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'''Templar''' is one of the [[specializations (Origins)|specializations]] available to the [[Warrior (Origins)|warrior]] [[classes (Origins)|class]] in ''[[Dragon Age: Origins]]''. The [[Templar Order|templar]] specializes on anti-magic combat. |
'''Templar''' is one of the [[specializations (Origins)|specializations]] available to the [[Warrior (Origins)|warrior]] [[classes (Origins)|class]] in ''[[Dragon Age: Origins]]''. The [[Templar Order|templar]] specializes on anti-magic combat. |
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| + | Often portrayed as stoic and grim, the Order of Templars was created as the martial arm of the [[Chantry]]. Armed with the ability to dispel and resist magic in addition to their formidable combat talents, the templars are uniquely qualified to act as both a foil for [[apostate]]s – [[mage]]s who refuse to submit to the authority of the [[Circle]] – and a first line of defense against the dark powers of blood mages and abominations. |
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| + | While mages often resent the templars as symbols of the Chantry’s control over magic, the people of [[Thedas]] see them as saviors and holy warriors, champions of all that is good armed with piety enough to protect the world from the ravages of foul magic. In reality, the Chantry’s militant arm looks first for skilled warriors with unshakable faith in the Maker, with a flawless moral center as a secondary concern. Templars must carry out their duty with an emotional distance, and the Order of Templars would rather have soldiers with religious fervor and absolute loyalty than paragons of virtue who might question orders when it comes time to make difficult choices. |
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| + | It is this sense of ruthless piety that most frightens mages when they get the templars’ attention: When the templars are sent to eliminate a possible blood mage, there is no reasoning with them, and if the templars are prepared the mage’s magic is often all but useless. Driven by their faith, the templars are one of the most feared and respected forces in Thedas. |
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{{:Righteous Strike|style=skillspelltalentrow}} |
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{{:Cleanse Area|style=skillspelltalentrow}} |
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Revision as of 04:42, 5 March 2014
- For the military organisation, see Templar Order.
- For the specialization in Dragon Age II, see Templar (Dragon Age II).
Templar is one of the specializations available to the warrior class in Dragon Age: Origins. The templar specializes on anti-magic combat.
Background
Often portrayed as stoic and grim, the Order of Templars was created as the martial arm of the Chantry. Armed with the ability to dispel and resist magic in addition to their formidable combat talents, the templars are uniquely qualified to act as both a foil for apostates – mages who refuse to submit to the authority of the Circle – and a first line of defense against the dark powers of blood mages and abominations.
While mages often resent the templars as symbols of the Chantry’s control over magic, the people of Thedas see them as saviors and holy warriors, champions of all that is good armed with piety enough to protect the world from the ravages of foul magic. In reality, the Chantry’s militant arm looks first for skilled warriors with unshakable faith in the Maker, with a flawless moral center as a secondary concern. Templars must carry out their duty with an emotional distance, and the Order of Templars would rather have soldiers with religious fervor and absolute loyalty than paragons of virtue who might question orders when it comes time to make difficult choices.
It is this sense of ruthless piety that most frightens mages when they get the templars’ attention: When the templars are sent to eliminate a possible blood mage, there is no reasoning with them, and if the templars are prepared the mage’s magic is often all but useless. Driven by their faith, the templars are one of the most feared and respected forces in Thedas.
Templar Talents
Righteous Strike may refer to:
- Righteous Strike (Origins), a warrior talent in Dragon Age: Origins
- Righteous Strike (Dragon Age II), a warrior talent in Dragon Age II
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 Cleanse Area |
Activated Range: Personal Activation: 40 Cooldown: 30s Requires: Level 9 |
The templar purges the area of magic, removing all dispellable effects from those nearby. Friendly fire possible. |
 Mental Fortress |
Passive Requires: Level 12 |
The templar has learned to focus on duty, gaining a large bonus to mental resistance. |
Holy Smite may refer to:
- Holy Smite (Origins), a warrior talent in Dragon Age: Origins
- Holy Smite (Dragon Age II), a warrior talent in Dragon Age II
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Unlocking
The templar specialization can be taught by Alistair if his approval rating is high enough. Bodahn Feddic in the Party Camp also sells a manual that will unlock the specialization for 15
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Class bonuses
The Templar specialization is useful to any warrior. In many cases, an enemy mage is possibly the biggest threat due to their ranged damage and disables. Templar abilities help you resist these disables with the initial mental resistance bonus, and the "Mental Fortress" ability. A close range warrior is terrible for mages, especially when the "Cleanse Area" ability lets you remove disabling glyphs, and magic related stuns on your party members. When at close range, your passive ability "Righteous Strike" lets you drain mana on each hit. If you can't get within melee range, the final ability "Holy Smite" gives you access to a ranged attack useful for attacking a mage, while depleting their mana, and stunning them, all at once, while you close in.
Templar exclusive items
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