All Dragon Age The Veilguard races and lineages

Here are all the playable races in Dragon Age Veilguard, so you can decide which lineage best suits your Rook's background and personality.

What are all the Dragon Age Veilguard races? Otherwise known as lineages, each playable race forms the basis of your Rook’s appearance. Whether you prefer the slender grace of an elf or the stout strength of a dwarf, whatever choice you make in character creation cannot be undone, and will define Veilguard’s protagonist across your playthrough.

However, it’s not all about aesthetics. The race you choose in Dragon Age The Veilguard is as much a part of Rook’s identity as their Dragon Age class or faction, and their lineage can affect certain dialogue choices in Bioware’s RPG game. Depending on the circumstances, Rook might be deemed the ideal race relations negotiator or a meddling outsider. Equally, they might empathize with Dragon Age Veilguard companions who share their racial background, furthering the chances of a Dragon Age Veilguard romance. Whether you’re swayed by aesthetics or lore, here are all the playable races in DA:V.

The Dragon Age Veilguard races are:

• Human
• Dwarf
• Elf
• Qunari

Human

Humans are ubiquitous throughout Thedas, though they’re a comparatively younger race than elves or dwarves. Despite their vast numbers, humans are divided into nations and cultures, while the majority find commonality in their shared worship of Andraste’s teachings.

Humans are considered the dominant political power in Dragon Age Veilguard, though their ambition is apt to lead them astray. Humans have been a playable race throughout the fantasy game series, and a Rook of this lineage would be following in the footsteps of Dragon Age 2’s human protagonist, Hawke.

Dwarf

Dwarves are a hardy race that has held the frontline against the darkspawn for generations, though it came at a heavy cost. While dwarves are unable to wield magic, they share a collective, ancient bond with the earth itself. They consider themselves Children of the Stone, though their sprawling underground empire fell following the First Blight.

Their martial strength, technological advancement, and sheer tenacity ensured the dwarves’ survival, though the darkspawn taint has rendered many of their number infertile. They’re often overlooked in comparison to their human or elven counterparts. This is the ideal lineage for a Rook looking for a fresh experience who might also be curious about the dwarven alliance with the elusive titans before their war with the elves in ancient times.

Elf

Elves were once the ascendant power in Thedas, though they were swiftly usurped by humans in their historical war with the Tevinter Imperium. The fall of Arlathan and the Elvhenan empire plunged the elves into persecution and slavery.

While city elves have settled into uneasy co-existence with their human counterparts, they are still subject to discrimination. Meanwhile, the Dalish clans attempt to rebuild their race’s cultural heritage by scouring the ruins of their fallen civilization. Elves take center stage in Dragon Age Veilguard’s quests thanks to their close ties with the Fade, making this the perfect lineage for any Rook who wants to sit at the heart of its emerging lore.

Qunari

The qunari are easily identifiable by their metallic skin and horns, which sets them apart from other humanoid races. Their technological prowess rivals the dwarves, and their massive dreadnoughts and cannons led them on a historical conquest of Thedas until a decisive counterattack by the Tevinter Imperium.

The qunari consider other nations inferior and see little value in mercantile trade, though they gladly accept new converts to their Qun philosophy. Dragon Age Veilguard marks the second time the qunari have been a playable race in the series, making it the perfect lineage for a Rook seeking novelty and an intimidation factor that other races just can’t match.

Now that you’re all caught up with the playable races in Bioware’s story game, it’s time to turn your attention to which Dragon Age Veilguard faction suits your Rook. Once you’ve got your background squared away, catch up on the Dragon Age Veilguard skills to unlock, plus the Dragon Age Veilguard weapons to watch out for on your travels.