Players often suggest the Robes of Unblemished Cleanliness (Black Emporium DLC) as a superior alternative, citing its +2 boost to all stats and significant elemental damage bonuses. Acquisition Guide (Act 3 Only) You cannot complete the set until late in Act 3. Location/Quest Acquisition Method Gloves Start of Act 3
The armor is highly praised for its visual design, though its mechanical superiority is contested by experienced players.
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) 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.
“I love the battle mage aesthetic that the champion armor has... it's so cool. I also love the mix of brain and brawn the set has.” Reddit · r/dragonage · 3 years ago Players often suggest the Robes of Unblemished Cleanliness
+100 mana, +290 attack, +4 mana regeneration, and +4 magic.
Automatically added to inventory after the opening cutscene. "On The Loose" Looted from the mage Huon in the Lowtown Alienage. Hood "Best Served Cold" Looted from the mage Grace near the end of the quest. Robes "Mine Massacre" Looted from the High Dragon in The Bone Pit. Player Perspectives 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