Duelist is one of the specializations available for the rogue class in Dragon Age: Origins, providing minor attribute bonuses and four potential talents.
Duelist Talents
 Dueling |
Sustained Range: Personal Upkeep: 30 Fatigue: 5% Cooldown: 5s |
The duelist focuses on proper form, gaining a bonus to attack while the mode is active. Keen Defense adds a bonus to defense while in this mode. |
 Upset Balance |
Activated Range: Personal Activation: 25 Cooldown: 15s Requires: Level 12 |
The duelist executes a quick move that throws the opponent off balance, imposing penalties to movement speed and defense unless the target passes a physical resistance check. |
 Keen Defense |
Passive Requires: Level 14 |
The duelist has an uncanny knack for simply not being there when the enemy attacks, receiving a bonus to defense. |
 Pinpoint Strike |
Activated Range: Personal Activation: 60 Cooldown: 180s Requires: Level 16 |
The duelist has learned to strike the vitals of an enemy with pinpoint accuracy and from any angle. For a moderate duration, all successful attacks generate automatic critical hits. |
Unlocking
Duelist can be unlocked by talking to Isabela in The Pearl, a brothel in Denerim. She must be persuaded, seduced or beat in a card game to get her to teach the specialization.
Notable Duelists
References
- Dragon Age: Origins - PRIMA Official Strategy Guide
- The Missing Manual
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