Tips & Tricks

Essential advice for your journey through Thedas.

Combat Tips

⚔️ Use Companion Abilities

Don't forget to use your companions' special abilities. They can turn the tide of difficult battles.

🎯 Target Weaknesses

Some enemies have elemental weaknesses. Match your attacks to deal bonus damage.

🛡️ Don't Forget to Block

Timing blocks can stagger enemies and create openings for counterattacks.

💨 Keep Moving

Stationary targets are easy targets. Keep moving to avoid enemy attacks.

Exploration Tips

🔍 Search Everywhere

Treasures and lore are often hidden in corners and off the main path.

👥 Companion Conversations

Talk to companions at the Lighthouse. They reveal story and unlock bonuses.

📜 Read the Codexs

Codex entries provide lore and hints about secrets in the world.

⚡ Complete Side Quests

Side quests provide XP, gear, and story content. Don't skip them entirely.

General Tips

  • • Upgrade regularly - Spend your skill points as you level up
  • • Manage inventory - Keep best gear for your class, sell the rest
  • • Save often - Multiple save slots prevent progress loss
  • • Build synergy - Match companion abilities to enemy types
  • • Rest at camps - Find camps to restore health and trigger story moments