Dragon Age: The Veilguard features seven different companions, each with unique abilities and distinct backstories.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the fourth installment in the popular Dragon Age franchise. Developed by BioWare, the RPG was released on October 31, 2024, for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S as the sequel to Dragon Age: Inquisition.
Companions play an essential role in the Dragon Age franchise, so The Veilguard features seven different companions for players:
- Lace Harding
- Davrin
- Bellara Lutare
- Taash
- Lucanis Dellamorte
- Emmrich Volkarin
- Neve Gallus
Each companion has a unique background, and they have different abilities and goals. You can recruit, lead, and even romance them. The various choices you make throughout the game will affect your relationship with the companions, adding depth and variation to the gameplay.
Who Are the Different Companions in Dragon Age: The Veilguard?
1) Lace Harding
Lace Harding is a dwarven scout from Ferelden who also appeared in Dragon Age: Inquisition. This brave companion with a positive outlook loves adventure, animals, and nature. She is an exceptionally talented archer and also has magical powers.
Harding possesses various abilities, such as Seismic Shot, Heavy Draw, Shred, Adrenaline Rush, and Soothing Potion. She has a big heart and will go to any extent to protect her family and friends. Lace Harding, the rogue companion, has been voiced by Ali Hillis, who is known for her work in Mass Effect 3.
2) Davrin
Davrin is a bold and charming Grey Warden from the Dalish clan. This Elf Warrior is a famed monster hunter in the lands of Thedas, and he loves excitement and adventure. He is a loyal warrior who uses a combination of mighty attacks to wipe enemies and protect his companions. Davrin is affectionate towards a young griffon named Assan, who assists him in fighting.
His special abilities include Battle Cry, Death from Above, Heroic Strike, Assan Strike, and In War, Victory. Ike Amadi, known for his work in Mass Effect 3, Halo 5: Guardians, and Insomniac’s Spider-Man, voices Davrin in The Veilguard.
3) Bellara Lutare
Bellara Lutare is a mage companion from The Veil Jumpers faction, which was also mentioned in the Dragon Age: The Missing comic book. As a smart and creative person, she has a clear idea about herself and her goals. She is a romantic, which means she can be an ideal partner.
Lutare has an obsession with uncovering the ancient Elvhenan’s secrets. Her unique abilities include Fade Bolts, Enfeebling Shot, Replenish, Time Slow, and Galvanized Tear. She can also manipulate the Fade and use electricity and control magic. Jee Young Han (Perry Mason and Unprisoned) voices Bellara in the game.
4) Taash
Taash is a Qunari dragon hunter and mighty warrior who wields dual-axes and has ties with the Lords of Fortune, a well-known and popular bounty hunter group that takes down the monsters in Thedas. With unique abilities like Fire Breath, Dragon’s Roar, Dragonfire Strike, Spitfire, and Fortune’s Favor, she breathes flames and lights her enemies on fire.
This polymath loves treasure-hunting adventures and is open to taking dangerous risks to achieve her goals. Jin Maley, of Star Trek: Picard and Silicon Valley fame, voices Taash.
5) Lucanis Dellamorte
Lucanis Dellamorte is a human rogue and skilled assassin belonging to Antivan Crows. He debuted in the Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights anthology of short stories. With his dual-daggers, he deals necrotic damage to enemies and performs powerful magic. His abilities include Eviscerate, Abominate, Soothing Potion, Debilitate, and Adrenaline Rush.
The “Demon of Vyrantium” also supports his companions with potions and buffs during battle. Lucanis has been voiced by Zach Mendez, who also worked in Horizon Forbidden West and Married Alive.
6) Emmrich Volkarin
Emmrich Volkarin, a necromancer in Nevarra’s Mourn Watch, is a unique companion who summons dead spirits to attack enemies and heal companions. He strives hard to protect innocents from the occult. He has the following abilities – Final Rites, Replenish, Entangling Spirits, The Bell Tolls, and Time Slow.
Similar to Davrin, Emmrich also brings an assistant on the battlefield—a skeletal companion named Manfred, voiced by Matthew Mercer. Nick Boraine, of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Black Sails fame, voices Emmrich.
7) Neve Gallus
Neve Gallus is a human mage from Minrathous with extraordinary investigational skills. Apart from being a private detective, she is also a member of Tevinter’s rebellious Shadow Dragons. She previously appeared in Dragon Age: The Missing and the Dragon Age: Tevinter Nights anthology of short stories.
With abilities such as Icebreaker, Blizzard, Glacial Pace, Time Slow, and Replenish, she can stop enemies by freezing them with ice. Jessica Clark, known for her work in True Blood and Pocket Listing, voices Neve Gallus.
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