The Human Noble character was often at the front of the conflict, leading his team of three other warriors into the fray. This was very different when playing the same locations as a female Elvin Mage. These characters focus on ranged magical techniques that both cause damage and enhance the attacks of their teammates. This often requires the combination of magic spells such as greasing an area and then lighting it afire. Or, you could put out the fire with a blizzard spell and drain an enemy's health and mana with a light show called Tempest. We saw other spells that paralyzed, lit weapons on fire, and shot streams of flames in a single directions. The mages may hang back, but it seems that they are rarely bored.

Another way the character class played into the game was the interactions that took place in town. While the human noble was treated with respect by most everyone, Elves are second class citizens in the world of Dragon Age. The mage character was taunted and talked to with a tone of resentment on more than one occasion. Only another mage recognized the character's sizeable talents and paid her respect.​