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Everything you need to know about how to perform takedowns in Dragon Age: The Veilguard including tips to maximize stagger damage.
The combat system in Dragon Age: The Veilguard isn’t as straightforward as it might look like in the opening few hours. As you progress through the game and unlock new active skills, you’ll find the combat system evolving with the Rook themselves. As is the case with most modern action RPGs, not everything in The Veilguard is explained to the player in plain text. Some of the more complex systems and mechanics are left for players to discover for themselves. The takedown (or execution) is one such mechanic that isn’t explained properly but is quite detrimental to the combat. The takedown is mostly meant for the Warrior class, but it also comes in handy for Rogues.
Takedowns can often help you turn the tides of a boss battle in an instant. Furthermore, you can also create builds focused on takedown and stagger damage. However, before you do that, you will first need to familiarize yourself with the basics of takedown. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to perform takedowns in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
Basics of Takedown in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
The general strategy to take down an enemy in Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the same as any other action RPG. You simply need to fill up an enemy’s stagger bar to perform an execution. In the case of regular enemies, performing a takedown kills them instantly. However, for bosses, you will need to perform multiple executions to finish them off. Think of it like the stagger and critical attack system in souls-like games, a la Elden Ring, Dark Souls, etc. In The Veilguard, the stagger bar of an enemy is situated on top of their healthbar. Once an enemy is staggered, simply press R3 or RS on your controller to execute a takedown animation.
While the act of performing a takedown is quite simple, getting enemies to a “staggered” state isn’t so easy. Most regular mob enemies usually die way before their stagger bar is filled. As for bosses, they don’t usually get staggered with regular attacks. The best way to deplete an enemy’s stagger bar is to use spells or abilities. You’ll find enemies getting staggered more easily when hit with an elemental spell. As for melee options (for Warrior), charged heavy attacks and abilities are the way to deal stagger damage to enemies.
Tips for Staggering Enemies and Bosses Easily in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Here are some tips that should help you quickly stagger enemies and bosses in Dragon Age: The Veilguard:
- If you’re using Warrior or Rogue, make sure to use charged attacks on enemies and bosses for more stagger damage.
- If you’re using Mage, stick to Elemental Orbs for maximum stagger damage.
- Some abilities, like kicking and tackling, also inflict stagger damage.
- Make sure to keep an eye on weapon traits, as some offer superior stagger damage.
A small tip for boss fights – when you stagger a boss, do not press the execute command instantly. Instead, sneak in a few additional hits before executing a takedown. Enemies stay in a staggered state for a good few seconds, which is ample time to deal additional ability or regular damage.
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