Is Taking Down Dragon Age's Veilguard First Warden Necessary?

In Dragon Age: Veilguard, your decision regarding the First Warden isn’t the most crucial choice you will encounter, but it’s useful to weigh its consequences since it impacts how your companions feel about you. The Siege of Weisshaupt is an essential part of the story, where you confront a malevolent elf deity. However, your method of handling the First Warden will have minimal effect on how the overall event unfolds, although it will influence your allies’ perception of Rook afterward. To assist you in making an educated choice, I’ll break down what happens if you choose to knock out the First Warden versus convincing him to see reason.

Heads up—spoilers for the Siege of Weisshaupt quest ahead!

Understanding the First Warden Choice in Dragon Age: Veilguard

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Ultimately, how you choose to handle the First Warden during the Siege of Weisshaupt quest in Dragon Age: Veilguard won’t have significant long-term effects beyond this mission. Regardless of your choice, you will still pursue the dragon trap to defeat Ghilan’nain’s archdemon, and the siege will conclude in the same manner. Fortunately, unlike decisions made in places like Minrathous or Treviso, there are no automatic failures in side quests based on your actions here.

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This choice won’t cause any of your companions to become hardened, but each member will have their personal opinions on your actions, resulting in either approval or disapproval. If your goal is to gain favor with as many companions as possible, knocking out the First Warden is the best option, as it tends to earn you greater approval from most team members. However, if you are trying to initiate a romantic relationship with a specific companion, it’s wise to check who responds positively or negatively to each choice below.

Knock Out the First Warden in Dragon Age: Veilguard

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By knocking out the First Warden, you take control of the scenario with Evka’s assistance.
Lucanis, Davrin, Taash, Harding, and Neve approve of your action.
Bellara and Emmrich strongly disapprove of your action.
Making an enemy of the First Warden means that when Davrin prepares to confront the archdemon, the Warden returns and demands Davrin step aside to take the credit for himself.

Convince the First Warden in Dragon Age: Veilguard

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If you’re able to persuade the First Warden, he will begin to support you, giving fresh orders to the other Grey Wardens.
Bellara, Emmrich, and Harding appreciate your approach.
Lucanis, Davrin, Taash, and Neve disapprove of your approach.
Thanks to your successful persuasion, when Davrin gets ready to confront the archdemon, the Warden shows up and offers to sacrifice himself to atone for his errors.

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