Dragon Age: Best Class To Pick In Each Game

BioWare's fantasy RPG series offers a wide range of classes and playstyles, each with unique benefits and drawbacks. Combat and gameplay have evolved throughout the series, from tactics-based gameplay to more action-focused combat. At times, this can make it difficult to determine which class best fits each of the games.

All three games feature three broad character classes to choose from: Mage, Warrior, and Rogue. Each class is then divided into specializations, allowing players to create in-depth builds with unique skill and ability combinations throughout the game. Adding multiple different types of weapons, armor, and out-of-combat abilities — such as lock-picking or bashing items — provides additional incentives for players to try out each class at least once. However, some classes hold up better than others overall in terms of combat and storytelling.

Dragon Age is certainly one of the most popular gaming franchises around, standing the test of time for the way its tries to be diverse and inclusive.

Best Classes

Dual Weapon Rogue, Arcane Warrior Mage

Good Classes

Weapon and Shield Warrior, Two-Handed Warrior, Archery Rogue, Mage

While its storytelling holds up today, one of the harsh realities of replaying is that combat in isn't nearly as fast-paced or energetic as many modern RPGs. However, is less streamlined than its sequels and offers a wide variety of class and specialization builds that work well.

Playing as a Rogue with Dual Weapon talents is the best class choice for players who want to deal incredible damage. The game features Dual Weapon talents that deal both high single-target and area-of-effect damage, which can be combined with the essential Momentum ability (one of the best abilities in ) for a massive increase in attack speed. Rogues can take down the game's biggest and toughest enemies with a flurry of lightning-fast attacks.

Rogues also have a unique class feature where attacking enemies from their flanks results in backstabs. Backst