After a wait of ten years, Dragon Age: The Veil Guard is finally here, and players new and old will need to dust it off Dragon Age muscles to get back into the swing of things. If you, like me, are completely new to FROM THE franchise, you can actually have an advantage. A lot has changed since Inquisition, so there are no habits for you to unlearn.
General, Guard of the Veil has a much more action-packed approach to combat. You are now in charge of your party members through a FF7 remakestyle action menu, and your party members now take no damage. This is good, as it means you’re only worrying about the Tower, but it also means that your Tower’s HP is much more precious than before, despite it being able to be increased. Here are some things to keep in mind when accessing the latest Age of the Dragon.
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Get involved with character customization
Really make Rook yours
Character customization is becoming increasingly expected in modern RPGs, and Guard of the Veil is not exempt from this. There’s a slider for just about everything, allowing you to customize Rook’s appearance right down to the crooked nose. For some, it may be tempting to quickly browse through customization options, but it’s better to slow down.
There are a few reasons why you should spend some time on character customization, but they all relate to the fact that Guard of the Veil is a story-based game. His Tower is impressively rendered and voiced in every scene, and there are a lot of them. Whether you make Rook look like you or an entirely separate person, a fully customized Rook will allow you to become more invested in the game’s story.
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Choose the class that is best for you
To change classes, you need to start over
Among the game’s three classes, each has a distinct play style. Although you may wish to try them all, you cannot change your class once chosen at character creation; If you want to switch classes, you’ll have to start a new save file. It’s important to consider a few things when choosing your class, as it’s the first permanent choice you’ll make.
Each class has a really distinct play style. The warrior class is the most traditionalwith melee combat taking up the majority of your skill tree. Wizards are also quite stereotypicalcasting spells from the back row, though you also get a dagger and orb combo that lets you take part in some melee action. Finally, the last class you can choose is Roguewhich encourages a more strategic approach to combat, dealing precise and devastating damage. No matter which one you choose, make sure you’re committed before leaving character creation.
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Your choices are important, but there are quick saves
The game will automatically save before a conversation choice
While Guard of the Veil It’s a game that depends on choices, you can choose all the choices if you want. Just like in Baldur’s Gate 3, You can quickly save before a conversation choice that will affect the story or your relationship with one of your companions. To load a quick save, press the hamburger menu button, select “Load game” and choose the save file before choosing the conversation.
There are some cases where you might want to do this. From choices that will hurt the characters, or even just a faux pas in the relationship, you may regret a series of decisions by the end of the day.. Although some players call this “saving scum,” in the end, it’s your game and your experience, so play however you want.
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Upgrade your character, upgrade your equipment and upgrade your workshop
There’s a lot of leveling to do, so make sure you don’t miss anything
As you progress and earn more resources, gold and XP, you will need to do many things upgrading and leveling not only your Tower and Equipment, but also your Workshop at the Lighthouse. The Janitor’s Workshop allows you to upgrade items and skills, as well as enchant your items. To upgrade the space, you will need to collect souvenirs.
You can only level up your items until they reach your current Workshop rating, so your Workshop level is a direct limiting factor to your ability in battle. When your Workshop level is high enough, you will unlock Enchantments, which allow you to upgrade a chosen weapon or skill stat. As you find more and more powerful equipment, keeping it buffed will allow you to face the toughest enemies that come your way. Guard of the Veil will throw your way.
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Make sure to use your upgrade points
Unlock new skills whenever you can
You are going Earn an upgrade point every time you level upand you can also grab them by finding Fen’Hurel Altars as you explore. These are not the same as the wolf figurines you can find – they will create a ghostly wolf that will lead you to a crystal. This crystal will give you a bonus skill point that you can use to unlock skills you can see in Arekkz GamingThe handy YouTube video above.
It doesn’t really matter which skills you choose to upgrade unless you opt for a certain build. Thanks to Guard of the Veiladaptive difficulty, anything will work if you want it to work, but For those with harder difficulties, you should be a little careful which skills you choose. That said, it’s better to spend your points than to waste them doing nothing.
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Choose a build and go for it
Instead of upgrading willy-nilly, focus on one aspect or style of play
Especially for new players, Guard of the VeilThe rather extensive skill tree can be quite overwhelming. When I first came across the skill tree, after leveling up for the first time, I selected all the old skills and immediately forgot about them. This is almost as bad as not using my level up points, so make sure you do better than I did.
Instead, choose some features of your chosen class that are interesting to you. For me, I really enjoy dealing Cold damage as a mage, as keeping enemies frozen gives me time to reposition myself and avoid getting hit. This means I need to choose skills and equipment that make it easier to freeze enemies and generate mana, which will allow me to make the most of my kit as a whole. Technically, there are no wasted skill points, but they are better spent helping with your build.
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You can refund skill points for free
Did you choose a skill and it didn’t fit? Return, no receipt required
Fortunately, if you acquire a new skill or ability and end up not liking it, you can take it away and pick up something else. This can be done in the skill tree screen and allows you to experiment a little with your playstyle without committing too much. While you can’t change classes, you can change your specialization and skills at virtually any time, so don’t be afraid to change things up.
Being able to swap abilities is particularly useful when facing bosses with elemental weaknesses. Many skills have elements tied to them, allowing them to deal more damage to bosses as indicated by the “LB” skill menu marker. If you are struggling with a specific struggle, don’t be afraid to respect so that you are more fully equipped.
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Get as much XP as possible
Don’t neglect exploration or side quests
To maximize your skill tree, be sure to complete as many missions as you can. Both side missions, like the secret mission explored by KhrazeGaming on YouTube above, and side quests offer supplemental XP outside of the main story progression, which is the main source of XP. Another benefit of completing companion quests is that you will also gain bonding with your allies, which in turn will allow you to upgrade your own, albeit more limited, skill tree.
To maximize your XP gains, you should also explore areas to keep an eye out for enemies not essential to fight. While most enemies only provide a small amount of XP, this XP can increase over time. It will also give you a chance to practice your combat or try out new skills if you’re not sure how they work.
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Remember your allies’ abilities
Spamming the attack button is great, but your allies are here to help
I’m embarrassed to say that I went through almost all of Bellara’s introductory mission without realizing that she could heal herself. Please know that I am speaking from experience when I say that although you may not always see them on your HUD, Using your allies’ spells and abilities can be decisive in a fight. Whether it’s asking Bellara for a cure at a crucial moment or having Neva slow down time so you can reposition yourself, your companions are very helpful.
This may seem like a silly tip, but with so much going on in combat, you may end up failing to take your allies into consideration. Like the combat system in Guard of the Veil is very different from previous games in the series, this is a mistake that can happen to even the most experienced players. Whether you are a newcomer or a veteran, remember your comrades when entering battle.
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Get the best starting weapons
These weapons vary by class, but help immensely
Since the weapons you’ll get for one class can’t be equipped by another, finding some of the best weapons early on will be easier or harder depending on the class you chose. For Rogues, the best bow you’ll see early on is the Glory Hunter’s Bow, which deals more damage when you are further away from the target. This encourages safe play, and thanks to their lower HP in the early game, this is a smart playstyle for Rogues.
As a Warrior, you’ll want to keep an eye on Cordova’s Toothpick. This sword deals Elden Ringstyle bleeding damage what KhrazeGaming explore in the YouTube video above; enter, slash, exit and watch your enemies fall. Finally, Mages must pay attention to the Flamebranch Staff, which deals fire damage and can be found in chests throughout the game. This staff also increases mana generation, which keeps your abilities off cooldown.
There are almost infinite ways to enjoy Dragon Age: The Guard of the Veil, And if you’re new to the series, sit back and let the game impress you. It’s easy to get carried away by other people’s opinions on a game as big as this, but it’s also important to let the game speak for itself. If you liked it then that’s what matters, so take these tips into consideration and get ready to dive into the magical world of Thedas.
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October 31, 2024
- Developer(s)
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BioWare