mage or templar

[Ansakura]

i know this game has been out a while and alot of people have asked this already and i have read there posts but which would be better to go with the mages or templars.

Honest opinion of both and if they include spoilers so be it. Im playing a mage as well

[neil]

I've done both
No probs either way
Might vs Magic in another form

Its what suits your style

[Lusus Symphonia]

Those are the two ways one can play through the game, I personally went with sword and shield in my first play but then started a mage in my second (after finishing inquisition) to see the game from the other side.

Mage in my opinion is more tactical and you can mix runes and spells to create unique effects which adds another layer of gameplay rather than spamming threaten/shield bash etc in each encounter, only negative is you need to wear skirts the entire game..

[Laughing Dog]

Choosing the Mages is the "morally good" choice. I recommend it because It also nets you Wynne, whose specialization is Spirit Healer. A dedicated healer is a must, as otherwise you will be buying and using alot of injury kits, poultices and the like. If this is your first playthrough, you won't have that specialization unlocked, and If I recall correctly Wynne is the only way you can get the specialization. In the endgame, it nets you about 12 mages to act as living artillery.

On the other hand choosing the Templars is the "morally evil" choice. Wynne will not join you and you have to kill everyone up there. More Experience at the cost of a healer. In the endgame you get (if I recall correctly) 12 Templars, which are anti-magic knights. THey have heavy armor and use Holy Smites which can really hurt the darkspawn mages.