Ever play through a game and then realize you missed something huge? That was me with Dragon Age: Veilguard. I’m talking hidden vendors, overlooked gear, and a special ending I almost skipped right past. These are the details I wish I’d known sooner.
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Tip 1: Save Yourself Some Time with Vendors and Gear
Skipped saving Traviso in Chapter 6? You’re not completely out of luck. Head to the Grand Market afterward; a vendor still stands, selling exclusive gear like the Executioner and Clandestine armors. They’re perfect for rogue classes, adding a sharp, dark edge to your look. No, it’s not as unique as the one you’d find from a level-four An Crow vendor, but it’s the next best thing with that added cape and detailed armor.
Tip 2: Unlock the Secret Lighthouse Rooms
Been to the Lighthouse? There are two hidden doors waiting to be opened. Start by arranging statues at the top of the staircase in a face-to-face orientation. Once aligned, one door opens, revealing a room full of valuable loot. Get your companions onboard to access a wisp puzzle that eventually opens a portal to the upper balcony, unlocking 500k Aker Workshop points for easy upgrades.
Tip 3: Boost Your Reputation the Easy Way
Ran out of reputation with factions? Vendors in Converged City offer a way out. Sell items to them based on faction alignment to boost reputation without grinding for hours. Bally, a vendor in the Crossroads, even lets you increase points with factions you chose not to save, giving you a shot at achieving Veilguard’s best ending. Repeat the process to boost levels fast and unlock top-tier faction items.
Tip 4: Stock Up on Permanent Stat Potions
Vendors have more than just gear. Check each one for stat potions that offer permanent buffs. These won’t make a massive difference in each battle, but they add up over time, enhancing stats like resistance or damage by 1%. Keep an eye out—they’re rare but worth the investment.
Tip 5: Embrace the Grey Warden Path
Playing as a Grey Warden? You’re in for bonus dialogue options and quests that other factions miss. In the early game, for instance, you can steer the Crossroads Mayor toward becoming a Grey Warden, sparing him from a darker fate and adding a small twist to the story.
Tip 6: Uncover the Post-Credits Scene (Spoiler Alert)
For lore hunters, there’s a hidden ending that requires collecting three orbs scattered throughout the game. Start with Arlaan after defeating the Keeper of Secrets, then head to the Necropolis after taking down the Formless One, and finally, visit the Heart of Corruption for the third orb. Gather all three to unlock an extra cutscene with subtle nods to the original Dragon Age lore. You’ll get an achievement, too.