Cross-class combo (Dragon Age II)

Utilizing Cross-Class Combos can be the most effective way to increase damage output in Dragon Age II. When playing on harder difficulties the extra damage output will be the best way to end battles quickly and can often be the difference between victory and a quick reload.

Each class can initiate a cross-class combo opportunity by hindering an enemy with a specific status effect, this is indicated by an icon over an enemy's head. The combo will only be executed when a different party member follows up with a specific set of skills that take advantage of that status. In addition the enemy will incur penalties based on the type of condition.

Types of Conditions
Staggered: Applied from the Warrior's class exclusively.
 * Enemy attack:
 * Enemy defense:

Disoriented: Applied from the Rogue's class exclusively.
 * Enemy defense:

Brittle: Applied from the Mage's class exclusively.
 * Critical damage:

Staggering Abilities














Spells/ Abilities that use Stagger
Mage









Rogue





 (Varric)

Disorienting Spells/ Abilities
Rogue







Spells/ Abilities that use Disorient
Warrior





Mage





Brittling Spells
Mage







Spells/ Abilities that use Brittle
Warrior





Rogue