BioWare's triumphant return to the Dragon Age series with Dragon Age: The Veilguard is finally here after what seems like an eternity, and the title is already turning heads thanks to the ways that it both honors and evolves the series' legacy. In the decade since the launch of the series' last title, Dragon Age: Inquisition, the landscape of RPGs has changed greatly, leaving many wondering how Dragon Age: The Veilguard stacks up against more contemporary titles that have moved the needle forward. One element that Veilguard surprises with is its staggering amount of depth and variety in buildcrafting, which is only further enhanced by the game's approach to gear.