Prologue Dragon Age II Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Received from: Automatically upon launching the game [Blightlands]

Step 1: Dealing with the Hurlocks

You will be thrown into the game after choosing the class and sex of your hero (the full creator will be unlocked later on). If you choose to play as a warrior or a rogue (man or woman), you will be assisted by Bethany #1 during the fight, while if you choose the mage (man or woman), it will be Carver #2. During the prologue the only playable character will be Hawke, but upon finishing it you will gain control over a team of a couple characters.

As the prologue is an over-coloured story of the interrogated dwarf, the main hero as well as his companions will be very developed, so eliminating the Hurlocks shouldn't cause you any trouble. Take your time to familiarize with the basics of fighting. You can attack monster with the right mouse button #1 and additionally it's worth to pause the battle from time to time with SPACE #2.

The game will soon start presenting you with various skills reserved for the chose hero class and it's a good time to try at least some of them in action #1. You can activate the given skill by pressing its icon at the bottom of the screen or pressing the corresponding button on the num pad. Try to not only deal with the normal Hurlocks, but also with the Hurlock Bolters #2. They will of course only attack you from a distance.

After defeating the first group of enemies, there will be short conversation. You can let your companion attack the second Hurlock group or do it yourself #1. It doesn't matter really which you choose, as you will join in the fight either way #2. Use the unlocked skill for easier kills.

Step 2: Dealing with the Ogre

The fight with the Ogre #1 will begin only after eliminating the second Hurlock group. You don't have to make any serious preparations here really, as your attacks will do considerable damage #2 and additionally you will be aided by your companion. Focus only on the Ogre, as killing it will let you move on.

You have to keep fighting until you kill the Ogre #1 and a dragon will enter the scene. The interrogated dwarf will be then "asked" to present the real version of the events and you will end this rather uncommon introduction. The game will eventually let you use the creator #2 to change the character's appearance, name and other details referring to the game world. In the last case, you can either choose one of the three versions or import a save from Dragon Age: Origins. If you don't have any saves, the best choice will be the default Hero of Ferelden. It assumes that the hero from the first game was a Causland noble, defeated the Archdemon himself and chose Alistair for the king of Ferelden.

Main quest unlocked: The Destruction of Lothering