Summary
Blood Dragon Armor, first appearing inDragon Age: Originsback in 2009, will return inDragon Age: The Veilguardas a bonus for players who pre-order the game. The recently revealed Halloween release date forDragon Age: The Veilguardis getting the franchise’s fanbase excited, and the ability to pick up this classic armor set is triggering some people’s nostalgia.
The first two games in the series,Dragon Age: OriginsandDragon Age 2, both included a Blood Dragon armor set, though some players may have been unable to get their hands on it. In the first game, a one-time redeemable code for the armor was packaged with new copies of the game, and it was also included in the title’s Ultimate Edition. A nearly identical outfit was included in DLC forDragon Age 2, but to unlock it, players already had to own Blood Dragon Armor inOriginsorMass Effect 2. The armor set was not included inDragon Age: Inquisition, but with the nextDragon Agegame releasing on October 31, that tradition is soon to be reinstated.
The release date announcement forDragon Age: The Veilguardcame on August 15 in the form of a new trailer, which provided some new details on the threat that will be facing the Tevinter Imperium and unveiled thereturn of fan-favorite character Morrigan. The announcement of the Blood Dragon Armor as a pre-order bonus comes at the end of the video, and it appears that the cosmetic will take on different appearances depending on the character on whom it is equipped. The still image at the end of the trailer shows off three distinctly different styles, all sporting the armor’s classic red-and-silver motif.
Blood Dragon Armor Returns In Dragon Age: The Veilguard
While the armorpays homage to olderDragon Agegames, the Blood Dragon Armor promoted forThe Veilguardis being listed as a cosmetic, meaning it will likely outwardly replace the armor a character is receiving stat bonuses from, but will provide no bonuses on its own. This marks a departure from its previous appearances in the franchise, as the set inOriginsprovided big boosts to strength, willpower, and health, but came with some hefty stat requirements to equip. Conversely, Blood Dragon Armor inDragon Age 2didn’t offer as many bonuses but had much lower requirements, making it a great early-game option.
Even as a cosmetic, plenty of fans are excited to don the classic armor again. There have been plenty oficonic outfits and clothing options inDragon Agegames, from Cole’s oversized hat to the Inquisitor’s infamous pajama-like casual clothes in the most recent entry, but few have the legacy that theBlood Dragon Armor carries.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
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Enter the world of Thedas, a vibrant land of rugged wilderness, treacherous labyrinths, and glittering cities – steeped in conflict and secret magics. Now, a pair of corrupt ancient gods have broken free from centuries of darkness and are hellbent on destroying the world.Thedas needs someone they can count on. Rise as Rook, Dragon Age’s newest hero. Be who you want to be and play how you want to play as you fight to stop the gods from blighting the world. But you can’t do this alone – the odds are stacked against you. Lead a team of seven companions, each with their own rich story to discover and shape, and together you will become The Veilguard.
