Companion Healer Tier List in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Discover the top-tier Healer Companions in Dragon Age: The Veilguard through our Healer Tier list, their pros & cons, features, and mechanics.

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Companion Healer Tier List in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

The Companion Healer Tier List explained in this guide is based on the healing capability of each companion. Most of the companions provide healing to Rook but some of them provide a high amount of healing that can increase the survivability of your main character. However, some of the companions do not provide healing at all unless you enhance their skills.

Companion Healer Tier List in Dragon Age: The Veilguard Listed

Here is an overview of the Companion Tier List based on Healing in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

TierCompanion Healer
S-TierEmmrich Volkarin
A-TierLucanis Dellamorte, Lace Harding
B-TierNeve Gallus, Bellara
C-TierDavrin, Taash
Companion Healer Tier List in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

NOTE: The Tier List made in this guide is based on the base healing amount that comes from companions’ abilities. As you level up the companions and spend the Skill Points in certain abilities, you will increase the healing amount and add various other bonuses to them. If you are finding your favorite companion less Healer-focused than other companions, level them up and unlock passives and ability upgrades for their healing ability.

S-Tier Companion Healer in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Emmrich Volkarin is the best healer companion in Dragon Age: The Veilguard as he offers 1,000 Health Points in an instant to Rook with his Replenish ability. It is the base healing amount for his Replenish ability and you can enhance the amount of health regeneration by unlocking passives and upgrade ability nodes in the Replenish branch of Emmrich’s Skill Tree.

Emmrich Volkarin Companion

Emmrich Volkarin is a well-meaning scholar with necromancy capabilities. He is a necromancer (Mage) with a wide range of Necrotic elemental abilities that allow him to engage with enemies from a distance.

Emmrich Volkarin is primarily a Mage specializing in Death Caller, allowing him to use necromancy magic. Most of his spells are necrotic-infused attacks that he can cast from a distance to deal damage. In addition to his potential abilities, he also has the healing ability to heal Rook. Moreover, Emmrich also holds knowledge of control magic, allowing him to slow down time for controlling enemies and making opportunities for Rook for potential damage output.

Pros and Cons of Emmrich Volkarin
Emmrich ProsEmmrich Cons
Range SupportLower Base Damage
Control Magic and Necrotic Damage for Crowd ControlLower Stagger Rate than DPS Companions
Health Assistance for RookSlower Pace
Companion Emmrich Pros and Cons in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Emmrich Companion Features & Best Ability Passives and Upgrades for Maximum Healing
Emmrich Volkarin healing ability passives and ability upgrades
  • Faction: Mourn Watch
  • Race: Human
  • Class: Mage
  • Healing Ability
    • Ability: Replenish
  • Best Passives & Ability Upgrades for Replenish Ability (Emmrich)
    • Endure: When you have Low Health, healing increases by 50%.
    • Top Form: Healing increases by 25%.
    • Run it Back: The cooldown of the Replenish ability decreases by 20%.
  • Best Companion for Healing Alongside Emmrich
  • Best Healing Ability Combo with Companion
    • 1st Healing Ability: Replenish (Emmrich)
    • 2nd Healing Ability: Soothing Potion (Lucanis)

A-Tier Companion Healer in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Lucanis Dellamorte and Lace Harding are a few of the best companions when it comes to providing healing to Rook. Both of these characters offer healing in the form of a potion that applies the Rejuvenation effect and heals from 600 to 630 health points depending on the companion. Moreover, you can enhance the healing effect for both of the companions’ abilities by acquiring passives and upgrades.

Lucanis Dellamorte Companion

Lucanis Dellamorte is an expert assassin who is popular for executing powerful mages. He is a Rogue character who holds a wide range of Necrotic elemental abilities with dual-daggers that allow him to engage with enemies in close range.

Lucanis is primarily a Rogue specializing in Duelist, allowing him to use his dual daggers swiftly while parrying and dodging incoming attacks. Most of his attacks are necrotic-infused and deal overtime damage. In addition to his potential abilities, he also has the healing ability to heal Rook. Moreover, Lucanis also holds various potions which he uses to support allies by buffing their attacks.

Pros and Cons of Lucanis Dellamorte Companion
Lucanis ProsLucanis Cons
Close Range Support with Quick AttacksLower Base Damage
Decent Stagger RateLow Standalone Necrotic Damage Buildup
Health Assistance for RookLack of Crowd Control
Pros and Cons of Lucanis in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Lucanis Dellamorte Features & Best Abilities to Use for Maximum Healing
Lucanis Dellamorte companion healer tier list - healing passive and ability upgrades
  • Faction: Antivan Crows
  • Race: Human
  • Class: Rogue
  • Healing Ability
    • Ability: Soothing Potion
  • Best Passives and Ability Upgrades for Soothing Potion Ability (Lucanis)
    • Patch Up: The cooldown of the Soothing Potion ability decreases by 20%.
    • Greater Comfort: The healing duration increases by 25%.
    • Touch of Elfroot: The healing effectiveness increases by 25%.
  • Best Companion for Healing Alongside Lucanis
    • Companion 2: Emmrich Volkarin
  • Best Healing Ability Combo with Companion
    • 1st Healing Ability: Replenish (Emmrich)
    • 2nd Healing Ability: Soothing Potion (Lucanis)

Lace Harding Companion

Lace Harding is a dwarven scout with a positive outlook. You might remember her from the previous title, Inquisition and now she is one of the companions in the latest installment. However, unlike other companions who belong to a certain faction, she has no associated faction. She is from Ferelden and fiercely protective of her friends and family. Despite having the look of a simple girl, she always keeps her bow ready.

Harding is primarily a Rogue with a specialization in the Veil Ranger. Her abilities include the bow, which deals a lot of damage from a distance. In addition to her potential abilities, she also has the healing ability to heal Rook. Moreover, she can also apply buff to allies to deal enhanced damage for a short period. Lastly, according to her description, she also can cast magic which becomes available later in the main story.

Pros and Cons of Lace Harding
Harding ProsHarding Cons
Range SupportLower Base Damage
Healing and Buff Support for RookLower Stagger Rate than DPS Companions
Can apply Bleeding EffectSlower Pace
Harding Pros and Cons in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Lace Harding Features & Best Abilities to Use for Maximum Healing
Harding healing ability passive and ability upgrades
  • Faction: Inquisition
  • Race: Dwarf
  • Class: Rogue
  • Healing Ability
    • Ability: Soothing Potion
  • Best Passives and Ability Upgrades for Soothing Potion Ability (Harding)
    • Greater Comfort: The healing duration increases by 25%.
    • Touch of Elfroot: The healing effectiveness increases by 25%.
    • Extra Elfroot: The final instance of healing increases by 300% upon using the Soothing Potion.
    • Patch Up: The cooldown of the Soothing Potion ability decreases by 20%.
  • Best Companion for Healing Alongside Harding
    • Companion 2: Emmrich Volkarin
  • Best Healing Ability Combo with Companion
    • 1st Healing Ability: Replenish (Emmrich)
    • 2nd Healing Ability: Soothing Potion (Harding)

B-Tier Companion Healer in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Neve Gallus and Bellara are decent companions with healing output with their abilities. However, you can make them work by pairing them with one of the companions with high healing output. That way, you can replenish Rook back to full health and level up the companions to enhance their healing abilities.

Neve Gallus Companion

Neve Gallus is a cynic fighting for a better future in the jarring streets of Minrathous. She is both a private detective and a member of Tevinter’s rebellious Shadow Dragons, a secretive resistance group. Fighting against corruption and bringing justice to Tevinter is her top priority as she was born and raised in Minrathous. The game’s prologue takes place in Minrathous tracing Solas in which Neve will assist you.

Neve Gallus is primarily a Mage, with a specialization in Ice Mage. Most of her spells are cold-infused attacks that she can cast from a distance to deal damage. In addition to her potential abilities, she also has the healing ability to heal Rook. Moreover, due to the cold-infused spells, she can control enemies by applying cold, which is great for support during combat.

Pros and Cons of Neve Gallus Companion
Neve ProsNeve Cons
Range SupportLower Base Damage
Control Magic and Chilled Damage for Crowd ControlLower Stagger Rate than DPS Companions
Health Assistance for RookSlower Pace
Pros and Cons of Neve in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Neve Gallus Features & Best Abilities to Use for Maximum Healing
Neve companion healer tier list - healing ability passive and ability upgrades
  • Faction: Shadow Dragons
  • Race: Human
  • Class: Mage
  • Healing Ability
    • Ability: Replenish
  • Best Passives and Ability Upgrades for Replenish Ability (Neve)
    • Top Form: Healing increases by 25%.
    • Endure: Healing increases by 50% when low on health.
    • Run it back: The cooldown of the Replenish ability decreases by 20%.
  • Best Companion for Healing Alongside Neve
    • Companion 2: Emmrich Volkarin
  • Best Healing Ability Combo with Companion
    • 1st Healing Ability: Replenish (Emmrich)
    • 2nd Healing Ability: Replenish (Neve)

Bellara Companion

Bellara is from the Veil Jumpers faction which consists of daring explorers who are dedicated to uncovering the secrets of ancient elven ruins. She is a Mage class companion with electricity-infused abilities that she can cast from a distance to deal damage. In addition to her potential abilities, she is also caring and has a healing ability to heal Rook.

Moreover, Bellara also has knowledge of control magic, which allows her to diminish foes and support her companions. Her obsession with uncovering the mysteries of ancient elven ruins makes her an essential companion to unlock. Because the world of Thedas is filled with secrets and mysteries, if the players have unlocked Bellara, they will get access to the ability to interact with ancient elven artifacts in the world that can lead to the opening of a secret pathway and area, or unique items.

Pros and Cons of Bellara
Bellara ProsBellara Cons
Range SupportLower Base Damage
Control Magic for Crowd ControlLower Stagger Rate than DPS Companions
Health Assistance for RookSlower Pace
Pros and Cons of Bellara in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Bellara Features & Best Abilities to Use for Maximum Healing
Bellara companion healer tier list - healing ability passive and ability upgrades
  • Faction: Veil Jumpers
  • Race: Elf
  • Class: Mage
  • Healing Ability
    • Ability: Replenish
  • Best Passives and Ability Upgrades for Replenish ability (Bellara)
    • Run it back: The cooldown of the Replenish ability decreases by 20%.
    • Endure: Healing increases by 50% when low on health.
    • Spirit Shield: Using the Replenish ability on low health grants you an invulnerability effect.
  • Best Companion for Healing Alongside Bellara
    • Companion 2: Emmrich Volkarin
  • Best Healing Ability Combo with Companion
    • 1st Healing Ability: Replenish (Emmrich)
    • 2nd Healing Ability: Replenish (Bellara)

C-Tier Companion Healer in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

In last place, we have Davrin and Taash as our Healer companions due to their no actual healing ability. However, their buffing ability does provide a low amount of healing after enhancing them. As you level up both Taash and Davrin, make sure to spend some skill points in their buff abilities to get the healing effect.

Davrin Companion

Davrin is a bold and charming warrior who has made a name for himself as a monster hunter. He is accompanied by a young Griffon named Assan who assists him during enemy encounters with abilities like Assan Strike and Death from Above.  

Davrin is primarily a Warrior specializing in Champion, which allows him to use his sword and shield to attack and tank incoming attacks. Most of his attacks are fire-infused and deal overtime damage. In addition to his potential abilities, he also has a taunting ability that distracts enemies from the main character (Rook). Lastly, Davrin can apply the invulnerability state to Rook for a short period allowing him to neglect all incoming attacks.

Pros and Cons of Davrin
Davrin ProsDavrin Cons
Close Range SupportLow Base Damage
Decent Stagger RateSlow Pace
Crowd Control with DistractionsLack of Healing Support
Companion Davrin Pros and Cons in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Davrin Features & Best Abilities to Use for Maximum Healing
Davrin buff ability passive and ability upgrades
  • Faction: Grey Wardens
  • Race: Elf
  • Class: Warrior
  • Buff/Healing Abilities
    • Ability 1: Battle Cry
    • Ability 2: In War, Victory
  • Best Passives and Ability Upgrades for Battle Cry Ability (Davrin)
    • Breathing Room: Replenishes 50 health each second that Taunt is active.
    • Echo: The effective radius of Taunt increases by 100%.
    • Lasting Words: The Taunt duration increases by 50%.
  • Best Passives and Ability Upgrades for In War, Victory (Davrin)
    • Do Not Yield: The effect duration increases for 2 seconds.
    • Respite: Replenishes 20% of your health when the effect ends.
    • Ample Reserves: The effect duration increases for 2 seconds.
  • Best Companion for Healing Alongside Davrin
    • Companion 2: Emmrich Volkarin
  • Best Healing Ability Combo with Companion
    • 1st Healing Ability: Replenish (Emmrich)
    • 2nd Healing Ability: Battle Cry (Davrin) or In War, Victory (Davrin)

Taash Companion

Taash is a Qunari dragon hunter allied with the Lords of Fortune. She is a Warrior character who holds a wide range of Fire elemental abilities with dual axes that allow her to engage with enemies in close range.

Taash is primarily a Warrior specializing in Slayer, allowing her to use her dual axes swiftly to take down any threat that stands in front of her. Most of her attacks are fire-infused and deal overtime damage. In addition to her potential abilities, Taash also has the ability to breathe out flames and burn the opposing targets with draconic fury.

Pros and Cons of Taash Companion
Taash ProsTaash Cons
Close Range SupportLow Base Damage
Decent Stagger RateSlow Pace
Crowd Control with DistractionsLack of Healing Support
Pros and Cons of Taash in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Taash Features & Best Abilities to Use for Maximum Healing
Taash companion buff ability passive and ability upgrades
  • Faction: Lords of Fortune
  • Race: Qunari
  • Class: Warrior
  • Buff/Healing Abilities
    • Ability 1: Dragon’s Roar
    • Ability 2: Fortune’s Favor
  • Best Passives and Ability Upgrades for Dragon’s Roar Ability (Taash)
    • Quick to Anger: The cooldown of the Dragon’s Roar ability decreases by 20%.
    • Enraged: The duration of the effect increases by 50%.
    • Inspiring Roar: Replenishes 50 health per second while the effect is active.
  • Best Passives and Ability Upgrades for Fortune’s Favor Ability (Taash)
    • Forceful Return: Enemies near you take 150 damage and are Knocked Back when the effect ends.
    • Fortune’s Favor: The cooldown of Fortune’s Favor ability decreases by 20%.
    • Respite: Replenishes 20% of health when the effect ends.
  • Best Companion for Healing Alongside Taash
    • Companion 2: Emmrich Volkarin
  • Best Healing Ability Combo with Companion
    • 1st Healing Ability: Replenish (Emmrich)
    • 2nd Healing Ability: Dragon’s Roar (Taash) or Fortue’s Favor (Taash)

FAQs about Dragon Age: The Veilguard Healer Companion Tier List

Q1. Who is the best Healer Companion in Dargon Age: The Veilguard

Answer: Emmrich Volkarin is the best Healer Companion due to their high amount of healing output. Moreover, he can be paired up with the second-best healer, Lucanis Dellamorte to provide the most health points to Rook.

Q2. How to Increase the Healing of a Companion in Dragon Age: The Veilguard?

Answer: You can enhance your companions’ healing ability by upgrading their skills. Level up the companions by fighting alongside them in a party to earn the Skill Points for them. Spend the Skill Points in the corresponding healing ability Skill Branch which you would like to enhance. Every Skill Branch of a companion offers various passives and skill upgrades, each costing one Skill Point.

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