Dragon Age: The Veilguard class tier list: Warrior, Rogue & Mage ranked
Dexerto / BiowareChoosing your class is a big part of Dragon Age: The Veilguard and our tier list can help with that all-important decision as we’ve ranked them all below.
Your class counts for a lot in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. It’s how you present yourself throughout the story, the companions you take on your adventures, and of course, how you prefer to take down those Darkspawn or worse.
Picking between the three classes isn’t an easy decision, especially when so much depends on it. The playstyle between them is also very different. To ensure the choice is as easy as possible, we’ve dived into the game and compiled a comprehensive tier list below after hours of defeating enemies.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard classes ranked
Our tiers explained
- S: The best
- A: Very good
It’s worth noting, that considering there are only three classes in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, they’re all pretty good to use. Especially as they all have abilities to perform ranged and melee attacks, as well as the number of skills you can gain to adapt your class to your preferred playstyle.
S-Tier class in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Warrior
When it comes to Dragon Age: The Veilguard, it certainly feels like all three classes were designed to hold the same, or at least similar power. However, that got somewhat forgotten with the Warrior, who stands out as easily the most powerful class in the game.
The ability to switch between fast-paced swords and shield combat to slower two-handed weapons adds immense versatility, as well as being able to deal constant Stagger to enemies, turning you into either a deadly quick attacking machine or a true executioner.
Combine this with the Rage resource, which is simple to build if you use the right skill points, and you have new ways to generate more power.
Best Warrior Specialization
To truly reach S-tier, we recommend focusing on a Reaper specialization for the Warrior in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
The ability to steal health from enemies removes the need for potions. Then, add in the shield and sword and you have quick attacks and a shield that can come back to you. This deals massive ranged damage and bounces for extra impact (so long as you use the right perks).
For the best Warrior build in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, check out our guide.
A-Tier classes in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Mage
Unlike the Warrior, the Mage has to consider Mana when fighting, which forces it into A-tier.
Naturally, this class is very much a glass cannon, meaning Mages have some fantastic damaging abilities, but are extremely weak when it comes to being attacked. As such, your Mana and spells are heavily relied on, meaning a drain or slow spell can be deadly.
That being said, the Mage is still a fantastic class to explore, bringing tons of versatility and a key overlap with companions’ abilities too. In fact, the companion similarities are what sets the Mage apart. Players can perform fantastic combos with practically all the spell-casting companions, creating power and effects the Warrior or Rogue could never do.
We suggest playing through Orb and Dagger combat, keeping the attacks fast and fun. Sure, the damage is a little lower and there’s a bit more risk, but it’s ideal to keep yourself safe when that mana runs out after your big spell.
Best Mage Specialization
We’d advise using the Death Caller Specialization with a Mage as Necromatic powers are extremely powerful compared to the other elements. With this spec, you’ll get some great AoE abilities to manage bigger groups of enemies that can prevent fights from becoming too hectic.
For the best Mage build in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, check out our guide.
Rogue
The Rogue slots in the middle of the other two classes. It’s not as tanky as the Warrior, but it doesn’t have the squishy feel of the Mage. It doesn’t have the high-damage spellcasting but isn’t as slow as the heavy fighter.
As such, Rogues manage to find that balance in between, boasting quick and powerful attacks, all based on your dodge and parry skills. So, while there’s a fair bit of skill and timing, you’re rewarded in droves once it’s mastered.
There’s an inherent cooperative nature within this class too that merges well with multiple companions, like Davrin, Bellara, and any ranged fighters. With the Rogue, players get to really perfect their skills and work to find the combination that works best for them, rather than the class they’ve picked.
Complementing this is the versatility between ranged and melee. Sure, melee from the Duelist is powerful for the Rogue, but through the Veil Ranger you’re able to hit hard from afar, or you can do the same with the traps, explosions, and contraptions of the Saboteur.
Best Rogue Specialzation
We suggest exploring the Duelist Specialization, it hits hard, lets you thrive off a good parry and dodge, and brings out a fighting style the other two classes miss out on.
Sure, it’s not exactly as powerful as the Warrior, but if you like ducking and weaving, the Rogue will undoubtedly hold its own.
For the best Rogue build in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, check out our guide.
That’s our full Dragon Age: The Veilguard class tier list. For more on the game, check out all the Factions, Wolf Statuette locations, how to change your appearance, how to respec, and all the max levels.