How to romance Lucanis in Dragon Age: The Veilguard

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Here it is, fellow RPG romance freaks: the ultimate “I can fix him” companion. I’ll walk you through how to romance Lucanis inDragon Age: The Veilguardwhether you’ve been an Antivan Crow smoocher since Origins or you’re just finding yourself particularly drawn to The Demon of Vyrantium.

As for his romance, Lucanis isn’t nearly as sour as his scowl makes him look. Though he takes his contracts seriously and appreciates a direct approach, he’s not nearly as emotionally constipated as your typical contract killer romance. Lucanis has an Antivan’s romantic spirit and isn’t afraid to share his feelings.

How to romance Lucanis

DisclaimerBe warned that Lucanis' romance hinges on one early game decision, so scroll down for the details only if you’re ready for a bit of a spoiler.

Disclaimer

Be warned that Lucanis' romance hinges on one early game decision, so scroll down for the details only if you’re ready for a bit of a spoiler.

How to romance Lucanis

Here’s the shorthand on how to romance Lucanis:

Aside from that, you’ll have two key conversations with Lucanis that determine whether you’re open to and then committing to a relationship with him.

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Lucanis romance scenes

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Lucanis drinks coffee from a small purple cup

Outing: Coffee with The Crows

In act one, Lucanis will invite you along to a meeting with his cousin at a cafe in Treviso. But first, you’ll help him out with a little grocery shopping for The Lighthouse. Before you meet with Illario, you can take an optional quick detour to encourage Lucanis to buy something for himself as well: a wyvern tooth dagger.

When talking with Lucanis and Illario, you get the chance to specify your drink of choice between coffee, hot chocolate, and tea, which Lucanis will remember for later.

To get Lucanis' approval:

After Illario leaves, you have an opportunity to flirt with Lucanis about his description of coffee. Your next dialogue option, about first kisses, won’t gain approval so the choice is up to you.

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Lucanis flirts with Rook in his room

Express interest in a romance with Lucanis

In act two, you’ll head to Lucanis' room and find him having another “sleepwalking” episode in which Spite takes over his body temporarily. You won’t get any approval from Lucanis while Spite is in charge so speak to the demon as you please. When Lucanis regains his body, you’ll be able to debrief with him, express that you do actually want to stay involved with his mess, andalmostget a kiss out of it.

Here’s what to say to express romantic interest in Lucanis:

Unfortunately Lucanis will pull away at the last second and say he needs to clear his head. Maybe next time, Rook.

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The demon Spite wearing Lucanis' face

Quest: Inner Demons

The quest Inner Demons in act two isn’t specifically a romantic scene, but it does involve digging into a lot of Lucanis' feelings about how others perceive him because of Spite. And importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to commit to your romance with Lucanis right after completing it.

To get Lucanis' approval:

Your dialogue choices while inside The Fade with Spite don’t seem to affect Lucanis' approval at all, so you can holler into the void at Lucanis in any tone you please.

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Rook decides whether to commit to a romance with Lucanis or not

Commit to a romance with Lucanis

In act three, you’ll get further embroiled in the affairs of The Crows. After completing the quest Inner Demons, you’ll return to the lighthouse and have the opportunity to chat with him again. Lucanis will remember your choice of favorite drink from your first outing with him and is planning it as a dessert on his night to cook.

To commit to a romance with Lucanis:

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Lucanis and Rook standing in the Villa Dellamorte ballroom

Quest: A Murder of Crows

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Lucanis and Spite sit together at a cafe in Treviso talking with Rook

Conversation: A Moment’s Peace

After defeating the Qunari leader, The Butcher, in Treviso for The Crows, Lucanis will invite you out to another evening at the cafe. This time Spite is your third wheel instead of Illario. There is just no catching this guy alone. None of your dialogue choices here specifically gain approval with Lucanis so take your pick and enjoy staring into the underside of his chin as he looms slightly awkwardly over you.

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Lucanis lays on Rook’s lap in the Lighthouse without a shirt on

The final night

As you approach the end of the game, you’ll have one final night at the lighthouse after killing Ghilan’nain and before confronting Elgar’nan. This is finally where Lucanis gives you the ‘I’ll meet you in your room later’ nod. There’s no more approval to be gained here, so just enjoy a night on the Lighthouse couch with your sweet assassin. It’s an emotional night, but a tame one—at least what parts of it end up on screen—I was surprised!

This is effectively the cap on your romance with Lucanis, though he will have another quick moment of downtime in the midst of the final battle to express his feelings.

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How to romance Lucanis#

How to romance Lucanis#

Lucanis romance scenes#

Outing: Coffee with The Crows#

Express interest in a romance with Lucanis#

Quest: Inner Demons#

Commit to a romance with Lucanis#

Quest: A Murder of Crows#

Conversation: A Moment’s Peace#

The final night#

The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals#

How to romance Lucanis

How to romance Lucanis

Lucanis romance scenes

Outing: Coffee with The Crows

Express interest in a romance with Lucanis

Quest: Inner Demons

Commit to a romance with Lucanis

Quest: A Murder of Crows

Conversation: A Moment’s Peace

The final night

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