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5 best Warrior weapons in Dragon Age The Veilguard

Warriors in Dragon Age The Veilguard are bruisers who are best at crushing enemies with sheer physical might. To unlock your Warrior's full damage potential, you will need to equip the best weapons that can synergize with their builds. You should keep an eye out for weapons that can offer some crowd control and sustain skills.

In this article, we have shared some of the best weapons you can find for Warriors in Dragon Age The Veilguard.


5 best weapons you need for your Warrior in Dragon Age The VeilGuard

Nothing can go wrong if you have an axe (Image via Bioware)
Nothing can go wrong if you have an axe (Image via Bioware)

1) Guards Broadaxe (Main-Hand)

The Guards Broadaxe is an exceptional choice for Main-Hand combat. This weapon delivers upto 276 Physical Damage, with an additional 413 Stagger, allowing you to overwhelm your enemies with sheer force. The axe comes with a unique set of perks designed for high-risk, high-reward gameplay. It grants a 20% damage boost when your health is low.

Additionally, the axe has a special mechanic where your final attacks turn into Critical Hits if you have no potions. Also, note that Charged Attacks become Critical against enemies that are Overwhelmed.

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2) Elven Rockbreaker (Two-Handed)

A weapon that stands up to it's name (Image via Bioware)
A weapon that stands up to it's name (Image via Bioware)

The Elven Rockbreaker is a beastly option that offers both high damage and utility. It delivers Physical Damage and Stagger, allowing you to crush through enemy lines with ease. The weapon is ideal for Warriors who have Rage focus builds, as it offers a 15% increase in Rage generation and an additional 8% Rage boost on securing a kill.

The weapon’s most notable feature is its ability to grant Enhanced Damage if you manage to use Rage three times in quick succession. It is perfect for players who want to sustain long combos and unleash devastating damage in extended fights.


3) Dark Shard (Main-Hand)

Fight evil with darkness (Image via Bioware)
Fight evil with darkness (Image via Bioware)

The Dark Shard stands out among Warrior weapons as a unique Main-Hand choice that deviates from traditional physical damage. Instead of the usual physical attacks, this weapon deals upto 196 Necrotic Damage, allowing you to bypass physical resistances and directly affect enemies' health pools.

The weapon also delivers a solid 466 Stagger, which is effective for breaking enemy defenses and leaving them vulnerable to follow-up attacks. Additionally, it comes with a set of powerful perks: a 15% increase to Necrotic Resistance and 15% boost to Necrotic Damage.

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4) Bandit’s Bulwark (Shield)

Shields are as strong as swords if you know how to use it (Image via Bioware)
Shields are as strong as swords if you know how to use it (Image via Bioware)

The Bandit’s Bulwark Shield is an excellent companion to your Main-Hand weapon. While Shields are typically more defensive in nature, this one doesn’t skimp on damage, delivering upto 278 Physical Damage alongside a massive 775 Stagger. It’s perfect for a defensive Warrior builds. The Shield also enhances your Heavy Attacks by 20%, making your strikes even more forceful.

When facing armored foes, this Shield grants a 25% damage boost, allowing you to efficiently break through defenses. Additionally, it unlocks the Immovable ability upon breaking an enemy’s armor. Through it, you get resistance to knockbacks and stuns, becoming a fortress on the battlefield.


5) Anvil Breaker (Two-Handed)

Sheer unchallenged force! (Image via Bioware)
Sheer unchallenged force! (Image via Bioware)

The Anvil Breaker is a must-have Two-Handed weapon that can give any Warrior build a significant damage boost. It can deal upto 333 Physical Damage coupled with 1114 Stagger, making it one of the most powerful options for crushing enemies with sheer brute force. The Anvil Breaker comes with several potent perks, including a 25% increase in Stagger, which is perfect for keeping enemies off-balance and vulnerable.

Additionally, it provides a 20% damage boost when using Charged Heavy Attacks, ensuring that your slow strikes hit like a truck. The weapon is also very effective against enemies that are Overwhelmed, dealing 50% more damage to these targets, and allowing you to swiftly finish off weakened foes.


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