The most powerful blood mages in the Dragon Age

Key takeaways

• Blood Magic is a dangerous last resort for magicians in the Dragon Age franchise, with the risk of capture.
• Characters like Jovan, Aldred, and Hawk wield blood magic with varying degrees of chaos and power.
• Figures like Avernus and Corypheus demonstrate the immense knowledge and raw power that blood magic can wield, with dire consequences.

Blood magic is a pathway to abilities that many may find unnatural. It is a dangerous last resort for magicians and is considered the ultimate crime against the Fed. Casting blood magic puts the caster at risk of being possessed by demons and becoming grotesque abominations.

Powerful mages can wield it without turning completely to the dark side. However, running it scars the user, and more negative effects eventually rear their heads. Although the first and second entries in the series featured blood magic as an optional specialization for Warden or Hawk to focus on, it never seems to enter the story, despite how much its use is frowned upon. Various incredibly powerful apostates temporarily tap into its power, and with that – here's a list of some of the most powerful blood magic wielders. Dragon Age Franchise.

8 young man

The Impulsive Mage's Apprentice

Players familiar with the Circle of Magi background are very familiar with Jovan. He initially started out as a magical apprentice, nervous to do his first grueling job – resorting to blood magic after being cornered by the Templars.

Although Jovan mainly dabbled in blood magic to keep up with his talented magical friends, after his breakdown, he wreaks havoc within the Circle and later on Radcliffe when he causes the capture of the earl's son, Connor. Although he's not a talented blood mage or a regular mage, really – this shows how devastating blood magic can be in the hands of any mage.

7 Aldred

A corrupt senior wizard

Aldred's uncanny ability to take out terrifying blood mages was always suspect to his fellow circle mages. These suspicions were later confirmed after his takeover of the Circle, where he corrupted countless mages through blood magic – transforming them into dangerous abominations.

Aldred's power cannot be denied, especially as he assimilates more and more into the possession of the Pride Demon. He completely overran Fereldon's Image Circle and was only stopped due to the efforts of the Warden and their friends.

6 Warden

An indomitable hero cannot fully advance

the main protagonist Dragon Age: Origins Undoubtedly one of the stronger characters in the series – although blood magic may fall short as a specialisation.

Although in most games where it's featured as a specialization, it doesn't immediately affect the player's health – it takes a while to make it a worthwhile choice – it's somewhat lacking in damage output for the Warden. It primarily serves as a means of using the player's mind rather than their health and lacks any unique abilities. Being a hero, however, probably means the Warden can use his twisted powers to a greater extent.

5 Merrill

Fascinated Keeper

Dragon Age 2The resident witty and naive companion is a Dalish elf who is fascinated with ancient magic, both natural and corrupt. Meryl is a powerful mage who is often underappreciated, and her fascination with using blood magic as a force for good contributes to this.

This keeper-in-training does not consider any magic to be inherently evil and believes that the underlying dark nature of blood magic lies within the will of its wielder. She wields this twisted and powerful spell at various times throughout the story, and it becomes a point of contention for the party, especially ghost riderNumber one fan, Anders.

4 Avernus

Close to unparalleled knowledge of blood magic

• Dragon Age: Origins – Warden's Keep

Avernus was a Gray Warden mage who experimented with forbidden blood magic to enhance the abilities of the Gray Wardens and extend their lifespans. There was no denying that he was an expert at bending blood magic to his will – and hated the Chantry for their somewhat closed-minded approach to the task.

Although he wasn't as powerful as he was incredibly knowledgeable. A lifetime of study and academics around the forbidden arts meant that he understood blood magic in a way that very few do, even if he could never fully use it.

3 the right

An incredibly powerful and versatile grain

The trailer was released after the announcement of the movie Dragon Age 2Which saw Haq go up against Arishok – it was clear that Haq was not above using blood magic to get his way.

Apparently, from Canon Hawk Dragon Age 2 Always meant to be a magical apostate – and they're a video-game hero, naturally, they're powerful. From being able to control the minds of enemies to their blood boiling in their veins when Hawke plunges his staff into his own chest – they're pretty unhinged.

2 Gerian Alexius

The power to manipulate time

A Tevinter sorcerer who, in his desperation, manipulated time using blood magic – and sent the Inquisitor into the future. His desperation only fueled his ability and unplanned explosion that sent ripples through Ferelden.

His boss fight sees him dominate the Inquisition, and it's a tough battle for players who haven't put in hours exploring the Hinterlands. His random use of blood magic that enabled him to completely manipulate the fabric of time was certainly a surprise and placed him well in the context of powerful magicians.

1 Corypheus

The ultimate antithesis

The main antagonist of Dragon Age: Exploration Corypheus himself is none other than a twisted abomination. One look at the Tevinter Magister is enough to indicate to any inquisitive person that he is a man deeply perverted in his quest for power.

His command over the Blight through the use of the Architect's blood, combined with his many immortal exploits to transform the Golden City, make him a Blood Donor of truly divine proportions. No Bloodbearer has ever truly lived up to the epic display of raw power that Corypheus possessed, whether in his lore or his many attempts to terrorize the Inquisition.