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[Bamaboy31]

I'm just curious as to what you all think. This is from a lore perspective, not at all relating to actual gameplay.

I would have to say the Knight-Enchanter Specialization would be best. From what I've seen, mages are very well educated and extremely intelligent. On top of that, a knight Enchanter is reserved for the most elite, and trusted Mages. One of the Inquisitor's duties is to lead an army from the front, which the Knight Enchater also excels at. And when the inquisition is not fighting, the Inquisitor must be a tactful and articulate diplomat, because there is only so much Lady Josephine can do. Again, I think a well educated, trusted Mage, like a Knight Enchanter would be the best possible choice.

Another front runner would be a sword and Board warrior. I just cannot see a rogue making any sense, however. I would imagine rouges being used for special operations and scouts, of which the Inquisitor has no business doing since they're usually in the thick of things and making strategic decisions over a battlefield.

[Hrungr]

From a story perspective, I agree about the Knight Enchanter, specifically an Elven KE with the heavy elven presence/influences in the game. The other would Human Templar with the heavy emphasis on the Chantry and questions of faith...

[nightscrawl]

I'd go with Rift Mage... The connection to the Anchor is what really sells it for me.

[Bamaboy31]

I could definitely see a rift Mage being a top contender for the "canon" inquisitor's specialization.
I would love to see some arguments for a rogue inquisitor. I can absolutely see the protagonist in every other DA game being a rogue, just not the inquisitor.

[Incantrix]

An elven Rift mage is probably, in my opinion, the most canon combo in the game.

[Serelir]

I chose Rift Mage because it made sense with the mark, and I couldn't see my Dalish Elf being a Knight. I certainly wouldn't be "elite and trusted," never having been in a Circle. I think Knight Enchanter would make sense if you were a human Loyalist mage.

[Thandal N'Lyman]

My cannon IQ is a Fem!Dwarf Rogue.  Total outcast.  Last one anyone would think of as the "Herald of Andraste", and she fought against the title every time she could! 

 

The obtaining the Mark was a total accident.  So "lore-wise", I don't see how any one race or class is a better fit than any other. 

[Broganisity]

Warrior is clearly Champion, as the Inquisitor is already seen as a 'champion of the people' and both a powerful symbol for and shield of Thedas. . .and remember: it is good to be champion! Possibly Templar as well if they are more Chantry/faith based, but that's moreso for a human than the other races.

 

Mage is easily Rift Mage, as they are essentially using the mark on their hand to use those abilities. A Chantry mage (AKA Human) might have some gravitation towards Knight-Enchanter but for the most part the Anchor makes for a powerful source for a Rift Mage, as they can essentially make their own rifts for usage in their abilities. in short: All mage inquisitors make for good Rift Mages canonically, but a Human mage has some leeway to be a Knight-Enchanter in matters of lore.

 

A rogue. . .hm. . .I'd say a Rogue is the least 'canon' for an Inquisitor, but the most logical for a Rogue Inquisitor is probably Tempest or Artificer, with Assassin trailing behind. . .unless the Inquisition is made to have a giant spy network.

So in summary:

Warrior (Human): Champion or Templar.

Warrior (Other Races): Champion

 

Mage (Human): Rift Mage or Knight-Enchanter.

Mage (Other Races): Rift Mage

 

Rogue (all): Tempest or Artificer
Rogue (all; large spy network Inquisition): Assassin, then Artificer.

[NextGenCowboy]

I don't see how Rift Mage can't be the answer in general. There are plenty of factors that could alter the answer, the most obvious one being that Inquis isn't a mage. If you're picking a mage though, I think Rift Mage has to be the first one that pops up, it's even greater power over Rifts, which is the basis of the character's power anyway.

 

Obviously different people will have their own story for their Inquis. If a Dwarven or Quanari Artificer makes sense for someone, then roll with it. General purpose though, when I think of the one spec for the character, it's Rift Mage.

 

Edit: I do Rogues personally. Well, human, Elven, and Dwarf rogues, it's hard for me to reconcile a Qunari rogue due to the weapon size. The Elf isn't too hard to see, archer, very basic combo. Dwarf Artificer makes just as much sense. The one I'll likely carry into the next game is a human rogue though. I view it as a Robin Hood situation. A noble who has no interest in politics, or the game, or inheriting land in the Free Marches, who skipped out on all those Ostwick parties in order to rummage around other people's estates. Doing what they do not for the Chantry, but to stop the war, and try and restore peace.

 

Every story can make sense, and whatever works for the player(s) is what works. Speaking purely in terms of generalization, I simply view a Rift Mage as the best choice from a lore standpoint.

[nightscrawl]

I could definitely see a rift Mage being a top contender for the "canon" inquisitor's specialization.
I would love to see some arguments for a rogue inquisitor. I can absolutely see the protagonist in every other DA game being a rogue, just not the inquisitor.

It's kinda funny that you should phrase it this way as the dev team used rogue as their "base" Inquisitor (for armor and things) and built around that, similar to what they did with DAO and DA2 with the warrior and mage classes respectively.

 

The obtaining the Mark was a total accident.  So "lore-wise", I don't see how any one race or class is a better fit than any other. 

I don't see how that matters for the very reason that you state: all Inquisitors have the Anchor. So to me, that very fact is an argument for Rift Mage, not against. The mage class just happens to be the one that can take advantage of it.

[BansheeOwnage]

Why couldn't the Inquisitor be a rogue? People put too much stock into (fake) stereotypes. It's just a fighting style, nothing else. It doesn't mean you're a thief and a liar, just like being a 2-hander doesn't mean you're a hulking brute, etc.

[Patchwork]

I think Rift Mage because it's the only one that relies on the Anchor, how it works is unique to the Inquisitor. 

[The 13th Dark Sheep]

Why couldn't the Inquisitor be a rogue? People put too much stock into (fake) stereotypes. It's just a fighting style, nothing else. It doesn't mean you're a thief and a liar, just like being a 2-hander doesn't mean you're a hulking brute, etc.

Exactly! A rogue is simply a warrior that relies on different weapons, armour and techniques.

[Serelir]

Exactly! A rogue is simply a warrior that relies on different weapons, armour and techniques.

And you can be an ethical assassin or Robinhood-type thief (or not!). The story can be more intriguing if your character is an unlikely or reluctant savior.

 

I appreciate that Bioware gives us character race and class choices and doesn't force us to play a predetermined character. There are several examples in the Lore of historical figures not being the myth they become or not using the weapons of legend, or having or not having dogs, and this happens to our Inquisitor as well through conversations with the NPCs if you ask, "What do people think of the Inquisition?"

[Zatche]

I can't come up with a specialization that makes the most sense, but I'd say it's the Reaver that probably makes the least.

[BansheeOwnage]

Exactly! A rogue is simply a warrior that relies on different weapons, armour and techniques.

DA:O highlighted this even better. Warriors could use dual weapons as well as bows and crossbows in addition to what they can use in DA2/DA:I

[MelissaGT]

My "official" IQ is a Human Templar. However, you can really make any class/spec fit. I think a rogue just stumbling into the responsibility is a great way to spin it. Totally "wrong place, wrong time."

[BansheeOwnage]

My "official" IQ is a Human Templar. However, you can really make any class/spec fit. I think a rogue just stumbling into the responsibility is a great way to spin it. Totally "wrong place, wrong time."

My first character was a human rogue. There's no reason a noble can't be a rogue. I mean, if you want yours to the type who stumbles into responsibility that's cool, but it doesn't have to be like that.

[KaiserShep]

My first character was a human rogue. There's no reason a noble can't be a rogue. I mean, if you want yours to the type who stumbles into responsibility that's cool, but it doesn't have to be like that.

My Trevelyan's a rogue as well. You'd think that nobles would go for that sort of thing, since if you're going to master personal combat, you'd might as well do it with style and in a manner that has the greatest chance of leaving the enemy dead before you scuff your boots, which is especially true of archery.

[BansheeOwnage]

My Trevelyan's a rogue as well. You'd think that nobles would go for that sort of thing, since if you're going to master personal combat, you'd might as well do it with style and in a manner that has the greatest chance of leaving the enemy dead before you scuff your boots, which is especially true of archery.

That's a good point. My second Inquisitor was an Archer (also a noble). I'd imagine archery would also be common because of going hunting for sport, etc.

[Lebanese Dude]

I read the thread title as "Bard specialization for the Inquisitor".

 

I got excited for a second.

[Bamaboy31]

I just don't see an inquisitor being a rogue. I understand the whole "rogue sneaking about happened to be in the right place at the wrong time." Especially for an Elf. But, in game, the Inquisitor leads an army from the front and personally oversees delicate political negotiations (Orlais).
If you were playing a Mage (I consider my Hawke and IQ a Mage), I just see the Knight Enchanter being the most obvious choice for the "perfect inquisitor".

Rift Mage would come in a close second, followed by a Templar Sword and Board.
I never play as a Dwarf, in any game, though... #Ihateshortraces.

[JD Buzz]

I also say Knight Enchanter, because it fits the Inquisitor in their role as a leader in command of the front lines and controlling the battlefield.

 

A Rogue Inquisitor to me would be a Master Assassin, a leader in their own style. They're perceptive and observant; carefully planning surprise attacks to throw off the enemy before going in for the kill. In politics, they play the game using deadly charisma and finesse to get what they want. 

[PrinceofTime]

Probably KE or Champion/Templar.

[Lazarillo]

My Trevelyan's a rogue as well. You'd think that nobles would go for that sort of thing, since if you're going to master personal combat, you'd might as well do it with style and in a manner that has the greatest chance of leaving the enemy dead before you scuff your boots, which is especially true of archery.

 

I think anyone who doesn't think a Noble Rogue can work needs to take a good long look at Sebastian.

Or heck, Varric.  I'm pretty sure he counts as, if not a merchant prince, then at least a merchant duke or something.