To make the most of one’s Dragon Age: The Veilguard playthrough, gamers should avoid making these mistakes.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard has been released to exceptional acclaim, giving many fans a much-needed return to Thedas. The game has refined the action-RPG mechanics that the series has been pushing since Dragon Age 2 into its finest iteration yet, providing incredibly satisfying and versatile gameplay for the three major archetype classes. While there are some elements that have caused a stir among fans, such as the reduction in party size and the disregard of previous choices in older games, overall, this is a welcome return to the storied Dragon Age setting.
Veilguard is a game that players are meant to make their own, choosing a lineage and class as well as a faction background to make their Rook unique. While many of the choices in this game really are just up to player interpretation and the kind of world state they want to build, there are a few decisions a player can make that will actively hamper them from getting the most out of their game. As always, gamers should play the game they want to play, but those looking to get a satisfying experience should avoid these Dragon Age: The Veilguard mistakes.8 Not Exploring The Crossroads
Originating in the Trespasser DLC for Inquisition, which was designed to tie up the loose plot threads of the main story and give players a satisfying end to their adventures, the Crossroads is the space between eluvians that Solas uses to transport himself quickly from one area to the next.
This area steadily becomes less relevant to the main storyline as the smaller hub areas are all unlocked, and the ability to fast travel to them at will becomes available. However, while players may no longer need to navigate the Crossroads to get to the eluvians, there are still so many smaller areas within the Crossroads itself to explore, with huge bosses that hold incredible equipment for all classes. Players who explore and complete quests in every corner of the Crossroads will also be rewarded in the end-game.7 Not Doing Companion Quests
Like many BioWare titles, companions are the lifeblood of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. This is especially true in this game compared to older Dragon Age titles, as unlike in those games, there’s really no missing or dismissing any companions.
