In the world of Dragon Age, the decisions you make throughout the game can lead to multiple outcomes, and The Last Gambit is no exception. For those seeking to navigate the complexities of The Veilguard quest, making the right choices can mean the difference between life and death for your companions. But let’s face it—there’s a lot of confusion out there when it comes to guides that cover all possible decisions and outcomes. Many leave you with more questions than answers.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard – The Last Gambit Choices and Guide to Surviving the Final Battle
This comprehensive guide is designed to help you navigate the Last Gambit with the Veilguard Hero status achieved for everyone and maxed-out power for all factions. While this may not be the perfect guide (given some unknowns and personal playthrough outcomes), it’s the most complete resource currently available for surviving this critical part of the game.
Let’s dive in and explore the choices you’ll face, who should go with which groups, and how to make the best decisions for the survival of your companions.
Overview of the Last Gambit Quest
The Last Gambit is a climactic sequence in the Dragon Age universe, where your decisions will dictate the fate of your allies and the success of your mission. The quest involves balancing your companions’ strengths and choosing the right team for each task. From defending key locations to assassinating enemies, every choice impacts the outcome of the battle.
Throughout this guide, you will find detailed information on which companions are best suited for each of the four crucial assignments during the final stages of the game. These tasks include:
- Veil Jumpers: Defending or disabling wards.
- Crows: Assassinating a critical enemy.
- Wardens: Dealing with a massive construct.
- Holding the Line: Helping your allies hold back enemy forces.
Choosing Who Should Go With the Veil Jumpers
The Veil Jumpers mission is vital for disabling Venetori wards or defending Irelin to disable them. Based on my experience with Veilguard Hero status and maxed-out power for all factions, here are the companions you should choose for each role:
Defenders of Irelin:
These companions are best suited to hold the line and defend Irelin.
- Davrin
- Harding
- Taash
These companions have the strength and abilities needed to protect Irelin and disable the wards effectively.
Wards Disablers:
These companions can directly disable the Venetori wards, a crucial task that affects the success of the mission.
- Bellara
- Emmrich
- Neve
It’s important to note that Lucanis will perform poorly in this role and could end up costing you a companion, so avoid sending him with the Veil Jumpers.
Choosing Who Should Go With the Crows
The Crows task is an assassination mission, where you’ll need to choose a team to assassinate the Venetori commander. This decision can be make-or-break for the success of your final mission. Here’s who should go with Teia for the best chances of survival:
Survivable Assassins:
The following companions are suited for this assassination mission and will have a better chance of surviving:
- Bellara
- Emmrich
- Harding
- Lucanis
- Neve
- Taash
These companions have the necessary skills and experience to survive the dangerous task ahead.
Companions Who Should Be Avoided:
- Davrin: If you send Davrin to this task, they will not survive.
Choosing Who Should Go With the Wardens
The Wardens assignment is one of the most dangerous, as you’ll have to deal with a massive construct blocking your way. Make sure to choose companions who are capable of handling such an immense challenge. The following companions have the best chances of survival in this task:
Survivable Companions for the Wardens:
- Bellara
- Davrin
- Emmrich
- Harding
- Neve
- Taash
Companions Who Should Not Go:
- Lucanis: Sending Lucanis to the Wardens’ task will result in them being crushed to death.
Choosing Who Should Hold the Line
As your party pushes forward to the Archon palace, the rest of your companions will need to hold the line. This means staying behind to fend off enemy forces while the main group presses onward. One companion must stay behind to assist, and your choices here will be critical to ensuring a successful outcome.
Survivable Companions Who Can Hold the Line:
- Davrin
- Harding
- Lucanis
- Taash
These companions are capable of surviving the task of holding the line without jeopardizing the mission.
Companions Who Will Perish:
- Bellara
- Emmrich
- Neve
Sending these companions to hold the line will result in their death, so avoid selecting them for this role.
Important Variables and Additional Considerations
While this guide covers the main companions and their best-suited tasks, there are a few additional variables you should keep in mind as you make your decisions:
- Faction Strength: To succeed in holding the line, all factions should have at least moderate strength. If a faction is too weak, it could lead to failure in the final stages of the quest.
- Veilguard Hero Status: Companions without Veilguard Hero status are more likely to fail or die, except the Wardens choice, where Strife’s survival is crucial. It’s assumed that if companions do not have Veilguard Hero status, they will not make it to the final fight.
- The Worst Ending: There’s some uncertainty regarding the worst possible ending. However, based on available information, it appears that the companions selected for the final fight must not have Veilguard Hero status. It’s unclear if this applies to just those selected or if non-selected companions with the status can still affect the outcome.
This guide will be updated as more information becomes available, especially regarding the worst possible endings and additional insights from other players.
Conclusion: A Successful Ending for the Veilguard Hero
The choices you make in the Last Gambit mission can be life or death for your companions. With the Veilguard Hero status and maxed-out faction power, you have the tools to make these decisions with confidence. By carefully selecting companions for each task, you’ll maximize your chances of success and ensure the best possible outcome.
While there’s still some uncertainty about the worst endings and the exact role of Veilguard Hero status, this guide provides the most comprehensive and reliable advice for navigating the Last Gambit.
Make the right choices, and your companions will be by your side to defeat your enemies and claim victory!
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Last Updated on November 22, 2024
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