8 best weapons for Rogue class in Dragon Age The Veilguard

If you’re a fan of Dragon Age: The Veilguard and enjoy playing as a rogue, then you know how important it is to have the right weapons in your arsenal. This can influence the way you play and your effectiveness in battles. That said, with so many options available, it can be difficult to determine which ones are best suited for your rogue character. From deadly daggers to powerful bows, they each have their unique abilities and strengths that can help you take down enemies.

This guide lists the eight best weapons for different combat styles to help rogues control the battlefield and wreak havoc on foes.

Note: This list is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions.

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Reptile Recurve, Audacity, and six other best weapons for the Rogue class in Dragon Age The Veilguard

1) Reptile Recurve

This bow applies Necrosis on the enemy with every hit in DA: The Veilguard (Image via Electronic Arts // YouTube@Lootward)

The Reptile Recurve is among the more powerful bows in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. It can be found by completing a side quest that involves collecting Candlehops scattered throughout the Docktown.

This two-handed short bow has an impressive damage output of 385 along with +6 maximum Necrosis stacks and Necrosis damage -50, making it one of the top choices for players looking to dominate the battlefield as they start rogue.

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2) Audacity

Main hand weapon in DA: Veilguard (Image via Electronic Arts // YouTube@Lootward)

The Audacity broadsword brings the hardest smashing damage of any rogue weapon, even though it burns arrows quickly when firing ranged attacks. You can obtain it from the Rivain Coast side quest in Act 2.

While in battle, this broadsword also grants you a +50 bonus damage. With base damage of 365 that is upgradable to 547, it is a brute force powerhouse perfect for aggressive playstyles focused on raw power over flexibility.

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3) Enchanted Longblade

Enchanted Longblade in Dragon Age The Veilguard (Image via Electronic Arts // YouTube@Lootward)

The Enchanted Longblade is a unique main-hand saber that can be obtained by defeating Noctrunix. It has one of the best stagger values, with +20% final attack damage and +30 defense, making it perfect for controlling the battlefield.

When fully upgraded, it combines well with necrotic weapons that Saboteurs and Duelists use, letting you slow enemies while dealing up to 325 necrotic damage. This versatile tool allows rogues/warriors to keep villains off-balance while attacking.

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4) Optimist's Span

Optimist's Span works while Airborne in DA: The Veilguard (Image via Electronic Arts // YouTube@Lootward)

One of the finest main-hand weapons — Optimist's Span broadsword — can be found during the Heart of Corruption quest in a chest located in the Hossberg Wetlands. This sword shines when rogues launch air attacks, with damage reaching an impressive 686 (+100% damage) while airborne.

If you like flashy combat and can master airborne attacks, this weapon can be super rewarding. However, it takes skill to use it properly.

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5) Duelist's Blade

Duelist' Blade is crafted from robust stormheart in DA: The Veilguard (Image via Electronic Arts // YouTube@Lootward)

As the name suggests, the Duelist's Blade is perfect for Duelist rogues. It can be found in Hossberg Wetlands area during the "A Duel of Wits" quest. This blade brings high damage of 333 during a fight.

Thanks to the Riposte trait, its damage further increases by +10 by necrosis stack, making it a great choice for skilled players who can time their attacks well. This blade is essential for those who want to maximize their damage output.

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6) Dark Shard

Dark Shard in DA: The Veilguard (Image via Electronic Arts@Lootward)

The Dark Shard is an off-hand longsword that fools better than anything, making it great for control. It is located in a chest in 'Upper Inner Cells of The Ossuary.' When it is upgraded fully, it melts armor and barriers quickly, with 196 damage. It also grants over +50% damage against armor and barriers.

With top-tier stagger abilities and armor destruction, it is a formidable off-hand pick perfect for fast damage in Veilguard.

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7) Mercenary’s Blade

Rogue's Favourite "The Mercenary's Blade" in DA: The Veilguard (Image via Electronic Arts@Lootward)

The reliable Mercenary’s Blade saber provides a huge 300 health bump whenever perfectly defending, assisting rogues in surviving situations through raw healing potential. It can be found at the Dock Town, after completing the Mercenary Intent side quest.

With its high damage and passive healing boost, this sword keeps rogues kicking longer in fights, making it great for survival.

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8) Aranai's Talon

Off-Hand weapon in DA: The Veilguard (Image via Electronic Arts@KhrazeGaming)

Aranai's Talon is a unique longsword that offers 288 necrotic damage and has 180 stagger capabilities. While it is particularly beneficial for rogue characters due to its damage and critical hit potential, it can also be wielded by other classes (Warrior, Mage).

The weapon can be found in a third chest located in the Heart of Corruption test.