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Wynne using the Vessel of the Spirit unique specialization.

Specializations are sub-class choices that further define and customize characters in the Dragon Age series. They open access to new talents based upon the character's base class (Warrior, Mage or Rogue).

In Dragon Age: Origins, specializations must be unlocked. Each companion has one specialization when recruited, with one slot free for a second specialization (except Sten), while in Dragon Age: Origins - Awakening, a third can be gained based on level. Their starting specialization can be taught to the Warden and their companions.

In Dragon Age II, specialization points are granted at every seventh level (7, 14). Each companion has one exclusive specialization, which cannot be passed on to others, with the exception of Bethany and Carver, who gain the Force Mage and Templar specialization that Hawke may choose. Companions are unable to learn an extra specialization.

In Dragon Age: Inquisition, specializations are unlocked after completing a specific quest related to them. Obtaining these quests requires the player to have already moved to Skyhold and have completed the Specializations for the Inquisitor war table operation. Once the operation is completed, three class specific trainers will arrive at Skyhold and offer the specialization quests and information about the specialization. The player character is limited to a single specialization and it can not be changed once decided. Companions each have a specific specialization and they are the same as the ones available to the player.

Below is a listing of each specialization, the class required, and which companion learns them, if applicable, organized by which game they appear in.

Origins specializations

Main article: Classes and specializations (Origins)
Arcane Warrior Arcane Warrior - Mage
Assassin Assassin - Rogue, Zevran
Bard Bard - Rogue, Leliana
Berserker Berserker - Warrior, Oghren
Blood Mage Blood Mage - Mage
Champion Champion - Warrior, Secret Companion
Duelist Duelist - Rogue
Ranger Ranger - Rogue
Reaver Reaver - Warrior
Shapeshifter Shapeshifter - Mage, Morrigan
Spirit Healer Spirit Healer - Mage, Wynne
Templar Templar - Warrior, Alistair

Awakening specializations

Battlemage Battlemage - Mage
Guardian Guardian - Warrior
Keeper Keeper - Mage, Velanna
Legionnaire Scout Legionnaire Scout - Rogue, Sigrun
Shadow Shadow - Rogue
Spirit Warrior Spirit Warrior - Warrior, Justice

Dragon Age II specializations

Main article: Classes and specializations (Dragon Age II)
Assassin Assassin - Rogue
Berserker Berserker - Warrior
Blood Mage Blood Mage - Mage
Duelist Duelist - Rogue
Force Mage Force Mage - Mage, Bethany
Reaver Reaver - Warrior
Templar Templar - Warrior, Carver
Shadow Shadow - Rogue
Spirit Healer Spirit Healer - Mage

Companion specific

Dalish Pariah Dalish Pariah - Merrill
Guardian Guardian - Aveline Vallen
Marksman Marksman - Varric
Royal Archer Royal Archer - Sebastian
Infiltrator Infiltrator - Tallis
Swashbuckler Swashbuckler - Isabela
Tevinter Fugitive Tevinter Fugitive - Fenris
Vengeance Vengeance - Anders

Dragon Age: Inquisition specializations

Main article: Classes and specializations (Inquisition)
Artificer Artificer - Rogue, Varric
Assassin Assassin - Rogue, Cole
Champion Champion - Warrior, Blackwall
Knight-Enchanter Knight-Enchanter - Mage, Vivienne
Necromancer Necromancer - Mage, Dorian
Reaver Reaver - Warrior, Iron Bull
Rift Mage Rift Mage - Mage, Solas
Tempest Tempest - Rogue, Sera
Templar Templar - Warrior, Cassandra
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