As with many decisions in a Dragon Age game, there’s no definitive answer on whether to save Minrathous or Treviso. It really depends on the story you want to tell, including which faction you prefer and which companion you want to support. Either choice will lead to a quick battle with a dragon. In this article, we will explore the outcomes of choosing to save either Minrathous or Treviso.
Save Minrathous or Save Treviso in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Minrathous is Neve’s home, while Treviso belongs to Lucanis, though he just got rescued from the Ossuary. Both make strong cases for why you should help protect their city. Neve warns that if a dragon wreaks havoc in Minrathous, the Ventatori cult of blood mages might seize the chance to launch a coup. On the other hand, Lucanis points out that Treviso has almost no defenses except for The Crows, and if the dragon’s blight contaminates the water supply, there could be devastating civilian casualties.
With all those concerns in mind, the choice of which city to save is yours. Regardless of your decision, Neve and Lucanis will each stand by their own city. If you decide to save Treviso, you’ll choose one party member to join you and Lucanis, while Neve won’t be available. The same goes for saving Minrathous; Lucanis won’t be around.
Save Minrathous in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
While you were fighting in Minrathous, Treviso didn’t fare as well. Lucanis feels the impact of Treviso’s fall deeply, and it has been confirmed that this will prevent you from pursuing a romance with him. Treviso will be partially destroyed, with its canals affected by blight, so you’ll need to rediscover the fast travel points in the city. As a result of these events, Lucanis will become hardened, which makes some of his damage skills more effective, but he will lose access to his healing skill.
Additionally, Lucanis will be unavailable as a companion for a period of time, and you will be completely locked out of pursuing a romance with him. Furthermore, if you haven’t completed it yet, the Antivan Crows quest, “A Slow Poison,” will no longer be available to you.
Save Treviso in Dragon Age: The Veilguard
If you decide to save Treviso, Minrathous will suffer significant damage from the dragon. Neve’s allies in the Shadow Dragons will be hurt, and the Venatori presence in the city will grow. Neve will also remain in Minrathous to support her friends for a time, which means you won’t be able to recruit her as a party member until she returns after you’ve finished gathering the last members of your crew.
If you choose to save Treviso, Neve will be “hardened” by the experience. This will affect your relationship with her, making it progress more slowly. When she first returns to The Lighthouse, you’ll notice that she seems a bit colder and more reserved. In addition to her personality change, Neve’s combat abilities will also be altered. While she will gain increased damage buffs at certain passive skill nodes, she will lose access to the Replenish healing skill and some support upgrades for her other abilities.
During the dragon attack, the Viper gets injured by blight. As a result, Neve will be unavailable for a time because she stays in Minrathous to help her friends. The city itself suffers significant damage, and you’ll need to rediscover the fast travel waypoints there. Overall, while Neve becomes a stronger fighter, her ability to heal will be limited, making your choices feel more impactful.
Conclusion
Saving Minrathous or Save Treviso in Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a an important choice. The decision would influence not only your story but also your relationships with several key companions. Both have consequences to the cities and indeed to the characters you care for. Whether you join Neve in her pleas to protect Minrathous from a coup by Ventatori or Lucanis, who urges you to protect Treviso from massacres of civilians, each of your choices will rip open the story in irreversible ways.
