Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Which Companions Should You Choose For The Last Gambit?

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During the late-game mission "," Rook must assign several of their allies to aid various factions in the execution of their final plan. Although not technically the last quest in , "" comprises the penultimate battle against Elgar'nan, as the game's plot approaches its most climactic point. The decisions made from here on out will affect the fates of Rook, Solas, their companions, and the rest of the world, so it's important to understand what's involved and how the decision-making process works during "."

[Warning: This article contains major spoilers for Dragon Age: The Veilguard.]

"" is effectively divided into four different tasks, although the player will only participate in one directly. They must delegate the rest to their various companions, each of whom can only help in one particular effort: removing the wards, fighting the war mage, and defeating the Juggernaut. While there's no single right or wrong decision for each option, several factors of the companion's stats and history factor into their performance in executing their specific task. The results, if the player isn't careful, can be devastating.

Essentially, players must assign one companion to each of three tasks, each of which is further supported by a particular faction. When choosing a companion to support a task, players must consider several factors. First and foremost, the chosen companion should have something in their backstory that aligns with the task they've been assigned. For example, don't send a rough-and-ready warrior like Taash to handle a delicate task like dismantling magic wards.

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Second, the companion assigned to each task should be a Hero of the Veilguard.Ideally, they'll be at Bond level 10, which is effectively the level cap for companions in . Once they are, and the player has completed their personal questline, they'll be