Dragon Age: Inquisition - Character Class Starter Guide (Rogue, Warrior, and Mage)

Hey guys, today we're looking at each character class available in Inquisition. This is a broad overview to help you get started with a class. Enjoy!
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[@magicwing777]

rouge = carry and flashy gameplay mage = aoe and utility melee = bulldozer and team support

[@marionfrix3508]

GOD THEY ALL SOUND SO GOOD

[@cyrusvile6622]

Sure, before you consider, Templar, raver, arcane knight (frosty mod), blood magic (frosty mod), necromancer, etc etc. There is like 30 classes in game and an additional 25 with mods

[@promark5317]

What is carry?

[@muscadineman45pritchett82]

​@promark5317 ur carry is the character doing the most damage

[@MoonMoverGaming]

Something you don’t mention in this video but should have: Yes, you can make a Rogue who is good at both archery and knife-fighting or a Warrior who is good at both sword & board and two-handed weapons, but you really shouldn’t. You can’t swap weapons in the middle of a fight and you’ll eventually have a party of three other characters to cover for your weaknesses. This game strongly encourages making highly specialized characters. You can play a pure archer who never gets involved with melee because you can have one to three of your companions be melee fighters and keep enemies away from you.

[@ajaymiller4396]

You’re mistaken there mate. in inquisition your class is locked out of weapons and armor that belong to other classes. If I remember correctly. The only game you could do that was origins/awakening.

[@BooserBoi]

@@ajaymiller4396 where did OP mention cross-classing weapons? He said that , as a Rogue for example, you can use either a bow or daggers no matter if you picked dual wield or archer variant, however the game encourages you to use one specific weapon type and to specialize you skill tree as such. I dont see your comments relevance.

[@bennygerow]

@@ajaymiller4396 that's really important to know. Just not for this game.

[@lapislazoli]

@@ajaymiller4396 Nope you can select the rouge archer and switch to daggers later you can choose sword and board to start and switch to two handed weapons you cant switch inbetween class weapons so a mage cant use daggers and a warrior cant use a staff the two different classes for warrior and rouge only determine your starting weapon

[@solblackguy]

Rogue is the most versatile base class as you get access to both ranged and melee. Highly mobile with spike damage and hit-and-run tactics. Can't go wrong with stabby or archer because you can respec later. Gets ludicrously OP if you specialize in artificer and have another rogue in the party. *May melt your GPU.* Other specializations are slightly less OP but equally as fun. Warrior is easiest to play and a great main or off tank. Doesn't matter if you get two hand or sword and board because you can respec later. Has limited support that affects the whole party and shouts at stuff to protect squishies. Specializations range from pseudo-Paladin, an even tankier tank, or being *literally too angry to die.* May not kill things as fast as the Rogue, but has a good balance of damage and survivability. Mage is going to be a bad time starting out but pays off once you get deeper in the skill tree. Decent support and amazing crowd control. Magic isn't as flashy as Dragon's Dogma but the sound design makes everything sound satisfyingly "crispy." Two specializations equally get the job done while Knight Enchanter *literally breaks the game.* Spec into shield for god mode and lighting for good synergy and more buttons to press. Has a multi-res that would make Season 1 Mercy from Overwatch blush. No matter what class you start with, you're going to wish you started with the other two. But that's why you have party members and you can switch between them on the fly to experience as much as possible.

[@eddiezebb101]

I'm still torn. I love the sword and shield and mage and wish I could combine them for a sort of battlemage class.

[@Harbinger10892]

That was possible in Dragon Age: Origins I believe

[@lostgamer2271]

It is possible only in dragon age origins the first dragon age and only full customization of loadout btw where you can use a greatsword on a mage or a bow on a warrior

[@captainnebraska3197]

Post Necromancy. You try Knight Enchanter?

[@archivistdoc5272]

@@captainnebraska3197 not even close to DAO

[@rossedwardmiller]

Play kingdoms of amalur lol

[@Skilow]

two handed hammer champion ftw for solo play.

[@CreepyRecordings]

im playing this as my first dragon game ever in 2022! since its on gamepass im downloading it, I never played Witcher, divinity, or elder scrolls so this will be my first game of this type

[@Surokkh]

Hi bro! How did you like the game in the end? 😁

[@TheAgentmigs]

Love the DAI videos! Theres just so much about this game that we all need to find out about. Keep em comin!

[@Mad77max77]

Depending on how reactive your teammates are, you're supposed to build a team. If the healer is bad, then or BE the healer to keep them alive. If they don't do damage, be a mage to DPS more, if they always rush in, cover them with arrows.... I still don't know what I'm supposed to be... but this video is the best about the Class selection, so Thanks.

[@michealosikomaiya1398]

I like using the Tactician's Renewal and trying new playstylrd with my characters. Sometimes a character besides the Inquisitor is a spell sword with ice spells. Then I use that amulet and make them a support fire mage. You can really play most play styles in one playthrough if you're fine with controlling players besides the protagonist. But I'm gonna replay for the different dialogue and character development.

[@PigeonFeathersOvO]

I started the game as a mage and it was overwhelming to get through the learning curve. But I eventually started getting the hang of it. It’s a fun class, but a bit more confusing than rogue or warrior in my opinion.

[@kalamirewhite7406]

" spirit storm inferno and fire" haha, amazing video man. Very informative gotta say I love your work.

[@varanidguy]

I started with archer rogue, kind of regretting not going with a two-handed warrior, but oh well! Lots of fun regardless.

[@BrokenBeats94]

Cheers for this, literally just about to start dragon age so it was handy to get a feel for the skills and stuff before hand. Warrior it is then!

[@tuck295q]

I used dual blade rogue and I actually chose a few trap skills for poison mix with dual blade skills. Omg, sooo much dmg. xD

[@joashurquia985]

I would go with a dual wielding rogue. I always wanted to pick that right before i have played the game. Thank you very much bro! ^_^

[@cameroncox2739]

Dagger rogue, assassin path, with leeching poison and a weapon made with the +3 guard on hit. Pop poison, use assassinate (bonus if you have the 'no witnesses' perk) and you can wreck a group of enemies, refill your HP, AND start off with a full guard guage in just your opening salvo.

[@zyanhd1892]

just what i was looking for thank you got my sub

[@Borengar629]

Funny. The music in the background at the character creation menu stronly resembles the one from the Mass Effect 2 trailer.

[@ASNNetworks]

Well, both games are from BioWare :)

[@Borengar629]

Yeah. I did realize it just after watching this video. Many won't believe that but I've actually never played of the DA games so far. But this one looks like I will buy it. Especially as I was very addicted to the Mass Effect 3 mulitplayer and waited for something similar since then.

[@Markus8Markus8]

It sounds soooo much like Heart of Courage

[@laxforsteve]

I'm going to be a mage and it would be nice if you went more in depth with the sub classes like how the mage can be a rift mage or a necromancer

[@barestobarian]

Mage necromancer looks cool

[@c0ded56]

Starting as a mage, made a 2nd character as a mage to spec in the other 2 trees :D

[@swiftiv9936]

Who should I choose for my fist play though Mage or rogue?

[@-e6195]

Ive always thought every single game fucks up at this part, they male you choose with so little info and you cant change later, they should give you like the intro/ tutorial with a bit of every class and then make you create the character and. Start the story Regardless, this was an amazin video, steaight to the point and very clear

[@falyrarivo2328]

love the soundtrack, is it from the game? i am halfway done downloading the game hahah cant wait. cant decide if imma go human mage or weapon n shield. or the qunari race

[@spartan1878]

good video helped a lot since I this for the PlayStation critics sale and knew nothing

[@joshfiore2027]

right now i got a rogue archer in progress i also am working on a pyromancer mage then later at skyhold i'll get rift to team with my pyro abilities

[@rinneganice8982]

oh my god thank you. you cleared up my confusion on the classes you sir gained a sub

[@Vell1981]

Still helpful Video in 2021 thanks.

[@cadecooper7139]

What do you personally think is the best class

[@EmraldWolf]

starting out with the female elven mage Im gonna build spirit first till I get some heal spells then im gonna build into fire and ice

[@MrLaeddis1]

I started the game (about 20 minutes) as a mage but I'm considering making a new character. I don't know, I'm not feeling the way mages attack and can't move while casting spells :/

[@sethn5217]

I take it that you like the feel of a blade hitting flesh, and with the mage you can't really do that. But there is of course the knight-enchanter specialisation

[@rawr3122]

MrLaeddis1 What I like about the mage is the crowd control and support. You feel like you're responsible for the whole team as you're responsible for crowd control and buffs

[@ajaymiller4396]

@@rawr3122 DA you feel like a badass if you’re a mage. With all the weaknesses that being one brings; and still there is something about it that you feel mighty. I myself always been a rouge stealth assassin kinda role in all RPGs but man being a mage in DA is lit.

[@taochi100]

@@ajaymiller4396 I just got this for 5$ in Playstation store hoping its ok

[@drvcula6662]

I will use a mage and I'm thinking of getting a qunari . Is it smart or should i get another race

[@nattysupersoldier3642]

am about to play this game i wonder if the assasin is awesome to play..or will be weak later on in game an struggling??...

[@golfer435]

Am playing a stealthy poison dual wield, and am loving it. Just about done with my poison skills, and am now moving toward the stealth tree to finally get fully kitted

[@5Wagg38]

Which one is better-dual rogue or weapon and shield warrior

[@shinjukuphantasma7023]

just wondering but is there like a cap in terms of skills? like in skyrim i got every perk (from exploits). i want to be able to be a magic god. also is it like witcher where you cam only set a certain amount of skills? never played the DA series but i want to play pc mmorpgs-like games on console. also offline.

[@rogerlynch5279]

Avery fine done introduction, like it. Me, I like the mage and the Warior with shield and sword Overall this game reminds a lot at a cross bread of SKYRIM and GOTHIC 3 Already the love for the detailed, wonderfully farsighted enivironment and the lavish details is similar as well as the collecting of all kinds of goods

[@Mercer13958]

I've been playing a duel wielding rogue but I'm also playing a combat mage with fire and lighting spells

[@hayman122]

Just got the game for xb1 at fry used for 33$ and it's in perfect condition great deals they have. I am starting with elv rogue range normal

[@andywynn2530]

great video chap, just got the game and am now going for a two hand bersker build with a qunari, should be fun don't you think??? :)

[@InvalidPersistentName]

How was it? =]

[@jamesmundell4445]

Thanks man.

[@seangrever3506]

Anyone playing this in 2023 just started this again since I never finished and made a new warrior haven't decided if I wanna be two hand badass or the sword and shield tank

[@jezusloveseveryone]

so the took out the warrior duel wield ? thats to bad i loved that one in origins

[@ajaymiller4396]

A lot of improvements during each iteration through the years, but the major flaw that dragon age had was the fact that they always drop so much nice stuff from the previous game. By inquisition a lot of cool features were dropped. Rage and desire demon, pride revenant and sloth/shade demons were weak now. Mage spells tree were Uterly simplified. I should make a video post Morten of it. I don’t understand how the creative process is so messed in BioWare.

[@onwarddestrudo9877]

I will start Warrior Weapon and Shield using Vanguard

[@michaelbdog8309]

3:27 music in the background is from that norwegian guy :D

[@TheDrakulie]

Is there a Game mod or hack that allows for full Worrier/ mage class that enable all abilities of both classes ? Also Rogue/ mage class ?

[@patchedcouch259]

just started a Double Dagger rogue. havent decided on a specialization yet.

[@plspriska]

so basically no matter what class you can use a bow still? i usually pick mage or archer... tough choice

[@Vren123]

I decided to solo Nightmare with a mage, going good so far, ;)

[@sethbarroo3409]

Im starting out with mage

[@MerjiKei]

Is that a " Heart Of Courage " Remix?

[@EFANZPro]

I'm new to this game. Between rogue or mage ? which one is the best...

[@kpoprubix9812]

Idk why but I always go for someone with magic powers so I chose to be a mage. Lol. I just love the idea of magic

[@delilahwinters1050]

But what race could suit better for mage?

[@karatelimit]

I am a Qunari two handed warrior I don't no what special tree vanguard or battle master

[@elizabethmaxner6780]

I'm playing. Female warhorse two handed weapon reader all I ca. Say is omg. AWESOME

[@ignislordofflames9274]

Is it possible to be a gish( wield magic and a weapon)?

[@flowtographycg306]

Hey what's the name of the background music

[@kenjisayaovong7694]

2H Elve Warrior Battlemaster :P yea we have that range defensive so getting up and close against range is no problem

[@ladysil6020]

Went mage cause...well why not? rather not get slapped in the face by mobs,and let my others do the face tanking for me XD. I admit that face to face fighting is fun at times but seriously sword combat is boring to me (imo) being able to conjure up fire, ice,lightning and being able to heal AND buff everyone makes me feel just epic. Not being able to move while casting is a moot complaint when most if not all mobs should be dead before they even get to you XD unless its a boss.

[@Anthony.462]

Lady Sil Rather the magic in skyrim tbh

[@mirandafields3070]

I do that too but i always have a healer to heal and buff for me.

[@mirandafields3070]

@@Anthony.462 i like magix in skyrim better becuse you can have a sword and spell combo.

[@lithium648]

Essentially you decide your teammates fate.

[@louiefernando4182]

True but i also like controlling the battlefield as a warrior by taunting and hooking enemies lol

[@CommandaInChief]

I hope I get this game in the future....looks awesome!!!!!

[@zakereyp]

It's on sale on the PS4, deluxe edition is £4.60 or something and the Normal game is like £6, game of the year edition including all DLCs is about £12

[@zakereyp]

Ends tomorrow night btw

[@johnharrison2086]

Dual dagger Rogue is always my first choice

[@DevilSVessel]

Is stealth really a thing in this game? considering you're always walking around with the whole crowd

[@jessejames4967]

elf warrior...??? or should I go qunari for warrior?

[@PlayOnWordsDesign]

Im a awesome archer but i also have a pretty beast mage too so yeah both of them are good

[@glowhoo9226]

I tried playing a rogue archer, but I just didn’t like how slow the dps was. It didn’t feel like I was doing as much damage as I could. If I’m doing ranged I always go with a necromancer mage.

[@craziesful]

i always go the stealthy archer type gonna switch it up to a two handed smasher :D

[@bloodline271]

I'm an elf mage. Still have no clue which elment skill tree I want the most. Waiting on u to show the pros and cons. Points waiting to be used lol

[@zacbell151]

Use a variety of elements, because some enemies may have a resistance to certain elements

[@johnreed5242]

Your Pal Palpatine Your pal? xD

[@Qkay2]

is it possible to be dualwielding warior ??

[@MisterDevos]

This is the only dragon age ive gotten into. not saying thats how it will be for everyone

[@osirisgrady2973]

going with rouge archer

[@fearares4602]

since rouge lack in defense the Qunari was what I thought was the best choice

[@savapavlovic3956]

Giant ballerina

[@bobdylan1968]

I know this video is old as shit. But for duel weild rogue, is it ONLY daggers as far as melee weapons? No duel swords or hatchets or anything like that? Daggers only?

[@SuperGenio86]

what if i want to create a character who can use magic and swords like in dark souls? does this game allow you to do that?

[@am5819]

Knight enchanter

[@maxamillion5022]

Guy I'm sooo new wow this game so huge. 🌬

[@samdeacon7910]

So where does the enchanter knight /mage specialisation come into it?

[@amazingfantasy6315]

Sam Deacon Skyhold

[@mirandafields3070]

I always have more than one class on a team so if i want to be a warrior? Boom down button for warrior. Want to manage healing? Boom up.

[@christianjamison34]

I beat the game as a dual wield now I'm a archer

[@eminmadoian2985]

Wait its small trees as far as i know ther is more trees like necromancer in mage etc

[@danielhanson4329]

I feel like the only person that is going to be sword and shield but I might just go 2h

[@rickygarcia9163]

can you run on this game i will like to know

[@shaminahmed1]

What's the music?!

[@cursedmonkey1033]

So both rogue classes and both warrior classes offer the same skill trees? Why do they even split them up? Does that determine anything (apart from what weapon you get at the start of the game)? I'm gonna go with a dual wielding rogue. Thanks for the video.

[@oyelito88]

yes im wondering that too someone plz answer :P

[@cursedmonkey1033]

Estebanriffo It also determines the ability you start with, as well as your first weapon.

[@ACasualNameGames]

this isnt much but if you have deluxe edition it decides what weapon you get, but you get schematics for all dragon weapons you will only get your classes already built shouldnt be that big of a deal breaker though

[@emeraldarrow2025]

Phillip Fisher Whatever class you choose at the start of the game, will be the one that you put all your points into at the start. So if you want to switch, you will be no where near as powerful.

[@gokulauri]

+CursedMonkey I started the game with a shield and sword but that was really boring so I bought a re-spec thing and am now a great sword user which is more interesting. It makes changing your weapon style easier

[@Oriol-oo7jl]

You didn't mention anything about possible synergies between races and classes. Like for example: is elf the best class for a mage? can a dwarf be a good thief? Idk. Probably is because it has no effect. I haven't played any game of this saga yet, i'll start with this one, but by now i'm kinda dissapointed with the lack of variety in classes and races. I'll give it a try anyway Thanks for your video

[@angrygreek1985]

rogue all the way I play the game solo or with only 1 party member, usually another Rogue, Sera. Both archery.

[@Akotaa]

wait i can still use a bow with a rouge so like i can have 2 daggers and a bow?

[@Twixtopherrr17]

Yes

[@mirandafields3070]

I think class restrictions are stupid. I like playing sword mage but due to restrictions i cant do that.

[@anthonysalazar2815]

Old video and game but I have a question hopefully someone will answer. Is there a way you can use a one handed sword without a shield or is not not an option?

[@euroliis706]

Sadly, not. You can sorta use two swords as a rogue, as certain daggers have slashing animations. But it's still essentially the same as daggers.

[@anthonysalazar2815]

Sombra Yeah i got the game and found out, kinda sucks how you can't but still an alright game, thanks anyway

[@saltyscrublyfe9862]

Are you falcon from gameranx?

[@jessieparks7751]

I personally play as either a mage or a rouge.

[@snow-so3qn]

Do I have to use a shield? I would like to just use a one handed sword

[@golfer435]

You can unequipped the shield, though I dont recommend it as you lose out on one of the most broken abilities in the game, shield bash.

[@adriangonzales9737]

Opinions about rougue archer?

[@jackcola5513]

Kinda the most booring one you just stand still and hold the attack button

[@jaredcubbage9644]

Is there a possibility that the first 2 Dragon Age games will be on PS4/Xbox?

[@PandaKing550]

Jared Cubbage idk about dragon age 2 but origins is backward compat

[@aderonuqiamcroberts3381]

I'm playing as a two handed warrior... All of my previous gameplays were mages and rogues. Also as elves. So I'm trying the same race but different class 😂

[@ballislife2121]

Nice! I have had this game for a while but never really put in the time till now.

[@aderonuqiamcroberts3381]

@@ballislife2121 I'm taking my time with my character and their DPS and etc instead of just rushing into the game and winging it. .....and I'm glad that I did lol 😅I'd took on lvl 8 & 9 enemies while only being lvl 6

[@fin.wdjaldn]

If you go with sword and shield do u have to use a shield?

[@huunhanle3809]

Unless you use Shield Wall :D.

[@lonelyqueen86]

im having a hard time deciding on a class. was a dual wield rogue in DAO, a 2 handed weapon warrior in DA2. Was thinking of going mage for Inq but not sure yet. Ive played the opening sequence of the game two or three times now with different characters. Someone help me decide!

[@IndividuumNot]

same thing :D but i kinda forgot to do the tut with any class because i was pretty sucked into the gameflow. now iam a lvl 9 2h warrior and iam fine with the choice. even tho i think the classdesign from the mage class is soooo freaking cool so i decided i have to play the game 2 times :p

[@embracedpaiin5429]

doing that again and again.. i need help also

[@sethn5217]

keep trying and experimenting, have a think about how it will affect the story and the romances, and what makes the most sense and feels the most natural to you

[@johnbiddle7618]

Sword and shield warrior I love it u can be battle master for DPS vanguard for tank but if u truly wanna all around fighter go with a rogue they can do range they can get in ur face they can set traps etc etc

[@zionwoodzwizzay511]

i'd do a vanguard warrior

[@stellaraevum799]

Female Elven Mage (Knight Enchanter)

[@Scareth]

Can you have multiple characters on one account?

[@BishopPL]

No

[@hardywatkins7737]

I enjoy having Cassandra go toe to toe and taunting everyone while three mages bombard everything.

[@LennyTheHopeless]

I'm just a stealthy, double dagger kinda person. 😎

[@travishipp4972]

I started with Elf Mage.