The Chosen

How to Play Late Game

Once you reach Skyhold and complete the specialization quest, Templar comes online—and this is where the build transforms. The Templar skill tree offers unique abilities that amplify both personal damage and party support, but the heart of the build lies in its devastating combo.

Wrath of Heaven is the centerpiece. This ability calls down a pillar of light that stuns enemies and deals heavy damage to demons. On its own, it’s already one of the most satisfying moves in the game, capable of one-shotting most demonic enemies outright. But the true strength of Wrath of Heaven comes when paired with Spell Purge.

Spell Purge detonates incapacitated enemies, dealing massive spirit damage in an area. Wrath of Heaven provides the stun, and Spell Purge provides the detonation. Together, they create a combo that can wipe entire groups of enemies instantly, regardless of type. Demons get obliterated by Wrath of Heaven alone, but against humans and beasts, chaining it into Spell Purge unleashes some of the highest burst damage possible in the game.

Another important tool is Charging Bull (upgraded into Gore and Trample). This provides free mobility, generates guard, and costs no stamina when upgraded, making it the perfect setup ability before unleashing Wrath of Heaven. It also helps keep you on top of priority targets without sacrificing damage.

Finally, Blessed Blades is your main buffing ability. It increases the damage of you and your allies, and depending on the upgrade you choose, it can either reduce cooldowns for your combo or extend its benefits to allies who leave the aura. Paired with Horn of Valor, this makes you a powerhouse support while still dealing incredible damage yourself.The Templar build is all about cycling through control, setup, and execution while maintaining guard to stay alive. Here’s how a typical fight plays out:

1. Open with Charging Bull to dive into the fray, knock enemies down, and generate guard.
2. Activate Horn of Valor and Blessed Blades to buff your team and prepare for the burst.
3. Cast Wrath of Heaven to stun a group of enemies.
4. Immediately follow with Spell Purge to detonate the stun, wiping out everything in the radius.

That sequence alone will clear most fights against regular enemies. Against tougher targets, you’ll still rely on the Wrath + Purge combo for burst, but you’ll mix in Mighty Blow and Pommel Strike for additional control, while maintaining buffs and guard generation.

One advanced tip: Spell Purge is also a dispel ability. This means you can cast it on Rift spawn points to eliminate up to two enemies before they even appear. It’s an excellent way to trivialize Rift encounters and makes the Templar feel like the true anti-demon specialist it’s meant to be.

In tougher encounters, timing your combo is crucial. Wrath of Heaven has a hefty stamina cost, so use Charging Bull beforehand to ensure you can afford to cast it. If you ever feel overwhelmed, fall back on Horn of Valor’s guard generation and buy yourself time until Wrath comes back off cooldown.

The overall playstyle is fast, satisfying, and cinematic. You’re constantly diving into groups, blasting them with holy light, and rolling into the next pack without slowing down. On Nightmare difficulty, the ability to control the pace of battle while still dishing out incredible damage is what makes this build shine.