- For Aveline's specialization in Dragon Age II, see Guardian (Dragon Age II).
- For Andraste's disciple, see Guardian (character).
Guardian is a warrior specialization in Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening with a focus on defense.
Guardian Talents[]
Guardian's Shield |
Activated Range: Personal Activation: 40 Cooldown: 30s Requires: Level 20 |
The guardian, dedicated to protecting allies, builds a shield around a party member that absorbs an amount of damage based on the guardian's constitution attribute. Master Guardian increases the strength of the shield. |
Fortifying Presence |
Activated Range: Personal Activation: 50 Cooldown: 10s Requires: Level 22 |
The guardian sheaths the entire party in mystical protection, granting each member a temporary bonus to armor, with strength and duration both dependent on the guardian's constitution attribute. Master Guardian increases the armor bonus. |
Master Guardian |
Passive Requires: Level 25 |
The guardian has committed to life as a true defender. Guardian's Shield now absorbs more damage, Fortifying Presence now provides a greater armor bonus. |
Aura of the Stalwart Defender |
Sustained Range: Personal Upkeep: 100 Fatigue: 10% Cooldown: 10s Requires: Level 28 |
While this mode is active, the guardian makes a personal sacrifice in order to preserve allies, creating a field that pulls a foe back towards the guardian if it tries to leave the field unless the enemy passes a physical resistance check. This mode can only be activated during combat. |
Unlocking[]
- Unlocked by purchasing the Manual: Guardian from Herren's initial stock at Vigil's Keep courtyard for 12 0 0.
Exploit[]
The following will allow for the Warden to obtain the specialization without having to purchase the manual:
- Save just prior to purchasing the specialization manual
- Proceed to purchase the manual
- Once the specialization has been unlocked reload to the save
Note: This exploit works for all specialization manuals.
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