Maybe this outside the scope of what you want to cover as it's more technical and dry, but a possible idea for a video is to cover some of the good missable gear in the game. For example, the missable backpack/tomes post Blight nightmare in camp, the bow from the blacksmith in Redcliffe, etc. It is a bit min-maxy but it's an idea nonetheless
This was a really good guide thank you for the help, I hope to go back to this game in the near future. So I will be on the look out for other guides. Thanks a million.
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it 😊 I've made guides for almost all the companions (still working on 2), and I'm going to also make a guide for the mage warden - so there will be lots of builds to look at whenever you want to play Origins again!
@@btiermutineer it will be fun I might replay the whole series again, just gotta finish final fantasy stuff first but like next in my list. I've been playing rogues in dnd a lot so wanted to check out rogue vid, but if there's a mage one coming up I'll definitely check that out
@@mauricewilks1974 it's a DLC item that you should have in your inventory from the beginning of the game! If you don't have it, I believe you can download the promo DLC items from Dragon Age Keep, but look for how to download them on the Dragon Age wiki since it should have more clear instructions on how to do that
I think, it comes with the Ultimate Edition, I have it in my inventory, when I start a new game, together with the other stuff, you get from there (like Blooddragon armor etc.)
@@Ngkomrade yes, multiple reasons: 1) rogues put points mainly in Dexterity and Cunning. Longswords, maces, and axes have Strength requirements to equip, and it's generally a waste of points to get enough Strength for full sized weapons while you're a rogue. 2) the damage of swords, axes, and maces is also affected 100% by your Strength score. Whereas Daggers are 50% Dex, 50% Strength - and with the Lethality passive you of course get your Cunning score as a damage modifier instead of Strength, but if you had to put points into Strength in the first place so you could equip heavier weapons then your Cunning score will obviously be lower since you couldn't put as many points in it. 3) daggers have the fastest attack speed. As a rogue you want to attack as quickly as possible - especially since you can do backstabs which do extra damage. The fastest you attack, the more damage you do. All the other full sized weapons are slower than daggers. 4) you will also find that most full sized weapons don't have good bonuses for rogues, whereas you will find better stats on daggers since they are designed with rogues in mind. I do have my Duncan rogue build which is very suboptimal as it uses medium armor and thus requires a higher Strength score. So obviously if you want to go for a sword due to thematic or "cool factor" reasons go ahead, but do know that it will make the game slightly harder.
Maybe this outside the scope of what you want to cover as it's more technical and dry, but a possible idea for a video is to cover some of the good missable gear in the game. For example, the missable backpack/tomes post Blight nightmare in camp, the bow from the blacksmith in Redcliffe, etc. It is a bit min-maxy but it's an idea nonetheless
Sounds great
Well I was just about to boot up this game after years again wanting to play a Cousland Rogue my prayers have been answered!
I like your vids man!
Really glad to hear it! 😊
This was a really good guide thank you for the help, I hope to go back to this game in the near future. So I will be on the look out for other guides. Thanks a million.
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it 😊 I've made guides for almost all the companions (still working on 2), and I'm going to also make a guide for the mage warden - so there will be lots of builds to look at whenever you want to play Origins again!
@@btiermutineer it will be fun I might replay the whole series again, just gotta finish final fantasy stuff first but like next in my list. I've been playing rogues in dnd a lot so wanted to check out rogue vid, but if there's a mage one coming up I'll definitely check that out
stabby stabby rogue best rogue
⚔️ stabbing is the way
Coming here to start my first double dagger rogue playthrough:)
How do you get The Edge dagger please?
@@mauricewilks1974 it's a DLC item that you should have in your inventory from the beginning of the game! If you don't have it, I believe you can download the promo DLC items from Dragon Age Keep, but look for how to download them on the Dragon Age wiki since it should have more clear instructions on how to do that
I think, it comes with the Ultimate Edition, I have it in my inventory, when I start a new game, together with the other stuff, you get from there (like Blooddragon armor etc.)
Is there a reason to stay with daggers instead of getting swords ?
@@Ngkomrade yes, multiple reasons:
1) rogues put points mainly in Dexterity and Cunning. Longswords, maces, and axes have Strength requirements to equip, and it's generally a waste of points to get enough Strength for full sized weapons while you're a rogue.
2) the damage of swords, axes, and maces is also affected 100% by your Strength score. Whereas Daggers are 50% Dex, 50% Strength - and with the Lethality passive you of course get your Cunning score as a damage modifier instead of Strength, but if you had to put points into Strength in the first place so you could equip heavier weapons then your Cunning score will obviously be lower since you couldn't put as many points in it.
3) daggers have the fastest attack speed. As a rogue you want to attack as quickly as possible - especially since you can do backstabs which do extra damage. The fastest you attack, the more damage you do. All the other full sized weapons are slower than daggers.
4) you will also find that most full sized weapons don't have good bonuses for rogues, whereas you will find better stats on daggers since they are designed with rogues in mind.
I do have my Duncan rogue build which is very suboptimal as it uses medium armor and thus requires a higher Strength score. So obviously if you want to go for a sword due to thematic or "cool factor" reasons go ahead, but do know that it will make the game slightly harder.
@btiermutineer thank you for the really well made reply I love the build guides man
Ughhhh
Why are you fighting blobs in the ruins??? 😂
Very fun looking build
@@theoroderick782 lol, I have the spider to rock replacement mod simce I have severe arachnophobia. And thanks!
First!