Are you wondering if you can still pursue a romance with Neve Gallus in Dragon Age: The Veilguard even if you choose to save Treviso? At savewhere.net, we’ll explore how your choices impact your relationships, focusing on Neve’s romance path and providing tips to maximize your approval with her. Discover how to navigate these crucial decisions to unlock the love story you desire in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. We’ll break down the dialogue options and quest outcomes, helping you make the most informed choices.
1. Understanding the Impact of Your Choices on Romances
In Dragon Age: The Veilguard, your decisions carry significant weight, influencing the relationships you can forge with your companions. When it comes to Neve Gallus, the choice between helping Minrathous or Treviso is crucial. Choosing to save one over the other can either accelerate or decelerate your romance progress with her. This choice isn’t just about the immediate quest; it sets the tone for your future interactions and relationship development with Neve.
2. The Treviso Decision: Can You Still Romance Neve?
Yes, you can still romance Neve even if you opt to save Treviso, although it will be more challenging and take more time. The decision to help Treviso instead of Minrathous leads to Neve’s “Hardened” status, which slows down your relationship progression. This means you’ll need to work harder to gain her approval through dialogue choices and quest outcomes.
2.1. What Does “Hardened” Status Mean for Your Romance?
When Neve becomes “Hardened,” it doesn’t mean the romance is impossible, but it does introduce significant hurdles. You will need to be more strategic in your dialogue choices and prioritize quests that allow you to gain her approval. Be prepared for a longer and more challenging path to winning her heart.
2.2. How to Overcome the “Hardened” Status
To overcome Neve’s “Hardened” status, focus on:
- Consistently choosing dialogue options that align with her values: Honesty, standing up for truth, and opposing injustice are key.
- Completing quests that allow you to support her feelings and validate her perspectives: Showing empathy and understanding will go a long way.
- Avoiding choices that go against her moral compass: This can further damage your relationship and make the romance even harder to achieve.
3. Key Dialogue Choices to Increase Neve’s Approval
Navigating conversations with Neve requires a keen understanding of her personality and values. Certain dialogue choices will significantly increase her approval, paving the way for a potential romance.
3.1. Recommended Dialogue Options
Here are some recommended dialogue styles to use in different situations:
| Description | Icon | Situation |
|---|---|---|
| Playful and Humorous | To be used for general interactions to keep the mood light and engaging. | |
| Cynical and Spiteful |  Cynical |
To be used in situations where Rook can stick up for truth and go against injustice, aligning with Neve’s sense of justice. |
| Honest | To be used in situations where Rook can support and validate Neve her feelings, showing genuine care and understanding. | |
| Tough and Non-chalant | Tough |
To be used in situations where Rook can stand their ground for justice, demonstrating strength and resolve in the face of adversity. |
3.2. Dialogue Neve Approves Of: Quest by Quest Breakdown
Here’s a detailed look at specific quests and dialogue choices that can boost Neve’s approval:
| Quest or Location | Prompter | Prompt | Choice 1 | Choice 2 | Choice 3 | Choice 4 | Choice 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The End of The Beginning | Varric | Solas needs someone to sell him another option, to help him justify changing his mind. Should You Challenge or Support Varric’s Plan? | This is a mistake.・Harding approves, Neve disapproves. | You can do it.・Neve approves, Harding disapproves. | No OptionsNo Outcome | No Options | No Options |
| The End of The Beginning | Harding | Either way, someone needs to stay back and deal with the demons. Should You Bring Neve or Harding? | Neve, with me.・Neve greatly approves.・She gains a scar.・Unavailable until the end of Shadows Crossing. | Harding, with me.・Harding greatly approves.・She gains a scar.・Unavailable until the end of Shadows Crossing. | No OptionsNo Outcome | No Options | No Options |
| Shadows Crossing | Harding Neve (Grey Wardens Exclusive) | Rook? Rook, you’re a Gray Warden. You could pack him off to Weisshaupt as punishment. (Grey Wardens Exclusive) Should You Free the Mayor or Leave Him? | Save him (mayor).・Neve approves, Bellara disapproves, Harding disapproves.・The mayor joins the Venatori | Leave him (mayor) here.・Bellara approves, Harding approves, Neve disapproves.・Unlocks A Growing Corruption Side Quest. | Banish him to Grey Wardens. (Grey Wardens Exclusive)・Neve greatly approves, Bellara disapproves, Harding disapproves. | No Options | No Options |
| Shadows Crossing | Bellara | Our gods are back. Our gods! And they’re killing people and blighting the world. How do we stand up against that? | Step by step.・Neve approves. | We work together.・Harding approves. | Whatever it takes.・Bellara approves. | No Options | No Options |
| The Singing Blade | Harding | I should’ve taken the shot. | We all carry blame.・Neve approves, Harding approves. | We need to support each other,・No approval changes. | Maybe you should’ve,・No approval changes. | No Options | No Options |
| Sea of Blood | Bellara | It’s, you know. Not great. But kind of good news? In a way? | You shouldn’t be used to this.・No approval changes. | He could kill you.・No approval changes | This is not fine.・Neve approves. | No Options | No Options |
| A Warden’s Best Friend | Neve | Hold on. I don’t think Rook’s interested in that story. | Up to you.・Neve Approves | I love scandal.・Bellara Approves | Probably not.・No approval changes. | No Options | No Options |
| On Blighted or Deadly Wings | Harding | What’s our move, Rook? Should You Help Minrathous or Treviso? | We help Minrathous.・Receive On Blighted Wings Quest.・Fight Seartooth Vyrantu.・Neve Greatly Approves.・Lucanis Becomes Hardened (can no longer be romanced).・Lucanis will be unavailable for a bit.・Treviso and its Area is Blighted.・Antivan Crows Lose Faction Strength (-100).・Lose Access to Antivan Crows Vendor. | We help Treviso.・Receive On Deadly Wings Quest.・Fight Corius the Ice Talon.・Lucanis Greatly Approves.・Neve becomes Hardened.・Neve Will be unavailable for a bit.・Minrathous and its Area is Blighted.・Shadow Dragons Lose Faction Strength (-250).・Lose Access to Shadow Dragons Vendor. | No OptionsNo Outcome | No Options | No Options |
| Something Wrong | Neve Lucanis | Yeah, I am. I am. | Glad you’re back.・Lucanis approves.・Neve approves. | Meet… everyone.・Harding approves. | Then back to work.・No approval changes. | No Options | No Options |
| The Siege of Weisshaupt | First Warden | That’s an order, Warden! Should You Knock Out or Reason with the First Warden? | Well. I tried talking.・Lucanis greatly approves, Davrin greatly approves, Taash greatly approves, Neve greatly approves, Harding greatly approves, Bellara greatly disapproves, Emmrich greatly disapproves.・The First Warden reappears in The Profane and the Lost quest and will be deranged. | Let’s be reasonable.・Bellara greatly approves, Emmrich greatly approves, Harding greatly approves, Lucanis greatly disapproves, Davrin greatly disapproves, Taash greatly disapproves, Neve greatly disapproves.・The First Warden reappears in The Profane and the Lost quest and still be sane. | No OptionsNo Outcome | No Options | No Options |
| Blood of Arlathan | Taash | So we get help again. | What about the Venatori?・Neve approves. | Ideas, anyone?・Harding approves. | How about the Veil Jumpers?・Bellara approves. | No Options | No Options |
| Blood of Arlathan | Harding | I’ll let her know. | Good fighting today.・Bellara aproves, Taash approves. | We survived again.・Neve approves, Harding approves. | Be ready to go.・Lucanis approves, Davrin approves. | No Options | No Options |
| When Plans Align | Rook | She knows this Blight won’t end until the gods are dead. | We’ll leave soon.・Harding approves.・Neve approves.・Emmrich disapproves | We’ll take our time. Prepare.・Emmrich approves.・Taash disapproves.・Harding disapproves. | No OptionsNo Outcome | No Options | No Options |
| A Study of Dock Town | Neve | Besides, I was doing this before they came knocking. Before Varric too. Right here in Dock Town. | You must miss home.・No approval changes. | I want the full tour!・Neve approves. | Dock Town looks seedy.・Neve disapproves. | No Options | No Options |
| A Study of Dock Town | Elek Tavor | What about you? Is there something you’re buying, my friend…? | I’m here to meet you.・No approval changes. | Can I sell you a scam?・Neve approves. | Don’t try it.・No approval changes. | You won’t like what I buy. (Mourn Watch Exclusive)・Neve approves. | No Options |
| A Study of Dock Town | Neve | Don’t tell me you’re surprised | I like surprises. (Flirt)・Romance Neve. | Maybe a little.・No approval changes. | Your work seems complicated.・No approval changes. | I’m not. | No Options |
| A Study of Dock Town | Neve | Sometimes you’re lucky. Sometimes you get more. But the tables always turn… it’s better if you know it’s coming | I’m glad you took the job. (Flirt)・Romance Neve. | It’s not always like that.・No approval changes. | I’ll make good things happen.・You promise Neve fish dinner when the job is done. | I agree. | No Options |
| Chasing Leads | Elek Tavor | We’ve got you – and you won’t stop looking. I’ve got names, missing ones. All yours, no catch. | We need to save those people.・No approval changes. | That’s generous.・No approval changes. | I don’t buy it.・Neve approves. | No Options | No Options |
| A Clear Mind | Neve | So here we are. I’m out of leads, and you’re out that supper I promised. | I still get time with you. (Flirt)・Romance Neve. | We’ll get through this.・No approval changes. | I bet you a break will help.・No approval changes. | It was never going to be easy.・No approval changes. | No Options |
| A Clear Mind | Neve | I’d look over my notes, but I’ve got them by heart. I just need to clear my head. | Not the easiest thing to do.・Romance Neve. | Take all the time you need.・No approval changes. | That’s not easy to do.・No approval changes. | I’ll leave you alone.・No approval changes. | No Options |
| A Clear Mind | Neve | Sometimes it feels as though the city itself stabs me in the back. | I’m here. no matter what.・Commit to an exclusive relationship with Neve. | We’re in this together.・Cut off any romance with Neve. | No easy answers. As usual.・Cut off any romance with Neve. | We’ll take down Aelia.・Cut off any romance with Neve. | No Options |
| A Clear Mind | Neve | I’m a sucker, Rook. Getting caught up in all this. (Laughs) Bad habit. | I’m here for you, Neve. (Flirt)・Romance Neve. | Hey, we’ve got this.・No approval changes. | Life as usual, then?・No approval changes. | Keep fighting.・No approval changes. | No Options |
| Lighthouse | Neve | If we’re stuck in this, let’s hope you can trust me again. | Let’s hope things go smoother. (Flirt)・Romance Neve.・Leads to another set of choices. | I do trust you.・Leads to another set of choices. | I’m still sorry.・Leads to another set of choices. | We’ll see if we can・Leads to another set of choices. | No Options |
| Lighthouse | Neve | Not much. I’m sure Lace would hate to hear that but… one step at a time. | We’ll figure this out.・Neve approves. | Start with the big goal.・Neve approves. | We need better than that.・Neve approves. | No Options | No Options |
| Lighthouse | Neve | I sleep when I can get it. And this place…. It’s too quiet for that. | Try some tea?・No approval changes. | I like the quiet.・No approval changes. | Can’t trust quiet here.・Neve approves. | No Options | No Options |
| Lighthouse | Neve | It’s only getting later. Get out while you can. | I don’t mind staying up. (Flirt)・Romance Neve. | Okay. Sleep does sound good.・No approval changes. | I’ll survive.・No approval changes. | Try your own advice.・No approval changes. | No Options |
| Lighthouse | Neve | It’s a start. | Quite the start. (Flirt)・Romance Neve. | I hope we can build on it.・No approval changes. | People get smoother starts.・No approval changes. | That’s it? | No Options |
| Lighthouse | Bellara | I only see a few papers a year. I never know how the stories end! | In Tevinter? Probably Tragic・Neve approves | I’m sure it’s happy.・Bellara approves | No OptionsNo Outcome | No Options | No Options |
| Lighthouse | Bellara | There’s an old legend about it. Davrin. The one with Andruil’s armor? Not sure it matters. | Solas felt guilty.・Neve approves. | Solas was smug.・Harding approves. | Solas was worried・Davrin approves. | Tell us the story.・Emmrich approves. ・Taash approves. | No Options |
3.3. Dialogue Neve Disapproves Of: What to Avoid
Conversely, some dialogue choices can negatively impact your relationship with Neve. Here’s what to avoid:
| Quest or Location | Prompter | Prompt | Choice 1 | Choice 2 | Choice 3 | Choice 4 | Choice 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The End of The Beginning | Varric | Solas needs someone to sell him another option, to help him justify changing his mind. Should You Challenge or Support Varric’s Plan? | This is a mistake.・Harding approves, Neve disapproves. | You can do it.・Neve approves, Harding disapproves. | No OptionsNo Outcome | No Options | No Options |
| Shadows Crossing | Harding Neve (Grey Wardens Exclusive) | Rook? Rook, you’re a Gray Warden. You could pack him off to Weisshaupt as punishment. (Grey Wardens Exclusive) Should You Free the Mayor or Leave Him? | Save him (mayor).・Neve approves, Bellara disapproves, Harding disapproves.・The mayor joins the Venatori | Leave him (mayor) here.・Bellara approves, Harding approves, Neve disapproves.・Unlocks A Growing Corruption Side Quest. | Banish him to Grey Wardens. (Grey Wardens Exclusive)・Neve greatly approves, Bellara disapproves, Harding disapproves. | No Options | No Options |
| On Blighted or Deadly Wings | Harding | What’s our move, Rook? Should You Help Minrathous or Treviso? | We help Minrathous.・Receive On Blighted Wings Quest.・Fight Seartooth Vyrantu.・Neve Greatly Approves.・Lucanis Becomes Hardened (can no longer be romanced).・Lucanis will be unavailable for a bit.・Treviso and its Area is Blighted.・Antivan Crows Lose Faction Strength (-100).・Lose Access to Antivan Crows Vendor. | We help Treviso.・Receive On Deadly Wings Quest.・Fight Corius the Ice Talon.・Lucanis Greatly Approves.・Neve becomes Hardened.・Neve Will be unavailable for a bit.・Minrathous and its Area is Blighted.・Shadow Dragons Lose Faction Strength (-250).・Lose Access to Shadow Dragons Vendor. | No OptionsNo Outcome | No Options | No Options |
| Something Wrong | Neve Lucanis | Here to stay. Here to stay. | I appreciate it.・Emmrich approves. | I appreciate it.・Harding approves. | Don’t leave again.・Davrin approves・Neve disapproves・Lucanis disapproves. | No Options | No Options |
| The Siege of Weisshaupt | First Warden | That’s an order, Warden! Should You Knock Out or Reason with the First Warden? | Well. I tried talking.・Lucanis greatly approves, Davrin greatly approves, Taash greatly approves, Neve greatly approves, Harding greatly approves, Bellara greatly disapproves, Emmrich greatly disapproves.・The First Warden reappears in The Profane and the Lost quest and will be deranged. | Let’s be reasonable.・Bellara greatly approves, Emmrich greatly approves, Harding greatly approves, Lucanis greatly disapproves, Davrin greatly disapproves, Taash greatly disapproves, Neve greatly disapproves.・The First Warden reappears in The Profane and the Lost quest and still be sane. | No OptionsNo Outcome | No Options | No Options |
| The Cobbled Swan Case | Makal Damas | Consider it my thanks. Should You Accept or Refuse Makal Damas’ Deal? | Deal. Bataris threatenl lives.・You accepted the Threads’ deal.・Disables Neve’s Hero of the Veilguard choice during a later Companion quest.・Receive the help of the Threads in Neve’s following Companion quests. | No, we’ll find a better way.・Neve disapproves (If the player saved Treviso over Minrathous).・Allows players to make Neve’s Hero of the Veilguard choice in a later Companion quest.・The Threads do not help Neve during her Companion quests. | No OptionsNo Outcome | No Options | No Options |
| Isle of the Gods | Neve | Your way is just as dangerous. Don’t like it, but one of us has to do it. Should You Send Neve or Bellara to Dismantle the Wards? | Neve, you take point.・Bellara disapproves.・Neve becomes unavailable for the rest of the game.・Neve cannot be chosen during the Last Gambit quest. | Bellara, let’s try your way.・Neve disapproves.・Bellara becomes unavailable for the rest of the game.・Bellara cannot be chosen during the Last Gambit quest. | No OptionsNo Outcome | No Options | No Options |
| A Clear Mind | Neve | Sometimes it feels as though the city itself stabs me in the back. | I’m here. no matter what.・Commit to an exclusive relationship with Neve. | We’re in this together.・Cut off any romance with Neve. | No easy answers. As usual.・Cut off any romance with Neve. | We’ll take down Aelia.・Cut off any romance with Neve. | No Options |
| Lighthouse | Lucanis | Then she sides with Elgar’nan over him. A betrayal. | I see Mythal’s reasons.・Emmrich approves, Davrin approves, Bellara disapproves. | No wonder he was angry.・Bellara approves, Harding approves, Neve disapproves. | No OptionsNo Outcome | No Options | No Options |
4. Neve’s Companion Quests: A Path to Her Heart
Completing Neve’s companion quests is essential for strengthening your bond with her. These quests provide opportunities to demonstrate your commitment to her and her values.
4.1. List of All Neve Companion Quests
Engage in these quests to build a stronger connection with Neve:
| Neve Gallus Guides |
|---|
| Companion Build |
| Romance Guide |
4.2. Achieving Hero of the Veilguard Status
Neve attains the Hero of the Veilguard status after completing “The Returned Cultist Case” companion quest. During the quest, players must select whether Neve should protect Dock Town or bring it hope. This choice will define her legacy and your relationship with her.
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4.3. Commitment Conversation During A Clear Mind Quest
The commitment conversation with Neve is a crucial moment in your romance. It occurs in two parts:
| Time | Prompt | Choice |
|---|---|---|
| After “The Siege of Weisshaupt” Quest | Good. You’ve got a habit of creating them. | I like surprising you.・Express romantic interest in Neve (Does not commit to a romance). |
| During “A Clear Mind” Quest | Sometimes it feels as though the city itself stabs me in the back. | I’m here. no matter what.・Commit to an exclusive relationship with Neve. |
The first part appears after The Siege of Weisshaupt. After returning to the lighthouse, head to Neve’s room to trigger a cutscene and express romantic interest in her.
After expressing romantic interest
