Dragon Age: Inquisition · Ability system
Ability types
Abilities are categorized as active, passive, or upgrades: active abilities go on the combat hotbar, passives provide permanent bonuses, and upgrades enhance specific abilities.
How it works
The guide says active abilities are diamond shaped and can be placed on a character’s hotbar for combat use. Passive abilities are circular and provide an always active, permanent bonus. Upgrades attach to specific abilities and further boost their power with additional elements. The passage does not give individual ability examples or quantify these effects.
Read the supporting references
Check the edition and source version for patch-specific details. Guide methodology.