Dragon Age: The 10 Best Romances From The Franchise, Ranked

Across the three Dragon Age installments so far, there have been around 17 different companions that players could romance. These characters come from a wide range of backgrounds; some are Antivan elf assassins, while others are religious humans with colorful pasts, and these romances are one of the fans’ favorite things about the franchise. With new and old fans alike still waiting to learn who the romanceable characters will be for Dragon Age 4—or at least pick up on a few new rumors—it’s the perfect time to look back on the best romances in the franchise so far.

Some of these characters had more interesting narratives, interactions, dialogue, and character design than others, and, some were much more loyal and provided a more satisfying conclusion to the romantic storyline, too.

10 Isabela

Isabela is one of the two female companions that can be romanced in Dragon Age 2, and she might be a controversial pick. While Merrill is the more compassionate and loyal of the two, Isabela’s romance is just more fun.

She might not be the best person, as she stole a precious artifact from an entire race of beings and she does end up betraying Hawke at first. However, there are ways to win her back, and she has some of the more fun and flirty banter of any of the options in the game.

9 Anders

Similar to Isabela, Anders isn’t the most honest of companions. While it’s pretty easy to win his favor and his heart, he keeps some big secrets and plans from Hawke that end up, quite literally, blowing things up.

However, Anders’ backstory as an apostate mage and former Grey Warden is compelling. He also is an intense romance option that ties directly into the plot of Dragon Age 2 and the central conflict. So, for those who like dramatic storylines, Anders is a good choice to pursue.

8 Iron Bull

Iron Bull is the first and only Qunari character that can be romanced in any of the games so far, and he’s not what players might expect given other Qunari in the game. He loves a good battle, but he’s not completely serious all the time, and, for those who like an original romance, he’s a good person to go for.

Unlike pretty much every other option in the games save Isabela, he can be slept with before establishing a relationship. He also has one of the most hilarious sex cutscenes of any of the companions, so this moment alone is worth the work of getting to know Iron Bull.

7 Cassandra

Cassandra is a character who makes her first appearance in Dragon Age 2, but she doesn’t become a companion option until Dragon Age: Inquisition. At first, she can seem rather overly serious, but her backstory is actually rather rich and exciting.

While many fans are drawn to her design as a tough warrior woman, the one downside is that she can only be romanced by a male Inquisitor. Fans still lament this fact, but, other than that, she’s a romanceable option that’s loyal and offers a rather low level of drama compared to a few others in Inquisition such as Solas.

6 Leliana

Overall, the franchise seems to do a better job of making male romanceable companions, as they can, at times, oversimplify or slightly oversexualize the female ones. Also, many of the most interesting female romanceable options are only available for male characters, and this is a shame.

Luckily, Leliana and Isabela are exceptions to this. While Leliana might not be as engaging as the other three romances from Dragon Age: Origins, she still holds up well overall. She’s not difficult to woo, and, overall, she’s passionate and engaging, making her a great option for a rewarding love affair.

5 Alistair

Alistair is one character that really captured fans’ hearts. He was a major player in Origins, and, whether players romanced him or not, he played a big role in the plot. He is extremely loyal and a bit awkward at first, but he’s a romantic at heart and rather sweet and shy.

However, he can be a bit overly jealous. One of the only downsides of romancing him is that players can only marry him if they’re a human Grey Warden. There’s also the chance of major tragedy depending on the choices made, but, overall, this is one of the more epic romances.

4 Morrigan

Morrigan is the other female romanceable character from Origins, and she’s very different from Leliana. She’s much less open and harder to get to know, and the romance doesn’t end with a pretty bow or happiness. However, it’s still a lot of fun.

Her backstory as the daughter of the Witch Flemeth makes her mysterious and difficult to get to know. She can be easily annoyed, but it’s possible to gain her trust. Players who enjoy romantic stories that are filled with rivalries or just overall enjoy complex relationships in fiction, she’s a fascinating character to get to know.

3 Fenris

Fenris is undoubtedly one of the most appealing-looking romanceable characters of them all. He seems like he was made in a lab to appeal to people who grew up loving characters like Legolas, and it’s great that he can be romanced by both male and female Hawkes.

Fenris is rather dramatic, but he will stay by your side once you earn his trust. He has a traumatic backstory as an escaped slave, and he can be rather intense and hypocritical with his opinions on mages and templars. However, this can make for some really interesting conflicts and conversations, and getting to earn his trust feels particularly rewarding.

2 Dorian

While many other characters in the series are LGBTQ+, Dorian, as well as Sera, are the only two gay characters. Dorian’s character design was refreshing because his sexuality was part of his story and identity and didn’t just seem like an afterthought, but it also wasn’t the only thing interesting about his character.

While he is a bit flippant at first and keeps himself at a distance, he’s easy to like right away. With time, it’s possible to earn his heart and complete a satisfying romantic arc.

1 Zevran

Zevran might be one of the most delightful Dragon Age characters to romance because he’s flirtatious, charming, and surprisingly loyal. While he might come across as a morally grey character with no ability to make emotional ties, he will stay by the Warden’s side if the romance is completed. The fact that he’s originally sent as an assassin to kill the Warden makes this romance exciting, and his dialogue options are always fresh and entertaining.

Besides the fact that he seems just like a player at first, he’s one of the companions that will fully commit to the Warden and will never love again if the Warden dies. Surprisingly, he’s one of the sweetest characters of them all in romance.

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