Should you knock out the First Warden or talk sense into him in Dragon Age Veilguard?

GamesRPGDragon AgeDragon Age 4Should you knock out the First Warden or talk sense into him in Dragon Age Veilguard?When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

GamesRPGDragon AgeDragon Age 4Should you knock out the First Warden or talk sense into him in Dragon Age Veilguard?When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

(Image credit: EA)

Dragon Age The Veilguard Siege of Weisshaupt First Warden choice options

Jump to:Knock out the First WardenTalk sense into the First Warden

Jump to:Knock out the First WardenTalk sense into the First Warden

The Dragon Age Veilguard First Warden choice isn’t one of the most crucial choices in the game, but it does affect your companions’ approval. Narratively, the Siege of Weisshaupt is pivotal inDragon Age The Veilguardas the team of heroes tries to strike down one of the villainous elf gods, but this seemingly quite important choice regarding the First Warden doesn’t do much, mainly affecting how your companions view Rook. With that in mind, I’ve explained exactly what happens below, whether you want to knock out the First Warden in Dragon Age Veilguard or talk sense into him.Watch out for spoilers for the Siege of Weisshaupt quest below!Dragon Age Veilguard First Warden choice explained(Image credit: EA)How you decide to deal with the First Warden during the Siege of Weisshaupt quest in Dragon Age Veilguard ultimately doesn’t matter asyour choice has no lasting impact beyond this quest– regardless, you still end up trying to use the dragon trap to capture and kill Ghilan’nain’s archdemon and the siege concludes in the same way. Thankfully, unlike theDragon Age Veilguard Minrathous or Treviso choice, there are no automatic failures for side quests because of your decision.Dragon Age Veilguard questsDragon Age Veilguard Dock Town or Treviso choiceDragon Age Veilguard Warden VaultDragon Age Veilguard Pinnacle of its Kind questDragon Age Veilguard Heart of Corruption questThis choice also doesn’t lead to one companion being inflicted with theDragon Age Veilguard Hardened condition, but every team member has their own opinions on your actions, either approving or disapproving greatly. If you’re purely trying to win the hearts of as many companions as possible,knocking out the First Warden is the best choice as most of the team greatly approvesof this. However, if there’s a specific companion you’re trying to start aDragon Age Veilguard romancewith, you should check exactly who approves and disapproves below.Knock out the First Warden in Dragon Age Veilguard(Image credit: EA)You knock the First Warden to the floor, allowing you to take charge of the situationwith the help of Evka.Lucanis, Davrin, Taash, Harding, and Neve greatly approveof your decision.Bellara and Emmrich greatly disapproveof your decision.Because you made a sworn enemy of the First Warden, when Davrin is preparing to kill the archdemon,the Warden reappears and orders Davrin to stand aside to take the glory for himself.Talk sense into the First Warden in Dragon Age Veilguard(Image credit: EA)You successfully reason with the First Warden and he comes around, giving new orders to the other Grey Wardens.Bellara, Emmrich, and Harding greatly approveof your decision.Lucanis, Davrin, Taash, and Neve greatly disapproveof your decision.Because you made an unexpected ally out of the First Warden, when Davrin is preparing to kill the archdemon,the Warden reappears and requests that he sacrifice himself to amend his mistakes.© GamesRadar+. Not to be reproduced without permission.

The Dragon Age Veilguard First Warden choice isn’t one of the most crucial choices in the game, but it does affect your companions’ approval. Narratively, the Siege of Weisshaupt is pivotal inDragon Age The Veilguardas the team of heroes tries to strike down one of the villainous elf gods, but this seemingly quite important choice regarding the First Warden doesn’t do much, mainly affecting how your companions view Rook. With that in mind, I’ve explained exactly what happens below, whether you want to knock out the First Warden in Dragon Age Veilguard or talk sense into him.Watch out for spoilers for the Siege of Weisshaupt quest below!

Dragon Age Veilguard First Warden choice explained

(Image credit: EA)

Dragon Age The Veilguard Siege of Weisshaupt First Warden

How you decide to deal with the First Warden during the Siege of Weisshaupt quest in Dragon Age Veilguard ultimately doesn’t matter asyour choice has no lasting impact beyond this quest– regardless, you still end up trying to use the dragon trap to capture and kill Ghilan’nain’s archdemon and the siege concludes in the same way. Thankfully, unlike theDragon Age Veilguard Minrathous or Treviso choice, there are no automatic failures for side quests because of your decision.

Dragon Age Veilguard questsDragon Age Veilguard Dock Town or Treviso choiceDragon Age Veilguard Warden VaultDragon Age Veilguard Pinnacle of its Kind questDragon Age Veilguard Heart of Corruption quest

Dragon Age Veilguard quests

Dragon Age Veilguard Dock Town or Treviso choiceDragon Age Veilguard Warden VaultDragon Age Veilguard Pinnacle of its Kind questDragon Age Veilguard Heart of Corruption quest

Dragon Age Veilguard Dock Town or Treviso choiceDragon Age Veilguard Warden VaultDragon Age Veilguard Pinnacle of its Kind questDragon Age Veilguard Heart of Corruption quest

This choice also doesn’t lead to one companion being inflicted with theDragon Age Veilguard Hardened condition, but every team member has their own opinions on your actions, either approving or disapproving greatly. If you’re purely trying to win the hearts of as many companions as possible,knocking out the First Warden is the best choice as most of the team greatly approvesof this. However, if there’s a specific companion you’re trying to start aDragon Age Veilguard romancewith, you should check exactly who approves and disapproves below.

Knock out the First Warden in Dragon Age Veilguard

(Image credit: EA)

Dragon Age The Veilguard Siege of Weisshaupt First Warden knocked out on the floor

Talk sense into the First Warden in Dragon Age Veilguard

(Image credit: EA)

Dragon Age The Veilguard Siege of Weisshaupt Rook talking sense into the First Warden

© GamesRadar+. Not to be reproduced without permission.

Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter

Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more

CATEGORIESAction RpgPC GamingXbox Series XPS5PlatformsXboxPlayStation

CATEGORIES

More about dragon ageDragon Age: The Veilguard’s big bad isn’t bald due to hereditary hair loss, his age, or a stylistic choice: “Solas lost hair because of stress"Dragon Age: The Veilguard directors say they would’ve loved to explore “what lies beyond the sea” and add new classes in the DLC we’re never gettingLatestNosferatu ending explained: your biggest questions answeredSee more latest►

More about dragon ageDragon Age: The Veilguard’s big bad isn’t bald due to hereditary hair loss, his age, or a stylistic choice: “Solas lost hair because of stress"Dragon Age: The Veilguard directors say they would’ve loved to explore “what lies beyond the sea” and add new classes in the DLC we’re never gettingLatestNosferatu ending explained: your biggest questions answeredSee more latest►

More about dragon ageDragon Age: The Veilguard’s big bad isn’t bald due to hereditary hair loss, his age, or a stylistic choice: “Solas lost hair because of stress"Dragon Age: The Veilguard directors say they would’ve loved to explore “what lies beyond the sea” and add new classes in the DLC we’re never getting

More about dragon age

Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s big bad isn’t bald due to hereditary hair loss, his age, or a stylistic choice: “Solas lost hair because of stress"Dragon Age: The Veilguard directors say they would’ve loved to explore “what lies beyond the sea” and add new classes in the DLC we’re never getting

Dragon Age: The Veilguard screenshot showing Solas, a pale bald Elven mage, wielding lightning-like powers while grimacing

Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s big bad isn’t bald due to hereditary hair loss, his age, or a stylistic choice: “Solas lost hair because of stress”

Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s big bad isn’t bald due to hereditary hair loss, his age, or a stylistic choice: “Solas lost hair because of stress”

Dragon Age: The Veilguard screenshot showing Bellara and Rook fighting an enemy

Dragon Age: The Veilguard directors say they would’ve loved to explore “what lies beyond the sea” and add new classes in the DLC we’re never getting

Dragon Age: The Veilguard directors say they would’ve loved to explore “what lies beyond the sea” and add new classes in the DLC we’re never getting

LatestNosferatu ending explained: your biggest questions answeredSee more latest►

Latest

Nosferatu ending explained: your biggest questions answered

Nosferatu ending explained: your biggest questions answered

Nosferatu ending explained: your biggest questions answered

See more latest►

Most PopularHow to fix gear trains for the Indiana Jones Khmer cogwheel puzzleHow to get the Indiana Jones A Game of Wits Mak-Yek board game safe codeWhere to find the Fast Recon Vehicle in Helldivers 2FC 25 Globetrotters guide brings boosted cards for Ronaldo and SalahWhat is Infinity Nikki Vital Energy and how to get itEverything revealed about the Pokemon TCG Pocket Mythical Island expansionBest Path of Exile 2 Ranger BuildWhere to find the Indiana Jones Royal Army uniform and keyEverything in the Helldivers 2 Urban Legends WarbondWhere to find all Serpent’s Chest keys in Indiana JonesHow to complete the Sanctuary of the Guardians in Indiana Jones

Most PopularHow to fix gear trains for the Indiana Jones Khmer cogwheel puzzleHow to get the Indiana Jones A Game of Wits Mak-Yek board game safe codeWhere to find the Fast Recon Vehicle in Helldivers 2FC 25 Globetrotters guide brings boosted cards for Ronaldo and SalahWhat is Infinity Nikki Vital Energy and how to get itEverything revealed about the Pokemon TCG Pocket Mythical Island expansionBest Path of Exile 2 Ranger BuildWhere to find the Indiana Jones Royal Army uniform and keyEverything in the Helldivers 2 Urban Legends WarbondWhere to find all Serpent’s Chest keys in Indiana JonesHow to complete the Sanctuary of the Guardians in Indiana Jones

Most PopularHow to fix gear trains for the Indiana Jones Khmer cogwheel puzzleHow to get the Indiana Jones A Game of Wits Mak-Yek board game safe codeWhere to find the Fast Recon Vehicle in Helldivers 2FC 25 Globetrotters guide brings boosted cards for Ronaldo and SalahWhat is Infinity Nikki Vital Energy and how to get itEverything revealed about the Pokemon TCG Pocket Mythical Island expansionBest Path of Exile 2 Ranger BuildWhere to find the Indiana Jones Royal Army uniform and keyEverything in the Helldivers 2 Urban Legends WarbondWhere to find all Serpent’s Chest keys in Indiana JonesHow to complete the Sanctuary of the Guardians in Indiana Jones

Most Popular

How to fix gear trains for the Indiana Jones Khmer cogwheel puzzle

How to get the Indiana Jones A Game of Wits Mak-Yek board game safe code

Where to find the Fast Recon Vehicle in Helldivers 2

FC 25 Globetrotters guide brings boosted cards for Ronaldo and Salah

What is Infinity Nikki Vital Energy and how to get it

Everything revealed about the Pokemon TCG Pocket Mythical Island expansion

Best Path of Exile 2 Ranger Build

Where to find the Indiana Jones Royal Army uniform and key

Everything in the Helldivers 2 Urban Legends Warbond

Where to find all Serpent’s Chest keys in Indiana Jones

How to complete the Sanctuary of the Guardians in Indiana Jones

GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands"5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands"5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands"5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension"2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package"3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show"2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie"3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat"2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands"5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS

1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”

Nemesis board game models and tokens laid out on a board

1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”

1

Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”

2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”

2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”

2

Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”

3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”

3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”

3

Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”

4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”

4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”

4

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”

5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”

5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”

5

Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths”

1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”

Shadow brandishes a gun in Sonic The Hedgehog 3

1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”

1

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show”

2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”

2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”

2

Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie”

3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”

3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”

3

Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”

4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”

4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”

4

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”

5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”

5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”

5

Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”

1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”

Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor and Nicola Coughlan as Joy in Doctor Who Christmas special Joy to the World

1Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”

1

Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”

2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”

2Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”

2

Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses”

3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”

3Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”

3

Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”

4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

4Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

4

Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

5Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

5

Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: “Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place”

Contents