What’s the Best Romance in the Dragon Age Series?

If there is one element of a BioWare game that the studio is known for, it is the characters. This is a trend in the Dragon Age series where the characters are your pals, party members, and even potential love interests. But when it comes to the best Dragon Age romance of all time in terms of the character, writing, and plot, these are our picks.

Siliconera Speaks Up: Best Dragon Age Romance of All Time

I don’t know if he’s the absolute “best,” but I’m a sucker for Fenris in Dragon Age 2. I loved his storyline and the sense of trust you build up with him over the years. It takes time for that relationship to grow and you to reach a good place together. However, this is understandable given everything he’s been through.

Also… I’m one of those people who genuinely enjoyed the Solas romance in Dragon Age: Inquisition. This was mainly because of how interesting it was narratively. When you considered your life as an elf and the insights you got into his personality as a result of it, it really ended up being fascinating. — Jenni

Life as the Inquisitor is hectic. Even when you’re not dealing with magical powerhouses or ancient evils, your companions are reminding you every waking moment about the end of the world. In Dragon Age: Inquisition, Josephine’s romance helps you feel normal. Where other romances in Dragon Age are based on romantic tension or casual thrills, Josephine’s is based on intimacy. There’s an innocent chemistry between her and your Inquisitor that leads to warm and tender moments. This is far removed from the cataclysm they’re both fighting against. It’s a beautiful reminder. At the end of a hard day, we don’t need coy euphemisms from powerful heroes; we just want someone to come home to. — Giancarlo

While I vastly prefer the Mass Effect side of BioWare romances, Morrigan will always stand out to me. I didn’t exactly love this somewhat toxic romance, but it is one of the most fascinating. Morrigan as a character is phenomenal and one of the standouts of Dragon Age Origins. The implications of this particular romance and a certain endgame plot decision make this one of the more complicated romances in BioWare’s history. Also, shout out to the also complex and wonderful Dorian in Dragon Age: Inquisition. — Cody

Dragon Age: The Veilguard releases for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on October 31, 2024.