The (Mage variant) is Hawke’s iconic signature armor in Dragon Age II , featured on the game cover and in promotional trailers. While it is widely considered the best-looking armor in the base game for its "battle mage" aesthetic, players frequently debate its utility compared to late-game DLC items. Performance and Stats The set requires 31 Magic and 18 Willpower to equip. Total Armor: 561 Rune Slots: 4 (across the full set)
Fans appreciate the "mix of brain and brawn" the armor suggests, though some find the oversized arm muscles and "tribal" sigil on male Hawke a bit jarring compared to standard mage robes. One unique observation from Tumblr notes that it seems to visually incorporate elements from Hawke's companions, like Fenris's gauntlets and Anders's pauldrons. Dragon Age II Champion Mage Armor
Critics argue that from a pure damage-per-second (DPS) perspective, the set is underwhelming because its stats do not significantly increase offensive power. The (Mage variant) is Hawke’s iconic signature armor
Provides an additional +3 magic and +5% defense when all four pieces are worn. Critical Review and Community Sentiment Total Armor: 561 Rune Slots: 4 (across the
The armor is highly praised for its visual design, though its mechanical superiority is contested by experienced players.