Champion

Champion

Class	Warrior Specialization
Restrictions	Warrior only
Requirement	Way of the Champion

Champion is a specialization of the Warrior class in Dragon Age 3: Inquisition that focuses on defensive maneuvers and resembles a tank.

These powerful defenders protect their allies from harm, standing strong against devastating blows with expert training and fierce determination. Enemies can't kill them—and usually can't survive them.

How to Become a Champion

In order to receive this Specialization you must complete the quest Way of the Champion. It initiates by speaking with Lord Chancer in the Skyhold courtyard after completing the Specializations for the Inquisitor War Table Operation. You must collect 20 Veridium and 3 Heraldic Symbols from the 3 locations listed below. They are NOT random drops, but instead drop from 3 specific enemies. Once you've collected the above materials you must craft the Standard at an "Inspect Requisitions" bench.

Construct a proper standard, study the Champion's code, and Lord Chancer will reveal the secrets of this proud and noble specialization. Fight champions for their Heraldic Symbols at: 1 in Ghilan'nain's Grove, 1 in Halin'sulahn and 1 in Desolate Bank of The Exalted Plains. Readings can be found among the belongings of Blackwall or, if those are unavailable, among the wares of the book merchant in Val Royeaux.

Objectives:

Acquire Writing on Champion Methods.
Duel three champions for Heraldic Symbols.
Acquire 20 Veridium.
Gather standard materials.

Champion Ability Tree

Line in the Sand

Champion Abilities

Active Abilities

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Line in the Sand

You call upon the legacy of the greatest champions in history, defying enemies as you hold your position. This stops enemies from moving past you and enables you to block choke points.

Size: 6 meters
Duration: 12 seconds
Cooldown: 20 Seconds
Cost: 35 Stamina

Upgrades

And No Further

Your protected area increases, making it even harder for enemies to pass by

Bonus Size: 3 meters

Everlasting Barricade

Line in the Sand no longer has a cost or a cooldown, and it lasts until you cancel it.

Requires: Trespasser DLC

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To the Death

You taunt an enemy into a frenzy. Their damage output increases overtime, but so does the amount of damage they take. The effect ends if you get out of range of the enemy.

Range: 15 meters
Enemy Damage Output:5% increase/second
Enemy Damage Taken: 5% increase/second
Cooldown: 32 seconds
Cost: 35 Stamina

Upgrades

En Garde

While To the Death is active, your guard improves as your target takes damage and you correct weaknesses of your own.

Guard Amount: 25%

Who's Next

Seeing a challenged foe fall inspires you to hit even harder.

Damage Bonsu: 30%
Duration: 10 seconds
Requires: Trespasser DLC

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Walking Fortress

You may not be able to hold them off forever, but right now, nothing can touch you. You have complete immunity to damage for a short time.

Duration: 8 seconds
Cooldown: 32 seconds

Upgrades

Siege-Breaker

Every attack that strikes you reduces your cooldown time and increases your guard.

Cooldown Reduction: 1 second
Guard Amount: 10%

Focused Defense

All of the damage you take while Walking Fortress is active is converted into focus.

Requires: Trespasser DLC

Focus Ability

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Counterstrike

You push yourself to the limit, gaining full guard and taunting all nearby enemies. While the ability is active, you automatically counter all melee attacks. This ability consumes and is powered by focus.