Classes and specializations (Origins)

The classes in Dragon Age: Origins. There are three base classes, each with four specializations. Note dwarves have class restriction and are unable to be mages.

Mage	Rogue	Warrior
Arcane Warrior Blood Mage Shapeshifter Spirit Healer	For the specialization in Dragon Age: Origins, see Assassin (Origins). For the specialization in Dragon Age II, see Assassin (Dragon Age II). For the specialization in Dragon Age: Inquisition, see Assassin (Inquisition). Assassins are professional killers who usually eliminate their targets for money. Background Assassins employ a variety of tools and techniques in their line of work, ranging from poison to armed combat. It's believed that assassins stem from a warrior tradition of “hassarans” who roamed Antiva and the Free Marches during First Blight. These "hassarans" had a reputation of lethal killers in northern Thedas; they were trained to fight using only their hands. In Antiva, assassination is seen as an art form. The guild of assassins known as the Antivan Crows holds a great deal of political power, comparable to the nobility and the military. According to the local adage, "any man exists within their reach". Some of the most effective Antivan kings belonged to the Crows' ranks. The order started as an arm of the Chantry; monks who lived in an abbey north of Treviso decided to oppose a despotic noble by using herbs grown in their garden to develop poisons. The Crows say: "All that is good has been built on the bodies of the fallen. If we are to be killers, then let us also be architects." Outside of Antiva, assassination is regarded with less esteem. The Orlesian bards may perform assassinations while on a mission but it's not what they're typically hired for. Notable assassins Assassin tarot card from Dragon Age: Inquisition Argent The Black Rose Cole Corimae Heir Jarvia Nathaniel Howe Nuncio Caldera Lanos Rendon Howe Senestra the Snake Shaevra Taliesen Tallis Velanz The Wasp Zevran Arainai The following information is only mentioned in Dragon Age Tabletop. Certain portions of this media may no longer reflect currently established lore. Rivka – an elven assassin in Denerim Known assassin groups Assassin in action Antivan Crows Shadows of the Emperor Denerim Avengers Carta Loyalists Qunari Death Squad Rivaini Legendary Beards Anderfels' Assassins House of Repose See also Manual: Assassin References Bard Duelist Ranger	Berserker Champion may refer to: Champion (Origins), for the specialization in Dragon Age: Origins. Champion (Inquisition), for the specialization in Dragon Age: Inquisition. Champion, for the title bestowed by a city ruler of the Free Marches. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Reaver Templar

Six additional specializations were added in the expansion Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening.

Mage	Rogue	Warrior
Battlemage Keeper	Legionnaire Scout For the specialization in Dragon Age: Origins, see Shadow (Origins). For the specialization in Dragon Age II, see Shadow (Dragon Age II). Shadows are self-taught elite rogues, masters of concealment and ambush. They strike from darkness, employing personal decoys and hallucinogenic poisons to distract enemies before sliding a dagger between their ribs. They are not an organisation, but rather freelancers. Background When a blade finds its mark despite all precaution, or an arrow kills from out of nowhere, that's the unmistakable work of a Shadow. While certainly capable of standing toe to toe, rogues of this specialization prefer to flank and surprise, taking any and every advantage. Opponents rarely know how their defences have failed, and Shadows have no interest in enlightening them. From the simplest misdirection to the most complex decoy, Shadows rob opponents of certainty, and are never more dangerous than when seemingly face to face with the enemy. To battle a Shadow is to be uncertain that you faced one at all. Known shadows Genlock shadow Hawke (conditional) Sebastian Vael (debatable) The Warden (conditional) The Warden-Commander (conditional) See also Manual: Shadow	Guardian Spirit Warrior

Class Specific Items

For mages, all staves are specific to them but besides that this is a list of class/specialization specific equipment.

Mage	Rogue	Warrior
Cameo Cowl Collective Arming Cowl Cord of Shattered Dreams Destructionist's Belt Enchanter's Arming Cap Enchanter's Footing Fade Striders Imperial Weavers The Libertarian's Cowl Magus War Boots Reaper's Vestments Reinforced Magus Cowl may refer to: Reinforced Magus Cowl (Origins) for Dragon Age: Origins. Reinforced Magus Cowl (Darkspawn Chronicles) for The Darkspawn Chronicles DLC. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Ring of Faith Tevinter Enchanter's Robes	Angled Strikers Backhands Biteback Axe Coarse Cut Gauntlets Dalish Leather Belt Elfrope Family Sword Harvest Festival Ring Pushback Strikers Red Jenny Seekers	Dalish Leather Belt Elfrope Family Sword Harvest Festival Ring Keening Blade

Specialization Specific Items

Mage

Arcane Warrior	Blood Mage	Shapeshifter	Spirit Healer
Spellweaver	Blood Ring Lifedrinker	None	None

Rogue

For the specialization in Dragon Age: Origins, see Assassin (Origins). For the specialization in Dragon Age II, see Assassin (Dragon Age II). For the specialization in Dragon Age: Inquisition, see Assassin (Inquisition). Assassins are professional killers who usually eliminate their targets for money. Background Assassins employ a variety of tools and techniques in their line of work, ranging from poison to armed combat. It's believed that assassins stem from a warrior tradition of “hassarans” who roamed Antiva and the Free Marches during First Blight. These "hassarans" had a reputation of lethal killers in northern Thedas; they were trained to fight using only their hands. In Antiva, assassination is seen as an art form. The guild of assassins known as the Antivan Crows holds a great deal of political power, comparable to the nobility and the military. According to the local adage, "any man exists within their reach". Some of the most effective Antivan kings belonged to the Crows' ranks. The order started as an arm of the Chantry; monks who lived in an abbey north of Treviso decided to oppose a despotic noble by using herbs grown in their garden to develop poisons. The Crows say: "All that is good has been built on the bodies of the fallen. If we are to be killers, then let us also be architects." Outside of Antiva, assassination is regarded with less esteem. The Orlesian bards may perform assassinations while on a mission but it's not what they're typically hired for. Notable assassins Assassin tarot card from Dragon Age: Inquisition Argent The Black Rose Cole Corimae Heir Jarvia Nathaniel Howe Nuncio Caldera Lanos Rendon Howe Senestra the Snake Shaevra Taliesen Tallis Velanz The Wasp Zevran Arainai The following information is only mentioned in Dragon Age Tabletop. Certain portions of this media may no longer reflect currently established lore. Rivka – an elven assassin in Denerim Known assassin groups Assassin in action Antivan Crows Shadows of the Emperor Denerim Avengers Carta Loyalists Qunari Death Squad Rivaini Legendary Beards Anderfels' Assassins House of Repose See also Manual: Assassin References	Bard	Duelist	Ranger
None	None	None	None

Warrior

Berserker	Champion may refer to: Champion (Origins), for the specialization in Dragon Age: Origins. Champion (Inquisition), for the specialization in Dragon Age: Inquisition. Champion, for the title bestowed by a city ruler of the Free Marches. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article.	Reaver	Templar
None	None	None	Armor of the Divine Will Knight Commander's Plate Templar Armor