N7 Day Mass Effect Gear

Learn how to find and equip the N7 Day DLC in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Get the Command Helmet, Specter of Battles Past, and Paragon of Leadership.

Hey there! So, you've heard about some special gear for Dragon Age: The Veilguard tied to N7 Day, huh? It’s a neat little bonus from the devs, and thankfully, it's pretty straightforward to snag. Let's get you kitted out!

Where to Find the N7 Day DLC

First things first, make sure your game is fully updated. The developers dropped a patch that unlocks this little treat. Once that's done, you'll want to head over to the Lighthouse area. Specifically, look for the Caretaker’s workshop, which is right across from the Library. You can't miss it – there's a chest there that's practically glowing. If you were thinking of checking the Infirmary or Rook's room (also known as the Meditation Chamber) first, save yourself some time and go straight to the workshop.

Open up that chest, and you'll find three items waiting for you: the Command Helmet, the Specter of Battles Past armor, and the Paragon of Leadership armor. Pretty cool, right? Bioware definitely has a sense of humor with those names!

Equipping N7 Day DLC

Now, a heads-up: this armor is purely for looks. It's a transmog system, meaning it changes the appearance of your gear without affecting its stats. It's a bit different from past crossovers, but hey, it's a free cosmetic bonus! To apply these looks, you'll need to head back to Rook's room, the Meditation Chamber. Inside, you'll find a Wardrobe. This is where you can change the appearance of your equipped armor to match any you've found, bought, or redeemed – including this N7 set.

Interestingly, the armor itself doesn't actually have the N7 branding on it, which is a bit of a surprise. It actually leans more into the Dragon Age aesthetic than Mass Effect, so it should fit in pretty well lore-wise. It makes you wonder who's the tougher one, Rook or Shepard!