Who is Better Blackwall or Cassandra?
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The choice between Blackwall and Cassandra ultimately depends on the player’s preferences and gameplay style, as both characters have unique strengths and abilities that make them valuable additions to the party, with Blackwall excelling at drawing aggro and being more useful on Nightmare difficulty in terms of survivability, while Cassandra is better at keeping aggro while inflicting damage. The decision to choose Blackwall or Cassandra also depends on the player’s romantic interests, as Blackwall is a potential love interest for female Inquisitors of any race, whereas Cassandra can be romanced but does not offer a traditional marriage option.
Character Comparison
Fighting Style
To understand who is better, Blackwall or Cassandra, it’s essential to consider their fighting styles and how they contribute to the party’s overall combat strategy. Blackwall is a tanky warrior who can absorb a lot of damage, making him ideal for drawing aggro and protecting his allies, while Cassandra is a more aggressive fighter who excels at dealing damage while maintaining aggro.
FAQs
- Who can romance Blackwall?: Blackwall is a potential love interest for female Inquisitors of any race, and the romance can be pursued after completing his companion quest, Explanations.
- How old is Cassandra in Dragon Age: Inquisition?: Cassandra is 37-38 years old during the events of Dragon Age: Inquisition.
- Can you marry Cassandra in Dragon Age: Inquisition?: While Cassandra can be romanced, she mistakenly believes the Inquisitor is going to propose to her in Trespasser and mentions being open to marriage in the future.
- How old is Blackwall in Dragon Age: Inquisition?: Blackwall is in his early 50s during the events of Dragon Age: Inquisition.
- What happens if you pardon Blackwall?: If the Inquisitor chooses to pardon Blackwall, he will dedicate himself to serving the Inquisition fully, but if forced to continue pretending to be Blackwall, he will be disgusted and may leave.
- Is Blackwall a good companion?: Blackwall is a great companion, especially as a tank, due to his ability to destroy breakable walls and take a lot of damage.
- What is Blackwall’s real name?: Blackwall’s true identity is revealed to be Thom Rainier, who impersonated Blackwall.
- Can I romance Solas after Blackwall?: If the player has proceeded far enough in Blackwall’s romance, they may not be able to lock in Solas’s romance after his personal quest.
- How do you unlock Blackwall?: Blackwall can be found on the west side of the lake, where the player must trigger a fight and then choose to bring him into their party.
- How do you break up with Blackwall?: The player can break up with Blackwall after the Explanations quest, where he asks the Inquisitor to end the romance in their quarters.
- What is Blackwall’s secret?: Blackwall did not actually complete the Joining and is therefore not truly a Grey Warden, but this can be rectified if the Inquisitor chooses to send him to the Wardens.
- Is it better for Cole to be a spirit or human?: The choice to make Cole a spirit or human depends on the player’s preferences, as both options have their pros and cons, with Cole being happier as a spirit but losing parts of himself.
- Should I get Blackwall out or leave him?: It is recommended to keep Blackwall for the Inquisition and then send him to the Wardens after, as this is the best course of action for his character development.
- Can I stop Blackwall from leaving?: Blackwall will not leave the Inquisition if his approval remains at a respectable value, even if the player chooses to banish the Wardens at Adamant.
- What happens to Blackwall after Inquisition?: After the events of Inquisition, Blackwall is called to the Wardens but does not respond for a year, choosing to stay with his love, and eventually leaves, promising to return but never does.