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Best Faction to choose in Dragon Age VeilguardHere are the pros and cons of each major Faction in Dragon Age Veilguard

Here are the pros and cons of each major Faction in Dragon Age Veilguard

Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Electronic Arts

Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Electronic Arts

Dragon Age Veilguard screenshot of the Antivan Crows Faction.

Looking for the best Faction in Dragon Age Veilguard?Dragon Age Veilguardoffers an in-depth character creation system that allows players to not only pick their starting Class (which will determine combat abilities) but also their character’s Faction.There is a total of6 Factionsto choose from in Dragon Age Veilguard, which can be picked regardless of race or Class, that essentially function as background stories for your character and their origins in Thedas.These Factions also offer unique buffs as well as flavour text. As such, if you’re looking for the best Faction in Dragon Age Veilguard for your playstyle, see our full guide below.In this guide:All Faction perksThe best FactionFaction gameplay effectsTo see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settingsAll Faction perksAs mentioned above, each of the 6 Factions in Dragon Age Veilguard has unique perks. We’ll go through each of these and how useful they are below.FactionPerksUsesGrey WardensGain reputation with the Grey Wardens more quicklyDeal increased damage vs DarkspawnBase Defence and Health are slightly increasedDarkspawn are a fairly common enemy in opening sections.Improved defence and health are helpful for the Warrior Class.Veil JumpersGain a reputation with the Veil Jumpers more quicklyDeal increased damage vs Fade-TouchedDeal slightly increased Critical and Weakpoint damageIncreased Critical damage is useful for the Rogue Class.Shadow DragonsGain reputation with the Shadow Dragons more quicklyDeal increased damage vs VenatoriYour class-specific resource regenerates slightly fasterVenatori are prevalent in the opening missions of the game.Class-specific resources unlock a special high-damage attack.For Warriors this is ‘Rage’, for Rogues ‘Momentum’ and Mages use ‘Mana’.Lords of FortuneGain reputation with the Lords of Fortune more quicklyDeal increased damage vs MercenariesPerform takedowns on enemies with slightly less effortTakedowns performed after stunning enemies can offer huge potential damage.The Mourn WatchGain a reputation with the Mourn Watchers more quicklyDeal increased damage vs Undead and DemonsYou can apply an additional Affliction stack on targetsAdditional Affliction is useful to the Mage Class.Demons are some of the toughest enemies in the game.Antivan CrowsGain reputation with the Antivan Crows more quicklyDeal increased damage vs AntaamHold an extra potionAn extra health potion (from the standard 3) is useful across the board.The Antaam are tough Qunari, but less common in the game.What is the best Faction in Dragon Age Veilguard?The Shadow Dragons are an elite group of renegades that fight against slavery in Thedas. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Electronic ArtsNote:The following text mentions which factions and enemies you will encounter first in the game. Skip if you want to avoid these mild spoilers. In essence I suggest either theShadow Dragons or Antivan Crows.If you want to have an easier headstart in Dragon Age Veilguard, I recommend picking either theShadow Dragons, Antivan Crows or Grey Wardens. The reason is that they offer an enhancement to attacks against their opposing factions. During the opening sections of the game, you’ll mostly encounter Darkspawn and Venatori (with some sprinkling of demons).Additionally, the first couple of factions you’ll receive missions for will be the Antivan Crows and Shadow Dragons. This means you can also get a head start on nurturing a relationship with these factions.In terms of perks, the extra potion you can have thanks to the Crows is immensely useful, as is the resource regeneration of the Shadow Dragons. I personally chose theShadow DragonsFaction for my Rook.All of these considerations have a minute effect on actual gameplay, however. So I suggest building your character first. Take into consideration their Class and race and what sort of personality you want your Rook to have. Then, choose a Faction that aligns with that story-wise and roleplay it.The major thing Faction dictates is flavour text moments where your companions will talk about your history and connections. I find it’s better to pick a Faction that will immerse me rather than the one that’s simply best for perks and skills.Faction gameplay effectsOther than situational dialogue and the perks mentioned above, the Factions mainly serve as background story options for Rook. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Electronic ArtsAlong with your starting skill or buff, your Faction will determine the following:Your character’s last name.Your character’s standing with other people: Certain characters in the game may already know you or have heard of you. Others may be impressed with your reputation.Your aspirational armour: Each Faction has ‘aspirational armour’, a thematically designed set that aligns with the Faction’s look. You can, however, buy other Faction armour from their merchants at their respective bases. Simply go to the Wardrobe icon within their inventories to see the unlock requirements.Your character will have a starting letter: Each Rook will have a letter in their inventory from someone in their Faction with more information on your background and how you got into working with Varric.You’ll have different ‘Faction’ dialogue options: This may appear on your dialogue wheel in certain sequences where your character will have more information on the topic according to their background.Banter amongst party members: Your party may speak about Rook’s past and their connections depending on your surroundings. For example, a Rook with the Shadow Dragons Faction may comment on her experience encountering Venatori.All in all, the gameplay changes around Faction choice are fairly minuscule in terms of mechanics. Instead, your Faction adds some flavour to your encounters, making Rook feel like a fledged-out person with a history before you step into their shoes. As such, I recommend going for one that appeals to you the most or aligns with your roleplay vision for your character.That rounds up our guide on the best Factions in Dragon Age Veilguard. For more Dragon Age Veilguard tips and tricks, check out our guide to choosing betweenNeve or Hardingin ‘The End of the Beginning quest’, the first major choice of the game.

Looking for the best Faction in Dragon Age Veilguard?Dragon Age Veilguardoffers an in-depth character creation system that allows players to not only pick their starting Class (which will determine combat abilities) but also their character’s Faction.There is a total of6 Factionsto choose from in Dragon Age Veilguard, which can be picked regardless of race or Class, that essentially function as background stories for your character and their origins in Thedas.These Factions also offer unique buffs as well as flavour text. As such, if you’re looking for the best Faction in Dragon Age Veilguard for your playstyle, see our full guide below.In this guide:All Faction perksThe best FactionFaction gameplay effectsTo see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settingsAll Faction perksAs mentioned above, each of the 6 Factions in Dragon Age Veilguard has unique perks. We’ll go through each of these and how useful they are below.FactionPerksUsesGrey WardensGain reputation with the Grey Wardens more quicklyDeal increased damage vs DarkspawnBase Defence and Health are slightly increasedDarkspawn are a fairly common enemy in opening sections.Improved defence and health are helpful for the Warrior Class.Veil JumpersGain a reputation with the Veil Jumpers more quicklyDeal increased damage vs Fade-TouchedDeal slightly increased Critical and Weakpoint damageIncreased Critical damage is useful for the Rogue Class.Shadow DragonsGain reputation with the Shadow Dragons more quicklyDeal increased damage vs VenatoriYour class-specific resource regenerates slightly fasterVenatori are prevalent in the opening missions of the game.Class-specific resources unlock a special high-damage attack.For Warriors this is ‘Rage’, for Rogues ‘Momentum’ and Mages use ‘Mana’.Lords of FortuneGain reputation with the Lords of Fortune more quicklyDeal increased damage vs MercenariesPerform takedowns on enemies with slightly less effortTakedowns performed after stunning enemies can offer huge potential damage.The Mourn WatchGain a reputation with the Mourn Watchers more quicklyDeal increased damage vs Undead and DemonsYou can apply an additional Affliction stack on targetsAdditional Affliction is useful to the Mage Class.Demons are some of the toughest enemies in the game.Antivan CrowsGain reputation with the Antivan Crows more quicklyDeal increased damage vs AntaamHold an extra potionAn extra health potion (from the standard 3) is useful across the board.The Antaam are tough Qunari, but less common in the game.What is the best Faction in Dragon Age Veilguard?The Shadow Dragons are an elite group of renegades that fight against slavery in Thedas. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Electronic ArtsNote:The following text mentions which factions and enemies you will encounter first in the game. Skip if you want to avoid these mild spoilers. In essence I suggest either theShadow Dragons or Antivan Crows.If you want to have an easier headstart in Dragon Age Veilguard, I recommend picking either theShadow Dragons, Antivan Crows or Grey Wardens. The reason is that they offer an enhancement to attacks against their opposing factions. During the opening sections of the game, you’ll mostly encounter Darkspawn and Venatori (with some sprinkling of demons).Additionally, the first couple of factions you’ll receive missions for will be the Antivan Crows and Shadow Dragons. This means you can also get a head start on nurturing a relationship with these factions.In terms of perks, the extra potion you can have thanks to the Crows is immensely useful, as is the resource regeneration of the Shadow Dragons. I personally chose theShadow DragonsFaction for my Rook.All of these considerations have a minute effect on actual gameplay, however. So I suggest building your character first. Take into consideration their Class and race and what sort of personality you want your Rook to have. Then, choose a Faction that aligns with that story-wise and roleplay it.The major thing Faction dictates is flavour text moments where your companions will talk about your history and connections. I find it’s better to pick a Faction that will immerse me rather than the one that’s simply best for perks and skills.Faction gameplay effectsOther than situational dialogue and the perks mentioned above, the Factions mainly serve as background story options for Rook. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Electronic ArtsAlong with your starting skill or buff, your Faction will determine the following:Your character’s last name.Your character’s standing with other people: Certain characters in the game may already know you or have heard of you. Others may be impressed with your reputation.Your aspirational armour: Each Faction has ‘aspirational armour’, a thematically designed set that aligns with the Faction’s look. You can, however, buy other Faction armour from their merchants at their respective bases. Simply go to the Wardrobe icon within their inventories to see the unlock requirements.Your character will have a starting letter: Each Rook will have a letter in their inventory from someone in their Faction with more information on your background and how you got into working with Varric.You’ll have different ‘Faction’ dialogue options: This may appear on your dialogue wheel in certain sequences where your character will have more information on the topic according to their background.Banter amongst party members: Your party may speak about Rook’s past and their connections depending on your surroundings. For example, a Rook with the Shadow Dragons Faction may comment on her experience encountering Venatori.All in all, the gameplay changes around Faction choice are fairly minuscule in terms of mechanics. Instead, your Faction adds some flavour to your encounters, making Rook feel like a fledged-out person with a history before you step into their shoes. As such, I recommend going for one that appeals to you the most or aligns with your roleplay vision for your character.That rounds up our guide on the best Factions in Dragon Age Veilguard. For more Dragon Age Veilguard tips and tricks, check out our guide to choosing betweenNeve or Hardingin ‘The End of the Beginning quest’, the first major choice of the game.

Looking for the best Faction in Dragon Age Veilguard?Dragon Age Veilguardoffers an in-depth character creation system that allows players to not only pick their starting Class (which will determine combat abilities) but also their character’s Faction.

There is a total of6 Factionsto choose from in Dragon Age Veilguard, which can be picked regardless of race or Class, that essentially function as background stories for your character and their origins in Thedas.

These Factions also offer unique buffs as well as flavour text. As such, if you’re looking for the best Faction in Dragon Age Veilguard for your playstyle, see our full guide below.

In this guide:

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All Faction perks

As mentioned above, each of the 6 Factions in Dragon Age Veilguard has unique perks. We’ll go through each of these and how useful they are below.

What is the best Faction in Dragon Age Veilguard?

The Shadow Dragons are an elite group of renegades that fight against slavery in Thedas. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Electronic Arts

Dragon Age Veilguard screenshot of Rook wearing the aspirational armour of the Shadow Dragons Faction.

If you want to have an easier headstart in Dragon Age Veilguard, I recommend picking either theShadow Dragons, Antivan Crows or Grey Wardens. The reason is that they offer an enhancement to attacks against their opposing factions. During the opening sections of the game, you’ll mostly encounter Darkspawn and Venatori (with some sprinkling of demons).

Additionally, the first couple of factions you’ll receive missions for will be the Antivan Crows and Shadow Dragons. This means you can also get a head start on nurturing a relationship with these factions.

In terms of perks, the extra potion you can have thanks to the Crows is immensely useful, as is the resource regeneration of the Shadow Dragons. I personally chose theShadow DragonsFaction for my Rook.

All of these considerations have a minute effect on actual gameplay, however. So I suggest building your character first. Take into consideration their Class and race and what sort of personality you want your Rook to have. Then, choose a Faction that aligns with that story-wise and roleplay it.

The major thing Faction dictates is flavour text moments where your companions will talk about your history and connections. I find it’s better to pick a Faction that will immerse me rather than the one that’s simply best for perks and skills.

Faction gameplay effects

Other than situational dialogue and the perks mentioned above, the Factions mainly serve as background story options for Rook. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Electronic Arts

Dragon Age Veilguard screenshot of Rook surrounded by Venatori enemies.

Along with your starting skill or buff, your Faction will determine the following:

All in all, the gameplay changes around Faction choice are fairly minuscule in terms of mechanics. Instead, your Faction adds some flavour to your encounters, making Rook feel like a fledged-out person with a history before you step into their shoes. As such, I recommend going for one that appeals to you the most or aligns with your roleplay vision for your character.

That rounds up our guide on the best Factions in Dragon Age Veilguard. For more Dragon Age Veilguard tips and tricks, check out our guide to choosing betweenNeve or Hardingin ‘The End of the Beginning quest’, the first major choice of the game.