Lace Harding is a recurring character in the Dragon Age universe who plays a more significant role in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. She is known for her cheerful attitude and unwavering loyalty. She is initially encountered as a scout in Dragon Age: Inquisition but has worked her way up to being a main companion. She looks very different than her previous design, but she acts similarly. If they were popular, many more important companions in the Dragon Age games would start as side characters in previous ones. Harding was well-liked, so seeing her as a romanceable companion is no surprise.

Harding is deeply knowledgeable about dwarven culture and history, often sharing insights and stories from her experiences. She is a skilled archer and a valuable asset to any team. She's an easy companion to like because of her positive can-do attitude, but her romance feels average compared to others in the game. She does have an interesting mission, and getting closer to her is a good idea regardless of whether you want to romance her or other romanceable companions in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.

How To Romance Lace Harding In Dragon Age: The Veilguard

How To Make Harding Your Romantic Partner

Harding's romance is not one of the most complicated in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. While other companions have choices that relate to the main story and can be affected by big choices, Harding is an easier romantic partner than others. You won't have to worry; she's usually very ive of every player's in-game decision. When romancing her, make sure you don't lock her out accidentally, but it's overall straightforward. The table below details the most important dialogue options with Harding.

There are other scattered dialogues that will add a few flirtatious lines that will be helpful. Missing some flirty options isn't the end of the world because you'll raise Harding's relationship if you go through gameplay. Just make sure to hit the ones above alongside some of the random, flirty lines. By the time you get to the most important option, you should be all right. The "I won't let it take you" dialogue option is the most important one up there. This is the only way to solidify the romance.

Once you enter a romance in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, you can no longer romance any other companion.

When talking to Harding in Dragon Age: The Veilguard, it's a good idea to use straightforward and ive dialogue. She likes honesty and a positive attitude, so don't be overly dark and dreary. She has been struggling with her newfound magical abilities, so be encouraging about them. Use dialogue options that make her feel like her powers are a gift rather than a curse. Reassure her that you don't see her magic as a problem. There aren't many situations where there are misunderstandings, so just be a nice person, and it should work out.

The best way to raise any companion's affinity is to keep them in your party whenever you take on side quests. Side quests usually do not have ways to anger the companion, and the reward typically involves raising every companion's relationship with Rook.

Best Gift For Harding

Harding's gift in Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a Hinterlands oak sold on the Black Emporium found in Act 2 in Dock Town. Giving her this gift strengthens your bond with her and helps bring the romance higher. While it's not required for the romance, it's one of the easiest boosts you can ask for. that you may have to leave and come back a few times because the stock won't always have the gift for Harding. It sells many items, so it has to refresh until you see yours.

The store refreshes every time you come to the area, so you can come in, leave, and then return repeatedly until you see the gift you came for.

There's a popular theory that will help anyone who doesn't understand the meaning behind the Hinterlands Oak. The first time the player meets Harding in Dragon Age: Inquisition, it's in the Hinterlands. This is where players spend a great deal of time in the first act of the first game so that Harding would be in that area for a while. This would make Harding think back to when she was just a lowly scout in the Inquisition, so it has a nostalgic side.

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Pick any options with heart symbols to boost the relationship and romance with Harding. Picking heart symbols is the easiest way to increase her relationship and can be done often. Also, a great idea is to take Harding to the statue and side with her regardless of the situation. She doesn't have many moments where she disagrees with other companions, but it's an easy win when those pop up. For a cheat sheet, use the following:

1. Always pick Harding over Neve.
2. Bring her on every quest.
3. Be ive, positive, and straightforward.
4. Flirt at every opportunity.
5. Prioritize her personal quests.
6. Choose the correct dialogue in "Bloodbath" and "The Bond Rekindled" quests.

Harding is one of the companions who will have a fairly high affinity for Rook by the end of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. This is because it's pretty hard to be mean or cruel, so unless you go out of your way to make companions angry, it's a walk in the park. Harding just doesn't like mean people, which is something that any player can easily avoid.