All the Dragon Age: The Veilguard romance options and what you should know about them

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If there’s one thing everyone likes to plan out for their Dragon Age playthrough—no, not their build—it’s who they’re going to kiss. InDragon Age: The Veilguardyou can romance all seven of your companions: Bellara, Davrin, Emmrich, Harding, Lucanis, Neve, and Taash.

Characters have always been one of the fan-favorite parts of the Dragon Age series, thanks in no small part to detailed personal quests and really compelling romances. Romanceable companions in the series have inspired no small amount of loyalty and fanaticism in the fandom. If you don’t have a Fenris versus Anders feud in your friend group, well, I envy you.

The Veilguard has come armed with lots of favorite archetypes like the suave Antivan assassin and the stalwart Grey Warden. There’s also a long-requested dwarven character romance and another Qunari to smooch too. Here’s everyone you can date in The Veilguard and what you should know about them.

Recent updatesDecember 2024: The Veilguard has gotten four patches since launch but none have included notes on bugs relating to romances so you can still woo all your party members as described here and in their individual romance guides.

Recent updates

December 2024: The Veilguard has gotten four patches since launch but none have included notes on bugs relating to romances so you can still woo all your party members as described here and in their individual romance guides.

How does romance work in The Veilguard?

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Dragon Age: The Veilgurad companions sit together around a table in The Lighthouse

Romancing companions in The Veilguard works pretty similarly to Dragon Age: Inquisition. You’ll take on quests relevant to your companions' backstories and, if you want to be more than friends, choose flirtatious dialogue lines when given the opportunity. You can also use ourVeilguard gift guideto figure out what presents you can use to boost your bond with them.

This time (as in Dragon Age 2)all seven of your companions are pansexual and are open to a relationship with Rook regardless of race or gender. Importantly, those you don’t choose to have a relationship with might wind up dating each other—like how Dorian and The Iron Bull had an alluded-to relationship in Inquisition if neither were with the Inquisitor.

As is the usual for Dragon Age, romance with companions will involve sex scenes later in the game as things get more serious.

Bellara

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Bellara smiles sadly at the player

Bellara Lutare

Get the full diagnostic on cozying up to a mage in ourBellara romanceguide.

Bellara is an elf and member of the Veil Jumpers who explore ancient elven ruins. She’s upbeat and cheerful and extremely knowledgeable about ancient elven tech. She’s a bit awkward too, with that quirky style of dialogue that upbeat engineer-like women characters often have.

Her relationship with Rook is a sweet one. She opens up about her insecurities pretty early on, enlisting Rook’s help with fixing some decisions from her past that she believes were mistakes. She also often shares her fears and concerns about the elven gods that the team is fighting and how all that history, which she previously felt so connected to, may reflect poorly on elves.

Bellara does have some of the more unexpected developments late in the game. She takes up some new hobbies that are just for fun, for instance, but also some choices in the endgame that can really add layers to her story.

Davrin

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Davrin looking warmly at rook

Davrin

For a full plan to snag a Warden, see ourDavrin romanceguide.

Davrin is an elf who was raised in a Dalish clan and later left to pursue a more adventurous life that led him to joining the Grey Wardens. He’s become the sole protector of a griffon cub named Assan and most of his personal journey revolves around learning the patience and trust that it takes to raise his new companion.

Do you see us headed anywhere together? Or is it a hopeless chase?Davrin

Do you see us headed anywhere together? Or is it a hopeless chase?

Davrin’s romance is on the steamier side. He isn’t at all like the bashful Grey Warden characters that we’ve been able to romance in past games and isn’t afraid of telling Rook that he’s interested in them. That confidence makes for some great dates and private chats back at The Lighthouse as you get to know him and express interest in the “thrill of the chase.”

Davrin’s voice actor Ike Amadi really steals the show among Rook’s companions, in my opinion. Davrin’s full range of emotion is always on display and Amadi really manages to sell him as a fully fleshed out person with frustration and flirtation both in their due time.

Emmrich

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Emmrich smiles sadly

Emmrich Volkarin

Recent updatesSince launch, fan perception of the romances in Veilguard has somewhat settled on viewing Emmrich as the best romance option content-wise. Emmrich acknowledges Rook’s flirtation more than some other characters and he also has some date scenes that do more to build on his relationship with Rook than others do.

Recent updates

Since launch, fan perception of the romances in Veilguard has somewhat settled on viewing Emmrich as the best romance option content-wise. Emmrich acknowledges Rook’s flirtation more than some other characters and he also has some date scenes that do more to build on his relationship with Rook than others do.

Emmrich is a human necromancer and a member of the Mourn Watch, one of the guardians of the Grand Necropolis in Nevarra. He’s also got a skeleton familiar called Manfred. Emmrich has a very professorial air about him: he’s gentlemanly, inquisitive, and loves to give an impromptu magic lecture.

At one pointBioWare described himas “more intimate and sensual.” His relationship with Rook overall is one built on respect and curiosity as he shares some of his fears with you and Rook.

Harding

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Scout Harding looks upwards with interest

Lace Harding

Set a route to the center of a scout’s heart in ourHarding romanceguide.

Lace Harding, formerly Scout Harding of the Inquisition, is a dwarf and a rogue with a slightly dry sense of humor but a positive outlook and a lot of empathy. She definitely has the most established background and personality prior to The Veilguard.

Her personal journey in The Veilguard is a lot grander as she reconnects with dwarven history and discovers how it relates to the current elven god plot. She has some nice conversations with Rook and other members of the team that really make it feel like you’re getting to know Harding and helping her feel confident asserting her opinions.

If you don’t wind up dating Harding, she can end up with Taash instead.

Lucanis

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Lucanis talkswith Rook in his room

Lucanis Dellamorte

DisclaimerLucanis' romance seems to be the easiest to screw up. I won’t stick the spoilers here, but if you have any doubts about your early game decisions, check out myLucanis romanceguide to make sure you stay on track to snag the assassin.

Disclaimer

Lucanis' romance seems to be the easiest to screw up. I won’t stick the spoilers here, but if you have any doubts about your early game decisions, check out myLucanis romanceguide to make sure you stay on track to snag the assassin.

Lucanis is a human rogue and a member of the Antivan Crows assassin guild. Not just any Crow, either; he’s the grandson of current leader Caterina Dellamorte. Lucanis has been presumed dead for a year and the first thing you find out about him is that you need to go jailbreak him from a magical prison.

You like to walk a little too close to the edge.Lucanis

You like to walk a little too close to the edge.

Lucanis isn’t nearly as standoffish as his sour expression would have you assume. He’s a bit of a romantic, actually, full of pretty words and sweet gestures as you get to know him. If you’re a sucker for a romance with a guy who tries to keep you out of the mess of his life but ultimately falls hard, this is your man. Be warned though, Lucanis is the king of unresolved sexual tension. He will have you on the edge of your seat for a very long time despite absolutely being interested in Rook.

If you don’t wind up dating Lucanis yourself, he’ll express interest in Neve, which you can assist him with or discourage.

Neve

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Neve grins at Rook

Neve Gallus

Get a full briefing on how to tail the detective in ourNeve romanceguide.

You and me, Rook, we chase trouble. So what can we ask for?Neve

You and me, Rook, we chase trouble. So what can we ask for?

Neve is wry and witty and although she appreciates Rook’s help in Dock Town, she’s no stranger to going it alone. Neve is dedicated to the team’s cause but when it comes to pursuing a romance with her, she’s slow to trust. This is a romance for those who want something more grounded and subdued and layered with longing.

If you don’t pursue a relationship with Neve yourself, it’s possible for her to wind up with Lucanis.

Taash

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Dragon Age The Veilguard, taash with a wry smile

Taash

Get prepared to survive the heat with a dragon hunter in ourTaash romanceguide.

Taash is a qunari warrior and member of the Lords of Fortune, a guild of treasure hunters based out of Rivain. That explains all the gold jewelry and the emerald horn. Taash’s specialty is hunting dragons, which obviously comes in handy on this quest against the gods and their massive dragons.

If you don’t pursue a relationship, Taash will express interest in Harding instead.

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