In one of the most awaited updates, BioWare just now uploaded a new blog post filled with gameplay videos that showcase the upcoming Dragon Age: The Veilguard‘s combat system. For those who have been anticipating a sneak peek at what battles will involve, you are in for an experience.
The gameplay recording is from the perspective from a Warrior that has taken the Champion specialization.
This path centralizes on defensive and fire damage abilities. Well, that last one is quite convenient for the poor Darkspawn.
You will be able to choose three abilities along with an Ultimate attack customizable to your class.
In the showcase, the character acted out with Driving Kick, Grappling Spear, Spectral Bulwark, and Warden’s Fire—all hard-hitting abilities.
The video also introduces us to Runes, the cherry on top of your combat sundae. They are used to boost your abilities in various diffrent ways.
For instance, Mend uses all your accumulated Rage to heal your character, the Rook.
Crystallize freezes enemies in a 10-meter aura around you, and Diminish drains strength from anybody in a 6-meter radius who is caught unawares.
And in case, If you want to set your surroundings on fire, Scorch ignites your weapon’s attacks to deal with your enemies as fire damage, which lasts for the next 20 seconds.
As emplyed, These runes are not just for show-off; they imply utility, control, and damage strategy important to your enhancements. Since he’s a Warrior, Rook has full Heavy Armor that obviously gives him clearer advantages, like a 20% boost to defense and less chance of being interrupted when hit.
More interesting passives in this skill tree include Fiery Resolve that deals Flaming Weapons when you parry an incoming attack and equipment that you will wear will play a part in your tactical scope since some of the armor bolts the ability to stagger opponents
You will see a Stagger Meter appearing in lavender, in accompaniment with an Armor Barrier in yellow and a Shield Barrier in blue.
For the Armor Barrier, heavy melee is the way to go, while for the Shield Barriers, go ranged.
But what’s a battle without teamwork? Dragon Age: The Veilguard shines when you’re synergizing strategies with Rook’s companions.
In this video, Lucanis is buffing Rook’s damage through Adrenaline Rush, and Davrin’s Heroic Strike is debuffing the enemies with Overwhelmed to be more vulnerable to stagger attacks.
Companions do more than just support; they can create devastating combos.
Imagine this: Davrin is aggroing nearby enemies, you Grappling Spear one of the enemies far from you to yourself, then you Crystallize to freeze them in place just in time for Lucanis’s crushing Eviscerate combo.
It’s exactly as satisfying as it sounds. The basics are well catered for: jumping, light attacks, heavy strikes, and dodging.
Some even unleash special attacks if you perform them while jumping or sprinting.
Each class includes a variety of ranged attacks, parries, and weapon sets that you can switch with ease in the heat of battle.
Just think about throwing your shield like Captain America—this is exactly the action you have to look forward to.
And, in case you are interested in ray tracing, don’t worry; its extremely realistic lighting effects are experienced by everybody, no matter if console players or not.
