Should Emmrich Become a Lich?
In Dragon Age: The Veilguard, players can encounter the choice to have Emmrich become a lich or bring back Manfred. See what the consequences and rewards of becoming a lich and bringing Manfred back are in this guide!
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Should Emmrich Become a Lich or Resurrect Manfred?
Choose to Become a Lich
It is recommended that players have Emmrich become a lich, as the subsequent Veilguard Skill and Legendary Armor that he gets are more straightforward to use in combat over the rewards for resurrecting Manfred.
Do note that Emmrich will only obtain the Hero of the Veilguard status and the other rewards after completing the quest called Heir to the Dead (if you save Manfred) or Will and Testament (If Emmrich becomes a Lich).
Emmrich Volkarin Companion Details
Outcomes of Emmrich Becoming a Lich or Resurrecting Manfred
Summary of Choice Outcomes
| Prompt | |
|---|---|
| Emmrich: Do I revive him, and live out my days? Or do I honor death by letting him rest, and protect this world through immortality? | |
| Choice | Consequence |
| Bring back Manfred. |
・You have persuaded Emmrich to resurrect Manfred. ・Emmrich obtains Life's Embrace (Veilguard Skill). ・Obtain Graven Vestments (Legendary Armor). |
| Become a lich. |
・You have persuaded Emmrich to pursue lichdom. ・Emmrich obtains Death's Caress (Veilguard Skill). ・Obtain Lich's Vestige (Legendary Armor). |
Bring Back Manfred
| Reward | Effect |
|---|---|
| Life's Embrace Veilguard Skill |
・Your Low Health threshold is now increased by 10%. ・The party deals 50% more damage while you have Low Health. |
| Graven Vestments Legendary Armor |
・Detonations deal +50% damage vs. health while you are at Low Health ・Detonations grant you Invulnerable while you are at Low Health |
The skill and armor obtained from resurrecting Manfred focus on playing at low health, which may be difficult to manage. However, there is still merit in making this choice as the damage increases provided are quite high.
Become a Lich
| Reward | Effect |
|---|---|
| Death's Caress Veilguard Skill |
・All of Emmrich's Abilities apply Necrosis when dealing damage. ・The party's Affliction damage is increased by 25%. |
| Lich's Vestige Legendary Armor |
・Detonating a Sundered enemy applies Quietus ・If the Detonated enemy already has Necrosis or Quietus, deal +200 Necrotic damage |
Choosing to have Emmrich become a lich instead grants him improved Necrosis application and damage, as well as more Quietus application, without the need to manage Rook's HP for maximum benefit.
When Does the Choice Appear?
After The Sacrifice of Souls Quest
The choice to become a lich or bring Manfred back comes at the end of Emmrich's companion quest called The Sacrifice of Souls.
The Sacrifice of Souls Quest Guide
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Related Guides
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