Dragon Age: The Veilguard - The Best Build For Mage

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Mages are powerful spellcasters tapping into the Fade for their abilities in . With the deep customization options available, players can build their Mage Rook for various playstyles. Mages in do not necessarily start as strong as their Rogue or Warrior counterparts. However, their combat prowess grows as the story progresses, making them a rewarding choice over time. They are also incredibly effective both at range and in melee combat, with tons of versatility in their kits.

There are three available Mage Specializations in, unlocked at Level 20. These are Death Caller, Evoker, and Spellblade. Only one Specialization can be selected at a time. There are near-endless combinations players can create for their unique Rook builds, but the best choice for party synergy and to avoid doubling up on a damage type with other companions centers on Mage Rook becoming a Spellblade.

The best Mage build in focuses on the Spellblade specialization and the fire and storm abilities surrounding it. In general, this build prioritizes close combat with the Mage Knife and Orb but includes ranged Area of Effect attacks to take out multiple enemies at once or detonate combos with party members. The Active Abilities in this build are:

As it can take a while to access Void Blade and Thunderous End, players can begin the game with Wall of Fire and the standard Destructive Light until they unlock their chosen Specialization.

The Warrior is the best option on the frontlines of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. They use Rage which is gained both when attacking and being hit.

Players should prioritize picking up Chain Lightning and Wall of Fire as quickly as possible for early-game combat. They can then move down through the Sustain section of the Skill Tree until they can pick up Meteor and through the Antivan Crow section of the Skill Tree to pick up Storm Surge and get closer to the specialization point for Spellblades.

It may also be a good idea to move up through the Control section of the Skill