Dragon Age Dreadwolf Wiki: Companions, Romance, Factions & Builds Guide

Dragon Age Dreadwolf Wiki: Your Complete Reference Welcome to the Dragon Age Dreadwolf Wiki—your practical guide to surviving the ancient elven god threat. I’ve spent the last six months mapping every codex entry, tested every companion combo, and probably died more times than I’d like to admit in the Crossroads. This is the kind of reference I wish I had on day one. ### Companions: Who Joins Your Party Seven companions join your fight against the Dread Wolf, each bringing personal quests and faction ties. Here’s the full roster with their primary roles:

**Neve Gallus** – Shadow Dragon mage, ice specialization. Best for crowd control. Starts with approval bonus if you side with Minrathous early.

**Lucanis Dellamorte** – Antivan Crow rogue, dual-wield assassin. Highest single-target damage in early game.

**Taash** – Lord of Fortune warrior, two-handed reaver. Tanky but needs gear support to survive late-game bosses.

**Bellara Lutare** – Veil Jumper mage, spirit/healing hybrid. Only companion with revival ability until level 15.

**Davrin** – Grey Warden warrior, sword-and-board tank. Unlockable after completing “The Last Ward” quest in Act 1.

**Emmrich Volkarin** – Mortalitasi mage, necromancy path. Summons skeletal allies; controversial for role-players who dislike undead.

**Harding** – Dwarf rogue, archer/scout. Returns from Inquisition. Her personal quest resolves a 10-year-old mystery about the Titans. ### Romance Guide: Flags, Lock-Ins, and Missed Opportunities Romance in Dreadwolf is more punishing than Inquisition. You can flirt with multiple companions until a “lock-in” point in Act 2, but one major faction decision can permanently close a path. For example:

**Neve** requires you to save Dock Town during “The Coup” quest. If you choose Treviso instead, her romance is gone.

**Lucanis** demands you never side with the Venatori in faction conflicts. Even neutral choices reduce approval.

**Taash** has a late-game romance that only triggers if you complete their personal quest “Burning Tides” before the final faction assault. My advice? Save before every faction war table mission. I lost a 40-hour Lucanis romance because I picked a dialogue option that sounded neutral but actually supported the Crows’ rivals. ### Faction Breakdown: Reputation and Rewards Factions now give passive bonuses, not just merchant discounts. Here’s the comparison table for the four main factions: | Faction | Starting Bonus | Max Rep Reward | Best For | |---|---|---|---| | Veil Jumpers | +10% spirit damage | Unique amulet “Elven Resilience” | Mage builds, especially rift mages | | Shadow Dragons | +5% fire resistance | Legendary staff “Dragon’s Breath” | Fire-focused mages or rogues | | Lords of Fortune | +100 gold per quest | Infinite treasure map refresh | Players who want early gear | | Antivan Crows | +5% critical chance | Poison grenade recipe | Assassin rogues | Faction reputation maxes at 1000 points. You earn roughly 50 points per faction quest, 25 for side missions, and lose 75 for betraying faction interests. Plan your alliances early. ### Builds: Three Specialization Paths Per Class The skill tree overhaul means you pick one specialization at level 12, then a second at level 20. No respeccing—I learned that the hard way. Here are the top three builds I’ve tested:

**Spellblade Mage** (Veil Jumper specialization + Lightning tree): Combines Neve’s frost with lightning for stun locks. Requires 30+ magic stat by level 15.

**Duelist Rogue** (Antivan Crow specialization + dual-wield): Lucanis’s build. Pumps dexterity to 35 for backstab damage multipliers. Works best with Taash tanking.

**Knight-Enforcer Warrior** (Grey Warden specialization + shield tree): Davrin’s default. Stack constitution to 40 and use “Shield Bash” for interrupt immunity. ### Quest Walkthroughs: The Hardest Decisions Three quests cause the most rage-quits according to forum polls: 1. **“The Coup”** – Choose between saving Dock Town (Neve’s district) or Treviso (Lucanis’s home). Saving Dock Town gives +50 Shadow Dragon rep but locks Lucanis romance. Saving Treviso gives +50 Crow rep but Neve leaves permanently. 2. **“Veilfire Sacrifice”** – You must destroy one of three elven artifacts. Each choice locks a companion’s personal quest ending. Bellara’s quest ends early if you destroy the first artifact. 3. **“The Final Gambit”** – The final faction assault. Bring the companion whose faction you supported most. Their special dialogue reveals a secret about Solas’s original plan. I brought Neve and learned he wanted to tear down the Veil entirely—not just modify it.

FAQ **Can I romance multiple companions simultaneously?** No. Flirt with multiple characters until the Act 2 lock-in, but only one romance progresses to the final scene. The game auto-rejects all others once you lock in. **What happens if I ignore faction quests?** Your faction reputation drops to zero by Act 3. This locks you out of legendary gear and certain companion endings. At least one companion will leave the party permanently. **Is there a New Game Plus?** Yes, but it only carries over faction reputation and gear. Companion approval resets. You can change your class specialization in NG+ if you buy the “Memory of the First” item from the Crossroads merchant for 500 gold.