Can You Change Your Specialization in Dragon Age: Inquisition?
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The short, direct answer is no, you cannot change your specialization in Dragon Age: Inquisition once it’s been chosen. While the game offers flexibility in many aspects of character building, specialization is a permanent decision that shapes your character’s gameplay significantly. After you complete the quest “Specializations for the Inquisition” and choose one of the three available specializations for your class, you’re locked into that path for the rest of the playthrough. You can respec your abilities using an Amulet of the Tactician, but that will not change your specialization.
Understanding Specializations in Dragon Age: Inquisition
Specializations are a key component of character progression in Dragon Age: Inquisition. They provide your Inquisitor with a unique skill tree containing powerful abilities and passives that enhance your chosen class. Here’s what you need to know about specializations:
How to Unlock Specializations
Unlocking specializations requires a few steps:
- Progress through the main story until you reach Skyhold.
- Complete the first repairs to Skyhold.
- Visit the Undercroft and travel to a different location (e.g., the Hinterlands, Storm Coast).
- The “Specializations for the Inquisition” war table operation will become available.
- Completing this operation will unlock three quest givers in Skyhold who represent each specialization for your class.
- Complete one quest line. After which, you have chosen that specialization.
The Impact of Your Specialization Choice
Each specialization offers a unique playstyle and enhances your core class abilities:
- Warriors can choose between Champion (tanking), Reaver (damage-focused), or Templar (anti-magic).
- Rogues can choose between Assassin (burst damage), Artificer (trap and gadget-focused), or Tempest (fast-paced combat).
- Mages can choose between Knight-Enchanter (melee mage), Necromancer (summoning and manipulation), or Rift Mage (controlling the battlefield).
Once chosen, your specialization significantly impacts how you play, making the decision an important one.
Respec: Abilities, Not Specialization
While you cannot change your specialization, Dragon Age: Inquisition does offer the ability to respec your character’s ability points. This allows you to experiment with different builds and combat styles within your chosen specialization.
Amulet of the Tactician
The Amulet of the Tactician is the item that allows you to reset your ability points. You can purchase these from:
- A vendor near the blacksmith in Haven (early game).
- The blacksmith in the Undercroft in Skyhold.
The first amulet costs 1 gold, making it essentially a free respec. Subsequent amulets cost 365 gold each. You can buy as many as you need. Using this item will return all spent ability points to you, and you can re-allocate them to your liking. This lets you change your build, but it will not affect the chosen specialization.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are 15 frequently asked questions to further clarify aspects of specializations and character customization in Dragon Age: Inquisition:
1. Can I Have More Than One Specialization?
No, your Inquisitor can only ever have one specialization.
2. Can I Learn All Specialization Abilities?
No, while you can max out your general ability trees and pick abilities within your specialization, you won’t get the ability to learn all three specialization skill trees.
3. Can I Change My Class Instead of My Specialization?
No, you can’t change your base class (Warrior, Rogue, Mage). Once you’ve chosen a class, it is permanent for that playthrough.
4. How Many Hours Does it Take to Reach Specialization?
You will unlock specializations after you arrive at Skyhold, typically after about 10 to 20 hours of gameplay, depending on how you explore.
5. What Happens If I Don’t Like My Specialization Choice?
Unfortunately, your only option to change your specialization would be to start a new game. You cannot undo the specialization choice on an existing character.
6. What is the Best Specialization for a Warrior?
The Champion specialization is often considered the best for warriors because it enhances party survivability and tanking.
7. What is the Best Specialization for a Rogue?
The Artificer is often touted as the strongest for damage output, offering rapid kills.
8. What is the Best Specialization for a Mage?
The Knight-Enchanter is considered powerful for its melee mage style.
9. Is There a Blood Mage Specialization?
No, there is no Blood Mage specialization in Dragon Age: Inquisition.
10. Does Respeccing Cost Anything?
Yes, the first Amulet of the Tactician costs 1 gold, and subsequent ones cost 365 gold.
11. Can I Respec My Companion’s Abilities?
Yes, you can respec your companions’ abilities using an Amulet of the Tactician. Their specializations will remain the same, just like the Inquisitor.
12. What is the Max Level in Dragon Age: Inquisition?
The maximum level a player character can reach is 27.
13. Can I Get All the Gear Needed for Any Specialization?
Yes, it is possible to get a large variety of weapons and armor to suit your chosen class and specialization.
14. Are Some Specializations More Powerful Than Others?
While some specializations are often seen as more powerful, Dragon Age: Inquisition is balanced enough for all specializations to be viable, with slight differences in playstyle.
15. Can You Unlock Every Ability in a Tree?
Yes, if you get to the maximum level of 27, you should have enough points to unlock all abilities within a given ability tree.
Conclusion
In summary, you cannot change your specialization in Dragon Age: Inquisition. However, the game allows for significant flexibility with abilities through respec. Plan your specialization carefully, and take advantage of respecs to customize your abilities within that chosen path. Understanding the implications of your specialization is key to enjoying the full experience of the game. Remember that while specializations are permanent, the game is designed so that your choice can work well with your overall gameplay style. Consider doing some research beforehand.