Mage Party
Mages are powerful combatants and also control the flow of any given battle. Though they aren’t the best option when things get a bit more physical they are still the most important asset your party has on the field at pretty much any given time. For this reason you need to construct a party of companions that can defend your inquisitor so you can deal with more pressing issues such as electrocuting a sniper hiding in the trees.
Before you get to selecting the right companions you must first ask yourself one question. Are you going to use your mage more offensively or defensively? If offensively you will need to bring on a second mage into your party in order to cover barrier duty and to just make sure enemies are kept in manageable numbers. If defensively then you can bolster your party with warriors and rogues.
For the most part mages are long distance fighters. They are able to pick off distant targets, distribute barriers, and revive fallen allies from afar. In order to make battles run more smoothly for your magically inclined inquisitor you will want to add balance by including 2 close range fighters. One must definitely be a warrior with the ability to taunt. This will keep the majority of enemies focused on a single ally making it much easier for you to defend your party.
Your second close-combat selection should be a rogue. Although rogues are in the same boat as mages when it comes to taking damage they have special abilities that will allow you to eliminate most targets with ease. Stop an enemy in its tracks with your mage and watch your rogue sneak up behind for some serious damage. A great option here would be Cole, he’s a bit weird but his ability to move around a battlefield with ease and take advantage of effects you place on enemies makes him a valuable addition to your party.
Your final option should be a long-range fighter. Whether you choose a rogue or a mage is entirely up to preference. Sera can do a surprising amount of damage once you invest in her archery skill tree. If you want some extra assistance in the magic department Dorian is an extremely powerful option.
As long as you keep your warrior and rogue protected with your barriers this party combination will make battle go by with ease. Just keep your mage and other long-range companion at a healthy distance and you’ll never fall.
