a mage with the Spirit ability group including, first and foremost, the Barrier and Revive - this will make him helpful for the rest of your party. If you use only one mage in your party, have him to be a supporter, i.e. Depending on what playing style you prefer, you should have one or two mages in your party (best if they are of different specializations). It soon becomes clear that it is much better to play as a mage or have one as your ally, than to fight against one. Mages are the class that causes the most turmoil in the world of Dragon Age: Inquisition. Solas is the first mage that you meet in the game