For me, I really like both Dwarf origins, with Noble probably a bit more.

Dwarf commoner shows how bad castless have it and provides a unique outlook on the later part of the game, and is one of the few origins where joining the wardens really feels like a step up in the world. Although the ending of the origin feels rushed, a bit deus ex machina, IMO.

Dwarf noble is just amazing all around. So many ways you can roleplay your dwarf, and the origin adjusts accordingly- you can be an honorable goody two-shoes, or a scheming douchebag that is too noble to talk to your lessers. You can refuse to participate in the noble schemes, or play the game of thrones yourself- the end result is the same, but how guilty you join them differs.

As for the least favorite origin, I have to say it’s the City Elf one for me. I just don’t like how one-dimensional the villain is, how little impact it has, considering how traumatic the whole origin can be.

What about tou?

  • @JyrdanoOP
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    21 year ago

    Yeah, dalish origin is pretty underrated. One of the few where your character has a reason to really hate Duncans guts and feel like they were being screwed by the wardens. Also I like that it shows how close knit the clan is. If you take your time to talk to folks around the camp, the final goodbye hits different. Also as a f!Dalish, Tamlens fate can hit really hard.

    As for mage origin, its been years since Ive played it, but I agree mages take time to feel powerful in DAO, in contrast to the games lore.