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