Warrior Party
Just like the rogue the warrior comes in two distinct styles. On the one hand you have weapon & shield which foregoes the extra damage of a larger weapon for the security of higher defense. On the other hand you have the two-handed warrior which wields a massive weapon for heavy damage output.
Either warrior option will have you front and center taking the brunt of enemy advances. You will have the majority of the warrior class’s aggro abilities at your disposal so you will be fine making the same team for your warrior no matter which path you may choose. Warrior already have the ability to take tons of damage, and have pretty solid defense without any assistance. Your main focus will be to cover the edges of the battlefield in order to allow for the warrior to do what a warrior does best (i.e. crush the skulls of enemies).
Depending on how comfortable you are in your abilities, a warrior inquisitor doesn’t really require much close-range backup. The sword & shield type is able to mitigate most damage and the two-handed type can attack in a wide range. For this reason you can make the rest of your party completely long range in order to pick off snipers trying to do your warrior harm.
A mage as always is a must in any party even if it’s strictly for defensive purpose. While a warrior with a shield can generate a layer of armor the two-handed one will need some barrier assistance so keep yourself covered by having a mage in the background. Round out your party with either a mage/archer combo or two archers. Your goal is to be able to pick off enemies that your inquisitor is keeping engaged as well as to watch out for snipers.
For an added level of edge defense you may want to swap out an archer for a dual wielding rogue, like Cole for instance, in order to set traps and get bonus stealth damage when ever possible. Playing as a warrior will keep you in the center and if you’re not the type to use tactical view you may not be able to survey the battle at all times. Use these tips to ensure that you always have someone watching your back and keeping you alive.
What is your current party composition? Have any other tips to make the best group possible? If so feel free to share. For any more info on Dragon Age: Inquisition be sure to check out their official site.
