Classes and specializations (Dragon Age II) (2024)

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What is the best player class in Dragon Age 2? ›

The Mage is Dragon Age 2's best class.

Mages in Kirkwall's Circle of Magi are chafing under the rule of the Templar Order, whose goal is to guard the Circle, protect people from magical threats such as demonic possession, and hunt down rogue mages known as apostates.

rogues: assassin- the spec that deals the highest single-target dps in the game. bosses die when you're this.

Specializations are sub-class choices that further define and customize characters in Dragon Age II. Unlike Dragon Age: Origins, you don't need to unlock them, but instead you will receive one specialization point at level 7 and another at level 14, giving you 2 specializations.

Each character can have up to two specializations in Origins and up to three in Awakening. Most companions join the party with one specialization preselected and are thus able to take one more.

But there's plenty of evidence that shows us that Hawke was canonically a Mage, as he's always advertised as such, and that his personality was Purple, as it's the only one that fits with his house monologues, and in the CG trailer, Hawke is both a Blood Mage and, judging from his body language and facial expressions, ...

The Mantle of the Champion is Hawke's signature equipment, and the best warrior set in Dragon Age II. This variant of the armor can only be obtained by playing a warrior; and like the mage and rogue versions, the locations of the armor remain unaffected whatever Hawke's class is. All pieces are obtained during Act 3.

The Soulknife is the strongest rogue subclass in the game.

Using ultra-powerful Psionic abilities in concert with their immense mechanical qualities and bountiful flavor, the supremely balanced rogue subclass excels in any campaign.

As an archer, a rogue's mobility is their greatest asset. Able to leap clear of combat with ease, the rogue can easily evade single pursuers. Foes hoping to close in will often find themselves pinned in place by an expertly placed arrow through the leg.

If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 58 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Who should I give the relic to Dragon Age 2? ›

Give the relic to Isabela and receive a flood of approval from Isabela and fellow companions. The contrary happens if the relic is returned to the Qunari. You run into quite the tiff when you enter the Foundry. Isabela leaves to pursue the relic, leaving you to deal with a hodgepodge of Qunari and Tevinter enemies.

It is only in DA2 where some mages just can not learn some basic spells for whatever reason. Still as said you do not really need a healer. No one brings Anders for his ability to heal, it's his ability to provide Haste and Heroic Aura.

Dragon Age: Origins. In Dragon Age: Origins, the maximum level for player-controlled characters (the Warden and companions) is 25, which is reached at 186,000 experience points.

Sure, you can take a variety of courses and you can take more than one specialty. It is smart to concentrate on one thing, become expert at it. That is what employers want. But broad knowledge is good too, and it will serve you well over the long run in your career.

For a first play-thru, I'd recommend the following order: Mage Tower, Redcliffe, Haven (unlocks on the map later), Orzammar (frostback on the map), Brecillian. Orzammar is probably the most difficult, you can change to doing it last if you wish but I have a hard time recommending that.

The most important attributes to any developing mage are Magic and Willpower, as they enhance the raw power of their spells and give a boost to their mana pool. Attributes of secondary importance fall to Cunning and Constitution with Dexterity and Strength being essentially a non-issue.

Hawke. Hawke is the family name of the main protagonist of Dragon Age II. Hawke's father Malcolm was an apostate mage who died three years before the beginning of the game, while their mother Leandra is a former noblewoman from Kirkwall.