The Mantle of the Champion is Hawke's signature equipment, and the best warrior set in Dragon Age II.
This variant of the armor can only be obtained by playing a warrior; and like the mage and rogue versions, the locations of the armor remain unaffected whatever Hawke's class is.
All pieces are obtained during Act 3.
Background[]
Champion: an honor unique to the Free Marches. Other terms of reverence suffer the stains of their holders, the lingering baggage of office and entitlement. But champion is not an appointment that can be sought. It cannot be owned or willed, and the process by which it is bestowed is not argued through policy or guile. It is earned with blood and sweat and leadership in times of great turmoil. Always worthy, as their deeds are of true importance, a champion is greeted not by debate, but by nods of reverence.
The title was most recently granted in Tantervale, 8:82 Blessed, on the resolution of the bloody expansion of Nevarra. Their king, emboldened by the taking of Perendale and the quick yielding of Hasmal, thought the remainder of the Free Marches as easy claim. He who became the Champion. Cade Arvale of Rivain, did what Orlais had not: He stopped a nation in its tracks. There was blood and barter, but Tantervale is still free against all odds.
There is the contradiction of the honor. Champion is not itself a sign of approval. He or she can be respected or feared, their coming dreaded as much as desired. All that is common is that they have an effect and lives are changed.
Kirkwall now adds to the history of the title, a first for the city, on this 9:34 Dragon. The Qunari are repelled by means respected or reviled, and it remains to be seen what follows for this Hawke, the Champion of Kirkwall.
—From The Champion: History, Ancient and Current, excerpted by Philliam, a Bard!
—From Codex entry: Mantle of the ChampionDetails[]
Name | Armor | Runes |
Act | Enhancements | Notes |
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Helm of the Champion Silverite Requires: 31 strength 18 constitution |
132 | 1 | 3 | +20 health +58 attack +3% critical chance |
Acquired from Grace on the Wounded Coast during Best Served Cold. Restriction: Warrior |
Gauntlets of the Champion Silverite Requires: 31 strength 18 constitution |
79 | 1 | 3 | +12 health +35 attack +1% attack speed |
Acquired at beginning of Act 3. Restriction: Warrior |
Warplate of the Champion Silverite Requires: 31 strength 18 constitution |
331 | 2 | 3 | +50 health +145 attack |
Looted from the High Dragon in The Bone Pit during Mine Massacre. Restriction: Warrior |
Boots of the Champion Silverite Requires: 31 strength 18 constitution |
119 | 1 | 3 | +18 health +52 attack +4% physical damage |
Looted from Huon during On the Loose. Restriction: Warrior |
Set bonus | 0 | +3 strength +5% armor |
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Total bonuses | 661 | 0 | +100 health +290 attack +3% critical chance +4% physical damage +1% attack speed +3 strength +5% armor |
Trivia[]
- The mage version of the armor is worn by Hawke during promotional videos for Dragon Age II.
- This form of the armor looks bird-like, which corresponds well with the player's name. The helm has a beak, the gauntlets have claws, and the boots have a spur.
- It is this version of armor that is featured on the front cover of Dragon Age II.
See also[]
Mantle of the Champion for the mage version
Mantle of the Champion for the rogue version