# Dragon Age Inquisition specializations: which is best?

> Knight Enchanter tops most Dragon Age: Inquisition specialization tier lists, with Artificer best for rogues and Reaver or Champion for warriors.

In Dragon Age: Inquisition, Knight Enchanter is widely considered the strongest specialization: it lets a mage fight up close with a spirit blade while barriers make them very hard to kill. Among rogues, Artificer is the community favorite for its huge critical damage and cooldown resets, and among warriors, Reaver deals the most damage while Champion is the best tank.

## All nine specializations

Each class has three specializations. The Inquisitor can choose one, unlocked through a trainer quest after reaching Skyhold.

| Class | Specialization | Strengths |
|---|---|---|
| Mage | **Knight Enchanter** | melee mage, strong barriers, top survivability |
| Mage | Rift Mage | crowd control and area damage |
| Mage | Necromancer | fear, spirit allies, area damage |
| Rogue | **Artificer** | traps, critical hits, cooldown reduction |
| Rogue | Assassin | stealth and single-target burst |
| Rogue | Tempest | flasks, elemental damage, mobility |
| Warrior | **Reaver** | lifesteal and very high damage at low health |
| Warrior | **Champion** | best tank, strong defensive abilities |
| Warrior | Templar | anti-mage abilities, useful against demons and rifts |

## Community tier list

This reflects common player consensus, not official data:

- **Top tier:** Knight Enchanter, Artificer.
- **Strong:** Reaver, Champion, Rift Mage, Tempest.
- **Solid but more niche:** Necromancer, Assassin, Templar.

Every specialization can finish the game, including on Nightmare, with a good build.

## Best by role

- **Easiest strong build:** Knight Enchanter, especially on higher difficulties.
- **Highest damage rogue:** Artificer with a critical-hit build.
- **Tank:** Champion.
- **Melee damage:** Reaver.

## Companions and specializations

Your companions have fixed specializations. For example, Cassandra is a Templar, Iron Bull a Reaver, Varric an Artificer, Sera a Tempest, Vivienne a Knight Enchanter, Solas a Rift Mage and Dorian a Necromancer. Choosing a different specialization for the Inquisitor gives your party more variety.

## FAQ

**Can you choose more than one specialization?**
No. The Inquisitor can pick only one, and the choice is permanent.

**What is the best class for combat?**
Mage is often considered the strongest because of Knight Enchanter, but any class can complete the game on any difficulty with a good build.

**What is the best specialization for warriors?**
Reaver for damage and Champion for tanking. Templar is useful but generally rated lower.

**What is the best race for a rogue or warrior?**
Race has little effect on combat. Qunari get a small bonus against melee damage, but choose the race whose story you prefer.

**Dual-wield rogue or mage: which is better?**
A dual-wield rogue, especially an Artificer, is better for single-target damage. A mage is better for crowd control and support, and a Knight Enchanter also survives far more easily.

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