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Challenging or supporting Varric’s plan is the first choice players make in The Veilguard. Find out which option will work best for you.
Varric’s plan is the first narrative crossroad players face in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. The prologue quest has you teaming up with Varric, Neve, and Harding to take on Solas. Toward the end of the quest, an interesting choice awaits you.
As you reach the final stages of The End of The Beginning quest, your dwarven friend will ask you to go easy on Solas. Varric’s plan is to appeal to the “humane” side of the Dread Wolf, which makes sense from a story perspective given their history.
However, the game allows you the freedom to go against Varric’s plan. You can either support Varric or challenge him. Don’t worry—you won’t have to challenge him to a fight. Instead, challenging his views will lead to certain consequences you may want to consider before making a decision.
Does Varric’s Plan Have a Happy Ending?
At the end of the prologue, when Varric presents his plan, you’re free to choose the path you prefer. In one instance, you and your allies will follow Varric to talk to Solas. Alternatively, you can go against the plan and proceed separately until the mission wraps up. Either way, the ultimate outcome remains the same.
In the end, Varric attempts to stop Solas, who ends up stabbing him. As Rook pursues Solas and injures Varric, a concussive blast renders them unconscious. You then awaken in a safe location. The only difference here is that Varric’s initial dialogue will vary depending on whether you support or challenge his plan. Your bond with him remains unaffected, and there’s a reason for this—though we can’t spoil it just yet.
As for the immediate consequences, your decision mainly impacts who you are trying to romance. Harding and Neve are both in your party and look to you to make the call about supporting Varric’s plan.
If you challenge Varric, Harding will approve and Neve will disapprove of your decision. On the other hand, supporting Varric will lead to Harding disapproving and Neve approving.
So, if you wish to romance either of these characters, make sure to align your choice with their preferences during this mission. The rest of the consequences are out of your hands.
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