the Mage specializations inDragon Age: The Veilguard, in addition to showcasing some of the game’s skill trees. Following this move, all ofDragonAge: The Veilguard’s class specializations have now been confirmed.
As was the case with the first three entries in theDragon Agefranchise,The Veilguardwill allow players to choose between three classes for their character: Mage, Rogue, and Warrior. While Rook won’t be able to change classes after the character creation process, they will be able to further specialize in their archetype of choice.
BioWare has now revealed the last three of those class specializations that have been unconfirmed up until now. Specifically, an interview with game director Corinne Busche featured in the latest issue ofGame Informerincludes a screenshot that reveals the RPG’s Mage specializations: Evoker, Death Caller, and Spellblade. Based on BioWare’s recentdescription ofDragon Age: The Veilguard’s Mage specializations, Spellblade will be combat-oriented, while Evoker and Death Caller will focus on elemental magic and necromancy spells, respectively.
All Dragon Age: The Veilguard Class Specializations
Game Informer also shared a new look at some of the RPG’s skill trees. Much like BioWare previously suggested, Rook will have access to a much wider array of skills than theirDragon Age: The Veilguardcompanions. Even so, Busche insists that no character will be deprived of meaningful leveling choices each time they level up, not least because of the game’s complex combo system that allows companions to synergize their abilities and pull off devastating attacks. While Rook’s allies will each have five abilities, players will have to decide on up to three of them to take into combat. Switching up the ability loadout will be possible in between battles from the game’s pause menu.
The character sheet containing all of these options is shaped like a hexagon, full of diamonds that represent abilities and small circles that denote ability upgrades and major passive abilities. Even smaller circles are used for stat boosts and minor passive abilities, while small hexagons represent traits. The interface is functionally similar to that ofDragon Age: The Inquisition, but appears to do a better job at providing a rough character build overview from a single screen, without the need to scroll through fairly zoomed-in ability trees.
Dragon Age: The Veilguardis currently targeting a late 2024 releaseon the PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Two of the first three entries in the series launched in November, so that’s as good of a guess as any for when the upcoming RPG may hit the store shelves. Historical precedent also suggests that additional class specializations delivered in the form of DLC may not be out of the question.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
WHERE TO PLAY
Enter the world of Thedas, a vibrant land of rugged wilderness, treacherous labyrinths, and glittering cities – steeped in conflict and secret magics. Now, a pair of corrupt ancient gods have broken free from centuries of darkness and are hellbent on destroying the world.Thedas needs someone they can count on. Rise as Rook, Dragon Age’s newest hero. Be who you want to be and play how you want to play as you fight to stop the gods from blighting the world. But you’re able to’t do this alone – the odds are stacked against you. Lead a team of seven companions, each with their own rich story to discover and shape, and together you will become The Veilguard.
